CLEVELAND (March 10, 2015) – QuickTime, a leading manufacturer of high performance bellhousings, drivetrain and transmission products, today introduced 20 all-new bellhousings for a variety of Chevrolet, Ford, Mopar and Nissan engines, joining its existing lineup of more than 250 products allowing for more than 4,200 different engine and transmission combinations. (more…)
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ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ 2015 Race Program
Riverside, CA – ICON Vehicle Dynamics is proud to announce a company-wide level of support for a team of exceptional off-road motorsports athletes for 2015. ICON’s involvement at the top tier levels of Ultra 4 and LOORRS competition is an excellent way for the company to push the limits of its products and put them to the ultimate test. These drivers and teams are utilizing the same parts that are in ICON’s “off the shelf” products, which helps ICON engineers accelerate testing and allows for continuous product improvement based on the successes found on the race track. ICON will be on-site at many of the LOORRS and Ultra4 races, so be sure to follow our drivers and look for Team ICON at an event near you!
Tom Wayes / Ultra4 / #321
Tom Wayes is an Alaskan backcountry heli-ski guide turned off-road racecar driver who has found great success in being anything but average. With a larger-than-life personality, Tom thrives in situations that make others shrink in fear. Whether it’s barreling down the snow-covered face of some of the biggest mountains in Alaska strapped into his skis or taming some of the most unforgiving terrain in the country in his LS7 powered Ultra4 car, Wayes has no issue with pushing the limits. After a valiant effort at this year’s King of the Hammers presented by Nitto Tire, Tom and his team are drawing a bead on the 2015 Ultra4 National Series. Follow along with Wayes and the ICON-equipped #321 machine as he battles for a 2015 championship win!
Eric Barron / LOORRS Pro 4 / #32
Eric Barron is a well-versed competitor who has seen success in several forms of racing. Growing up, Barron won races and championships in BMX, motocross, and karting competition. As time rolled on Eric immersed himself in dirt track and road racing for a few years until short course off-road made its way to the western US. This form of motorsport caught Barron’s attention and after a short time he built his first Pro 4 to compete at the top level of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Since then Eric has secured 7 race wins, multiple podium finishes, and is looking to make 2015 a winning year in the ICON-equipped #32 Pro 4.
Dustin Nelson / LOORRS Pro Lite / #94
Dustin Nelson is a professional motorsports racer and a Yamaha test rider with a 20-year career topping podiums on motorcycles, ATVs, and side-by-sides. A record holding championship racer, Dustin “Nelly” Nelson has proven his ability to win in several forms of motorsport and is now ready for the next step in his career – the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Pro Lite class. Keep an eye out for the ICON-equipped #94 Pro Lite throughout the 2015 LOORRS racing season.
About ICON Vehicle Dynamics…
ICON Vehicle Dynamics is a premiere performance suspension manufacturer specializing in aftermarket components for trucks, SUV’s, and off-road racing vehicles. The company’s business is customer-driven, technology-influenced, and engineering-oriented. ICON focuses on world-class manufacturing processes and product development techniques to introduce some of the most advanced components to the aftermarket suspension market. Led by head engineer and SCORE champion driver Dylan Evans, ICON Vehicle Dynamics has the unique qualities to design and build the highest quality suspension components and test them in both real world applications as well as race conditions.
2015 Lucas Oil Off Road Race Series Schedule
Mar 20 – 21 / Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park / Lake Elsinore, CA
Apr 24 – 25 / Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park / Chandler, AZ
May 30 – 31 / Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park / Lake Elsinore, CA
Jun 20 – 21 / Miller Motor Sports Park / Tooele, UT
Jul 18 – 19 / Glen Helen Raceway / Glen Helen, CA
Aug 1 – 2 / Baja International Short Course at Estero Beach
Aug 22 – 23 / Wild West Motorsports Park / Sparks, Nevada
Sep 18 – 19 / Las Vegas Motor Speedway / Las Vegas, NV
Oct 24 – 25 / Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park / Lake Elsinore, CA2015 Ultra4 Trail Gear Western Regional Series
May 8 – 9 / MetalCloak Stampede / Sacramento, CA
Jul 10 – 11 / 4 Wheel Parts Grand Prix / San Bernardino, CA
Aug 29 – 30 / ULTRA4 / Utah
Oct 16 – 17 / Nitto Tire National Championship / Reno, NV2015 Ultra4 4WD Hardware Eastern Regional Series
Jun 26 – 27 / Badlands / Attica, IN
Jul 31 – Aug 1 / Sturgis Off Road Blowout / Sturgis, KY
Sep 11 – 12 / Hot Springs ORV Park / Hot Springs, AR
Oct 16 – 17 / Nitto Tire National Championship / Reno, NV -
BFGoodrich(R) Tires Releases 16 Additional Sizes Of Its Toughest All-Terrain Tire Ever
Fifteen Additional Sizes of the All-Terrain T/A® KO2 Tire Available At Dealers Nationwide
Greenville, S.C. (March 2, 2015) – BFGoodrich® Tires has released 16 new tire sizes of its most advanced light truck tire ever — the new All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tire as of March 1. The tire, which was launched with 12 initial sizes in November, is now available in 28 total sizes to consumers at more than 20,000 BFGoodrich authorized dealers. An additional release will occur this summer and ultimately there will be 61 total sizes available.
Engineered from BFGoodrich’s championship off-road motorsports racing technology, the KO2 delivers exceptional toughness, treadlife and traction for traversing harsh conditions, including gravel, dirt, rock, mud and snow. The new KO2 provides consumers the confidence to take on the toughest challenges for work or play.
Compared to the already formidable current KO tire, the new KO2 brings the toughness, traction and treadlife that demanding light truck owners require in a tire.
· Tougher Sidewalls: The KO2 uses race-proven and race-winning CoreGard™ technology developed in the Baja T/A KR2 for split and bruise-resistant sidewall rubber and a thicker, extended shoulder to prevent sidewall failures. Computer modeling was used to predict object paths and create a sidewall designed to deflect protruding objects, reducing the chances of splits and snags. Compared to the already formidable current KO tire, the new KO2 is up to 20 percent stronger in this critical off-road performance area
Based on internal sidewall splitting test vs BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire size LT265/70R17. Sidewall splitting test results were derived from a simulated sidewall aggression-testing machine (patent pending US20120245859A1).. The result is a tougher tire as consumers take on trails of various conditions.
· Longer Treadlife: The KO2 has a new tread design and rubber formulation that helps it last twice as long on gravel and 15 percent longer on asphalt than the previous tire2 Based on commissioned third-party gravel endurance tests vs. BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire size LT265/70R17. Based on internal wear tests vs. BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire size LT265/70R17., allowing off-road enthusiasts to extend their adventures and working professionals to get more use out of the tire. The tread rubber has been optimally blended to reduce chips and tears on gravel. A new footprint shape and interlocking tread design provide more uniform wear over the long haul. Special stone ejectors push objects out of the tread to reduce drilling into the tire.· Aggressive Traction: The KO2 also has a range of tread features for better mud and snow traction. The improvements to the legendary all-terrain performance include 10 percent greater traction in the mud3 Based on internal subjective mud traction tests vs. BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO tire in size LT265/70R17. and 19 percent greater traction in the snow4 Based on commissioned third-party snow traction tests vs. BFGoodrich®All-Terrain T/A® KO tire size LT265/70R17 using the ASTM F1805 Test.
compared to the previous-generation KO tire. Side-Biter lugs in the sidewall improve traction in mud, snow and rocks. Raised bars in the shoulder help release compacted mud for better traction in soft soil. 3-D sipes create biting edges for better snow traction.The KO2 is an all-season tire that will carry the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, indicating that it exceeds the Rubber Manufacturer Association’s severe snow traction requirements.Building on BFG’s long heritage as an innovative all-terrain tiremaker, the KO2 incorporates technology developed and tested through the brand’s legendary off-road motorsports teams that have earned 81 off-road wins at races in the Baja peninsula – by far the most by any tire brand.
The KO2 fits a range of vehicles, including Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Jeep, Toyota and Nissan pick-up trucks and SUV’s as well as Plus Fitments for a wide variety of vehicles. The MSRP for the tire starts at $222. Additional sizes will be released in 2015.
Tire Sizes (available as of Mar 1)
37X12.50R17 LT 124R LRD
LT275/65R20 126/123S LRE
LT275/70R18 125/122R LRE
LT285/70R17 121/118R LRE
LT305/70R16 124/121R LRE
LT325/65R18 127/124R LRE
34X10.50R17 LT 120R LRD
35X12.50R17 LT 121R LRE
LT265/70R17 112/109S LRC
LT265/70R17 121/118S LRETire Sizes (available as of April 15)
LT225/75R16 115/112S LRE
LT235/85R16 120/116S LRE
LT265/65R18 122/119R LRE
LT275/70R16 119/116S LRD
30X9.50R15 LT 104S LRC
LT215/65R16 103/100S LRDAbout BFGoodrich® Tires
With more than 100 years of heritage, BFGoodrich® Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 40 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich Tires delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high performance street to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at www.BFGoodrichTires.com, on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/BFGoodrichTires or on Twitter at @BFGoodrichTires. -
ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2015-UP Ford F-150 4WD 2.5″ Suspension Systems
The “more powerful, capable & advanced” 2015 Ford F-150 is a great pickup truck with a long heritage of being one of the toughest vehicles on the road. With several changes making their way into production for 2015 including an all new aluminum body, ICON was anxious to get this truck into R&D to see what improvements could be made to the stock suspension.
ICON engineers performed a complete analysis of the new truck in stock form with a primary goal of identifying any limiting factors and weak points in OE components. Once this process was complete focus shifted to CAD development, in-house dyno testing, and real world ride tuning in an effort to address these issues while increasing wheel travel and overall shock damping ability. With the redesigned aluminum body featured on the 2015 F-150, ICON engineers spent a significant amount of time developing a new shock valving that addressed the “slimmer” truck’s ride characteristics. This research and development process yielded a collection of products including coilovers, rear shocks, and tubular steel upper control arms that have been organized into several staged systems that offer unique levels of performance for the new Ford. These systems increase wheel travel by 12.5% over stock while drastically improving on and off-road ride quality.
In standard ICON fashion a remarkable level of performance is established with the Stage 1 system, which includes vehicle-specific tuned 2.5 Series coilover shocks and ICON 2.0 Aluminum Series monotube rear shocks that are both 100% rebuildable and revalvable. As the stages increase, the ability of the vehicle to handle exceptionally well in harsh off-road conditions is also increased with the addition of remote reservoir coilovers, 2.5 Series rear shocks, uniball upper control arms, and CDCV (Compression Damping Control Valve) technology. ICON’s 2015 F-150 suspension systems offer up to 2.5” of lift height, allowing for the fitment of larger, more aggressive wheel and tire combinations. A 100% bolt-on design makes for a simplified and straightforward install while allowing for the ability for the vehicle to be returned to stock form if need be.
ICON products are all proudly made in the USA at our Southern California-based facility by a team of passionate off-road enthusiasts. With our reputation for quality, performance, and service, it’s clear that ICON Vehicle Dynamics is the top choice for performance suspension systems and shock absorbers for 2015 Ford F-150 4WD pickups.
KEY FEATURES
- 12.5 % increased wheel travel over stock with no change in towing capacity
- Unique valving developed specifically for the lighter weight of the 2015 F-150
- Vehicle-specific tuned front and rear shocks provide superior damping and ride control
- Eibach coil springs guaranteed for life against sagging or breakage
- FK Rod End bearings for extended longevity and minimal deflection
- Height-adjustable coilovers offer up to 2.5″ of lift height *
- Remote reservoir option with CDCV adjuster available
- Uniball control arms provide added strength, durability, and improved alignment characteristics
- 100% bolt-on system makes for a simplified and straightforward install
- Made in the USA
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Royal Purple’s Max-Atomizer: Spring Cleaning for Fuel Injectors and Fuel System Components
Porter, TX (March 4, 2015) – Inside and out, even cars can need a little spring cleaning from time to time. As miles build up, today’s direct injected engines are especially susceptible to suffer from clogged and otherwise fouled injectors, robbing engines of power, decreasing fuel economy and negatively affecting emissions and engine responsiveness.
To address all of these issues and more, synthetic lubricant and chemical manufacturer Royal Purple developed Max-Atomizer, a premium fuel injector cleaner that uses a proprietary detergent package to clean fuel system components and stabilize ethanol-blended fuel. (more…)
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Rancho(R) Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Celebration with a Spring Promotion for Enthusiasts Purchasing Lift Kits & Ride Control
Monroe, MI, March 4, 2014 – This spring, the Rancho® Performance Suspension and Shocks brand is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special “Magic No. 6” promotion that gives performance enthusiasts some exciting savings on shock, strut and lift kit purchases. Available from March 1 through June 30, 2015, the Rancho “Magic No. 6”
promotion offers up to a $506 Visa® Prepaid Card* with the purchase of qualifying Rancho products. (more…)