Cusco, Turbosmart, AEM, Kicker, and More - Powergear

 

Cusco Zero-3X Coilovers
Cusco’s top-of-the-line Zero-3X Honda Civic Type R (FD2 chassis code) coilovers feature three-way, 24-step independent rebound (bottom), low-speed (red) and high-speed (gold) damping force adjustability to dial in your custom setup for any track/driving condition. The inverted mono-tube dampers feature an external reservoir design for larger oil capacity, a redesigned inner piston valve for smooth damper engagement, pillow-ball upper mounts, and camber plates for adjustability, making the Zero-3X ideal for circuit driving, gymkhana racing, and endurance type motorsports.
Cusco / 714.907.0033 / www.cuscousainc.com

Turbosmart Ultra-Gate38 Wastegate
Turbosmart’s brand-new Ultra-Gate38 is a 38mm external wastegate packaged in a smaller, compact design that delivers maximum flow for street and racing applications. The new Ultra-Gate38 is smaller (3.71 inches versus 4.44) and lighter (1.79 pounds versus 2.37) than the previous model. It features Turbosmart’s unique locking collar design for reduced size and quicker spring changes, and a stainless steel valve to withstand abuse.
Turbosmart / 909.476.2570 / www.turbosmartusa.com

AEM AQ-1 Data Logger
AEM introduces the AQ-1 Data Logger, an easy-to-use and install vehicle data acquisition device designed for racers and performance enthusiasts of all types. The AQ-1 Data Logger offers accurate data-logging capability, with rates of up to 1,000Hz (1,000 samples/second) per channel and 2GB of logging memory, standard. It features an internal three-axis accelerometer, external sensor, and digital outputs, and compatibility with any four-channel UEGO controller or AEM Series 2 EMS. The AQ-1 Data Logger interfaces via USB connection to a laptop to record and store vehicle data so that it can be downloaded and analyzed at a later time to help users improve vehicle tuning, setup, and driving ability.
AEM / 310.484.2322 / www.aemelectronics.com

Ny-Trex Progressive Nitrous Controller and Data Logger
Ny-Trex, a division of Design Engineering, introduces a new progressive nitrous controller and data logger for tuning of nitrous systems through a Windows-based graphical interface, providing a wide range of data-logging aids for precision tuning, including throttle position, multiple inputs and outputs, rpm, and vehicle speed. This advanced nitrous controller and data logger also provides independent control of two stages of nitrous oxide injection and complete data-logging capabilities to help analyze critical data to quickly tune any nitrous system for maximum performance.
Design Engineering Inc. / 800.264.9472 / www.ny-trex

XtremeMac Wireless Auto Bluetooth
XtremeMac announces its new InCharge Bluetooth (BT) series that allows users to simultaneously charge and wirelessly stream from an iPod/iPhone through a car’s stereo. The InCharge Auto BT simply plugs into a car’s line-in jack and provides three unique functions in one compact device, including hands-free calling, wireless audio playback, and 10 watts of charging power. Through its one-touch, multifunction button users can answer calls and play/pause music via a Bluetooth connection. Additional features include a self-resetting fuse to protect devices, and a standard USB connection for maximum compatibility with most USB mobile devices. InCharge Auto BT includes a 4-foot, 30-pin-to-USB cable for charging.
XtremeMac / 866.392.9800 / www.xtrememac.com

Kicker Solo-Baric L3 Subwoofer
Kicker’s Solo-Baric L3 series debuts its square-designed subwoofer for increased cone area and air displacement over previous models. Utilizing Kicker’s most advanced cone design, the Solo-Baric L3’s SoloKon technology ensures strength for reliable performance and accurate response using an ultra-rigid design with vented, 360-degree back-bracing, long-lasting Spiralead tinsel leads, and high-temp dual voice coils to handle the extreme power and temperatures transferred through the motor structure and cone.
Kicker / 800.256.5425 / www.kicker.com

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Fidanza, Meguiars, Snap On, Deatschwerks, Kicker, JL Audio - Power Gear

 

Fidanza introduces their new lineup of V-series clutch kits, available for two different levels of performance. The V1 clutch kit features a sprung hub, full-face organic street disc designed more with driveability and mild performance in mind, while the V2 clutch kit features a sprung hub, ceramic six-puck disc designed for high-power builds used on the street or track. V-series clutch kits are available for many applications and come complete with the pressure plate, disc, release bearing, and alignment tool.
Fidanza / 440.259.5656 / www.fidanza.com

Meguiar’s, the company renowned for car care products, reintroduces its Smooth Surface Clay Kit to safely and instantly remove paint overspray, sap, and other contaminants from your car’s paint. The Smooth Surface Clay Kit has been reformulated to use 60 percent more clay and comes packaged with a 6-ounce bottle of Ultimate Quik Wax, giving users a fast and easy way to wax their cars after claying.
Meguiar’s / 800.347.5700 / www.meguiars.com

The Deatschwerks 300-lph in-tank fuel pump answers the call for enthusiasts needing more fuel flow, reliability, and less noise from an in-tank fuel pump. Deatschwerks fuel pumps not only deliver superior flow volume versus factory fuel pumps, but are also ethanol compatible and backed by a three-year, no-fault warranty. Deatschwerks offers a variety of fuel pump fitment kits to ensure an easy installation no matter the application.
Deatschwerks / 405.217.0701 / www.deatschwerks.com

Snap-on’s horizontal-shaped swivel light features 30 bright, white LEDs rated at 90 lumens and provide up to 100,000 hours—or 11.4 years—of continuous service. The swivel light’s head pivots -5 to 90 degrees and rotates up to 300 degrees, making it useful to get light where it’s needed, from the engine compartment to under-chassis work. The Snap-on swivel light is constructed of durable ABS plastic and is available at Pep Boys for about $19.99.
Snap-on / 877.762.7664 / www.snapon.com

Despite having a heat sink of just over 11 inches long, the Kicker IX-series amplifier delivers dependable, high-efficiency Class-D power to any mobile audio system, with its groundbreaking design resulting in the smallest chassis ever developed by Kicker engineers. Kicker IX amps feature FIT (Fail-Safe Integration Technology) for significant noise reduction and a boost-converter power supply for the highest sound quality.
Kicker / 800.256.5425 / www.kicker.com

Ten years ago, JL Audio revolutionized the car audio market with the introduction of their W7 subwoofer. To commemorate the anniversary debut of their flagship automotive subwoofer, JL Audio now offers the W7 model in a special Anniversary Edition trim. Although the subwoofer’s design and performance remain unchanged, the frame is in a satin-black finish, the cone is emblazoned with a “W7 Anniversary Edition” badge, the outer trim ring is brighter, and new labels and packaging are included, as well.
JL Audio / 954.443.1100 / www.jlaudio.com

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JE Pistons, Gopro Battery, SSR Wheels, Palmer Dashcommand, Kicker Sub, P2R Gasket - Power Gear

 

JE Pistons announces the expansion of their Honda product line to include purpose-built drag racing pistons for all Honda B-Series VTEC engines. The new pistons are forged from high-strength 2618 alloy and feature an E85 and race- gas–friendly 10.0:1 compression ratio. The overall design includes a flat-top piston crown that’s ideal for optimal flame travel, larger-sized top ring land, and a shorter, stiffer wristpin to meet the needs of today’s high-horsepower Honda drag race engines.
JE Pistons / 714.898.9233 / www.jepistons.com

Gopro, the company that revolutionized wearable and gear-mountable HD cameras, announces the release of their removable expansion Battery Bacpac. The Battery Bacpac is a standalone Gopro battery charger that attaches to the back of the 1080p HD Hero, increasing video and time-lapse photo recording times to over five hours on a single charge.
Gopro / www.gopro.com

SSR Wheels’ spring 2011 lineup offers a limited-edition Spectrum Silver color option for all Professor, Werfen, and Vienna wheels. This special-order color is applied by SSR to the face/discs only (not applicable on barrels/lips) for an additional fee to exhibit a “rainbow” effect on the wheel, giving a vibrant look, never before offered on SSR wheels.
SSR Wheels / 310.783.0200 / www.ssr-wheels.com

Performance enthusiasts and racers looking for more in-depth communication with their vehicles can now turn their Android/iPhone smartphones into an advanced in-car computer with Palmer Performance Engineering’s Dashcommand app. Plugged into any vehicle’s OBD-II port, Dashcommand’s virtual gauges display detailed data on horsepower and torque, boost/vacuum pressure, air/fuel ratio, engine coolant temperature, instant and average fuel economy, and much more. Dashcommand also integrates the smartphone’s GPS and accelerometer to include specialized features such as racetrack mapping and acceleration data, and a skidpad feature for measuring g-forces. It can also double as a scan tool to read and clear OBD-II trouble codes.
Palmer Performance Engineering www.palmerperformance.com

Kicker announces their partnership with Subaru of America as exclusive OE suppliers of subwoofer enclosures for all ’08-11 WRX/STI sedans and five-door models. The enclosure includes a 10-inch subwoofer powered by an integrated 100-watt, high-efficiency digital amplifier, and comes in a molded enclosure that’s made to fit in the trunk, leaving plenty of cargo space available. The amplifier connects into the existing Subaru audio system using a true plug-and-play wire harness.
Kicker / 800.256.5425 / www.kicker.com

P2R Power Rev Racing’s throttle-body gasket helps reduce intake air temps by isolating direct contact of the throttle body to the intake manifold. Placing this thermal gasket between the throttle body and the intake manifold reduces the amount of heat soak the intake manifold normally absorbs, to promote a cooler charge for additional horsepower.
P2R Power Rev Racing / 954.543.5053 / www.powerrevracing.com

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