Welcome to MECA!

MECA is the Mobile Electronics Competition Association, a club and contest organization.  We have car shows with music, fair and fun contests for people who love cars and trucks and the mobile electronics, and bling, that are used to customize our rides.  Competive car/truck/motorcycle exhibitions with our Show & Shine score sheet are offered at most events.  Our Sound Quality League and Sound Pressure League contests are designed for all levels of competitors, beginner to advanced professional.  Ride the Light specialty lighting contests are great night-time events.  MECA Kids is our bass music contest using powerwheels toys with our MECA Kids operating the audio systems

Join us for our 15th season of car show and sound-off events.  Our 2013 Event/Show Schedule is building now, and most events aren't listed until April or later.  Some events pop up 3-4 weeks before, but we try to get the dates organized and confirmed as soon as we can.

MECA is part of, and serves, the Mobile Electronics, or 12 Volt, Industry.  MECA is an Allied Association of the Consumer Electronics Association www.ce.org and works to promote our Manufacturer and Retail Members with cost-effective, grassroots, partnership/sponsorship programs.

Winning at MECA contests is based on performance in the lanes, not products, politics, or personalities.  Everyone is invited to participate in our club and contest activities.  MECA State Champion credentials earn bragging rights, and our World Champions are recognized among the most accomplished competitors in organized car audio sports.

Thanks to our Competitors, Judges, FansRetail Members, and Manufacturer Members for all the support and participation that brings us together.

X1 Standings

Competitor NameStateHighest ScorePts
Curt Eigensee OH164.3070
Justin Tomlin TN156.3055
Matt Wilson KY154.7045
Lisa Richardson TN153.6020
Guadalupe Agcaoili CA143.7015
Michael VanMol AL144.0010
Kevin Trout OH131.6010

X2 Standings

Competitor NameStateHighest ScorePts
Jim Carmichael MI158.2070
Gary Fletcher TN161.2062
Sodda Pop Kid PA151.6052
Chris Gregory TN151.0052
Beau Boren GA167.4040
John Hrabik PA149.8036
Jimmy Brown GA155.9032
Bud Ballinger KY162.6025
Craig Butler GA179.7015
Bill McDowell AL147.0010

MECA Affiliates

SPL RadicalX Class Rules

The 2010 SPL RadicalX Rules can either be downloaded by clicking on the link below, or, if you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you can view the rules on this page by scrolling down to the viewer below.

2010 RadicalX Rules, page 16

 

RADICAL X - Intended for systems in vehicles with major modifications; for the HARD-CORE SPL Competitor.
 
2 “Radical X” “Pressure Classes”
X1 0 - 4000
X2 4001+
 
A. Vehicle Requirements
  1. Vehicle must be capable of driving through the judging lanes safely.
  2. It is intended that a person of average size will be able to fit in the front compartment.
  3. The height of a center console must remain parallel or below the top of the dashboard.
  4. An open area must remain between the top of a center console and/or the dashboard to the roof. A headliner or ceiling, if used, may not be built out more than 3” past the bottom of the top of the door jamb. Bracing system, described in A.5, is allowed to be within this space.
  5. No more than 6” in total cross-sectional width bracing allowed.
  6. Windshield may be replaced with clear acrylic or other appropriate material, and must have at least 500 square inches of unobstructed viewing area.
  7. Side windows may be replaced with clear acrylic or other appropriate material, and must have at least 200 square inches of unobstructed viewing area per window. If the passenger window is replaced and the passenger door is not able to be opened, a 1” hole, with a stopper, is required for the sensor cable to pass through.
  8. Foot pedals and shifter may be covered during the pass, but panels must be easily removed after the pass.
  9. The top of the dashboard must remain at or below the horizontal plane created by the bottom of the windshield.
  10. There must be minimum of 13” of free space between the vertical surfaces of the center console and each door panel surface, right and left sides.
  11. If doors are bolted or clamped shut, a remote engine kill switch must be located within easy reach of a Competitor or Judge outside of the vehicle.
  12. The minimum floor to ceiling measurement in all areas of the front cabin, forward of the subwoofer enclosure, must maintain a vertical measurement of 30”. The only exceptions will be the area between the roof and the top of the center console, and the area between the roof and the top of the dash. If, when using the 30” measurement rod, it is impeded in the verticle measurement, then the vehicle will be disqualified.
  13. The size (air volume) of the passenger compartment may not change during competition. For examples: the subwoofer enclosure may not move forward, airbags may not be deployed, etc.
 
B. Judging Criteria
  1. Windows, doors, hoods, hatches, and trunks must be closed during the entire pass.
  2. Judges must be afforded a clear and unobstructed view into the vehicle at all times. Window tint, duct tape, etc. are considered obstructions, and not permitted.
 
C. Sensor Placement
  1. In addition to the General Rules, sensor placement will be passenger side windshield location; sensor placed 6” from right pillar post and 4” above highest point of the dashboard.
  2. No obstructions behind sensor, except seat or headrest.
D. System Requirements
  1. If the enclosure or anything attached to the enclosure extends in front of the B-pillars, then it must be at least 20” behind the closest point of the steering wheel. Any equipment attached to the enclosure is considered part of the enclosure.
  2. All audio equipment must be installed within the vehicle and securely mounted, except podiums.
  3. Batteries may be mounted externally to the vehicle, but must be properly secured, protected and safe.
  4. Fully encapsulated or “caged” alternators located above the hood, in front of the grille, or underneath the vehicle are permitted.
 
- Some unique situations may arise that disqualify vehicle, system, and/or competitor from “Radical X” Division, determined by MECA Judges.