Race Engineering Super A-Beam Connecting Rods
www.raceeng.com - 561.533.5500
Race Engineering, in collaboration with the engineers at Carrillo, now stocks a line of hard-to-find billet rods for less common tuner applications. The super A-beam design offers great strength at reduced weight. Machined from premium 4340 alloy, the rods boast the tightest machining tolerances in the race industry. Race Engineering has applications for K24/CRV, F20C/S2000, K20/RSX, H22A, B20A5, F22, and H23 motors.
Kenwood Kvt-617dvd In-Dash Receiverwww.kenwoodusa.com - 800.KENWOOD
Kenwood has a new single-DIN, in-dash, touch screen receiver you should check out if you are in the market for car electronic components. Hell, check it out even if you aren't.
The KVT-617DVD has a seven-inch wide color TFT active matrix display screen with a motorized, fully automatic open and close function that includes screen slide and angle adjustments. The touch screen function also permits direct control of the DVD menus. It has built-in MOSFET-powered amplification and is a dual zone/dual source receiver with separate volume controls for independent use in the front and rear seats. The unit is compatible with DVD R/RW discs and with CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG and MPEG files on disc. The receiver can be used with an optional TV Tuner and the iPod Adapter. It also features an RGB input for use with a navigation system. The new receiver can be operated from the steering wheel controls with an optional remote control interface as well. A backup memory records the setup details of the installation that can be recalled for future use if necessary. Whew - did you get all that?
Harvey Seatbelt Bag
www.seatbeltbags.com - 877.666.BAGS
Girl gear, because girls are rad (especially the hot ones). These seatbelt bags from Harvey's are made with 100% seatbelt material and are completely handmade. Dana and Melanie Harvey started their bag-making business after restoring their car and installing seatbelts. The idea was to have a matching bag, and Harvey's was born. They offer all kinds of purses, wallets and messenger bags. If you need a unique gift for someone automotive, this would definitely be it. And really, it's not all girly stuff. The wallets honestly look masculine. The people at Harvey's introduce special edition bags twice a year as well, so you can be on top of the trends. Did you know seatbelts can hold up to 2,500 lbs? That's crazy! Hopefully your girl doesn't have that much stuff in her purse.
Monkey Video Mfdmd104
www.monkeyvideoonline.com - 800.221.0932
Adding in-car entertainment can be tricky, especially with so many video and music options out there now. Besides having a great name, Monkey Video has some impressive products. The MFDMD104 unit delivers big picture performance to any vehicle. The all-in-one system is equipped with a 10.4-inch, roof-mount TFT-LCD color monitor that features a right and left 45-degree swivel for greater viewing convenience. The unit's built-in DVD/CD/MP3 player provides simple slot-in loading, and it includes a remote. The MFDMD104 has 800 x 600 resolution and a 200:1 contrast ratio (aspect ratio is 14:3). It's also got an on-screen display and a built-in IR transmitter.
The Art Of Oversteer
www.cartechbooks.com - 800.551.4754
Drifting is an intense sport. We've all seen it and we've all faked the funk at least once in a parking lot or back alleyway. You know how it goes, right? You don't? OK, to really learn how to slide you might want to check out Paul Morton's new book: How to Drift: The Art of Oversteer. This tome is a comprehensive guide to both driving technique and car setup. Morton explains various styles and methods of drifting using technical explanations, physical descriptions, and detailed line art and photos. He goes on to explain how to modify your car's suspension, chassis, engine, and driveline to enhance its ability to drift. He even offers ways to start drifting safely and legally. How to Drift features 128 pages packed with 300 color photos and diagrams. It's only about 25 bucks, too.