Southfield, Michigan, October 30, 2015.Rookie crew chief Justin Alexander pulled within one win of the leader in the battle for the $100,000 year-end MOOG® Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver” award after earning the MOOG brand’s weekly crew chief award in Sunday’sCampingWorld.com 500 NASCAR® Sprint Cup race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Alexander has now won four weekly Problem Solver awards and will need two additional wins in the final four races to beat current leader Greg Ives, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 Chevrolet. MOOG® is the Official Steering and Suspension of NASCAR. (more…)
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DuraLine™ Winch Lines
If you have ever been stuck between a rock and a hard place you know how important it is to have a strong and reliable winch line. DuraLine™ Winch Lines are premium, sleeved synthetic winch lines that won’t break the bank and are strong enough to get you out of the worst of situations. (more…)
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DuraLine™ ExoShield Winch Lines
If you have ever been stuck between a rock and a hard place you know how important it is to have a strong and reliable winch line. DuraLine™ ExoShield Winch Lines are premium, over-wrapped synthetic winch lines that won’t break the bank and are strong enough to get you out of the worst situation. (more…)
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MAKITA RELEASES NEW 18V LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH ON-BOARD L.E.D. CHARGE INDICATORS
The industry’s fastest-charging batteries now include L.E.D. charge indicators for increased convenience
La Mirada, CA – Makita®, the industry leader in cordless power tool technology, has released new 18V Lithium-Ion batteries with on-board L.E.D. charge level indicators. New 18V L.E.D. batteries include the 18V 2.0Ah (BL1820B), 18V 4.0Ah (BL1840B), and the 18V 5.0Ah (BL1850B) Lithium-Ion batteries. (more…)
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Copyright Office Grants Exemption to Allow for Vehicle Modification
Diamond Bar, CA. (October 27, 2015) – The U.S. Copyright Office today issued a ruling to allow vehicle owners to perform vehicle diagnosis, repair and modification without fear of prosecution under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). However, the Copyright Office declined to provide the exemption to third parties who diagnose, repair or modify a vehicle on behalf of the vehicle owner. The Copyright Office concluded that extending the reach of an exemption to cover third-parties requires a legislative amendment undertaken by Congress. Access to a vehicle’s telematics or entertainment system was also specifically excluded from the exemption. (more…)
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New Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket Application Video Shows How To Improve Heat Transfer, Eliminate Hot Spots
Hartford, CT… Permatex, a leading innovator in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has released a new application video entitled, “Copper Spray-A-Gasket”. The video shows users how to effectively prepare the application surface and properly apply Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi-temp Sealant on a gasket. It also includes steps on how to handle the treated gasket as well as other tips to ensure correct usage. The new video, which is part of Permatex’s “How-to Series” video library, can be viewed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCoAeK667Z4. (more…)
