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BFGoodrich® Tires Named ‘Official Street Tire’ of SCCA

2011-01-20T22:13:00Z

BFGoodrich Tires has a long history in SCCA competition, from the Radial T/A®–equipped Trans-Am “Tire Birds” in the 1970s to the 2010 Touring 3 national championship-winning Honda of Chad Gilsinger on BFGoodrich g-Force™ R1™ tires.

The BFGoodrich Tires / SCCA partnership includes:
• A BFGoodrich Tires benefit program for SCCA members.
• The creation of the BFGoodrich Tires SCCA Super Tour.
• Honoring the volunteers that put on SCCA events as the sponsor of the BFGoodrich Tires Worker of the Year awards, including free sets of tires and other prizes to recipients.
• Special SCCA racer contingency programs.
• Displays, engineering and sales support at a variety of SCCA events.
• SCCA certification of select BFGoodrich Tires retailers.

“SCCA and BFGoodrich Tires have a long history together and we are very pleased to be working with them on a comprehensive program,” said Jeff Dahnert, president and CEO, SCCA. “BFGoodrich’s reputation for quality and performance is exactly what our members look for in automotive products. This new arrangement will benefit both organizations and especially our members as we work together to grow our programs.”

The BFGoodrich Tires SCCA Super Tour

The BFGoodrich Tires SCCA Super Tour brings some of the feel and prestige of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs to key events across the country. As part of the Super Tour, SCCA and BFGoodrich Tires will embark on a number of marketing, promotional and ceremonial initiatives to elevate the stature of the events, making them the “can’t miss” event of the season in their respective SCCA geographic division. The Super Tour will consist of six events in 2011, expanding to nine in 2012 - one in each SCCA division.

“With the support of BFGoodrich Tires, we are able to create something that has been missing within the Club Racing program – a defined top-level collection of events not unlike the Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Tour,” said Dahnert. “We’re now able to provide many of the professional components found at the Runoffs, such as victory circle celebrations, live timing and scoring, lap notes, special victory lap celebrations, door prizes, parties and more - at some of the top venues across the country.”

The inaugural BFGoodrich Tires SCCA Super Tour season will consist of the following events:
• March 6 - Southwest Super Tour, Texas World Speedway (Lone Star Region)
• April 13 - Midwest Super Tour, Hallett Raceway (Arkansas Valley Race Group)
• April 17 - Southeast Super Tour, VIRginia International Raceway (North Carolina Region)
• May 1 - Sopac Super Tour, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (Cal Club Region)
• June 12 - Great Lakes Super Tour, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Ohio Valley Region)
• July 3 - Rocky Mountain Super Tour, High Plains Raceway (Colorado Region)

Top points scorers will receive a special prize package from BFGoodrich Tires.

Founded in 1944, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. is a 45,000 member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both club and professional levels. It annually sanctions over 2,000 events through its 114 regions and professional subsidiary. Landmark events and series for the Club include the SafeRacer SCCA National Racing Series; the Club Racing National Championship Runoffs® at Road America; and The Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championships and ProSolo Championship at Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit http://www.scca.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/sccaofficial or on Twitter @SCCAOfficial.

Using motorsports as a proving ground for more than 40 years, BFGoodrich® Tires is involved in every type of racing, including oval, sports car, drifting, drag, desert, dirt, rally and extreme rock crawling. BFGoodrich Tires combines technological expertise with vast motorsports experience, delivering a high-performance tire for every type of vehicle. Visit BFGoodrich Tires at http://www.BFGoodrichTires.com on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BFGontheTrack.

Racing & Winning – The Steeda Difference

2011-01-07T22:35:00Z

With our ISO 9001:2008 Certification – unique in the aftermarket/racing industry, we have a distinct competitive advantage compared to all other manufacturers. Combined with our extensive testing we do on the race tracks and drag strips around the United States, we are able to consistently beat all other where it matters most – at the finish line!

While there are literally untold thousands of competitors using our parts any given weekend at the race track and drag strip, and hundreds of thousands of street performance enthusiasts that rely on us from corner to corner and stop light to stop light, we once again would like to congratulate a few of our drivers and teams that have done exceptionally well this season, including:

James Ray – 2010 Camaro-Mustang Challenge Champion

Tom Ellis – 5 Time SCCA American Sedan Champion

Robin Burnett – American Iron Champion

John Urist – 2010 NMRA Super Street Outlaw Champion

Jason von Kluge – 2010 Mustang Challenge Champion

Again, the real winner is you – the Ford performance enthusiast who trusts and relies on Steeda Autosports for all of their performance needs because the racing and testing we do ensures that the parts you buy from us are the best that they can be. Remember: Testing products on the race course either proves the theory or destroys the theory behind the part – that is why we race test all of our products as a final validation of our engineering and development. With all of the engineering that can be done, we feel that we must take it to the track to test our parts under the most severe conditions possible – that way you can rest assured that quality and performance are guaranteed.

JACK ROUSH RELEASES 2011 SCHEDULE OF TEN APPEARANCES

2011-01-04T19:12:00Z

There is no charge to meet Roush or obtain an autograph, and most events include a car show and other entertainment. The complete schedule, subject to change without notice, can be found online at http://www.ROUSHperformance.com, and includes the following dates:

Wednesday, February 16 – Gary Yeomans Ford (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
Thursday, March 24 – Fritts Ford (Riverside, Calif.)
Thursday, April 7 – Joe Meyers Ford (Houston, Texas)
Thursday, April 28 – Richmond Ford (Richmond, Va.)
Thursday, June 2 – Long MacArthur Ford (Salina, Kan.)
Thursday, June 16 – ROUSH Automotive Collection (Livonia, Mich.)
Thursday, June 23 – Frontier Ford (Santa Clara, Calif.)
Thursday, July 7 – Ray Skillman Ford (Greenwood, Ind.)
Thursday, August 18 – ROUSH Automotive Collection (Livonia, Mich.)
Thursday, October 20 – Town & Country Ford (Bessemer, Ala.)

Contact the event location for more information, or to find out the specific times relating to Roush’s appearance.

Based in Plymouth Township, Mich., “The Art of Performance Engineering” takes place at ROUSH Performance. To get a “behind the scenes” look at what goes on at ROUSH and how the vehicles and parts are designed, manufactured and produced logon to http://www.ROUSHperformance.com, visit your local ROUSH-authorized Ford dealer or telephone toll-free (800) 59-ROUSH. Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ROUSHperformance. or on Twitter @_ROUSH_.

*"ROUSH" is the registered trademark of ROUSH Performance Products, Inc., or its related entities.

Boston Acoustics® Unveils New GTA Amplifiers

2011-01-01T19:24:00Z

Performance Features

Boston GTA amplifiers employ a host of performance-enhancing features not

commonly found in amplifiers at their price points. GTA amplifiers are available in

both Class AB and Class D designs, as well as a hybrid model. The high-efficiency

Class AB models are specifically designed for better sound quality in full-range

applications. The Class D models provide optimum power delivery for subwoofer

applications, while the hybrid 5-channel amplifier offers the best of both worlds.

All models feature adjustable 12dB/octave highpass and 12dB/octave lowpass

crossovers. These can be combined in the Class D models for bandpass operation,

using the highpass crossover as a subsonic filer. To offer further system “tweaking”

power, Boston has incorporated Q-Tune™ bass enhancement in all models, and,

in the Class D models, user-adjustable “Q” for each amplifier’s highpass crossover

filter to allow the user to optimize the bass from the subwoofer system without

overloading.

Because today’s vehicles are full of noisy electronic components that sometimes

cause noise interference, Boston’s SST™ (Symmetrical Signal Topology) system

uses balanced asymmetrical inputs for noise cancellation to ensure that any noise

introduced will be removed from the audio path, not amplified by it.

Installation Features

Boston engineers developed the GTA amplifiers with very specific design goals

to ensure that they would fit into as many spaces as possible. Using an extruded

aluminum chassis, GTA amps pack a ton of features and power into a compact

footprint. Further reducing the overall footprint, Boston’s IMS™ (Integral Mounting

System) allows for direct mounting through the amplifier without the need for

extended mounting feet or tabs, saving more precious space.

Dedicated High- (speaker level) and Low- (RCA) level inputs with wide-ranging

input sensitivity (200mV to 5V for Low, and 400mV to 10V for High) mean that

compatibility is extended to the widest possible range of head units, factory

adapters, and system preamps. All input/output connections are located on one

side of the amplifier, with optimal angled speaker and power blocks for easy wire

connections. The recessed control panel permits clean installation with wires

concealed.

Careful consideration was paid to maintain cosmetics of the new GTA amps,

ensuring cohesive blend with legacy models—a key benefit for both dealers and

customers alike. All GTA amps are designed to increase flexibility and installation

ease while retaining full use of interior space, which is so critical in today’s smaller

Lastly, the GTA-RSL is an optional remote level control that gives the user

independent level adjustment, from the comfort of the driver’s seat, of the

subwoofer’s output level, beyond the standard system volume control.

GTA Amplifiers will be available in April 2011.

GTA-602: MSRP $199.95
High-Performance 2-Channel (60Wx2; AB amplifier)

GTA-802: MSRP $249.95
High-Performance 2-Channel (80Wx2; AB amplifier)

GTA-704: MSRP $249.95
High-Performance 4-Channel (70Wx4; AB amplifier)

GTA-500m: MSRP $299.95
High-Performance Monoblock (500Wx1; Class D amplifier)

GTA-1000m: MSRP $499.95
High-Performance Monoblock (1000Wx1; Class D amplifier)

GTA-1105: MSRP $499.95
High-Performance 5-Channel (70Wx4 + 400Wx1; Hybrid AB-Class D amplifier)

GTA-RSL: MSRP $19.95
Optional Remote Subwoofer Level Control

Typhoon Air Intake System for 2011 Hyundai Sonata Adds More Than 7 Horsepower

2010-12-30T19:15:00Z

The 69-5301TTK offers streamlined air flow into the GDI throttle body which replaces the restrictive stock intake tubing and air box to create a custom aftermarket system designed for increased performance and filtration. K&N’s Typhoon series intakes are designed with aluminum tubing, and oversize air filters. They are guaranteed to increase your horsepower and turn your 2011 Sonata into a sleek, powerful machine ready to take your driving experience to a whole new level.

The 69-5301TTK Typhoon Intake System is available from your local K&N dealer and it is backed with our famous 1,000,000 mile limited lifetime warranty. Easy to clean and easy to install, this kit is sure to be the perfect next step in upgrading your 2011 Sonata to its full potential. Make your move with the 69-5301TTK Typhoon Intake System and feel the difference!

Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.

Exclusive Carbon Kits for the TECHART GrandGT

2010-12-25T22:28:00Z

The front apron with the front grill insert and splitter in carbon fibre shows the viewer the dynamic and sporty design approach of the TECHART GrandGT. Even at the rear of the Panamera, the high-tech material is used in a generous way at the diffuser as well as at the gurney flap of the dominant rear spoiler. Refined air ducts at the flanks of the car complete the carbon fibre components in the exterior of the 4-seater.

With the Carbon Interior Kit the driver can experience the sportiness and elegance of the TECHART GrandGT also in the inside of the car. Carbon fibre trims at the dashboard, the door panels as well as the center console panels in carbon fibre and the illuminated door entry guards in a carbon fibre look ensure a high presence of the material also in the interior.

Technical Details

Aerokit TECHART GrandGT for Porsche Panamera
Front apron with integrated ventilation intakes
Multifunctional daytime running light
Front grill insert and splitter in carbon fibre
Wheel arch extensions at front and rear
Aero engine hood
Headlamp trims
Taillight trims
Side skirts
Roof spoiler
Rear apron with integrated diffuser in carbon fibre
Air ducts in carbon fibre at front and rear
Rear spoiler II, fixed, with Gurney Flap in carbon fibre

TECHART Carbon Interior Kit for Porsche Panamera
Dashboard trim
Door panels at front and rear
Center consol panels at the front
Center consol panels at the rear

TECHART Front and rear door entry guards
Carbon fibre look in anthracite matt and illuminated GrandGT logotype

2011 3 Series Makes Car and Driver’s 10 Best List

2010-12-23T21:55:00Z

The Exclusive TESLA Roadster Sport BRABUS Green Package

2010-12-15T22:14:00Z

Innovative ideas have fueled the success of BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet http://www.brabus.com) for more than three decades. BRABUS Zero Emission works on eco-friendly vehicle concepts. In customizing the TESLA Roadster the team of engineers, designers and marketing specialists goes beyond just refining the vehicle. The decision to buy this premium electric sports car is even easier to make if customers have their own powerful charging stations at home.

That’s why the RWE-BRABUS high-tech quick charging station is included in the TESLA Roadster Sport BRABUS Green Package. The purchase price includes the professional installation of the stylish high-tech charger in the customer’s garage. The quick charger is three times faster than charging the two-seater at a normal household power outlet and environmentally friendly RWE Eco Electricity for the first 30,000 kilometer (18,641 miles) is free. In less than six hours the open-top eco sports car is fully charged for an operating range of some 350 km (220 miles).

Eco-friendly power is available away from home as well. The Green Package also includes a one-year pass for free use of all public RWE charging stations.

The TESLA Roadster Sport BRABUS Green Package also comes with exclusive equipment. It includes an even more spectacular appearance. To give the mid-engine sports car an even more striking face the BRABUS designers refine the front fascia with an especially light carbon-fiber front lip and LED daytime running lights integrated into the front grille.

The sides of the TESLA are refined with futuristic BRABUS underfloor ‘Space Lights.’ They are activated with the keyless fob or by opening a door.

In the rear the BRABUS rear wing and the BRABUS rear diffuser draw the eye’s attention. Both are made from lightweight yet high-strength carbon fibers. The round taillights are emphasized with color-coordinated applications.

BRABUS fulfills any color request on the electric sports car. The palette ranges from conventional metallic and non-metallic paints in any color imaginable to matte paints and effect paints with genuine crystals.

A custom-tailored BRABUS tire/wheel combination provides better driving dynamics. The two-seater is refined with weight-optimized BRABUS Monoblock S alloy wheels in size 7Jx18 in front and in size 8.5Jx19 in the rear. The matching high-performance tires in sizes 215/35 ZR 18 in front and 255/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle were selected specifically for their low rolling resistance.

Innovative ideas have fueled the success of BRABUS for more than three decades. With its tuning program for the TESLA Roadster the company from Bottrop also addresses an issue often criticized in electric cars: The engine sound. To lend the two-seater are more exciting sound the BRABUS electronics specialists developed a space sound generator. The crew onboard the TESLA Roadster can select from various engine sound simulations such as the sound of a typical V8, a racecar or two futuristic soundscapes called Beam and Warp. The sound intensity is dependent on the respective power output of the electric motor.

The BRABUS customization program for the TESLA Roadster also includes exclusive options for the interior. It begins with scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo that are integrated into the top of the rocker panels.

The company upholstery shop meticulously creates exclusive interiors for the two-seater by hand. The interiors are crafted from especially soft and durable BRABUS perforated lightweight leather and Alcantara. An additional highlight is the backstitched lightweight leather that covers the vehicle floor.

Comp Turbo CT5 & CT6 Turbochargers

2010-12-15T22:08:00Z

* X-HF Billet compressor wheel
* Lightweight aluminum bearing housing
* The patented TRIPLEX CERAMIC™ ball bearing system
* New low inertia, full bladed, high flow turbine wheel that extends the range of application to engines of larger frame sizes

Options

* T4 or T6 turbine housing options
* With or without surge compressor housing
* Billet comp wheel (Free)
* Polished compressor housing (Free)
* Polished bearing housing (Free)
* Ceramic coated turbine housing (Free)

Free Shipping*
Offers valid until January 7th!

CT5 Billet Race Turbos

Compressor housing CT5 (5"inlet 3.5"V-outlet)
Available with T4 or T6 turbine housing

* CT5 8284BR
* CT5 8487BR
* CT5 8894BR
* CT5 9194BR
* CT5 94100BR

CT6 Billet Race Turbos

Compressor housing CT6 (6"inlet 3.5"V-outlet)
Available with T4 or T6 turbine housing

* CT6 8487BR
* CT6 8894BR
* CT6 9194BR
* CT6 98100BR
* CT6 101106BR
* CT6 106112BR
* CT6 112112BR

COMPLETE CUSTOM MADE COOLING SYSTEMS FROM MARK 7 RADIATORS

2010-12-10T22:31:00Z

Mark 7 Custom Radiators can create a radiator for any year, make, model, size or style you require for custom cars, hot rods, muscle cars, street machines, race cars and more. Their big-block show quality aluminum unit, with dual fan set-up, can easily cool up to 700 HP engines in 100-degree weather with the A/C on, and look like polished jewelry while doing it. A lip is formed on the radiator frame into which the fan housing fits tightly, creating its own shroud. Vertical-flow or cross-flow, polished or natural finish, automatic or standard shift radiators are available and can be manufactured to your specifications. Custom fit, custom engraved, custom application radiators can be created in as little as three weeks and are base priced from $649, well below the competition! Mark 7 Custom Radiators is the only manufacturer of these highly customized super coolers. Get yours on order today!

BRABUS USA in California; Bigger, Faster, More Modern and More Efficient

2010-12-10T21:58:00Z

For even faster and more efficient actions to the benefit of the customers BRABUS Group has invested in new, bigger and more modern headquarters facilities for its branch in Irvine, California.

The administration and marketing team of BRABUS USA can now serve its customers and sales partners even more professionally and on a more individual basis using state-of-the-art IT technology.

The integrated logistics center ensures the ability to immediately deliver BRABUS components for all current Mercedes-Benz and Maybach models. BRABUS Monoblock alloy wheels in all designs and sizes are in stock as are suspensions, aerodynamic-enhancement kits, performance tunings, sport-exhaust systems and interior options. Customers and dealers in even the most remote locations in the USA and Canada can now be supplied with BRABUS components faster than ever before.

BRABUS USA in Irvine also stands for a modern tuning center with high-tech workshops. The team of technicians and craftsmen has been trained and continues to train at the BRABUS plant in Bottrop and can perform all conversions on site.

These conversions include the installation of all BRABUS components up to the BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 high-capacity engine with 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW. But that’s not all: The company upholstery shop also creates custom-tailored interiors in BRABUS quality that is valued throughout the world, and integrates multimedia systems into the vehicles.

The new tuning center on McGaw Avenue in Irvine represents the logical continuation of the BRABUS expansion on the American continent.

H&R Citroen C4: Fresh dynamics

2010-12-09T22:18:00Z

Highlights can also be gained with the soon available H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacersmade of high tensile aluminum - regardless of whether they are combined with OE or tuned wheels.

The often unsightly gap between the wheel arch and the edge of the wing thus also now belongs to the past.

The full range of H&R products, available for over 1,350 different vehicle types, is available at all good dealers and along with the expected H&R quality naturally always come with a general operating permit (ABE) or TÜV certificate of conformity for parts (Teilegutachten)

Accomplished Rally Driver David Higgins Joins Subaru Rally Team USA

2010-12-08T23:24:00Z

No stranger to the American rally circuit, Higgins claimed consecutive SCCA ProRally titles in 2002 and 2003 before returning to the UK and winning the 2004 British Rally National Championship. Notably, the 38 year-old driver has also won the Group N British Rally National title in 1997, 1999, and 2002. As a testament of his passion for the sport, Higgins and his family also operate a UK-based training facility, The Forest Experience Rally School.

“The first impression of any car is always very important and I felt at home in the 2011 Subaru STI from the very first mile,” said Higgins. “Everyone thinks of Subaru when you talk about rally and to be racing for SRT USA is a great honor; I won my first USA SCCA ProRally Championship in 2002 with an STI. I cannot wait for the 2011 season, Rally America has a great program, and it is going to be incredibly fun and competitive.”

Mirra is back and proving that he is a force to be reckoned with; earning rookie of the year honors in 2008 from Rally America, he is poised to have a breakout season with SRT USA. This year he achieved two podium finishes in three rounds of the inaugural RallyCar Rallycross series as well as a podium finish in the Rally America Olympus rally. Widely known as a pioneer in BMX Freestyle and the winningest X Games athlete in history, Mirra now has his sights on being successful rally competitor with Subaru.

As part of SRT USA’s acclimatization program last week, Mirra joined new teammate Higgins for his first shakedown run of the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car at the team’s proving grounds in upstate New York. Testing footage can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EacAGUj43LU

Subaru of America has claimed titles as well, sales gains in 2010 resulted in breaking their overall sales record in November and follow successive sales growth in 2008 and 2009 which were driven by increases across the board with strong sales for Outback, Forester, and Legacy Sedan and Impreza. Sales for the brand have grown by close to 50% in just over three years and company officials expect full-year sales for 2010 to exceed 250,000 units. Also, at the 2010 LA auto show Subaru was rated the 2011 Best Retail Brand by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com and bestowed with four residual value awards from ALG. On and off the track Subaru is on the path to success.

Centerforce DFX Clutch / Flywheel FOR 02-04 Ford Focus SVT

2010-12-07T18:44:00Z

The DFX series is the latest of single disc performance clutches from Centerforce. The series is designed as a direct bolt in for perfect fit and function. DFX scores big, not only with holding capacity and strength, but also provides some of the best drivability from a race inspired clutch. This DFX performance clutch system utilizes the patented Centerforce centrifugal weight system for maximum grip, a patented Ball Bearing design for a light pedal and quick release, Nodular Iron pressure plate rings and reinforcements designed to help prevent drive strap breakage and safety. The Paddle, or button style disc, has been through constant testing of different friction materials and hub designs to bring the optimal combination available to you. Dual Friction® assembly is also available upon request. Because of the aggressive nature of DFX discs, one may experience some chatter.

Please call a Centerforce dealer or Centerforce directly with questions at (928)771-8422 or visit them online at http://www.centerforce.com.

ST suspensions coilover for 08+ Audi TT

2010-12-06T23:00:00Z

Important characteristics such as safety, quality and performance are all taken into consideration with each ST suspensions coilover design. Each vehicle application is specifically designed and engineered for a proper range of motion, min/max weight loads and min/max lowering. All these requirements are met while retaining its performance handling characteristics. Each ST suspensions coilover is constructed of zinc plated threaded strut housings and utilized a compression bumpstop with integrated dust boot for additional ride comfort and long term durability.

All ST suspensions coilovers pass stringent German TUV safety and quality testing standards. Each kit is TUV approved.

Audi TT (8J) Part # 2WD & Quattro: 90873 MSRP: $ 1,034.99