Rennworx's Dyman carbon-fiber magnesium wheel was another hot topic at SEMA. The rollers are built from carbon barrels and forged magnesium centers bound together via specially coated titanium hardware. Coming in 3 sizes (18, 19, and dubs) and in 3 different spoke layouts, Rennworx reports the lightest of the rims registers a remarkable 14 lbs. Get the 411 at
www.rennworx.com, or by calling 310/200-3881.
The Steed Speed HiVolume turbo manifold caught our eye, more for its unique appearance and design than any purported performance improvement. The CAD-drawn piece is neither casting nor bent tubes but 2 halves of CNC-machined steel billet TIG welded together. It comes with a $600 price tag, and Steed Speed is so sure of its durability that it offers a lifetime warranty with the manifold. Info on Honda applications can be found at
www.steedspeed.com, or by dialing up Steed Speed at 866/399-3171.
We know SPC for its alignment hardware, but apparently it does instrumentation as well. On display at the show was its FasTrax adjustable camber/caster gauge, a convenient tool for dialing in settings on the go. The FasTrax includes a wheel mount that fits most 13- to 18-inch diameter wheels, and gauge that displays camber +/- 4 degrees and caster from -4 degrees to +12 degrees. Look to spend $241.95 for the gauge, and more SPC propaganda can be gleaned at 303/772-2103, or
www.spcperformance.com.
Here's another cool frivolous device for your race car, unless you've made a habit of zip tying your cam to the car's cage, in which case, this is likely a WAY better method. CruiseCam International, makers of all kinds of in-car video products (including setups for law enforcement vehicles), is marketing its camcorder mounts to the recreational racer, offering an aluminum interface bracket that connects a short mount bar to the back of most race seats. Portable and apparently pretty easy to install, it comes with a $37 price tag, and you can learn more at
www.cruisecam.com, or by ringing them up at 248/471-9520.
Since torque wrenches went electronic, each tool maker has been trying to set its apart from the rest of the crowd. GearWrench's version is unique because it utilizes more than one type of alert; it offers both audible and visual cues: a buzzer and a traffic light indicator that shows the user how close he is to the target torque. Other features include an LCD screen and the choice to measure in ft/lbs, in/lbs, or Newton meters, all for the sum of $319. Contact GearWrench at 800/688-8949 or
www.gearwrench.com for the full story....
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