Aftermarket action
Luxury-car coasters
If you're a certified auto nut, you won't want to place your beverage glass on just any old coaster. Instead, you might want one produced by New York Citybased Veciamo. The company's collection of handmade enameled coasters includes logos from high-end brands such as Bugatti, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. Each solid-bronze coaster can be finished in your choice of black, yellow gold gloss or rose gold gloss trim. Purchase singles for $175, which includes a genuine suede pouch and polishing cloth. The complete set of five costs $700. Visit www.veciamo.com.
A strong exhaust note
You don't have to be a diehard Porsche fan to appreciate this awesome item. A twin-exhaust outlet and resonator from the 500-horsepower 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine found in the 911 GT3 forms the basis for this Bluetooth-enabled speaker. The 200-watt unit, which weighs in at 40 pounds, comes with bass and treble controls, Dolby digital decoder, LED display and a remote control. Both coaxial and optical inputs are included, as is a sub-woofer output and a plaque with an assigned limited-edition number indicating which of the 911 (total production) speakers is in your possession. Purchase for 3,500 Euros (about $3,800) from www.porsche-design.com.
Signs of the times
Why stick a paper poster to your wall when you can purchase a distinctive wood-based display that will easily last much longer? Red Horse Signs sells an array of transportation-related products, including vintage-style automotive-themed signage. All artwork is printed onto distressed-look tongue-and-groove panels (or onto metal) in sizes ranging from 15x26 inches to 25x40. Artwork includes racing cars and venues, classic and muscle cars, hot rods, service stations and gasoline pumps. The signs would make colorful accessories for any garage, office or den. Prices range from $68 to $158, depending on size. Shop at www.redhorsesigns.com.
Stay safe with Sol
The Sol Survival Pak Plus proves that, in the event of the unexpected, you don't need to store cumbersome basic survival accessories in your car. This almost pocket-sized waterproof kit stores easily and contains a number of emergency essentials. Included is a combination knife/flashlight/emergency whistle, a built-in removable compass, a signaling mirror, a foolproof fire starter with tinder, fishing line with hooks, some safety wire and a sewing kit. Also included is a written summary of life-saving advice and tips (not wandering away from your car if it becomes stuck during bad weather, for example). The Sol Survival Pak Plus sells for $80 and is available at www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com.