TECH: Memorable Techs for 2012

What a year 2012 was! Lots of things for me... Getting married, new responsibilities at work, Project-T and all the little things that make up the year! On the Tech side there has been some pretty cool things that popped up in 2012 in the automotive scene, let's have a peek at my TOP 5!

5. Kiwi 2 Wifi - OBDII Tool from your Smart Phone

via PLX Devices

Alright, well, PLX Devices have had the Kiwi products out for awhile now, but I was only introduced to it last year!

In 2012, they released their Wifi version! So now, you can connect up the tool to your OBDII port, link up via Wifi and then using compatible apps, display them on your smartphone! Neat-oh!

4. Viper StartSmart - Siri Voice Activation



via Directed

Now this is cool. If you don't know about Directed (DEI) products you should check them out! Famous in the automotive world for their Viper vehicle security and convience systems!

One add-on they created was a SmartStart system where you can start your car from a remote location using your phone! In 2012, they took it to the next level by having the SmartStart system in an iPhone app and just by talking to Siri, you can start your car! zomg!

3. GReddy Profec B-Spec II

 

via GReddy

Aw man this is awesome! Sick and tired of those clunky boost controllers? GReddy has taken their Profecs to a whole new blinged out level! Now you can look tech and cool, much like Tony Stark, while you set your boost levels in your car!

The new GReddy Profec B-Spec II is just plain sik.

2. GReddy X Rocket Bunny 86 / FR-S / BRZ

via GReddy-USA

Man, GReddy had an awesome year! One big-ass piece of tech they released in 2012 was none other than the Rocket Bunny Aero kit for 86 / FR-S / BRZ! Seriously one awesome piece of kit right there!

The aero kit widens the already phat ass but to fit those massive wheels and offsets, you need to cut into the original metal fenders! Check out the pic below posted on the FT86CLUB forums by member FT-86GOD!!

via FT86CLUB

Cutting up your BRAND NEW ride for a set of  275/30R19s housed by the loving embrace of GReddy X Rocket Bunny fenders? I'll take two thanks ^__^

And finally... The best till last (in my opinion anyways)... It would of been tied with the Rocket Bunny but because of the monster that it is, it simply destroys all competition....

Please welcome the awesome bit of tech for 2012....

1. GReddy 35RX with BenSopra Aero Kit

via GReddy-USA

omfg. When the concept came out, a few people were a bit iffy about the body kit and how abstract it was. The GTR already had an awesome Gundam styling (not be confused with Gangnam Styling) but BenSopra took it to the next level by widening the fenders, adding air slicing diffusers and amazing aero dynamic lines.

Decked out with GReddy gear and producing 1,200hp... wowz0rs.

via Performance Auto and Sound Magazine

So that's it! The memorable techs for 2012 from the cool and affordable, to the outright awesomeness straight out of a tuner's dream!

I wonder if I could do something like the BenSopra kit to the Vitz........ Crazy?