While we certainly can’t take credit for this work, it’s impressive and we thought you would enjoy it:

 

Rick Rollins joins DDD!

 

DDD Dealer Direct Depot, LLC and it’s subsidiaries (The DDD Directory, and Parts-Grabber.com) are very proud to announce that Rick Rollins has decided to join the DDD team. Ricks’ primary focus will be to head up Sales & Marketing for www.Parts-Grabber.com, the industry’s first true B2B Parts Locator and informational hub.

Chairman Elect of SEMA, 40 years in the Automotive Industry, PWA Person of the year… These are just a few of the accolades that encompass the man that many say is one of the most influential people in the entire Automotive Aftermarket Industry.

“I am very excited about the opportunity of partnering up with Parts-Grabber.com & The DDD Directory’s unique parts look-up service as the conduit to help get the industry’s parts from the manufacturer to where they need to be, the end consumer; to help sell more parts, which is why we are all in business.”

-Rick Rollins

 

Parts-grabber.com is set to launch before SEMA ‘09. Many companies, inclusive of Manufacturers, Warehouse Distributors, Auto Dealerships, Performance shops, General repair shops, and even large parts store chains have been participating in a BETA program for the service to help ensure that all B2B needs are met. In short, the service will help sellers sell more product to buyers and give buyers a time-saving way of finding parts they need, all in a B2B environment.

 

Simply put: If you are selling automotive parts OR buying automotive parts, Your Company Needs to be on Parts-Grabber.com!

Take a peek at www.Parts-Grabber.com or call DDD at:

888-443-4634

Look soon for the latest membership plans and demonstration videos!

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

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

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

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.

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