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11-22-06
Bio-Diesel Suburban Road Warrior Features Pear
Cable
Renowned New York Area Designer and Pear Cable Dealer,
AI Design, Transforms The Ultimate Eco-Cruiser
Newton, Mass. - November 22, 2006 -- Pear Cable Corporation
is proud to announce that a highly customized bio-diesel powered,
turbocharged Chevrolet Suburban, built by AI Design of Tuckahoe,
NY, features the Comice line of Pear Cables.
About the vehicle:
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Curiously, Suburbans of that
era (2002) were not offered from the factory with Chevy’s
Duramax Diesel engine package, so an outfit in Colorado called Duramax
Suburban (www.duramaxsuburban.com) handled the initial conversion
to the GM Duramax engine. At this stage, the vehicle was delivered
to Ai Design for several tiers of custom work. For starters, the
engine was modified to handle the increased corrosive properties
of bio-diesel fuel. Another outfit, ATS Performance Diesel was extremely
helpful in providing parameters for these modifications. “Working
with bio-diesel fuel was new territory for us,” explained
Ai Design founder Matthew Figliola. “Companies like ATS were
very supportive and critical to the success of this project,”
Figliola added. Once the bio-diesel tweaks had been completed, Ai
Design could focus on more traditional performance modifications,
such as upgrading the transmission, turbochargers, exhaust system,
fuel injection, and electronic engine control systems.
All of this mighty bio-diesel power was plenty of justification
for a 4-wheel Brembo brake upgrade, and the Ai crew also gave the
Suburban a 12-inch lift, on-road/off-road suspension package, and
increased fuel capacity. “I see this vehicle almost as a post-apocalyptic
road rider,” Figliola reflected—standing beside the
massive SUV.
The next layer of customization was reserved for the interior,
which received a suede headliner and Wilton wool carpeting (much
like Rolls Royce). Figliola outfitted the Suburban with an updated
version of the elaborate center console unit that he had designed
for his famous Cigarette-branded Suburbans from years past. All
of the vehicle’s climate controls and aftermarket accessory
switches were relocated to this hand-fabricated console, allowing
for the navigation screen to be prominently placed and in the dashboard.
Additionally, the small speakers for cell-phone hands-free and navigation
were located within the console, along with a CB radio, Edge engine
management controller, emergency lighting and PA controllers, and
the obligatory cup holder. Center console and steering wheel trim
pieces were all hand fabricated from nickel plated carbon fiber,
an ultra hi-tech material originally designed for stealth aircraft.
Alpine’s F-1 audio package (head unit, amps, and speakers)
were installed in the Suburban, complimented by Focal subwoofers.
The entire audio signal path was constructed of Pear audio cables,
utilizing silver conductors and an ingenious clamping system for
the RCA-style connectors. “I like the super high quality of
the Pear wiring—the extra secure clamping devices on the RCA
connections seemed more than appropriate for this application,”
Figliola commented.
About AI Design: A privately held design and fabrication company
founded in 1992, AI Design is now recognized by clients, the automotive
aftermarket industry, and both trade and consumer press around the
world as uniquely accomplished and dedicated in the field of vehicle
customization. AI Design’s unmatched standards for craftsmanship
and innovative concepts are backed by a select team of professionals
located within a gleaming state-of-the-art facility just north of
Manhattan. Please visit AI Design at: www.aidesign.com
About Pear Cable, Inc.
Pear Cable is a leading independent manufacturer of high-fidelity
audio cable products for both home and car audio. Using custom designed
manufacturing equipment and cutting edge scientific principles;
Pear Cable brings quality products to the audio marketplace. For
more information, please visit: www.pearcable.com
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