If you’re a stereo enthusiast, you probably know all about Daytona’s annual Spring Break Nationals Car Audio Expo and Tuner Jam. Mobile electronics enthusiasts come from around the world to reacquaint with old friends, take part in the Great American Sound Off, and participate in some great car audio giveaways in the process.
The top contenders had their...
The top contenders had their talents recognized and took home lasting reminders of a good time from this stereo-oriented event.
Judges from the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA) rate the sound and installation quality of the competition vehicles and check sound pressure levels (SPL) to see which vehicle really does the best job of rattling windows! Competition on half a dozen different levels meant there was something for everybody. If you’re just getting started in the stereo field, the Manufacturers’ Expo was the perfect opportunity to compare the leading brands of mobile electronics. Proudly displaying all the latest products, industry reps were happy to answer your questions and help you make the right decisions when establishing or expanding your system.
Of course, one of the highlights of the event was the first-class car show inside the Daytona Beach Convention Center. Although there were lots of cars on display, many stereophiles have now realized that big trucks have lots of room and can easily handle the largest and most sophisticated systems. As a result, dozens of our favorite heavy-duty, eight-lug vehicles were on display—not only showcasing their lifted suspensions but also their elaborate stereo systems, typically overflowing from the cab to the bed. Take a look at some of the top contenders and put this annual event on your 2012 calendar. For more details, check out www.springbreaknationals.com.
This owner came up with a...
This owner came up with a wild, custom paintjob as well as an attention-getting security system.
Sleek, stylish, and slammed,...
Sleek, stylish, and slammed, Jason Dimov’s ’99 F-350 dualie sports a new ’10 front end, rolls on 26-inch Bling rims from Diesel Wheels, and packs an elaborate, trophy-winning stereo in the cab and bed. Watch for more on this one soon.
Four big doors and four bucket...
Four big doors and four bucket seats in this rugged F-350 give passengers plenty of room. There’s still a lot of space leftover for innovative stereo systems like this one.
Lots of manufacturers used...
Lots of manufacturers used high-tech, eight-lug vehicles to showcase their products—like this big, lifted Ford, loaded with Memphis audio equipment.
Paul Papadeas, President of...
Paul Papadeas, President of the SBN Expo and owner of Sound Crafters in Daytona, was involved in the build of this radical Expedition, which boasts a sub wall with a dozen subs—right behind the driver’s ear! No more than 20 percent power, please!
Lots of built 4x4s were on...
Lots of built 4x4s were on display, like this rugged Chevrolet 3500.
Spacious vehicles means powerful...
Spacious vehicles means powerful systems with plenty of entertainment for driver and passengers. This heavy-duty rig pressed the doors and the bed into service to hold all the components.
The F-350 owned by Jesse Perez...
The F-350 owned by Jesse Perez looks custom inside and out and sends a total of 6,000 watts to the 18 speakers located throughout the cab.
Cool custom trucks, loaded...
Cool custom trucks, loaded with stereo, were on display at every turn.
The event had as many activities...
The event had as many activities going on outside as there were inside the Daytona Beach Convention Center. This is where the volume really got loud!
Extreme Performance from Palm...
Extreme Performance from Palm City, Florida, demonstrated its talents with this stereo-equipped, six-wheeler.
Yes, we know it’s a few lugs...
Yes, we know it’s a few lugs shy of our title requirement, but the ’47 Chevy Sedan Delivery, built by Bill and Danny Hays, is the current IASCA North American Ultimate One Champion, the current DB Drag Extreme World Champion, and the current USACI Super Modified 4001-up World Cup Champion!