PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rachel Fernandez
Phone: 605-664-8287

TruXport Tonneau Cover Now Available for the 2004-2009 Ford Flareside

Yankton, SD. – TruXedo, Inc. is pleased to announce the shipment of the TruXport tonneau covers for the 2004-2009 Ford Flareside 6.5’ Bed.

TruXport, the economical, soft-roll-up tonneau cover features:
• Smooth look – no covered wagon style arched bows.
• Works great in all weather conditions – Velcro is affixed to the side rails for continuous contact. No cumbersome snaps to freeze, stick, rust or break.
• Fast Install – Easy clamp-on installation in minutes.
• Quick One-Person Operation – No loose parts. Cover completely rolls up and self stores in seconds.
• Adjustable Tension Control – Integrated into the latching system for easy access. Adjusts in seconds to keep the cover tight.
TruXedo, Inc. is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality engineered products, on-time delivery, world class customer service and the best warranties in the industry. TruXedo® accessories can be purchased through a network of distributors and dealers. For further information regarding TruXedo products, contact the sales department at 1-877-878-9336, or visit www.truxedo.com.

TruXedo®
2209 Kellen Gross Dr.
PO Box 1078
Yankton, SD 57078

sales@truxedo.com, www.truxedo.com
Phone – 877-878-9336, Fax – 605-664-9304

Regain Control of Your Fuel Injected Ride with the Self-Learning Module (SLM) by ACCEL Motorcycle for your Harley Davidson The NEW Self-Learning Module is now available for all fuel injected Harley-Davidson models with both Magneti-Marelli and Delphi ECU’s, even the 2008-2009 Touring models with Throttle by Wire systems. This self learning technology compensates for changing loads, weather conditions and altitude while you ride. Automatically re-calibrates and optimizes for modifications such as; exhaust pipes, intake, air cleaners, cams, etc.. IMPROVES MILEAGE while increasing POWER and TORQUE for stock and modified applications… plus reduces emissions AUTOMATIC RE-CALIBRATION - optimizes for modifications such as exhaust pipes, intake, air cleaners, cams, etc EASY INSTALLATION - direct plug-in connections to factory Throttle Position Sensor, Crank Position Sensor & O2 Sensors SELF LEARNING - automatically compensates for changing loads, weather conditions and altitude while you ride: no need for costly dyno tuning sessions or downloading calibration files to a lap top SMOOTHER RUNNING ENGINE - Eliminates the “bang & pop” associated with mis-programmed ECU due to intake and exhaust modifications and no need to re-flash the factory ECU; simply plug it in and ride  See Part Numbers and Application Info  View Hi-Res Image  Find a Local Dealer in Your Area  View Product Instructions ACCEL Motorcycle Products is a division of Prestolite Performance, specializing in high quality ignition and electrical components for American made Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Our 8.0 SS Plug Wires are designed to work with fuel injection systems and still offer a low 500-ohms per foot of resistance. We also carry complete Charging System Kits and U-Groove Spark Plugs for Fuel Injected Harley’s. For more information on these products plus many others visit our website and download the 2009 ACCEL Motorcycle Catalog at www.accel-motorcycle.com

Contact: Paul.Grabowski@mrgasket.com

Yes, accel has motorcycle parts!

Joey Granatelli had some bad luck this weekend.

Here are some pictures of the expensive and spectacular wreck…good to hear you are ok Joey!


A New TV Show is coming:  HOT ROD CONCEPTS!

A K2 PRODUCTION

OBJECTIVE:

Hot Rod Concepts, a licensed enterprise, provides specialized client-sponsored custom car builds
for the purpose of increasing corporate brand exposure and awareness. Through the vital and
burgeoning televised automotive industry channel category and a detailed marketing plan, Hot
Rod Concepts effectively showcases a finished product through both a nationwide media
relations program plus the most elite leading industry trade shows.

Hot Rod Concepts (HRC), in conjunction with K2 Productions, is currently in the pre-production
stage for the new reality TV show of the same name with filming set to commence in late April
2009. In addition to the televised programming, Hot Rod Concepts has laid the groundwork for
an extensive run of media/public relations in all print and online media outlet categories which
will follow the build from concept to completion —and everything in between. Every build will
have coverage not only on the show, but through the use of pictorial and video web updates and
blogs as well as constant involvement by the newspaper, local network news, and car culture-
based magazine media.

It is our goal to partner with businesses ready to enjoy a new level of recognition through a
popular venue in a proven market. We are confident that a partnership between HRC and your
distinguished company will provide a perfect opportunity to promote your brand and products to
a prolific consumer base.

Please peruse this proposal and submit your offers as soon as possible. Filming begins this
month!

Sincerely,

Rodney O. Waters

Owner

WHAT SETS HOT ROD CONCEPTS APART FROM THE OTHERS:

Capitalizing on the popularity of the worldwide custom build automotive aftermarket, Hot Rod
Concepts seeks to duplicate and surpass the success of the well-known program “Orange County
Choppers”, but that is where the similarity ends. Unlike this established aftermarket build
marketing model, the end of the show is not the end of the road. Hot Rod Concepts takes the
client and viewers to the next level with an intensive marketing blitz–which in reality, means that
the end of the build is only the beginning of a lengthy brand awareness campaign.

As a sponsor of HRC, a company’s brand, logos and message can be prominently featured
throughout the television and internet coverage of the vehicle build through banner and logo
placement as well as potential product usage. Hot Rod Concepts both proposes and encourages
our client representative to be available for a potential appearance in a select episode and at
least one of the promotional tour locations to discuss and promote their product attributes and
enhancing brand notoriety and awareness.

Print coverage through media/public relations of each vehicle build will be captured by some of
the leading publications nationwide such as Buckaroo, Amos, and Source Interlink. HRC will make
a full effort working with the editor and photographer to make sure banner placements are
captured or show sponsors are mentioned.

Online coverage of the build will be simultaneous to each episode airing. Key destinations for
this progression will be showcased on social networking sites and constant Twitter feeds. Banner
placement and links on all HRC digital networking sites (MySpace, Facebook, etc…) are available
and encouraged.

The promotional tour will consist of dazzling displays at major automotive trade shows featuring
the highest available exposure in key demographics across the United States. HRC would like to
work with their major sponsors to feature or possibly unveil a finished vehicle in the company’s
booth. Trade shows include SEMA, PRI, NSRA, GOODGUYS, AUTORAMA, and more.

The remainder of this proposal will introduce you to the establishment
of Hot Rod Concepts; the exemplary experts who make up our cast
and crew and a detailed look at the amount of ongoing exposure and
impressions your brand could receive.

Let’s meet the team of talented individuals that make it happen.

HOT ROD CONCEPTS – THE TALENT THAT MAKES IT HAPPEN:

Eric Waters
Age:

29

Home Town:

Florence, SC

Experience:

13 years

Automotive Talents:

Customs Designer, Conceptual Artwork, Airbrushing, etc…

Hidden Talents:

Practical Jokes

Claims to Fame:

Designed vehicles featured on Spike TV as well as worked with die cast companies such as JADA
Toys to manufacture replicas of personally designed vehicles.

Darrell “Elvis” Johnston
Age:

38

Home Town:

St. Louis, MO

Experience:

20 years

Automotive Talents:

Fabrication, Suspension, Master Welder

Hidden Talents:

Nationally reknown Elvis Tribute Artist

Claims to Fame:

Featured on shows such as Hot Rod TV and OverHaulin’

John “Bear” Williams
Age:

24

Home Town:

New Orleans, LO

Experience:

5 years

Automotive Talents:

All of the above. Graduate of the NASCAR Technical Institute

Hidden Talents:

Dancing Without the Stars

Claims to Fame:

“All You Can Eat” Buffet Champion 2009

TELEVISION NETWORK PROPOSAL:

HRC is currently in pre-production and is set to begin filming in late April 2009. Over 75% of the
filming will be on location at the HRC shop in Harrisburg, NC, just 3 miles from one of the most
popular NASCAR race tracks: LOWES Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

HOT ROD CONCEPTS is NOT your average “how to” or custom vehicle build TV
show!

K2 Productions is the onsite film development crew that will put the shop experience (and some
daily life clips) of Waters, Santiago, Johnston, and Williams on camera to capture first hand in HD
every aspect of the HRC’s design, fabrication, arguing, yelling and hopefully finishing touches on
each sponsored hot rod build, but that’s not all! Cameras will also follow the HRC crew outside of
the HRC shop, giving viewers a front row seat into the mischief and mayhem the HRC team
creates and the drama that ensues in their lives outside the shop!

HRC plans to reveal dealings with local law enforcement, strapping one of our men into a 700hp
race car on a NASCAR Speedway or taking a front row seat experience in a Blue Angels Fighter
Jet for a screaming good time… the HRC guys will travel the country visiting the largest
automotive shows while spreading their knack for finding the coolest things to do as well as the
trouble that results from doing them! The entertainment factor will weigh as heavily as the
artwork they create in the custom car builds.

The pitch from HRC is an “inside-outside” look at a corporate sponsored custom car build. In
essence, a company’s brand (logo) is featured and showcased throughout the interior and
exterior of the vehicles as well as the personalities of the on-air talent. It’s not just another “hot
rod” show, but rather an in-depth look at quality craftsmanship brought to life under the auspices
of increased brand awareness.

Every episode your company desires to sponsor will be designed to acknowledge your brand
through banner placement and/or product usage or placement. Every possible effort will be
made to showcase your product and/or services through video, signage, logos, decals and
calculated product placement on the set, including the cast’s apparel.

Furthermore and as noted previously, Hot Rod Concepts proposes a spokesperson of your brand
appear as a guest on a select episode to promote your brand. This can easily be done at a tour
stop if unable to visit the HRC facility. Your representative will be able to deliver key talking
points and demonstration of product/brand on camera in order to maximize this phenomenal
(and very limited) sponsorship opportunity.

Just the Facts…
Demographically speaking, the show targets all those of driving age—from 15 to 80 years of age.
Most are male, ranging from Caucasian, Latino, African-American, Porto Rican, Asian and the all-
inclusive melting pot of America. Hot markets include largely populated areas with a large
automotive industry base such as New York City, the entire NASCAR-friendly South, the Motor
City area of Detroit; and the custom car and low-rider hot rod capital areas of southwest in
Southern California, Arizona, Colorado and Las Vegas, not to exclude the best loved mid-west car
show areas like St. Louis, Indianapolis, Tulsa, the Twin Cities, Milwaukee and Cleveland.
Literally, our demographic area is coast-to-coast! What’s more, this is your brand’s captive
audience who will follow your logo throughout the custom car build and the hilarity of the cast’s
antics on every episode. Every build will be formatted as a two-part series, with each episode
(part) of HRC show running for one hour including commercial break time. Additionally, the
network will air re-runs to be syndicated regularly after the initial debut, providing long term
exposure.

MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS PROPOSAL:

Hot Rod Concepts has the client’s best interests in mind throughout the build, so in addition to
the in-focus television camera exposure, the team has laid out an aggressive plan to build a
turnkey public relations effort showcasing the entire project through its various stages of inside
the shop, on the web and LIVE auto show events nationwide.

With a wealth of industry-leading media contacts at all major automotive magazines, HRC
proposes a series of carefully pitched articles and editorial for every stage of the build. In
addition to the print public relations campaign, HRC would like to suggest that key deliverables
and/or premiums become a part of the marketing and PR mix—for example, posters of each
finished vehicle to feature your brand as a sponsor. These can be utilized both in the magazines
and as giveaways during the promotional stage of the project at auto events.

Rights of image usage of the finished vehicle as well as the HRC logo will be released to our
featured clients to take full advantage of product promotion.

Please note that HRC cast member images or likenesses thereof will require a signed agreement
between sponsorship partners and each individual cast member without exceptions.

ONLINE PRESENCE:

Hot Rod Concepts expects to capitalize on the growing online presence of viewers by linking the
various stages of the custom car build to the World Wide Web. Website impressions statistics
will be made available for clients on request. HRC has already secured a URL address for the
project, which will go active May 1, 2009. The initial address domain has been secured as
www.hotrodconcepts.tv.

HRC has heavily invested in marketing the project through the vast array of social networking
sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Twitter feeds. HRC already maintains a MySpace
presence, available for viewing at the following URL address:
http://www.myspace.com/hotrodsconcepts.

By choosing to participate in banner placement in the shop and becoming a show sponsor, your
company will receive a link as well as product/logo promotional photos through HRC’s multiple
web and networking presence.

PROMOTIONAL TOUR:

As mentioned in the introduction, Hot Rod Concepts sets themselves apart from all other custom
car build shows through the implementation of the Promotional Tour. Once the custom car build
ends, the promotional tour is just beginning. HRC has determined several key automotive trade
shows, widely recognized as the industry leader in each category, that have been selected to be

a part of the promotional tour. They include:
SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association)

The SEMA Show, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, is known as the Gold Standard of
automotive trade shows. Commencing in November of each calendar year, attendance for the
five-day event is estimated at just fewer than one million visitors.

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show

This four-day event is held in December of each year with an estimated viewing audience of over
200,000.

NSRA Street Rod Nationals

Held in July in Louisville, KY, this four day event packs in a crowd of over 100,000 unique
visitors.

Detroit (MI) Auto Rama

Held in February, this three day event has an estimated viewer ship of 100,000 unique visitors.

The Good Guys Hot Rod Show

Held in June in Nashville, TN, this three day events has an estimated viewer ship of over 30,000.

ESTIMATED VALUE-ADDED IMPRESSIONS:

Media Outlet Estimated Impressions

TELEVISION NETWORK

Cable Network Television Station (TLC) Up to 1.2 million viewership impressions

PRINT PUBLICATIONS

Buckaroo Communications
Source Interlink
Amos Automotive Publishing

TRADE SHOWS

SEMA Show
NSRA Nationals
World of Wheels Tour Show
Hot Rod Restoration Trade Show
Good Guys Auto Show
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show

12 publications – 680,000 issues – 310,000

yearly web hits

48 publications – 1.8 million issues – 982,000

yearly web hits
6 publications – 310,000 issues, 109,000
yearly web hits

890,000
300,000
210,000

30,000
50,000
410,000

SUMMARY TOTAL IMPRESSIONS 7,281,000 estimated total impressions

Pilot Sponsor Programs!
Silver Show Sponsor

1. Banner placement in shop during filmed vehicle build. (No larger than 2′x4′)
2. Product provision for vehicle build and/or product placement.
3. Usage of HRC logo and “Official Product Provider” in marketing programs.
4. Direct web link text on the HRC website.
5. Finished vehicle photos for marketing programs once project is released (complete).
Cost: $500

Gold Show Sponsor

1. Banner placement in shop during filmed vehicle build. (No larger than 4′x6′)
2. Product provision for vehicle build and/or product placement.
3. Usage of HRC logo and “Official Product Provider” in marketing programs.
4. Direct web link on the HRC website.
5. Finished vehicle photos for marketing programs once project is released (complete).
6. Digital banner add on HRC website and networking sights (MySpace, Hub Garage,
etc…)
7. Logo on featured vehicle promotional poster and HRC transport hauler.
8. Smaller logos in shop on tool boxes, lifts, key locations, etc…
Cost: $1500

Platinum Show Sponsor

1. 2 banner placements in shop during filmed vehicle build. (No larger than 4′x6′)
2. Product provision for vehicle build(s) and/or product placement.
3. Usage of HRC logo and “Official Product Provider” in marketing programs.
4. Direct web link and product feature on the HRC website.
5. Finished vehicle photos for marketing programs once project is released (complete).
6. Digital banner add on HRC website and networking sights (MySpace, Hub Garage,
etc…).
7. Logo on promotional posters of finished vehicle completed.
8. Includes an ‘on camera’ product mention by a HRC cast member.
9. Apperal piece worn on camera by a cast member for a portion of the filming.
Cost: $3500

CAR CONCEPTS:

The head designer at HRC, Eric Waters, has already taken the time to create some quick
examples and notes to to give you an idea of a projected vehicle look! Check them out!

SUMMATION:

Millions of consumers are active daily participants of the auto aftermarket culture. The
new TV program Hot Rod Concepts specializes in building custom, one-of-a-kind vehicles
for corporations to represent their desired brand inside and out. The appeal of this
venue is simple, it increases logo and brand exposure in the automotive aftermarket
world while giving viewers an exclusive (and entertaining) glimpse at the everyday life
and times of some of the most experienced and well-known car builders in the world.
With our talented team of individuals, HRC features some of the best designers,
fabricators, engine builders and body men in the business today–all coming together to
create a branded work of art that, once completed, is shown to the consumer public
through national TV, coast-to-coast newsstand and subscription periodicals as well as
LIVE appearances at industry-only auto and promotional events all over the United
States.

The Hot Rod Concepts cast provides experience from both behind the wrenches and in
front of the cameras to make this opportunity for your company to be a part of a one-ofa-
kind custom car build team that leaves no value-added impression behind for your
brand. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and bring your company in
the near future.

We look forward to representing your brand and nurturing a lucrative partnership.

For More Information, contact Jeff Cheatham,
Media Relations Director for Hot Rod Concepts:

Jeff Cheatham

Director of Media Relations

704-658-6098

jeff@hotrodconcepts.tv
info@hotrodconcepts.tv

www.hotrodconcepts.tv

www.myspace.com/hotrodsconcepts

PRESS RELEASE
April 2, 2009

Extang and TruXedo Acquire Assets of BedRug from Wise Industries

THI, the parent company of Extang Corporation and TruXedo, Inc., has acquired the operating assets of BedRug from Wise Industries, Inc. THI is the leading manufacturer of soft tonneau covers for light duty trucks in North America and was created as an investment vehicle by Kinderhook Industries, a highly respected New York private equity firm, to pursue acquisition opportunities in the truck aftermarket.

BedRug is the leading manufacturer of high-end cushioned and carpeted protective liners for the bed of a pickup truck. The BedRug liner product is more durable, comfortable and versatile than a traditional drop-in or spray-on liner and is waterproof, corrosion resistant and can withstand wide temperature ranges. BedRug is well known throughout the aftermarket and is synonymous with high quality, innovative and durable bed protection for trucks and is a perfect complement to THI’s strategy of acquiring leading brands in the truck aftermarket industry.

“I’m very excited to be working with the BedRug team as they continue to bring highly innovative products to market. Consistent with its strategy for Extang and TruXedo, Kinderhook intends to support a vigorous investment program in marketing and new product development at THI and BedRug to expand into the next generation of accessories for the back of a pickup truck. Additionally, Kinderhook and THI will continue to opportunistically explore additional strategic acquisition opportunities in the truck aftermarket that are highly complementary to THI’s overall strategy,” said Thomas Tuttle, Managing Director of Kinderhook.

As part of this acquisition, BedRug will merge into THI’s group of aftermarket companies under the management of Bill Reminder, CEO of THI, and Kelly Kneifl, COO of THI, and will continue to lay the foundation for further expansion into the next generation of truck and other related product categories. THI will strive to leverage the best practices and operational strengths of Extang, TruXedo and BedRug, while retaining the creativity, innovation and commitment to quality that these three brands were built on.

“Kinderhook brings the capital, experience and resources needed to continue growing our businesses and supports our continued efforts to be at the forefront of the truck accessory market. BedRug’s commitment to innovation and quality makes it a very attractive asset as it complements THI’s current strategy of new product development for the back of a pickup truck. With the capital provided by Kinderhook, we will be able to accelerate new development initiatives to expand our product offering and selectively pursue additional acquisition opportunities in related accessories,” said Bill Reminder, CEO of THI.

“BedRug is the perfect match to bring into the THI family of truck accessories. Combining the strong brand reputations of high quality products will have a tremendous impact in the marketplace. This is an exciting next chapter in our history,” said Kelly Kneifl C.O.O. of THI.

THI

THI is the holding company for Extang Corporation and TruXedo, Inc., the leading manufacturers of soft tonneau covers for light duty trucks in the U.S. Tonneaus are coverings used by truck owners to cover and secure the bed of their pickup.

BedRug

BedRug is a pioneer and industry leader in the development and manufacture of a molded closed-cell polypropylene foam bed liner. Bed liners are utilized to protect the truck bed from daily wear and tear and improve its general appearance and utility, thereby extending the useful life and resale value of the truck.

Kinderhook Industries, LLC

Kinderhook Industries is a New York based private equity fund with $470 million of committed capital. Their investment philosophy is based on combining senior management and operating experience in a variety of industries to support the growth of entrepreneurial owned businesses and non-core subsidiaries. For additional information, visit www.kinderhook.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Rachel Fernandez
THI
605-664-8287, rachelf@truxedo.com

Press Release
Mustangs Unlimited announces DiabloSport Predator Programmer Tuner now works on 2009 Mustang Models
Lawrenceville, GA April 7, 2009:
“Engineered to Raise Hell”

Increase Fuel Economy and Access Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities for your 2007-2009 Mustang, Shelby GT/GT500, and Bullitt models:

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce that the DiabloSport Predator Programmer tuner is now available for 2009 model applications including Shelby GT/GT500 and Bullitt models.

These much anticipated tuners follow on the heels of performance digital ignition control boxes, also available through Mustangs Unlimited.

These tuners will give customers the opportunity to increase their vehicle’s performance and fuel economy while accessing advanced diagnostic capabilities.

Features and benefits of these tuners include:
-    Increased Fuel Economy for your 2007-2009 model Mustang, Shelby GT, Shelby GT500, or Bullitt!
-    Advanced diagnostic capabilities including checking and clearing trouble codes and data monitoring!
-    Easily updated online!
-    Will not void your factory warranty!
-    Accepts 5 custom tunes from DiabloSport’s Nationwide network of CMR dealers!
-    Includes tunes for many of today’s top cold air kit manufacturers “right out of the box”!
-    Large backlit screen for perfect viewing in any light conditions!

“This tuner is just another example of the Mustangs Unlimited commitment to carry the most comprehensive selection of performance equipment for our customers”, said Anthony Coles, Managing Director of Marketing & Product Development at Mustangs Unlimited. “My personally-owned 2007 Mustang GT (already equipped with an AFE Air intake and BBK Throttle body) gained an additional 16.6 rear wheel horsepower and 17.6 lb/ft of Torque on the dyno after installing the DiabloSport U7145 Predator.

Mustangs Unlimited is celebrating 32 years in business and has recently released the latest 2008 editions of their popular Late and Early model catalogs for Ford Mustangs. You may request catalogs online at www.mustangsunlimited.com.

For more information concerning the products mentioned in the release, call (888) 229-2929 or
(888) 398-9898 or go to www.mustangsunlimited.com and search “Diablosport” for the complete product listing.

Mustangs Unlimited does their Automotive Advertising with The DDD Directory and sells parts for Mustangs and other Fords.

Mustangs Unlimited announces release of Steel Front Valance Panel for 1967-68 Mercury Cougar
Lawrenceville, GA April 7, 2009:

Replace your Front Valance Panel on your 1967-68 Cougar with a new fresh, metal stamping now available from Mustangs Unlimited.

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce the release of their Steel Front Valance Panel for 1967-68 Mercury Cougar (Part # F1711).

This long sought after replacement Front Valance Panel will give customers the opportunity to restore this area of the vehicle without having to resort to a used or fiberglass replacement as currently the only available options in the marketplace. Rear Valance Panel (Part # F1714) as well as a Front & Rear Valance Panel Kit
(Part # F17KIT) are being offered for 1967-68 Mercury Cougar are available through Mustangs Unlimited.  Rear valance is part # F17KIT.
Features and benefits of this Valance Panel include:
-    Stamped Steel utilizing the same gauge steel as original panels.
-    Accepts parking lamp assemblies with excellent fit as on original panels.
-    Ready for test fit and paint…no modifications necessary.

“This Front Valance Panel is just another example of the Mustangs Unlimited commitment to carry authentic equipment for our customers”, said Anthony Coles, Managing Director of Marketing & Product Development at Mustangs Unlimited. “This panel and several others have been in the production process for the last 12-24 months. We could have brought this item to market sooner, however we made some minor changes to this panel late in the process to ensure a quality piece which allows ease of fitment. We are very excited about the release of this Valance Panel and several other upcoming Mercury Cougar items very soon.”

Mustangs Unlimited is celebrating 32 years in business and has recently released the latest 2008 editions of their popular Late and Early model catalogs for Ford Mustangs. These catalogs may be requested online at www.mustangsunlimited.com.

For more information concerning the products mentioned in the release, call (888) 229-2929 or (888) 398-9898 or go to www.mustangsunlimited.com and search “Cougar Valance Panel” for the complete product listing mentioned in this release.

Press Release
Mustangs Unlimited announces release of NEW SHELBY and Ford licensed hats just in time for the Holiday Season
Lawrenceville, GA April 7, 2009:

Purchase the perfect gift for the enthusiast on your list or show off your pride with a new Ford and SHELBY licensed hat:

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce the release of NEW Ford and Shelby licensed hats featuring various Ford, Shelby, Cobra and Mustang designs and styles.

These hats follow on the heels of several new shirts, hats and other clothing items being introduced for both Men and Ladies by Mustangs Unlimited.

These hats will give Ford, Shelby, Cobra and Mustang enthusiasts the opportunity to show off their pride for their favorite car.

These hats include a variety of style and designs to accommodate even the most discriminating enthusiast:
-    Colors ranging from black, blue and khaki to gray and even camouflage!
-    Logos include Ford Oval, Mustang Running Horse, Cobra Snake, and Shelby!
-    12 different varieties of hats including fitted and adjustable caps as well as visors!
-    All hats licensed by either Ford or Shelby!
-    Great for men and women!

To purchase hats or shirts, visit www.mustangsunlimited.com

Press Release
Mustangs Unlimited announces Grant Products 15” Walnut Classic Wood Steering Wheel
Lawrenceville, GA April 6, 2009:

Bring your Mustang and Cougar interior back to a better-than-new look and feel:

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce this nostalgic classic wood wheel available for any 1967-1973 model Cougar and any 1965-1989 model Mustang without tilt steering.

This steering wheel gives customers the opportunity to bring back an original nostalgic appearance to their interior while maintaining their vehicle’s performance.

Features and benefits of this steering wheel include:
-    Walnut 15” diameter with 4-5/8” dish
-    Brushed stainless spokes and classic rivets highlighting the handgrip
-    Year Model specific mounting kits available
-    Mustang logo horn button

“This steering wheel is just another example of the Mustangs Unlimited commitment to carry the most comprehensive selection of restoration parts for the most discriminating Mustang and Cougar enthusiasts”, said Anthony Coles, Managing Director of Marketing & Product Development at Mustangs Unlimited. “We are proud to offer this item as well as the Grant Steering Wheel & Accessories line to the marketplace.”

Mustangs Unlimited is celebrating its 33rd year in the business and has recently released their NEWEST 2009 edition of the ever popular 1965-1973 Mustang catalog and will be releasing the NEW 2009 edition of their 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar catalog in May 2009 and will then release the NEW 2009 edition of their popular 1974-2009 Ford Mustang catalog in Late Summer 2009.

You may request catalogs or search for more Mustang and Cougar Steering Wheels online at www.mustangsunlimited.com.

For more information concerning the product mentioned in this release, call (888) 229-2929 or (888) 398-9898 or go to www.mustangsunlimited.com and search “Grant” for the complete product listing.

Press Release
Mustangs Unlimited announces release of NEW 2009 Early Model Mustang Catalog
Lawrenceville, GA April 2, 2009:

“Since 1976!”

For decades Mustangs Unlimited has been THE source for restoration and performance parts along with a variety of accessories for your 1965-1973 Mustang and 1965-1970 Shelby Mustang:

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce the release of their NEW 392-page catalog which includes over 5,300 photographs and illustrations and 3,000+ newly added restoration and performance parts.

We offer many of the best names in the business like Ford Racing, Edelbrock, Holley, AutoMeter, and dozens more.

With locations in Connecticut and Georgia, our fully-stocked warehouses offer 1-2 day delivery east of the Mississippi, and only 3-4 day delivery to the West Coast.

We have the largest “In-Stock” selection of Mustang parts in the business!

“Mustangs Unlimited is committed to providing parts and accessories for the most discriminating Mustang Enthusiast”, said Anthony Coles, Managing Director of Marketing & Product Development at Mustangs Unlimited. “We are proud to introduce the most expansive and complete catalog to date in our company’s 33 year history.”

Mustangs Unlimited is celebrating its 33rd year in the business and will be releasing the NEW 2009 edition of their 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar Parts catalog in May 2009 and will then release the NEW 2009 edition of their popular 1974-2009 Ford Mustang catalog in Late Summer 2009.

Full color catalog FREE to U.S. requestors, $9.25 USD for Canadian requestors, and $11.25 USD for International requestors. You may request catalogs online at www.mustangsunlimited.com or by calling (888) 229-2929 or (888) 398-9898.

Mustangs Unlimited participates in Automotive Advertising on The DDD Directory and is getting involved in our new B2B Parts Locator, www.Parts-Grabber.com

Press Release
Mustangs Unlimited announces release of Arvinode Exhaust Systems
Lawrenceville, GA April 2, 2009:

“Rare and Unusual!”

Bring back the sound, appearance, and performance of the original Arvin-produced exhaust system in your 1964-1966 Mustang 289 with dual exhaust:

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce the release of the Arvinode Exhaust systems available for any 1964-1966 model Mustang with 289 V8 equipped with dual exhaust and a 2” diameter H pipe.

These exhaust systems give customers the opportunity to bring back the original sound, appearance and performance of this rare and unusual exhaust system.

Available in either a Base or Concours model (for Judged vehicles).

Exhaust systems include:
-    Intermediate pipes that connect the H pipe outlets to the front mufflers
-    Mufflers (Concours model includes Rectangular “dampener” tubes which are unique to this product.)
-    Over-axle pipes
-    Resonators with turndowns
-    Saddle clamps (Concours model includes two original “Ford” style regular steel clamps. Base systems include regular steel exhaust clamps) Stainless Steel clamps are availible for an additional cost.
-    All mufflers and pipes feature aluminized steel construction.

“These exhaust systems are another example of historically significant products that Mustangs Unlimited is committed to providing for the most discriminating Mustang Enthusiast”, said Anthony Coles, Managing Director of Marketing & Product Development at Mustangs Unlimited. “We are proud to bring these items to the marketplace and look forward to introducing additional products for Mustang owners in the future.”

Mustangs Unlimited is celebrating 33 years in business and will release the NEW 2009 edition of their popular 65-73 Mustang catalog for Ford Mustangs in March 2009 with a NEW 74-09 Mustang catalog to follow summer 2009.

You may request catalogs and search for more Mustang Exhaust Systems online at www.mustangsunlimited.com

For more information concerning the products mentioned in the release, call (888) 229-2929 or
(888) 398-9898 or go to www.mustangsunlimited.com and search “Arvinode” for the complete product listing.

Press Release
Mustangs Unlimited announces release of Radiator Debris Screens
Lawrenceville, GA April 2, 2009:

“Custom Made!”

Protect your 1965-1970 Mustang from bugs, stones, and other debris with these NEW radiator debris screens:

Mustangs Unlimited (www.mustangsunlimited.com) is pleased to announce the release of these Radiator debris screens available for any 1965-1970 model Mustangs without air conditioning.

These radiator debris screens give customers the opportunity to keep their Mustang radiator looking new while protecting them from bugs, stones, and other debris while driving.

Features and benefits of these Debris screens include:
-    Side brackets which bolt onto your existing radiator support with the existing bolts.
-    Screen slides in and out for cleaning.
-    Black powder coated durable finish
-    Barely visible setup once installed.

“These debris screens are another example of innovative products that Mustangs Unlimited is committed to providing for our customers”, said Anthony Coles, Managing Director of Marketing & Product Development at Mustangs Unlimited. “We are proud to bring these items to the marketplace and will continue to move forward with introducing products like these for Mustang owners in the future.”

Mustangs Unlimited is celebrating 33 years in business and will release the NEW 2009 edition of their popular 65-73 Mustang catalog for Ford Mustangs in March 2009 with a NEW 74-09 Mustang catalog to follow summer 2009.

You may request catalogs online at www.mustangsunlimited.com or find more Mustang Parts at Mustangs Unlimited by visiting their website or calling 888-398-9898

This is a fun video with some great shots/editing.”Gravity Masters”, filmed at buttonwillow waceway

Paul Walker hits the track with Craig Lieberman and friends in some nice rides.  Some people that can wheel on TV can do it in real life too!

You’ll see An Audi RS4, 2010 Mustang GT, R34 Skyline, Nissan GTR, a Porsche GT2 and a 350Z among some other porsches and fast rides.

“Just for fun”…here it is:    Click here to see “Gravity Masters”

TruXedo, Inc. is pleased to announce the shipment of the Lo Pro QT and Lo Pro QT Harley-Davidson Edition tonneau covers for the 2009 Dodge Ram with RamBoxTM .

These covers look really trick on the new RAM! Finally, efficient use of empty space!

For more information regarding Tonneau Covers for your truck, see Truxedo’s video on The DDD Directory and visit www.truxedo.com !

Chris Escobar win’s all he can win in Bradenton during the NMRA Spring Break Shootout.

Check out the video!

The DDD Directory and Parts-Grabber.com has never been more proud to sponsor Chris Escobar “King of the Street”! 

Without further ado, here is part one of the project:

Meet Vic, a Shelby enthusiast looking for big #s! With his GT500 street car in the hands of Jake Lamotta, DDD and Modularfords.com, we take you through the parts package and setup it takes to get this Mustang to 700whp!

To learn more about this project, please contact The DDD Directory at 888-443-4634

HID Lighting “For Dummies”

5 Facts You Should Know

HID lighting has gained in popularity with good reason… HID lights last longer than factory installed halogen bulbs, they provide better visibility, and produce more light from less power. So, what are the main things you need to know about HIDs? Read on to find out…

HID Stands for High-intensity Discharge

The high-intensity of the light in HIDs comes from metallic salts which are vaporized in the light’s arc chamber. The light that results is much brighter than normal tungsten bulbs.

HID lights last longer than halogen bulbs because there is no filament in them to burn out

The average life of an HID lamp is 2000 hours, compared to the 450-1000 hours that a halogen lamp lasts. This is a definite advantage over halogen lights.

Kelvin Temperature determines brightness

Contrary to what most people think, the higher the Kelvin temperature number is, (i.e. 6000K, 8000K, 10000K) the less lumens, or lower the brightness level of the light is. On the other side of the token… the lower the number, the brighter it is.

Kelvin Temperature determines color

Also, the Kelvin temperature determines the color of the light. 3000K is yellow, 4500K is “factory” white, 6000K is pure white, 8000K is ice blue, 10000K is a bright violet, and 12000k is bright purple. The blue and white lights are the most popular, producing great visibility and a very cool look to the car.

HID lights use less energy than halogen lights

HIDs uses 35 watts, whereas most cars are typically made with a 55 watt system. Because of this, sometimes installing HIDs can cause a bulb out warning in your vehicle or a flickering effect. A set of Anti Flicker Capacitors can solve this problem.

**30% off all HID’s and HID Accessories - 3 Day Sale!*** at www.stealthauto.com

Thinking about upgrading to HID for your headlights or fog lights? Now is the time to do it!

Take advantage of our President’s Day weekend sale (from today until Monday, February 16th) and get 30% off your purchase.

Remember, we have limited stock of our most popular items on hand, and if we run out of the item you want, we’ will be forced to pull that item # from the site.

So, get in early! Take advantage of this sale! Shop Now!

Digital Slim HID Kit. Our digital slim ballast HID kits are the hottest thing around. Compact and well made, these lights will dramatically change the look of your car. More…

HID Bulbs - D1C Factory Replacement Bulbs. Upgrade your OEM HID bulbs for a better, white or blue look. More…

HID Bulbs - D2C Factory Replacement Bulbs. We are proud to introduce our new Stealth Auto OEM HID D2C replacement bulbs. More…

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For more information about HID’s visit Stealth Auto’s website at www.stealthauto.com

Not only do they sell HID kits, but also provide replacement bulbs that come with a lifetime warranty!

Jim@DDD

It’s 2009 and we’re all still alive! Well, most of us =o)

What is the secret of automotive companies that are kicking butt today? Online media, Google results and social networking!

It all comes down to one question: When you need something, where do YOU look? The overwhelming answer today is the internet, and, more specifically, Google. If you can control your results in Google and gain a strong, well balanced internet presence, you’ll crush this recession and grab those qualified buyers that still have money burning holes in their pockets!

If you’re reading this and are responsible for an automotive related business on any level, I want you to stop what you are doing and call me right now: 321-251-6950

Let’s have a 15 minute conversation which I promise to be enlightening, helpful and give you a renewed energy! 321-251-6950

Today’s “media” companies should offer a heck of a lot more than media! Unfortunately, most of them are nothing more than “cash for clicks” with no educational or support system, and no long term “organic” search assistance. In other words, when you stop paying, you stop getting traffic, and it’s as if you were never there!

It’s extremely important to make sure keyword rich content promoting your company remains on the internet, educating consumers, pulling in search engine traffic, and making sales for you.

Call DDD today and get answers to these questions!

- Why do your search engine benefits gained by joining DDD continue even if you stop advertising?

- How do I get my business to the top of Google and other search engines?

- I keep hearing about “keyword” campaigns, but I don’t know which keywords to choose, let alone how to “campaign”. How do I choose a search phrase or set of keywords and get noticed by Google?

-Where can I advertise to boost my brand recognition, attain the best possible CPM, and learn more about web marketing while I’m doing it?

-I heard DDD offers a web marketing class. Who is this offered to and at what cost?

Here is a brief look into one of our media outlets, The DDD Directory. Now in it’s 4th year, it has helped MILLIONS of people find out what they want to buy for their car or truck:

How+to+use+The+DDD+Directory+to+find+PARTSYou can visit The DDD Directory here: www.TheDDDdirectory.com DDD’s B2B division is here: www.Parts-Grabber.comCall us today to learn about the unique and powerful benefits of joining DDD! 321-251-6950PS: If you own a shop, check our DDD’s shop locator!

How to use the shop locator located on www.TheDDDdirectory.com

Call us today! 321-251-6950

FORCEFUL SHELBY

We flog a bevy of bolt-ons from Lightning Force Performance

Ford’s affect on the performance mustang community was two-fold when
it released the supercharged Shelby
GT500 Mustang in 2007. It gave SVT product the balls to kick some major
tail on the street, but it also showed the aftermarket and its consumers how
much the Modular motors prefer forced induction and how that allows for great
strides in performance.

Lightning Force Performance (LFP) in Houston, TX. offers the Shelby
GT500 owner numerous products to improve all aspects of a Shelby’s
performance, so we procured a suitable test subject and pounded the dynamometer
for some results.

Said test vehicle came from the stable of LFP’s son Jesse Sims who also
boards a supercharged 2000
SVT Lightning. The 2007 Shelby GT500 isn’t Sims’ daily driver,
but he wasn’t looking for maximum power, just a little more to give him
that thrill he got when he first purchased it.

That being said, we called LFP and asked Mark what he recommended. Obviously,
a pulley and cold air combo was a given, and Silvestri suggested we start with
an LFP 2.60 Upper Pulley Kit (Shelby
Pulley’s) and a C&L Cold Air Kit (Shelby
GT500 Intakes). He also suggested we try LFP’s new billet aluminum
lower control arms for more stability at launch. (Shelby
GT500 Suspension)

With increased boost come increased air-charge temperatures, so we installed
LFP’s Extreme intercooler heat exchanger (Shelby
GT500 Cooling) its larger-than-stock capacity will provide more fluid for
the transfer of heat, and its construction offers more cooling fins per inch
than the stocker for increased efficiency.

While you can get away with adding a cold air kit and pulley to a naturally
aspirated Ford Mustang, the Shelby GT500 requires some tweaking to the ECM due
to the additional airflow created by the LFP 2.60 Upper Pulley Kit and C&L
Shelby GT500 Cold Air Kit. LFP has you covered with pre-tuned dyno tunes which
can be pre-loaded into an SCT Xcal 3 tuner for your convenience.

Our subjects ’07 Shelby baselined at 411hp and 353 lb-ft of torque at
the wheels. After installing the Shelby Pulley Kit and GT500
Intake, our subjects GT500 increased to 11psi of boost resulting in a quick
and easy 505hp and 431 lb-ft of torque. This could not be achieved without properly
modifying the Shelby with a custom tune from LFP.

Things were looking great so far, and after we bolted on the GT500
C&L Cold Air kit, power and torque improved once again to 565hp and
516 lb-ft of twist. We were on a roll and not quite finished with our mods.

Increased boost pressure means the air-intake charge is compressed more and
thus heated more. The LFP Extreme Shelby GT500
Heat Exchanger holds fluid than stock and features more cooling fins per
inch than the factory piece. We saw an average decrease in intake-charge temps
from 12-16 degrees depending upon engine RPM. After draining the intercooler
fluid, bolting up the Shelby
Heat Exchanger is a simple remove-and-replace process. This is a relief
due to the complicated routing of the Shelby GT500’s plumbing.

More Shelby
GT500 Parts and Accessories can be found on LFP’s GT500 section on
their online web-store.

Here’s an E55 that’ll take most mustangs to the cleaners, and give you all the German luxury you expect from a Mercedes.  This is Vinny’s factory supercharged E55 AMG.

The mod list:

-Renntech crank pulley and tune

-Renntech Headers

-Renntech Air Filter

-Everything else is STOCK, including the mufflers!

This video (Vinny is in the far lane in a black/black E55) was taken Saturday in Bradenton, FL.

Rumor has it the owner is seeking sponsorship from Adidas.

Razors Edge Challenger Front Shock Tower Brace w/ Vortech Supercharger

Product Description

Razors Edge Does it again!. We now offer you our Front Shock Tower Brace to fit with your Vortech Supercharger. Clears the aftercooler and lines. makes for a great location to mout a bracket to hang the back of the aftercool onto. Improve the handling of your Mopar and increase the steering response too! This braces features the benefit of super tough 4130N Chrome-moly alloy steel. This makes them more than twice as strong without adding any additional weight. If you’re looking for true race car performance with Street car ride and the best strength-to-weight ratio this is the part for you!

BENEFITS:

* Now Clears for Vortech Superchargers

* Made from 4130 Chrome Moly Steel

* Each piece is percision welded

* Closed triangle shape for strength and ultimate handling

* Improved Steering response

* No need to cut the underhood liner

* Fits 5.7L with Vortech Supercharger
* Fits 6.1L with Vortech Supercharger

NOTE: These braces are NOT chrome plated. They are powdercoated black. (SHOWN UNCOATED)

Testimonial: ‘I can drive deeper into the corners now, braking harder and later, and hold my line when I slice into the corners with higher lateral G’s.

Thanks J.T.

Fits: Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum,Chyrsler 300, Dodge Challenger

U.S. Patent Pending

Razors Edge Mopar High Flow Velocity Carbon Fiber Cold Air Kit

Item# 306-4006
$399.95
Carbon Color:

Product Description”

Razors Edge Motorsports Velocity Flow Carbon Fiber Intake Kit. Gain horsepower and torque with this straighforward upgrade. Lifetime filter can be cleaned and re-oiled, but the big news here is that we’ve streamlined the airflow going into the intake using our built-in Velocity Stack and filter design. Our kit utilizes the OE electronics and comes with all the correct grommets and fittings and bolts into the factory location. Each one is hand made in the USA with real carbon fiber. t

BENEFITS:

Added horsepower and torque
Increase throttle response
Enhance the beauty under your hood
Lifetime filter

*Available in natural carbon fiber. Red, Blue, Yellow carbon available

by special order for an additional $20.00

Lou Talks the importance of brakes on project 57 heaven.

Lou Santiago and Mandy in one of their 30 second project 57 heaven promo clips.

Dan Maslic, Owner of Masport Speed Shop, one of DDD’s Authorized Shops, has officially released his book about automotive tuning!

The website will be up very soon and once it is, we will post it to you.  Dan is a very accomplished dynotuner and will explain to you how to problem solve, navigate and tune with some of the major tuning software suites available to shops.

Speaking from experience (as a former dyno tuner myself,  for a major tuning manufacturer), Dan is the real deal!

Here is the Press Release regarding Dan’s book:  “EFI MASTER TUNER”

It includes many “real world” case studies from the vehicles listed below.  This one is hot off the press!

FOR RELEASE:  2008-11-26

Masport Speed Shop Announces EFI Tuning Book - “Master EFI Tuner” Available at Masport Speed Shop

BOCA RATON, Florida - November 26, 2008 – Masport Speed Shop today announced the release of a new EFI tuning book, “Master EFI Tuner”, written by Dan Maslic, the owner of Masport Speed Shop.  Master EFI Tuner was written with one goal in mind: To show readers how to tune almost any engine combination imaginable using commonly available tuning software and a simple, straight-forward tuning process.

Master EFI Tuner will provide readers with the necessary theoretical knowledge required to understand automotive EFI systems along with straight forward, right-down-to-the-heart-of-the-matter information that is easily understood and immediately useable by the reader tune almost any engine!  The book does this using a very simple format…

First, the concepts of EFI and the relevant theory are spelled out in very simple terms that are easy to understand.  This allows the reader to gain the necessary knowledge and insight required to confidently approach any EFI system that needs tuning.

Second, a universal, yet highly detailed tuning process is provided in a step-by-step format that allows readers to follow the relevant steps required to tune any EFI system.  The detailed tuning process covers everything from basic system settings up to providing detailed information on how to correctly tune by recalibrating the Mass Air Flow sensor table and correctly setting the Volumetric Efficiency table(s) and Ignition Timing Advance table(s).  The step-by-step process is easy to follow and is universal in that the tuning process can be used on almost any EFI system and on almost any type of vehicle, whether it’s a car, boat, airplane or motorcycle.  After you’ve read the book, you’ll be able to tune almost anything!

Third, the tuning process is reinforced with 6 different case studies that show how the tuning process is applied using real-world examples.  Case studies include different vehicles that have been modified from mild to wild.

Lastly, everyone who purchases a copy of Master EFI Tuner will receive a free subscription to the book’s complementary website, “www.masterefituner.com”.  This website will complement the book with even more useful tuning information!  Each month, a new case study will be featured on the website along with other useful and relevant EFI tuning information, including tuning “how-to” videos.  This revolutionary website will help provide continuous and up-to-date information each and every month.  A tentative editorial schedule of case studies includes the following vehicles…

1.    2005 Chevrolet SSR – tune for modifications including camshaft, L92 heads, long-tube headers, complete performance exhaust, 165 t-stat and cold-air intake.

2.    2008 Chevrolet ZO6 – tune for cold air intake.

3.    2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 – tune for modifications including +4-psi supercharger pulley, upgraded intercooler and cold-air intake.

4.    2006 Cadillac XLR-V – tune for +4-psi supercharger pulley, cold-air intake and nitrous oxide (80-hp wet shot).

5.    2003 Ford Lightning – tune for modifications including +4-psi supercharger pulley, upgraded intercooler, cold-air intake and performance exhaust.

6.    2002 Chevrolet ZO6 – tune for modifications including cold-air intake, high lift/duration camshaft, long-tube headers and exhaust.

7.    1998 Chevrolet Camaro – tune for engine swap – LS3 engine built with forged internals, 11.3:1 compression ratio, 221/244, .610 lift camshaft, GMPP spider manifold, 1 7/8” headers and nitrous oxide (200-hp wet shot).

8.    1980 Chevrolet Camaro – tune using FAST EFI for modified 572 cid big-block with BDS supercharger (roughly 1200 hp).

9.    2006 Honda CBR1000RR – tune using Power-Commander for modifications including exhaust and nitrous oxide (40-hp dry shot)

10.    2008 GMC Sierra 1500 – tune for headers, performance exhaust, cold-air intake and pulley.

11.    1964 Pontiac GTO – tune using Holley Commander 950 for modified 428 cid Pontiac engine with cam, headers, exhaust and custom-built EFI system using original Tri-Power intake.

12.    2008 Harley-Davidson Fatboy – tune using HD Screamin’ Eagle Pro EFI Race Tuner software for modifications including exhaust system and air-intake.

Press Contacts:
Dan Maslic
(561) 338-9321
dan@masportspeedshop.com

I encourage everyone to contact Dan if you have questions or would like a copy of this book, it will save you countless hours of trouble shooting!

Jim@DDD

Supercharged AND Twin Turbocharged? 

Leave it to Torrie at Fast Parts Network & Unleashed Tuning and Jason at Heffners Performance to make a 1500 HP street car!

What did they start with?  A stock Ford GT of course!

The Mod List:

-Big Bore 5.4L Darton sleeve block

-Ported Heads & Intake

-Cams

-2 76 mm Turbos

-Separate air to water intercooler that goes between the turbos and stock blower

-16 60 LB Injectors

-4 Ford GT Fuel Pumps

-Return fuel system with larger lines & rails

-PMAS maf in a blow through configuration

To see the heart pounding dyno plot, click here

It doesn’t get any larger on the street! This car is also so driveable, you could send your wife to the store in it, AC and all.

To see a dyno video, CLICK HERE

For more information, contact Fast Parts Network & Unleashed Tuning.  Torrie is great at tuning these extreme street rides and owns a Ford GT himself.

email: torrie@fastpartsnetwork.com

www.FastPartsNetwork.com

Get ready for some serious white knuckes and trips to the tire shop!

Torries car, also featured in The DDD Directory TV Commercial!

Here’s a teaser =o)

Shelby GT500 JLT CAI | DDD Project “Midnight Run

See GT500 Cold Air Intakes at www.jltTrueColdAir.com

Stealth Auto (Wholesale)

BMW, Ford, Audi, Nissan, Chrysler 300, bulbs, or bulbs for any car.

This tutorial video shows you how to find parts for your car on The DDD Directory.

Be sure to also check out our shop locator tutorial!

This tutorial video shows you how to surf the MANUFACTURER section of The DDD Directory and see who makes products for your specific car.

 This short, informative video shows you how to use DDD’s shop locator, andy why our shops are so excited to be involved!

How to use the shop locator located on www.TheDDDdirectory.com

Join the club. 

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The DDD Aftermarket Performance Directory has built an entire business around this, and will share with you how to get and stay on top!

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• The DDD Directory is an Online Performance Directory and SHOP LOCATOR

• DDD puts you in control!  Choose exactly what types of customers you want and we will send them directly to you!

It goes far beyond this!  Keep reading to learn more!

• Want to know the secrets keeping some companies at the top of Google?  We’ll show you!

• It’s very easy, but no one wants to tell you how to do it…until now!

Call us crazy, but if we share this information with you, you’ll be receiving a huge advantage and taking the right steps towards getting more web traffic than ever.

Why are we so willing?  We’re confident that once you become a client, you’ll use DDD as a resource forever!

Call today and ask what all of this is about! 

888-443-4634 (toll free) or 321-251-6950

 Why DDD?

• DDD allows shoppers to choose their vehicle and specifically see that you sell and install products for their car!

• DDD gains you access to people and resources that takes an active part in making sure your shop gets new customers and kicks butt in the search engines!

You get exactly the kinds of customers you want!

Call DDD Today and ask to get started!
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Email:  Info@dddracing.com

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•  No “Pay per click” charges!  Flat rate.  No tricks.

• Immediate placement into The DDD Directory with ad tracking, updates and special perks!

• Cross Marketing / Press Releases:  DDD will place your press releases on our blog and link to you!       

• You can also market through DDD’s newsletter!   If you haven’t already, subscribe to DDD’s newsletter, Click Here To Subscribe!!

Annual Cost only $799  !!

Call now with your order!  888-443-4634
P.S. The secret “Search Engine Sauce” is below:

The Extras!

Web Consulting:  An intense, hour long session.   only $100  

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DDD will literally teach you what we know about search engines and compose
a specific plan for you!   Want to know how to overtake that competitor in Google?
This is probably the best $100 you will ever spend!  For DDD Authorized Shops only!

2.  Editorial:  Want an editorial story on our home page, blog and newsletter?  ONLY $499

VIDEO!

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Would you like your existing TV commercial or shop video to play on The DDD Directory, 24-7?
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The exposure of online video is massive!   ADD ONLY $300 !!

A full year of TV commercials
displayed in front of your hand selected audience
at this price is unheard of!

Online is smarter, less expensive, continuous and far more targeted!

Call DDD Today and become a DDD AUTHORIZED SHOP!

888-443-4634

Razors Edge Billet Pedal Covers - 05-09 Dodge LX and LC

Product Description

Add a touch of Razors Edge Style to your cockpit with this billet pedal cover set. Gas pedal cover conforms to the curvature of the factory piece; all three provide the driver with sure-footed control. CNC Machined from billet aluminum specifically for the Dodge LX & LC platforms.

Kit comes with: Gas, Brake, and Parking Brake & mounting screws

*Dead Foot pedal sold seperately

• Razors Edge Products

 Challenger, Magnum, SRT8, 5.7RT, and other Mopar Tuning available at Razors Edge Motorsports

The DDD Automotive Aftermarket Car and Truck Performance Parts Directory

PRO 25 RACE WIRE Looking for that Winning Edge? The PRO’s know to use ACCEL Pro 25 Race Wire - and so should you. The ACCEL Pro 25 Race Wire offers incredible RFI noise suppression at only 25 Ohms per foot of resistance. The special Race-only wire uses a Ferro-spiral core that is machine wound to allow maximum spark energy to the plugs. The red wire jacket features a double silicone construction that is rated at over 600° F. This extra layer of silicone is designed to better resist extreme heat variances, petrochemicals and excessive moisture. The special Race Wire terminal uses a combination of stainless steel and brass for unsurpassed electrical conductivity and excellent corrosion resistance. Using Kevlar strands on the inner core provides greater pull strength and robust terminal retention. Available in Universal and Custom Fit applications - with optional Pro-Sleeving for greater protection against heat.  Where to Buy “I always run high quality ignition wires on my race car. So I really didn’t expect to see a difference when I switched over to the ACCEL Pro 25 wire, but I did! I actually picked up more mph and I ran 2 tenths faster in the ¼ mile. I am a believer and will not run anything else. I’m truly amazed!” Jon - Springfield, OH If your race engine could talk, it would ask for ACCEL Pro 25 Race Wire by name!

ACCEL is a division of Prestolite Performance. For more information on ACCEL products, please visit our web site at www.accel-ignition.com Contact: Paul.Grabowski@mrgasket.com

Click here to see Accel Ignition Wires

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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2008-2009 Dodge Dakota With Track System

Yankton, SD. – TruXedo, Inc. is pleased to announce the shipment of the TruXedo® Lo Pro QT and Harley Davidson edition for the 2008-2009 Dodge Dakota with Track System.

The TruXedo® Lo Pro QT’s fast installation includes the quick attach spring-loaded header guide which holds the cover to the side rails and comes pre-assembled. Just pull the lever back and attach to the side rails. No bolts or tools required. Plus, the TruXedo Lo Pro QT features a lifetime warranty that covers everything – Even the fabric!

The TruXedo, Inc. product line also consists of the Original TruXedo® and TruXport soft, roll-up tonneau covers, the TruXedo Deuce soft roll-up, hinged tonneau cover combination and the TruXedoPlus® toolbox and tonneau cover combination. TruXedo® also distributes TruxSeal™ tailgate seal and Pro-Tex™ soft tonneau protectant spray.

TruXedo® accessories can be purchased through a network of distributors and dealers. For further information regarding TruXedo, Inc. products, contact the sales department at 1-877-878-9336, or visit www.truxedo.com.

*Velcro® is a registered trademark of the Velcro® companies.

TruXedo®
2209 Kellen Gross Dr., P.O. Box 1078,
Yankton, SD 57078
sales@truxedo.com, www.truxedo.com
Phone – 877-878-9336, Fax – 605-664-9304

Stay tuned for more aftermarket accessory press releases!

Dodge Challenger SRT-8

Have a question? sales@razorsedgemotorsports.com

Project Challenger 8/1/08

Well we finally got our Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and it’s a beautiful car. Mopar really made an awesome platform for us to work with. As you can see we have designed some new parts for it already. The first you see is the all new Razors Edge Challenger Front Shock Tower Brace(shown in red). As with all of our previous Mopar vehicles we have identified some key areas for improvement. Bracing is fundimental on any vehicle and the Challenger is no exception. You will notice a big improvement handling and turn-in.

Project Challenger 8/4/08

As we continue our modification on the Challenger something became quit clear. We love power and the 6.1L motor is awesome. Paul being one of the first Diablosport dealers and tuners in the country he decided that we couldn’t wait any longer to install a Diablosport Predator. After the install you immediately notice a power increase along with much better shifting of the transmission. This won’t be the only power upgrade as we have a lot in the works for it. We have a Econo-Cold Air Kit on the car. It uses a special conical filter with a taper cone in the inside center , and also has an opening at the tip to increase air flow more to come….

Project Challenger 8/6/08

Ok so we had to keep uilding parts for the car. This time we decided to work on the rear brace. We decided to make a 4pt Rear brace for the car. Now we have the front and rear covered!

We are moving on to one of my favorite items… Sway bar end links, this little items make a big difference in handling on any car! With a simple turn of the adjuster you can add more swaybar front or rear.

Contact Razors Edge Motorsports for all of your Mopar Needs!   If you live in Florida, you gotta check out their outrageously clean shop!

Info:

Razor’s Edge Motorsports

2600 North Federal Highway

Lighthouse Point, FL. 33064

PH:  954-788-2348

Fax:  954-783-1920

www.razorsedgemotorsports.com

Ask them what other Challenger Parts they have!

Direct Dodge Replacement Pump- Dodge 1998.5 - 2002;

Need reliable fuel delivery but not ready to make the investment in a full FASS system. As we continue to set the standards for our industry we are proud to announce our latest innovation to the FASS product line. The Direct Dodge Replacement fuel pump better known as the DDRP, will replace the Dodge 98.5- 2002 factory fuel pump. Now you have the dependability of FASS brands without the cost of a full system. With a ½ an hour or less of install time we offer a 4 year warranty with about a 33% of increased flow than what your stock fuel pump can offer. Your new DDRP will have high a torque to gear ratio to ensure extreme cold weather starts.

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We could easily have invested our marketing dollars with other companies, but after thorough analysis and careful thought, we felt that DDD Directory offered the highest return for the dollar and the greatest potential for repeated exposure by a significant margin over other companies and offers. That fact, combined with our confidence in the capabilities and creativity of the DDD staff made partnering with DDD Directory a pleasure.

To the staff at DDD Directory, many thanks for the help and results!”

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Masport Speed Shop

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“DDD has helped us tremendously in our search to expand Internet based business!

Before we joined DDD are search engine rankings we’re not very good. Since talking with Jim at DDD and his constant phone calls and awesome effort to help us… Our Search Engine rankings have climbed and are still climbing, and we’re seeing more business.

The guys at DDD are dedicated to helping Automotive Performance Shops and Manufacturer’s succeed; I’d recommend them to anyone!

Thanks Jim!”

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There is no other medium that can do what the DDD Directory can do! Jim Ferraro has been a pleasure to work with and always gives you the best value for the investment. I would highly recommend that any company desiring better results for their marketing efforts consider the DDD Directory one of their first choices.”

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RPM Automotive Services
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Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928
707-584-8230
www.dynotuning.com

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The DDD Directory, Vehicle Specific Car and Truck Performance Directory

AnchorTrax - Pet Restraint Kit Anchortrax Pet Restraint kit is perfect for securing your pet in the bed of your pick-up truck or livestock trailer. This 12″ inch product actually installs easily with stainless steel cap screws into the countersunk holes. The track is .5” high by 1.25” wide and 12” long. The kit package includes one section of 12” track, one heavy-duty back plate, one sliding loop harness and all mounting bolts required. The countersunk holes provide more usable harness positions. AnchorTrax is constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum and provides a 3,000 lb. break strength with a 1,000 lb. working load limit. It also has a powder-coated finish for durability and good looks. Each track provides multiple harness points using a loop that slides along the track then locks into place where needed. Please note, it is very important to install the track in the center of the truck bed, to make sure your pet cannot jump out of the truck! This Pet Restraint kit is so universal in design, it will work anywhere in livestock trailers or Pick-up trucks. Part No. 3205 Kit Includes: (1) 12” Track (1) Back Plate (2) Screws (2) Lock Nuts (1) Sliding Loop Cable Clip View Flyer

Mr. Gasket is a division of Prestolite Performance.For more information on Mr. Gasket products, please visit our web site at www.mrgasket.com. Contact: Paul.Grabowski@mrgasket.com

Find Car and Truck Parts at The DDD Directory

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Companies who don’t want to risk thousands of dollars on ads with unknown effectiveness advertise with DDD.

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Companies looking to link build and gain more traffic directly from Google, Yahoo and other search engines advertise with DDD.

If you want direct web traffic and more Google web traffic, you should also advertise with DDD!

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SUPER SUMMER REBATE PROGRAM The Prestolite Performance SUPER SUMMER REBATE program is in effect NOW through August 31st, 2008. Rebates of up to $100.00 are available on a wide variety of ACCEL, Hays, Lakewood, Mallory and Mr. Gasket products. For example, purchase any complete Mallory ignition system (distributor, HyFire ignition box, coil and spark plug wire set) and receive a $100.00 rebate check. Purchase a distributor only and receive a $25.00 rebate, or buy either a wire set or coil and receive a $10.00 rebate. Similar rebates are offered for all of the Prestolite Performance brands, which include ACCEL, Hays, Lakewood, Mallory and Mr. Gasket. In addition to the rebate, a Max-Fueler – THE VORTEX GENERATOR THAT MAXIMIZES FUEL MILEAGE will be included FREE with every rebate check– a $15.95 value! So now you’ll be saving money and maximizing your fuel mileage. What a deal! For complete Rebate information and to download the rebate instructions and form, visit www.PrestolitePerformance.com/Promo For complete product information or to find your local Prestolite Performance dealer, visit www.PrestolitePerformance.com Hurry, the Super Summer Rebate program ends August 31st, 2008!

For more information on Prestolite Performance, please visit our web site at www.prestoliteperformance.com Contact: Paul.Grabowski@mrgasket.com

Car Performance and Directory blog

Looking for more profit margin and less returns?

We have recently joined forces with Truxedo, a manufacturer of high quality Tonneau covers, to provide dealers with a unique reseller experience!

Truxedo’s product videos can be seen on The DDD Directory or on Truxedo’s Website

As a reseller, you know the importance of selling products that get very few or no returns.
As seen in their Durability Video, these Truxedo covers can stand up to serious abuse!

We’ve seen these covers in person, and in a market of many competitors, they are the highest quality we’ve seen. On top of this, Truxedo is offering a heck of a deal to their dealers, both existing and new!

If you order 10 truxedo products to resell, you will receive 1 free!

If you are not yet a reseller of Truxedo tonneau covers, you can find out how to become one here: http://www.truxedo.com/authorized-dealer.html

We’ve been speaking with the team members of Truxedo since 2005 and it’s very obvious how friendly, courteous, and professional their staff is.

Plus, a strong presence at trade shows and aggressive marketing assures you that consumers will be familiar with the name as you sell it to them, and you won’t have to worry about returns!

If you’d like to speak with someone about becoming a dealer, call Truxedo directly: 877-878-9336

Sincerely,

Jim, Chris, Terry, Paula, Dave, Tim and the rest of us here at The DDD Directory

Call us today so we can help you with your buyer / seller needs!

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Car and Truck Parts Press Release: Mr. Gasket Single Stage Nitrous Processor

Digital Nitrous Processor - Single Stage State of the art Digital Nitrous Control System allows the user to control how much and when Nitrous is delivered to the engine. This helps to prevent engine and or drivetrain failure while allowing greater control in traction and performance when using your nitrous system. Where to Buy Part No. 74186 Features and Benefits: * RPM Based Nitrous Control * Time Based Nitrous Control * RPM & Time Based Nitrous Control * Pulse Width Modulation Control * Ignition Timing Control * High Speed Timing Retard * Nitrous activation delay timer * RPM activated switch * Over REV Limiter and 2 Step REV Limiter * Fuel/N2O offset (Help to prevent backfires) * System can be triggered from a throttle switch or a TPS sensor on EFI Systems * Will control a fuel and nitrous solenoid requiring up to 25 AMP draw. Application: Universal 4-5-6-8-10-12 cylinder, Nitrous Equipped Applications. Where to Buy Customer Testimonial “This nitrous controller is truly amazing! I have more control over my nitrous system then I ever thought was possible. The controller was simple to install, being able to use my TPS sensor to trigger the nitrous is a nice feature. I no longer have to mess around with adjusting micro switches. I am able to delay the nitrous activation and this helps the tires grip the track. With this controller I am able to keep my stock timing while I am driving around town, but when I want to spray the motor the controller automatically takes timing out. If my right foot gets too heavy, this controller can be set to limit my RPMs. It will also shut off the nitrous flow. I am glad I can now get the performance I want and the safety features I need. I recommend this nitrous controller to all of my customers who are seeking the most out of their nitrous systems.” - Jon J.A. Motorsports

ACCEL DFI is a division of Prestolite Performance.For more information on ACCEL DFI products, please visit our web site at www.accel-dfi.com Contact: Paul.Grabowski@mrgasket.com

Car and Truck Performance Parts 

Saturday was a great day for video and pictures, though track conditions got hotter as the day passed.

We got a chance to give Vic’s car a few shakedown runs and were impressed by the MPH, though getting traction proved more difficult that we thought!

Vic’s suspension is set up to have great street manners, limited wheel hop and limited suspension travel. As a result, it’s not necessarily going to shine at the strip.

Chris Saunier was able to squeeze low-mid 11’s out of it (on Nitto DR’s) at 130 MPH.

This is very impressive considering the lack of practice, weight (almost 4300 LBS: Convertible GT500 + Chris (250 LBS) + a full tank of fuel) and slick tires compared to others. We’ve found that Hoosier drag radials outshine Nittos at the track, though the Nitto is a great tire if you want to drive it on the street with decent tread life.

133 MPH should be attainable with a little practice and with the correct suspension / tire adjustments, we’ve got a 10.60 car.

This car is an absolute screamer, without a single sacrifice in daily drivability.

Here are some pictures of the event:

Shelby Super Snake Hood courtesy of Mark at Lightning Force Performance.  Call him if you want one!

In car camera:

Many hours went into airbrushing the under-hood cobra:

JLT’s intake fit right in!

Heaten ‘em up

680+ RWHP on pump gas = an absolute scream!

Nero from Titan Motorsports came out, as did one of the cars we Sponsor. Below are some pics of Nero’s new M3: I like the black roof:

The black mustang we sponsor was also there and we shot some great video. Those pics and video coming up in our next blog…

Stay tuned!

Thanks again to everyone who came out!

Jim @ DDD

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Here is a really cool video by Craig Lieberman featuring a beautiful lady test-driving a Mercedes CLK 63 AMG

It’s nice to see beautiful women driving these cars instead of simply modeling with them! Looks like she was having a blast making 0-60 runs =o)    Craig makes some awesome videos and his MySpace page can be seen here: http://www.myspace.com/craiglieberman

Chris Saunier’s redfire 2003 Cobra (viewable in our video vault) is seen here in JLT’s latest ad. As far as Intakes Go, JLT is the basis of comparison! You can click here to see JLT’s website, and you can view the drag runs by clicking here to view our Video Vault.

That’s Chris car on the top right: 10.72@ 127.7 Redfire 2003 Cobra, Stock IRS, Level 5 half shafts, Whipple Blower 17# boost, pump gas, Boost-A -Pump, 590+ RWHP, Drag Radials, full weight daily driver (4,000 lbs+ with driver): Special thanks to Jay and Lisa Tucker at JLT True Cold Air! The proof is in the numbers!

JLTTrueCOldAir.com

Aftermarket Car Parts, Truck Parts and Performance Directory

Bilstein Wins Big at SCORE San Felipe 250
Martin Christensen and Armin Schwartz- Class 1 triumph in the fastest race of the SCORE off-road series

Poway, CA (April 16, 2008)- Bilstein Shock Absorbers captured another win for its revolutionary 9300 Series Black Hawk off-road race shock at the 22nd SCORE San Felipe 250.

SCORE Champion Martin Christensen of Escondido, CA and World Rally Championship competitor Armin Schwarz of Germany took the unlimited Class 1 race win in their Bilstein equipped All German Auto desert race car. This was the first Class 1 win for Christensen and the first ever SCORE win for Schwarz.

The #104 BMW-powered Jimco Class 1 race car started in fifth position, but quickly moved up the field until claiming the lead spot. Christensen and Schwarz lead the race- crossing the finish line in San Felipe with an elapsed time of 4:08:22 and average speed of 56.05mph.

Out of the 18 starters in Class 1, only 12 finished the rigorous 232-mile race. Christensen/Schwarz finished 4th overall in the Truck and Car classes.

When asked how he felt about the win, Christensen commented:

“It’s great! All German Motorsports has had many successes in the past with Bilstein Shocks, so we are very pleased to add a Class 1 victory to the list of wins.”

This was another SCORE race win for the Bilstein 9300 Series Black Hawk. It was also the first time a BMW-powered vehicle has ever won Class 1 in a SCORE race.

Congratulations to Martin Christensen and Armin Schwarz on their win.

For more information on Bilstein Shock Absorbers please visit www.bilstein.com

SCORE International: www.score-international.com
Martin Christensen: www.allgermanmotorsports.com
Armin Schwarz: www.arminschwarz.com

Media Contact: Fall Advertising
(619) 258-6225

Car and Truck Performance Directory, The DDD Directory 

Marketing Directors:

Crank up your ignition timing…this is high octane information! DDD often sends out wholesome info regarding trends in automotive marketing, but we’ve got something brand new for you…and its mystery (though temporary) is greatly exceeded by it’s permanent power! At the end of this weeks newsletter you’ll see information regarding the new online press release area we created for YOU. I highly encourage you to view it and click on the 3rd party article discussing it’s importance and value. Also feel free to call us during business hours (9-6 M-F EST) or send e-mail anytime to share your latest ideas, challenges and success stories. I’d like to personally thank you all again for reading our newsletter and being involved with DDD. Lets work together and keep the aftermarket growing! Have a Large day and enjoy the read below =o)   Sincerely, Jim Ferraro Operations The DDD Directory 321-251-6950 Send me e-mail

Marketing is EVERYTHING ! We all work hard to produce quality products and provide exceptional service… Unfortunately, this in itself doesn’t sell product. Every product or service needs Marketing. Marketing is synonymous with SALES ! It’s an obvious statement; most successful companies have a strong marketing program. In more recent years, however, there has been a major “paradigm shift” in where consumers do their shopping, and there is need to adjust the marketing channels used to reach buyers. Those who aren’t adjusting are seeing their bottom line shrink. Old Marketing isn’t right for new times It’s 2008, almost 10 years into the new Millennium. The “Y2K” panic is long gone and the internet has become an extremely efficient, fast way to shop. Many of us rely on it (you’re reading this e-mail, aren’t you? =o) Automotive enthusiasts constantly search the internet for new performance products, videos of their type car, and to socially connect with other like minded people on places like MySpace, Cardomain, YouTube, Streetfire, Forums and Directories. People want information and they know the fastest way to get it is on the internet! If sales are down, ask yourself an honest question: Is your marketing strategy getting you in front of people where they shop in 2008 or is it still from the age when no one had computers and thumbing through papers was their only option? (Besides visiting their local speed shop where the parts guy fumbled through 2 year old catalogs) For long term survival, it is now necessary to adapt, and focus on where people make most of their buying decisions today. Good News: Less is MORE Internet Marketing is considerably more cost effective than other types of media. In fact, many of the actions you can take to gain more market share won’t cost you a dime! (Call me and I’ll be happy to share some of these with you). Here’s a loose analogy: Most of us love vintage muscle cars and may even have one in our garage. What is usually parked next to it? A highly efficient, modern vehicle with digital fuel injection, A/C, and fuel mileage in the 20’s or 30’s. Which one do you drive everyday to work where you make money? That ‘Cuda is beautiful, but at 9 MPG you don’t drive it to work everyday…its too inefficient…old technology! I use this comparison because I don’t think print advertising is dead, it’s just losing effectiveness compared to new wave media. While abandoning it completely may not be a great idea, refocusing an increasing portion of your marketing efforts online is a great way to get in front of more of today’s buyers. If you’re on board with DDD already, call us for some new marketing ideas and to tell us what has been working for you! We’re constantly performing market research and refining the marketing process. If you’re not on The DDD Directory yet, take 5 minutes now and call us! 888-443-4634 info@dddracing.com http://www.TheDDDdirectory.com

The DDD Directory has a new area located in our blog specifically for YOUR Press Releases!   You can see it here   This is a very search engine friendly way to get new Inbound links to your website. Inbound links not only bring you direct traffic, but they boost your link count on Googles “scorecard”, raising your search results in Google.   Does this mean these links help you sell more product even among people that never visit The DDD Directory? The answer is Yes.   DDD Helps you in 3 “Scrong” ways: Branding, Direct Traffic and Passive (organic) traffic!   For a 3rd party article explaining the importance of RELEVANT, one-way, inbound links, GO HERE or just call us at the office! We are more than willing to share helpful info, and we welcome all of your questions!   Cheers to all of you and here’s to a stronger aftermarket!   Jim Ferraro, Chris & Paula Saunier, Terry Gullett, David Caine, and the rest of us here at The DDD Directory!   Discover YOUR Aftermarket!   888-443-4634

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Vinny Russo
Schiefer Public Relations
(407) 637-5056
vinny@schieferpr.com
Superchips Cortex Vehicle Performance Programmer
Now Includes OEMFLEX Capability

Sanford, FL – Superchips announces the innovative Cortex performance programmer (part nos. 1950, 2950, and 3950) now includes OEMFLEX capability.

Cortex is the latest innovation in a long lineup of world-class Superchips performance programmers and includes an industry first two-year limited powertrain warranty and OEMFLEX tuning. OEMFLEX tuning means if you own multiple vehicles from the same OEM and Superchips provides coverage on them; you can use the Cortex one at a time on all of them.

OEMFLEX e.g.: if you own a Mustang GT as your Monday through Friday driver and a F150 for towing your boat on the weekends. Tune the Mustang GT for enhanced performance and enjoy the extra horsepower. Saturday morning return the Mustang GT to stock and tune the F150 to benefit from the extra torque and optimal transmission settings for towing. Sunday night return the F150 to stock and re-tune the Mustang GT.

Users gain up to 119 RWHP and up to 240 Ft/Lbs torque depending on the vehicle and the calibration chosen. The Cortex has the same great features as the best selling Flashpaq and then some including programming up to three performance tuning levels to enhance power, economy, and drivability. Additional features include saving factory settings; program for performance, towing, or economy; tune transmission settings for improved drivability; read and clear diagnostic trouble codes; adjust speed and RPM limiters; and recalibrate speedometer for tire and gear swaps.

The Cortex product line recently added comprehensive 2008 MY coverage and currently consists of three part numbers covering a broad range of cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. (one part number for all Superchips Ford applications (gas cars, F-Series gas and diesel trucks, and SUVs), one for all GM family applications, and one for all Chrysler/Dodge applications) All three part numbers are available for purchase in retail stores and online.

The Cortex and Flashpaq programmers are essentially never out of date with regular, free updating of the units exclusively at Superchips.com. Superchips consistently re-engineers their calibrations to stay in-line with the new calibration files OEM manufacturers release and makes them available at no cost to their customers.

Whether you need power, performance, drivability, or improved mileage, Cortex from Superchips can provide it. Superchips offers a complete line of hand-held programmers and other performance products for most late-model domestic cars, trucks, and SUVs.

For more information contact:

Superchips, Inc.
1790 E. Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
Ph: 407-585-7000
www.Superchips.com

Manufacturer Press Release:  DDD Blog, 4-3-08

Kooks Custom Headers is proud to announce the release of their first ever 6-cylinder long tube header. Kooks has used their 45 plus years in header fabrication and design to produce the best long tube header on the market for the 2005-2008 Ford Mustang V6.

The header is offered in 1 5/8” x 2 ½”. Like their other production headers, this header will be made in 304 surgical grade Stainless Steel and will come with all emissions fittings. Kooks provides a lifetime guarantee on the header that it will never rust or crack. To complete this header, Kooks has three exciting connection pipes. The connection pipes will be 2 ½” and will bolt up to an array of different exhaust systems.

Kooks’ will be offering a Y-Pipe, H-Pipe and their famous X-Pipe. All three of these systems will come either with high flow catalytic converters or without, which can be used for off-road use only. O2 Extensions are needed for this application and are included with the complete exhaust system purchase.

For more information, please contact:
Kooks Custom Headers
631-586-9002
www.kookscustomheaders.com

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TruXport® for 2008 Nissan Titan

Yankton, SD. – TruXedo, Inc. is pleased to announce the shipment of the TruXport® part numbers for the 2008 Nissan Titan.

The TruXport® features dual latching, easy clamp on installation and a 5-year warranty, at an economical price. TruXedo® tonneau covers all feature tension control to keep the covers tight in fluctuating temperatures. Continuous Velcro®* brand attachment and sealing systems that ensure your truck bed contents will stay clean and dry. With the best hassle-free warranties in the industry, all components are covered, even the fabric!

The TruXedo, Inc. product line also consists of the Original TruXedo® and TruXedo® Lo Pro QT soft, roll-up tonneau covers, the TruXedo Deuce soft roll-up, hinged tonneau cover combination and the TruXedoPlus® toolbox and tonneau cover combination. TruXedo® also distributes TruxSeal™ tailgate seal and Pro-Tex™ soft tonneau protectant spray.

TruXedo® accessories can be purchased through a network of distributors and dealers. For further information regarding TruXedo, Inc. products, contact the sales department at 1-877-878-9336, or visit www.truxedo.com.

*Velcro® is a registered trademark of the Velcro® companies.

TruXedo®
P.O. Box 1078
2209 Kellen Gross Dr.
Yankton, SD 57078
sales@truxedo.com, www.truxedo.com
Phone – 877-878-9336, Fax – 605-664-9304

JLT Carbon Fiber underhood dress up parts

JLT is proud to introduce its new line of Carbon Fiber parts for the 2005-up Mustangs

New JLT Carbon Fiber Radiator Support Cover

Make a statement with our new Carbon fiber radiator support cover. This cover is a stock replacement, not an overlay and uses all stock mounting hardware. It is totally smooth with NO boss’ for the hood prop rod or recess for the factory sticker for a cleaner looking part. Simple 2 minute install! This is a great addition to compliment your carbon fiber JLT intake on your GT500. Hood shocks are required and available through JLT Performance. Covers available for all 2005-up Mustang V6, GT, Shelby, Roush and GT500.
Priced @ $199

New JLT Carbon Fiber Fuse Box Cover

Dress up that boring fuse box with some real Carbon Fiber. Comes with alcohol cleaning wipe and pre applied Velcro strips for easy install and removal. Simply clean your cover, pull protective covers off of the Velcro and stick down on your stock fuse box cover. Less then 1 minute and you’re done! Give your Pony a high tech look. See www.JLTtruecoldair.com for more Carbon Fiber dress up parts for your ride. Covers available for all 2005-up Mustang V6, GT, Shelby, Roush and GT500.
Priced @ $79

New JLT Carbon Fiber Plenum Cover

Mustang GT owners, add the high tech look on carbon fiber with this plenum cover from JLT. They are made from real carbon fiber and fully autoclaved for the best part possible. Installs in minutes and will not work with strut tower braces. See www.JLTtruecoldair.com for more Carbon Fiber dress up parts for your ride.
Priced @ 199

You can view JLT’s catalog of products right here on The DDD Directory or you can go directly to JLT’s website by CLICKING HERE

Which companies are thriving right now?

In talking to many companies in the aftermarket everyday, I get a chance to see patterns that might not otherwise be obvious.

Many Manufacturers, Shops, WD’s and Online stores tell me about their business, where they are this year compared to last year and what types of media are working for them.

I’ll use a couple of their stories as an example here, keeping the actual name of the companies private.

This is tremendously valuable information, so please read on!

Case #1

The first company is a well known 20 year old performance shop.

This particular shop operates with the utmost professionalism, has an extremely clean facility and is capable of doing everything in house, with an impressive track record long and distinguished enough to prove their abilities.

They also have an online store and are able to take orders online and ship product worldwide. They can tune, repair, build, fabricate, dyno….all in one place and on nearly any car.

The shop owner told me recently things have been slow, and that it seems like there are a lot of “new guys” getting a lot of the business.

I asked him if they’d been able to spend time posting in the forums and marketing themselves on the internet, and the answer was no.

This is a very common answer from some of the “old dogs” in the business.

It’s unfortunate that many of the companies out there with the most experience are suffering due to not making some adjustments necessary to get in front of consumers where they decide what products to buy or where to go for service.

Case #2

The second company is a performance manufacturer, selling both tangible and intangible products.

Their sales are up 40% this year and they do almost no print advertising at all.

What’s their secret?  Why are they thriving while other companies are in denial, blaming it on the economy?

I mentioned in a previous newsletter that consumers now make their buying decisions online, but how do you benefit from this?

I’m going to tell you right here.

Top 3 secrets of today’s most successfully marketed companies

(in no particular order)

1.   Forums

2.   Human Edited Directories

3.   Viral, targeted online video production and distribution

The manufacturer with a 40% increase in sales…how did they do it?

1. Their marketing team spends time every day surfing the forums, interacting with consumers and publicly answering questions.  This gives them credibility, personality and accessibility…a true recipe for sales!

If you don’t have time for it, hire someone for it, or rotate some of your technical staff an hour a day each into the forums.

I promise, it’s worth it.

2. They advertise in human edited, targeted directories and send their press releases to them for public posting.

Placing your banners, text links, editorials, videos and business information in proven, human edited, online directories is one of the best values in advertising.

It’s inexpensive, you control who sees your ads, and you can see exactly what works in a very short period of time.

Online directories give you Instant Gratification:

Why wait 3 months for a magazine to print your press releases when you can start your sales cycle (and be truly first to market!) by sending your press releases and catalog to The DDD Directory to be displayed online!

You get it Now.  Today!

Talk about efficient…..

3.  Many successfully marketed companies place their existing TV commercials on industry/vehicle specific websites and create new videos designed with a “3rd party objective”, showing the proper installation, use and results of their aftermarket products.

Why online video?

It’s real.

It’s NOW.

Consumers relate to it emotionally:  “Hey, I have that car!  Those headers sound awesome!”  “SLP Makes them?  That’s it, I’m going online to buy them!”

Video works so well and in so many ways…..don’t miss this powerful marketing tool and the exposure the internet affords you.

Call or e-mail The DDD Directory today and get started!

Click here to e-mail Jim at The DDD Directory

Summing things up: 

Todays consumer is much more efficient.

Less people are wandering around speed shops looking for catalogs and more are finding what they need on the internet, browsing forums and sites like The DDD Directory to see who makes parts for their car, who sells them, and which local shops work on them.

This is your call to action!

If you’re already with DDD, congratulations!  We’re making record traffic every month and hear new stories everyday about how we’ve helped companies succeed.  Your success is our business, and we will continue to work hard for you.  Keep sending those press releases so we can keep your catalog up to date and get your sales rolling right away!

If you aren’t with The DDD Directory yet and you make marketing decisions for an aftermarket manufacturer, shop, or online store:  call me today and ask how to join The DDD Directory.

It’s painless, simple, inexpensive and very effective.

Need references or a new ad agent?  Call us.  We’ll be happy to share!

We are not an ad agency but work with many ethical institutions we can recommend to you.

The DDD Directory can expose your entire catalog of products with banners and links.  With DDD, you can control exactly which audience sees your video and you can track their effectiveness every month!

Did you know DDD can work with you to create a 3rd party installation video?

You can do this exclusively, or as a Co-Op with other companies.

In todays world of e-marketing, nothing is more effective!

What are your marketing plans this year?

It’s already March 17th! Call us today to get started and see the tremendous service, courtesy and exposure you’ve been missing.

You can beat last years numbers and please more customers along the way!

As your DDD representative, I’m in the office 9-6 E.S.T Monday-Friday, and you can e-mail me anytime!

Sincerely,

Jim Ferraro, The DDD Directory

Office number:  888-44-Find-IT  (888-443-4634)

email:  jimferraro@dddracing.com

What is The DDD Directory?

What can it do for you?

Manufacturers:

Though many (or most) of your consumers purchase your products through dealer channels, where are they actually making their buying decisions?

The #1 answer today is the INTERNET.

Before continuing, I’l dispel any rumors:

We are not an ad agency, nor are we a forum.

The DDD Directory is here to serve you by creating innovative installation videos with a “3rd party objective” narration, to expose your products online, and get your products directly in front of buyers that drive the specific vehicles you serve, so they will choose YOU!

You can also place your entire catalog of products on our heavily exposed online performance directory.
Furthermore, there may be other companies in the aftermarket that can help you grow and keep your marketing costs low.  We want to introduce you to them.

There is a new flavor of Co-Op rising in the aftermarket, and we’d like to serve you by asking questions, listening to your ideas, and finding ways to maximize every dollar you spend on marketing.

What if you own a performance shop or online store?

In February, 92,000 new people visited The DDD Directory for a total of just under 4,000,000 hits for the month. These are consumers looking for products, shops and online stores specific to their vehicle make and model.

Take a dive into our Shop Locator (click icon above) or Online Parts Store locator and see what you’ve been missing!

Want to find out who makes the part you want for your car?  Click the Manufacturers icon!

Call us and we’ll get you involved in our community, discuss industry trends, and work with you to maximize your market share.

Sincerely,

Jim Ferraro

Operations

The DDD Directory

888-443-4634

Click here to email Jim 

DDD isn’t your average directory!

Everything listed on The DDD Directory is 100% vehicle specific, trackable and constantly updated.

Want a video specifically designed to expose your products or services?

DDD works hard to bring manufacturers, shops and online stores together to create professional, viral video!

Once the video is produced, we expose it on numerous websites to maximize your internet footprint.

The video also becomes your property to use as you please!

As an example, the video we produced for Spec Clutch can be seen in our video vault    <—(click to see it).

The video vault contains both DDD videos and videos supplied by our clients.  The 2nd video down is the one we produced for Spec Clutch.

We can do this for any shop, manufacturer or online store!

If you’d like to work with other companies and share the cost, we can create a Co-Op.  We’re booked currently through June, so call us and get on the list!

DDD has relationships with other industry websites, including forums, so your video will not only be yours to distribute as you choose, but will be heavily exposed on the internet as another quality production by The DDD Directory!

We’re working hard to bring the entire aftermarket closer so we can all maximize our business potential.

Call us today to discuss your specific needs!

Sincerely,

Jim Ferraro, Chris Saunier, Terry Gullett, David Caine and the rest of your crew here at The DDD Directory!

888-443-4634

These are just a few pictures from the Volkswagen Credit event at Manheim Auto Auction in Orlando, FL.

Last month, nearly 3,000 Audis and VWs were staged to run through the auction, and VW Credit threw a dealer party the night before with hired entertainment, full catering, and plenty of Audis / VW’s to look at.

One of my dream cars (Audi RS4 in Daytona Gray) was one of the featured cars.

Here are some pictures of the event:

Huge thanks to Chris George from APR for inviting us out to this event.

APR is the leading tuning company for Audi, VW and Porsche and offers some incredible power gains, especially on turbo models or with their turbo upgrade kits.

You can visit their website here:  www.goAPR.com

Hooters was mobbed last night as it is every year. I got there at 6:45 and the place was already packed….had to park 3 doors down, but it was well worth the walk!

If you’re into mustangs and fast Fords, this was definitely he place to be. 03 cobras, lightnings, powerstroke diesels, GT500’s, even a few scattered camaros and vettes congregated for food, drinks and big smoking burnouts.

(The guy in one of the older F body Camaros, knowing he was going to be in a tough crowd, wore a mullet wig while doing his burnouts, lol!)

Take a stroll into the parking lot on any given day, and the aftermath of prior years fun is obvious when you take a look at the asphalt….in many places it’s literally melted away leaving only the substrate behind.

This year, they had a concrete “burnout box” beside the building, with a clear view for all passers by driving on 408. I think I’m still coughing up tire compound =o)

Can you really set the ground on fire doing a burnout? Ask Matt at Spartan diesel. Better yet, here are some pictures:

These were Matt’s brand new tires too….less then 2 days old =o)

Oh, and in this picture, you can see how it’s possible to set your brakes on fire. This fire gleamed for almost a full minute! (through the smoke in the pic below, you’ll see the out line of a wheel and the brakes on fire)

Destructive, but FUN!

Thanks again to Jay and Lisa Tucker, Tony Ganyon, Matt Geouge, Chris Jones, Joe from Pro 5.0, Justin and Rebecca Starkey, and everyone else we had a blast with.

See you at NMRA next week!

Jim Ferraro

Operations

The DDD Directory

You can email me HERE

Meet with us in Florida!

DDD is headed to the annual “unofficial” Hooters Fun Ford Weekend kickoff!

If you’ve been there before, you know what I’m talking about!

If you haven’t, you have to come see it!

Every year on the Friday before Fun Ford Weekend at Orlando Speed World, racers and enthusiasts congregate to the Waterford Lakes Hooters for food, drinks, and some serious burnouts.

It’s the place to be to make new contacts, meet old friends, and watch a brand new pair of tires get annihilated in 1 minute flat =o)

It’s tonight!! February 29th, so leap on over to hooters in Waterford Lakes, Orlando.

If you see a shirt with that unmistakable “DDD” logo, stop and introduce yourself to us!

Ask for a DDD T-Shirt and I’ll make sure you get one!

I’ll also have a camera in hand, and will post a blurb about you and your business in our next blog and include your picture if you like.

Next week, it’s off to Bradenton, FL for the NMRA event on March 6th.

It’s a large event and we’d love the chance to meet some of you again, so let us know if you’re going and we’ll stop and say hi!

Video Project Updates

Our GT500 “Midnight Run” project is nearly finished and now Dynojet has joined in on the fun!

Those of you who own shops with a dyno: take a close look at Dynojets OBD2 Data Link module. I wish I had one of these when I was tuning cars!

This device is simple in operation, yet very powerful.

It automatically seeks out the vehicles sensor outputs through the OBD2 port, and reports the ones you want directly into Dynojet’s software, so it’s automatically synchronized with your dyno runs and data can be placed on the HP/Torque graphs.

This saves YOU a lot of time and provides the customer with detailed dyno graphs to show off!

You can learn more about this device here: http://www.dynojet.com/whats_new/Default.aspx

I’ll see you tonight…Ask me about video!

Jim Ferraro

Operations

The DDD Directory

email: jimferraro@dddracing.com

888-443-4634 9 AM to 6 PM

407-448-1812 (at the event)

What is 3rd party objective video?

View our Installation video and commentary for Spec Clutch by CLICKING HERE

Did You Know?

• The DDD Directory can help direct, create and edit a video, specifically for you?
• DDD can distribute your video to a large, yet completely pinpointed audience?
• DDD can create a co-op between your company and other companies to maximize your exposure and share the cost?
• DDD Partners with Top Forums in the industry to play your video and catalog directly in front of your potential customers?
• DDD catalogs your products and services on our exclusive ONLINE vehicle specific performance directory?
• DDD offers free VENDOR BUILDER services for manufacturers in the performance aftermarket?

The DDD Directory is not just an ad company; we’re a continued resource to help you communicate with others in a synergistic environment.

It’s important to have a 3rd party talking about the “highest and best use” of your products, and DDD accomplishes this with professional video commentary, featured editorials, a regular newsletter, and by placing 100% of your products in an online “virtual catalog”, so no one will miss you!

 Exposure is our science and passion; let it work for you!

Do you already have a video?

 Let DDD help you get the most out of it!

Don’t have one?

We’ll make it happen!

Why is online video so important?

The short answer:  Today’s enthusiasts are spoiled, impatient, and want it now.

Gone are the days on aimlessly thumbing through a J.C. catalog, only to see static pictures of products that don’t necessarily fit your car.

Today’s gear heads are tech junkies.

All you have to do is hop on the internet and you can readily view videos of your exact car!

Millions have now gone to The DDD Directory, where catalogs of performance parts, videos, tech information, shops, online stores and a fully vehicle specific forum locator are all at your fingertips.

It’s important to allocate part of your advertising plans for online video for 3 simple reasons:

1.  It’s inexpensive to create and expose

2.  You can control and track the audience that views it

3.  Simply put, its very effective; especially if it’s “3rd party objective” and the consumer can relate to it.

Picture your video, all over the internet, with a trusted 3rd party showing exactly how it works.

There is no stronger salesperson than word of mouth, unless it’s accompanied by video!

What video projects are currently on the table and how can I get involved with my own?

DDD invites you to call during business hours (9-6 M-F E.S.T) or e-mail us anytime to ask about current projects, and how you can get involved.

Current Projects include “We Brake for Boost”, “Midnight Run” and several others in the works.

To receive documentation of these projects, please e-mail us and we will send them to you.  We are always looking for more video partners!

Midnight Run Project Details: 

In our most recent project, “Midnight Run”, we’re adding a Whipple blower, Stillen Brakes, JLT Cold Air Intake, MSD Fuel Pump Booster, Kooks Long Tube Headers, and other products to a triple black 2008 Ford GT500 convertible.

ModularFords.com is our partner in this project and it will receive heavy exposure on The DDD Directory.com, Modularfords.com and many other social networking sites.

Call DDD today to find out how this benefits you!

The DDD Directory

4270 Aloma Ave #22A

Winter Park, FL.  32792

888-443-4634

321-251-6950

info@dddracing.com

http://www.TheDDDdirectory.com

Project Name: Midnight Run

Video Install & Editorial:
Vic Schemwell’s 2007 GT500 Convertible

Project Name: “Midnight Run”
Goal: To quickly create a highly publicized video that shows the potential of the GT500 and how to properly modify it.
Scheduled filming: 1 Week from Friday February 1st

The Mod list:
Whipple W210AX 3.4L Blower
Tuning by SCT
Kook’s Long Tube Headers
Shelby Super Snake Hood
MSD Fuel Pump Booster
JLT Cold Air Intake
Stillen Brake Upgrade

The Installation Shop:
Lamotta Performance, Longwood, FL.

Publicity:
Video and editorial will be featured on the home page of The DDD Directory.com and on ModularFords.com , two very high traffic websites with a strong following of Mustang owners.
Video will be uploaded to Streetfire.net, YouTube, MySpace, and a number of other car video websites.
Video and editorial will remain in The DDD Directory video vault indefinitely: http://www.theddddirectory.com/video_vault.php and on ModularFords.com
Vic’s car will make appearances at numerous car shows, including a huge Shelby meet On February 24th in Oviedo, Florida: http://forum.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showforum=221

This is a Co-Op: Project:
The DDD Directory will be paying for this video shoot, and your financial commitment will be proportionate to the level of exposure in the video. to help cover the cost.

Due to the time sensitivity of this project, please let us know by Wednesday, February 6th if you would like to join this project.

Added Benefits:
You will receive special discounts if you decide to join The DDD Directory.
Video will contain your logos (digitally superimposed), product placement and product commentary, so consumers will know exactly how your products work!
Exposure on the home page of two heavy traffic aftermarket websites, plus plenty of buzz in the forum, and permanent placement in The DDD Directory Video Vault.
You will be featured in the next DDD Directory E-newsletter, sent out bi-weekly.
Contact:
Jim Ferraro at The DDD Directory:
888-443-4634

For a long time, I’ve been a big time proponent of diesel technology. Why does Europe still get all of the good diesels and we’re only getting gas/electric hybrids?

Diesels are now clean (burn much leaner than Gasoline engines), emit low soot and nox levels, and make tremendous amounts of torque. On top of this, they get superior fuel mileage, modern technology makes them quiet and they offer impressive power gains with aftermarket tuning. Wide power curves make them smooth, ideal daily drivers. They also tend to last longer than gasoline engines and can often be rebuilt and driven for several hundred thousand more miles.

Go to your local track and you’ll see diesel trucks running 12’s, 11’s, even 10’s in the 1/4 mile.

Alternative diesel fuels are available too, including biodiesel, blends, and “veggie fuel” so why are we getting diesels mostly in trucks? Why did Volkswagen drop their diesel models in the US, and what should we expect when they come back?

How about the huge amount of Audis, BMW’s, VW’s, Nissans, Ford cars and small SUV’s available throughout Europe in diesel versions? 67% of the BMW’s sold in Europe are diesel powered. When will we have them here and when will the public truly be ready for it?

The BMW 335d sold in Europe makes 286 HP and 427 FT LBS of torque, bone stock! Mileage? How about 35 MPG in MIXED driving?! In comparison, the highly touted 335i sold in America has a 300HP, 300 FT LB twin turbo gas V6, making a combined 20 MPG. The diesel version makes significantly more torque and is more fuel efficient!

I ask again: “Why aren’t we getting these diesels here?” I, like many others, would buy one and drive it 5-10 years.

Part of the problem is fuel. Without getting into the political reasons (what would the oil companies do?), the diesel fuel in the US does not meet the standards of many European diesel engines, and as a result, they were not available to the US market.

Another issue is Education and consumer perception. Americans were left with a bad taste in their mouths (and smell) due to the horrible diesels available in the US market in the 1980’s. Does anyone remember the 350 Olds converted diesel? The smoke, the clatter, the anemic acceleration. No wonder many Americans are slow to open their minds to new diesel technology….the old stuff was just too embarassing!

It has all changed for the better. Diesels are now fun, fast, efficient, quiet, reliable and run for a long time.

With the US due to finally meet Euro diesel fuel specs, expect to see more diesels coming into the US market. Expect clean emissions and less trips to the gas, uh, FUEL station =o)

AS they arrive in the US, instead of turning your nose, take a peek, or take a drive. Many of you may get hooked on all the torque =o)

Performance Manufacturers, Shops and Online Stores:

There has been a lot of talk about the “new wave” of advertising media: The Internet.
Of course, the Internet is nothing new, and advertising on the Internet has been around for years.

So what IS new?

When you’re looking for a company to do business with or researching products before purchasing them, where do you begin your search?

For millions of people worldwide, the number one answer is THE INTERNET.

75% of Americans have Internet access and use it in their daily life.
With online social networking at an all time high, and 20 to 40 somethings now making their buying decisions on the Internet, it’s important to gain exposure where people make these decisions.

In the “old days”, it was a paper catalog. Times have surely changed!
The Internet offers more dynamic, up to date information, and the ability for users to interact and ask questions.

Once you decide you need more online exposure, the questions pour in:
What are your options?
Where can you gain the best online exposure?
How can you track the effectiveness of your online advertising?
What is “Search Engine Optimization” and what should you know about it?

Here at The DDD Directory, we not only provide online exposure, we offer complimentary Internet consulting services.
Feel free to call us and ask how to gain better position in the search engines, why blogging is important, or how to read Internet traffic reports.

We’re here for you!

The DDD Directory home office is open 9-6 EST, Monday - Friday
888-443-4634
info@dddracing.com

Blog. Such an odd word.
Odd enough, in fact, that your computer still tries to flag it when you run a spelling check.

This little word can mean massive traffic gains for your website, and many more sales.

But why?

Search engines like websites with new content and lots of it. Google works like a giant calculator, applying word counts, content crawlers, link counters and keyword loggers to determine who should be “first” in the search listings.
“Pay per click” can be effective, but in the long run, natural (often called “organic”) search engine presence is needed to create consistent web traffic.

How can you be #1 in Google? How do you make your website show up under many different keywords and gain an edge over your competition?

There are many answers to this question, and it also depends on which type of customer you’re trying to capture.

Blogging is one of the best ways to drive more search engine traffic to your website.

But how can you blog if you don’t know what it is?

Blogging is basically a constantly updated chronological account, on the Internet, of company news, operations, press releases, etc….anything relating to the operations of your company deemed safe to be viewed by the public.
Blog actually comes from the phrase “Web Log”, and is much like keeping a public business journal.

It’s important to choose blog topics that contain key words you want to show up with in Google and other search engines.

In other words, If you’re a machine shop, its important to use the words “machine shop” frequently in your blog.
Sooner or later, Google will recognize it and start sending people searching for “machine shop” your way.

Naturally, there is a a fine line between using keywords properly and “keyword stuffing”.

Keyword stuffing is the practice of deliberately and excessively placing keywords in your blog to the point of creating awkward word structure, in an effort to make google “notice” how many times you have a particular word or phrase in your blog.

Google’s “robots” are smart enough to recognize this, and keyword stuffing can actually get you banned from the search engines!

Not to worry, if you create a quality readable blog with relevant content, the search engines will reward you for it.

We’ll address blogging further in the next DDD Newsletter, or you can call us anytime with your questions.

Remember, The DDD Directory is your resource for online exposure!

Sincerely,

Jim Ferraro
Operations
The DDD Directory

DDD Manufacturer News December 2007

Please click above for our latest DDD news.

As this year comes to a close; now is the perfect time to let us know about your new product additions and

plans for new products in 2008.

Please direct all submissions to press@dddracing.com     We’re looking forward to another record-breaking year!

We had the pleasure of meeting with many manufacturers , shops and online stores again this year, and many faces are becoming familiar.  It’s nice to come to a trade show and get stopped by friends or total stangers who have heard about DDD and want to learn more or to give us stories about how DDD has worked for them.

For the manufacturers that took time out of their show to talk with us, thank you for asking questions and getting involved.  We aren’t just an “advertising company”, we’re here to help free up time for your internal resources and take the task of gaining you online exposure upon ourselves.

Many companies asked about our project and other complimentary services our clients enjoy, and with good reason: it saves time and money for the manufacturer.  If you’d like to build a project vehicle, let us make the phone calls to the shops, consumers and other stakeholders for you.  We’ll create a presentation and offer editorial for the project when it’s done.  This is a free service to DDD clients!  The Directory alone is already a massive value, but we feel any advertising company should also offer free services to benefit the way you do business.

We’d be honored to help you.

Special thanks to: JC Flugger of Flowmaster, Lee Thompson, Scott Stutler of Dynomax, Brad Reich from RPM Automotive Services, Rick Head from Team Performance Products, Lynn from Fluidampr, Vivian and DJ from DJ’s diesel performance, Larry Knight from DHRA, Scott Main from Forgeline, Gary from Eibach Springs, Michael Drew and Brian Herron, Russell from HKS, Dan Maslic from Masport Sheed Shop,  The up and coming Steve Harrison from Turbogod’s Toys,  Lars Mord snd Scorpion Race Engines, Marcello Canitano from Silverhorse and a heck of a freelancer who whote an article about my 03 cobra, Dan Maslic from masport Speed Shop, Geoff Skorupa of Next Level Performance, APS Turbo, Jody and Diane Tipton of DP Tuner,  Jay Meagher, Justin and Rebecca Starkey with 10 second Rick Kaknes =o), and the MANY others (both clients and non-clients) that took time to speak with us.

To those who are already working with us, thank you!  We look forward to working with you and continuing to work for you.

Jim Ferraro, Operations

jimferraro@dddracing.com

If I had a dollar for every time I heard this question…  =o)

Dodge tuning has been somewhat of an enigma:  The information needed to tune them is available but only in the hands of a few.  Experienced tuners know how to tune them but don’t have the tools, until now.

With new tuning tools available now and many mroe on the horizon, you can finally tune that Supercharged Viper or think about your SRT8 project.

Torrie from Unleashed Tuning has committed a large part of his research to Dodge tuning and he may be the best place for you to begin your search, already having full capability to custom tune many Dodge vehicles.

Here’s a link to Torries recent article”  Dodge Tuning

Website:  www.unleashedtuning.com

Jim

The DDD Directory helps you bring your aftermarket exposure to a whole new level, in a place that makes sense:  The Internet.

Now, more people than ever are making their buying decisions online.  With social networking at al all-time high, The DDD Directory is the best way to expose your products and services to millions of people searching for aftermarket products and services!

View our TV commercial here:

The DDD Directory TV Commercial