SEMA News—September 2014

BUSINESS
By Chad Simon

Retail Spotlight

Jotech Motorsports’ Formula for Success: Love What You Do and See Projects Through

A One-Stop Shop

A SEMA Show exhibitor since 1997, Jotech has transformed itself into a one-stop retail shop that offers installation and tuning services for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Infiniti and Nissan customers.

In Jotech’s infancy, the demographic was predominantly low-mid-income young adults between the ages of 16 and 30. As time progressed, the same set of clientele grew and moved into a higher bracket with more disposable income. They started driving nicer cars worth $30,000 to $40,000 that they wanted to modify. All-wheel-drive models such as the Nissan GT-R now serve as the foundation of the company’s success.

“For a customer who walks in with a GT-R, for example, we can offer accessories, performance modifications, suspension, tires, tuning, engine building, fabrication, vehicle wraps, window tinting, stereo installation or paint work,” said Kenny Tran, the business’ owner and an accomplished racer. “There’s nothing that we would turn down. If we can’t do it in-house, we’ll farm it out and take care of everything.”

A Labor of Love

“The bottom line is that you have to have a labor of love to be successful,” he said. “It’s been a long, hard road. If I was working for someone else this hard, with the many hours I’ve put into this business, I don’t think I would have survived this long. Because it’s your baby, you’re more biased, and you tend to make decisions that are more emotional. Sometimes they’re right, sometimes they’re wrong, but for the most part, it does guide you through the hard times, and because it’s your baby, you’re willing to put more effort into it to make it survive and grow.”

Redefining Customer Service

It may sound clichéd, but experts say that the secret to surviving—in any business—is providing outstanding customer service. Everyone has his or her own philosophy and definition of what that entails. Tran’s is walking the customer through the entire process.

“We do it better than most companies because we take our customers very seriously,” he said. “Their time is valuable to them, so we treat them the way we would want to be treated. The main thing that separates us from our competitors is our attention to detail and the quality of service we provide. We see our projects through and ensure that they get done from start to finish, from giving customers advice to sales and installation. Even after the sale, we perform maintenance and follow up with them. It’s very time-consuming, but everyone who comes in gets our full attention; it’s almost like a marriage. We establish a unique relationship with them by educating them and giving them all the details they need.”

Added incentives are a great customer-service example and can improve the odds of repeat business. Jotech offers online packages and promotions for free delivery or pickup and may throw in bonus discounts through labor, shipping and freight for return customers. When customers order in bulk, Jotech’s vendors will offer the company a kickback if their quota is met. If vendors are kicking back an additional 10%, Jotech will typically do the same for their clients, according to Tran.

Gambling on the Future

Tran has faced numerous challenges throughout the course of Jotech’s existence—the most crucial being the decision to move into a large facility at the height of the recession. He took a huge gamble, and it paid off. He knew it was a good time to buy a piece of land cheap, and he counted on the housing market bouncing back. Tran said that he made the decision because the economy hadn’t been as devastated in Texas as it was elsewhere.

“Overall sales dropped by only 2%, and I didn’t see that Texas was going to be hugely affected by the recession, so we invested in this larger facility while everyone else was pulling out,” Tran said. “Now it’s almost impossible to find a building like this at an affordable price. We had family investors who were wary of my decision, because if we’re not making money, they’re not making money, and there I was asking them to spend more money. It was a tough sell. I believe in this market, and I believe that our team could get it done. We have a stable core of quality employees who helped us out and even took a pay cut just so that we could do this.”

Looking ahead five years, Tran plans to expand his inventory and move into a larger facility right on the interstate, where the company will have more of a retail presence.

“As a business owner, expanding is a never-ending, natural progression, because you always want more space,” Tran said. “My advice to others looking to break into a retail business is that you’ve got to love what you do. That trumps everything. You have a prerequisite set of skills that you need to start and manage your company, but the overall single variable you have to have in order to survive in this cutthroat economy is you have to love it, and you have to be able to do it even when times are tough.”

SEMA News—September 2014

BUSINESS
By Chad Simon

Retail Spotlight

Jotech Motorsports’ Formula for Success: Love What You Do and See Projects Through

A One-Stop Shop

A SEMA Show exhibitor since 1997, Jotech has transformed itself into a one-stop retail shop that offers installation and tuning services for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Infiniti and Nissan customers.

In Jotech’s infancy, the demographic was predominantly low-mid-income young adults between the ages of 16 and 30. As time progressed, the same set of clientele grew and moved into a higher bracket with more disposable income. They started driving nicer cars worth $30,000 to $40,000 that they wanted to modify. All-wheel-drive models such as the Nissan GT-R now serve as the foundation of the company’s success.

“For a customer who walks in with a GT-R, for example, we can offer accessories, performance modifications, suspension, tires, tuning, engine building, fabrication, vehicle wraps, window tinting, stereo installation or paint work,” said Kenny Tran, the business’ owner and an accomplished racer. “There’s nothing that we would turn down. If we can’t do it in-house, we’ll farm it out and take care of everything.”

A Labor of Love

“The bottom line is that you have to have a labor of love to be successful,” he said. “It’s been a long, hard road. If I was working for someone else this hard, with the many hours I’ve put into this business, I don’t think I would have survived this long. Because it’s your baby, you’re more biased, and you tend to make decisions that are more emotional. Sometimes they’re right, sometimes they’re wrong, but for the most part, it does guide you through the hard times, and because it’s your baby, you’re willing to put more effort into it to make it survive and grow.”

Redefining Customer Service

It may sound clichéd, but experts say that the secret to surviving—in any business—is providing outstanding customer service. Everyone has his or her own philosophy and definition of what that entails. Tran’s is walking the customer through the entire process.

“We do it better than most companies because we take our customers very seriously,” he said. “Their time is valuable to them, so we treat them the way we would want to be treated. The main thing that separates us from our competitors is our attention to detail and the quality of service we provide. We see our projects through and ensure that they get done from start to finish, from giving customers advice to sales and installation. Even after the sale, we perform maintenance and follow up with them. It’s very time-consuming, but everyone who comes in gets our full attention; it’s almost like a marriage. We establish a unique relationship with them by educating them and giving them all the details they need.”

Added incentives are a great customer-service example and can improve the odds of repeat business. Jotech offers online packages and promotions for free delivery or pickup and may throw in bonus discounts through labor, shipping and freight for return customers. When customers order in bulk, Jotech’s vendors will offer the company a kickback if their quota is met. If vendors are kicking back an additional 10%, Jotech will typically do the same for their clients, according to Tran.

Gambling on the Future

Tran has faced numerous challenges throughout the course of Jotech’s existence—the most crucial being the decision to move into a large facility at the height of the recession. He took a huge gamble, and it paid off. He knew it was a good time to buy a piece of land cheap, and he counted on the housing market bouncing back. Tran said that he made the decision because the economy hadn’t been as devastated in Texas as it was elsewhere.

“Overall sales dropped by only 2%, and I didn’t see that Texas was going to be hugely affected by the recession, so we invested in this larger facility while everyone else was pulling out,” Tran said. “Now it’s almost impossible to find a building like this at an affordable price. We had family investors who were wary of my decision, because if we’re not making money, they’re not making money, and there I was asking them to spend more money. It was a tough sell. I believe in this market, and I believe that our team could get it done. We have a stable core of quality employees who helped us out and even took a pay cut just so that we could do this.”

Looking ahead five years, Tran plans to expand his inventory and move into a larger facility right on the interstate, where the company will have more of a retail presence.

“As a business owner, expanding is a never-ending, natural progression, because you always want more space,” Tran said. “My advice to others looking to break into a retail business is that you’ve got to love what you do. That trumps everything. You have a prerequisite set of skills that you need to start and manage your company, but the overall single variable you have to have in order to survive in this cutthroat economy is you have to love it, and you have to be able to do it even when times are tough.”

SEMA News—September 2014

BUSINESS
By Chad Simon

Retail Spotlight

Jotech Motorsports’ Formula for Success: Love What You Do and See Projects Through

A One-Stop Shop

A SEMA Show exhibitor since 1997, Jotech has transformed itself into a one-stop retail shop that offers installation and tuning services for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Infiniti and Nissan customers.

In Jotech’s infancy, the demographic was predominantly low-mid-income young adults between the ages of 16 and 30. As time progressed, the same set of clientele grew and moved into a higher bracket with more disposable income. They started driving nicer cars worth $30,000 to $40,000 that they wanted to modify. All-wheel-drive models such as the Nissan GT-R now serve as the foundation of the company’s success.

“For a customer who walks in with a GT-R, for example, we can offer accessories, performance modifications, suspension, tires, tuning, engine building, fabrication, vehicle wraps, window tinting, stereo installation or paint work,” said Kenny Tran, the business’ owner and an accomplished racer. “There’s nothing that we would turn down. If we can’t do it in-house, we’ll farm it out and take care of everything.”

A Labor of Love

“The bottom line is that you have to have a labor of love to be successful,” he said. “It’s been a long, hard road. If I was working for someone else this hard, with the many hours I’ve put into this business, I don’t think I would have survived this long. Because it’s your baby, you’re more biased, and you tend to make decisions that are more emotional. Sometimes they’re right, sometimes they’re wrong, but for the most part, it does guide you through the hard times, and because it’s your baby, you’re willing to put more effort into it to make it survive and grow.”

Redefining Customer Service

It may sound clichéd, but experts say that the secret to surviving—in any business—is providing outstanding customer service. Everyone has his or her own philosophy and definition of what that entails. Tran’s is walking the customer through the entire process.

“We do it better than most companies because we take our customers very seriously,” he said. “Their time is valuable to them, so we treat them the way we would want to be treated. The main thing that separates us from our competitors is our attention to detail and the quality of service we provide. We see our projects through and ensure that they get done from start to finish, from giving customers advice to sales and installation. Even after the sale, we perform maintenance and follow up with them. It’s very time-consuming, but everyone who comes in gets our full attention; it’s almost like a marriage. We establish a unique relationship with them by educating them and giving them all the details they need.”

Added incentives are a great customer-service example and can improve the odds of repeat business. Jotech offers online packages and promotions for free delivery or pickup and may throw in bonus discounts through labor, shipping and freight for return customers. When customers order in bulk, Jotech’s vendors will offer the company a kickback if their quota is met. If vendors are kicking back an additional 10%, Jotech will typically do the same for their clients, according to Tran.

Gambling on the Future

Tran has faced numerous challenges throughout the course of Jotech’s existence—the most crucial being the decision to move into a large facility at the height of the recession. He took a huge gamble, and it paid off. He knew it was a good time to buy a piece of land cheap, and he counted on the housing market bouncing back. Tran said that he made the decision because the economy hadn’t been as devastated in Texas as it was elsewhere.

“Overall sales dropped by only 2%, and I didn’t see that Texas was going to be hugely affected by the recession, so we invested in this larger facility while everyone else was pulling out,” Tran said. “Now it’s almost impossible to find a building like this at an affordable price. We had family investors who were wary of my decision, because if we’re not making money, they’re not making money, and there I was asking them to spend more money. It was a tough sell. I believe in this market, and I believe that our team could get it done. We have a stable core of quality employees who helped us out and even took a pay cut just so that we could do this.”

Looking ahead five years, Tran plans to expand his inventory and move into a larger facility right on the interstate, where the company will have more of a retail presence.

“As a business owner, expanding is a never-ending, natural progression, because you always want more space,” Tran said. “My advice to others looking to break into a retail business is that you’ve got to love what you do. That trumps everything. You have a prerequisite set of skills that you need to start and manage your company, but the overall single variable you have to have in order to survive in this cutthroat economy is you have to love it, and you have to be able to do it even when times are tough.”

SEMA News—September 2014

BUSINESS
By Chad Simon

Retail Spotlight

Jotech Motorsports’ Formula for Success: Love What You Do and See Projects Through

A One-Stop Shop

A SEMA Show exhibitor since 1997, Jotech has transformed itself into a one-stop retail shop that offers installation and tuning services for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Infiniti and Nissan customers.

In Jotech’s infancy, the demographic was predominantly low-mid-income young adults between the ages of 16 and 30. As time progressed, the same set of clientele grew and moved into a higher bracket with more disposable income. They started driving nicer cars worth $30,000 to $40,000 that they wanted to modify. All-wheel-drive models such as the Nissan GT-R now serve as the foundation of the company’s success.

“For a customer who walks in with a GT-R, for example, we can offer accessories, performance modifications, suspension, tires, tuning, engine building, fabrication, vehicle wraps, window tinting, stereo installation or paint work,” said Kenny Tran, the business’ owner and an accomplished racer. “There’s nothing that we would turn down. If we can’t do it in-house, we’ll farm it out and take care of everything.”

A Labor of Love

“The bottom line is that you have to have a labor of love to be successful,” he said. “It’s been a long, hard road. If I was working for someone else this hard, with the many hours I’ve put into this business, I don’t think I would have survived this long. Because it’s your baby, you’re more biased, and you tend to make decisions that are more emotional. Sometimes they’re right, sometimes they’re wrong, but for the most part, it does guide you through the hard times, and because it’s your baby, you’re willing to put more effort into it to make it survive and grow.”

Redefining Customer Service

It may sound clichéd, but experts say that the secret to surviving—in any business—is providing outstanding customer service. Everyone has his or her own philosophy and definition of what that entails. Tran’s is walking the customer through the entire process.

“We do it better than most companies because we take our customers very seriously,” he said. “Their time is valuable to them, so we treat them the way we would want to be treated. The main thing that separates us from our competitors is our attention to detail and the quality of service we provide. We see our projects through and ensure that they get done from start to finish, from giving customers advice to sales and installation. Even after the sale, we perform maintenance and follow up with them. It’s very time-consuming, but everyone who comes in gets our full attention; it’s almost like a marriage. We establish a unique relationship with them by educating them and giving them all the details they need.”

Added incentives are a great customer-service example and can improve the odds of repeat business. Jotech offers online packages and promotions for free delivery or pickup and may throw in bonus discounts through labor, shipping and freight for return customers. When customers order in bulk, Jotech’s vendors will offer the company a kickback if their quota is met. If vendors are kicking back an additional 10%, Jotech will typically do the same for their clients, according to Tran.

Gambling on the Future

Tran has faced numerous challenges throughout the course of Jotech’s existence—the most crucial being the decision to move into a large facility at the height of the recession. He took a huge gamble, and it paid off. He knew it was a good time to buy a piece of land cheap, and he counted on the housing market bouncing back. Tran said that he made the decision because the economy hadn’t been as devastated in Texas as it was elsewhere.

“Overall sales dropped by only 2%, and I didn’t see that Texas was going to be hugely affected by the recession, so we invested in this larger facility while everyone else was pulling out,” Tran said. “Now it’s almost impossible to find a building like this at an affordable price. We had family investors who were wary of my decision, because if we’re not making money, they’re not making money, and there I was asking them to spend more money. It was a tough sell. I believe in this market, and I believe that our team could get it done. We have a stable core of quality employees who helped us out and even took a pay cut just so that we could do this.”

Looking ahead five years, Tran plans to expand his inventory and move into a larger facility right on the interstate, where the company will have more of a retail presence.

“As a business owner, expanding is a never-ending, natural progression, because you always want more space,” Tran said. “My advice to others looking to break into a retail business is that you’ve got to love what you do. That trumps everything. You have a prerequisite set of skills that you need to start and manage your company, but the overall single variable you have to have in order to survive in this cutthroat economy is you have to love it, and you have to be able to do it even when times are tough.”

SEMA News—September 2014

NEW PRODUCTS

WD-40 Co.

Telescoping Marksman Spout

WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-in-One multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment. Providing 6 in. of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout comes in handy when precise control is required, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid unwanted spilling.

WD-40 Co.
888-324-7596
www.wd40company.com

Caig Laboratories

DeoxIT D5S-6 and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 Spray

Ever wonder why electronic or electrical devices have glitches, intermittents or data errors or wonder how you can prevent them from happening? According to Caig Laboratories, those problems are caused by one of the thousands of metal connections in a system or device. Caig Labs’ new DeoxIT Products solve these issues. Already spec’d in by many automotive, railroad and heavy-equipment manufacturers, DeoxIT products are formulated to clean, improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on all metal connections, even under the most severe environments. Try one of the company’s most popular items—DeoxIT D5S-6 spray (multi-purpose) and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 spray (for gold surfaces).

DeoxIT Products
800-224-4123
www.caig.com

3M

Cubitron II Grinding Wheels

According to 3M, Cubitron II Grinding Wheels are ideally suited for use on carbon steels, tool steels and high-alloy steels. They produce optimal results with high infeed rates, high grinding pressures and high material-removal rates. “As we expand our Cubitron II vitrified portfolio beyond our original product offering in gear grinding, the advantages of the 3M precision-shaped grain technology are now being realized in more industries and applications such as camshaft grinding,” said Dan Cunningham, director of sales and marketing for 3M Abrasive Systems. To learn more about Cubitron II Grinding Wheels, visit www.3m.com/precisionppr.

3M
877-481-8753 (option-2)
www.3m.com/precisionppr

QuietRide Solutions

Acousti Hood

QuietRide Solutions introduces Acousti Hood, a solution for insulating and covering the underside of hoods on Ford, GM and Chrysler/MOPAR cars and trucks. The Acousti Hood kit adds improved insulation and a finished look to the underhood and comes with an optional vehicle name and logo molded in 3D. Acousti Hood dresses up the underhood, protects the insulation from damage and helps stop the vibration and noise generated by hood panels carried by air movement into the passenger cabin.

QuietRide Solutions
888-777-3410
www.quietride.com

Fuelab

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Fuelab introduces its electronic fuel-pressure regulator. The new unit works directly with the company’s Prodigy line of fuel pumps to reduce heat buildup and vapor-lock conditions related to street/strip operation. Prodigy pumps use an input signal to determine the desired operating speed. When the pumps are used with the new 529 series electronic regulator, customers can set the pressure mechanically, as with a traditional bypass regulator, then let the electronic regulator’s demand-based speed control take care of the rest. According to Fuelab, it’s a totally independent system; no other connections or calibration required.

Fuelab
217-324-3737
www.fuelab.com

CTEK

MUS 4.3 Test and Charge

The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is CTEK’s unique battery charger, providing consumers with a complete picture of the health of their vehicles’ charging systems. It’s designed for batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. Three easy-to-use programs test battery voltage, start power and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of the battery and vehicle charging systems. The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is fully automatic for optimal charging of all 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

CTEK
330-963-0981
www.smartercharger.com

Malco Products

Extractor Kit

Malco Products introduces its new Extractor Kit featuring left-handed Cobalt drill bits and straight-fluted extractors to make screw and bolt extraction faster, easier and safer. Left-handed Cobalt drill bits create a pilot hole for the extractor and also loosen or even remove corroded, stripped-out or headless threaded fasteners with the momentum of the left-turning bit.

Malco Products
800-328-3530
www.malcotools.com

PML

Transmission Pan

PML has added a great-looking, solid-construction transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. The new transmission pan is designed specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. According to the company, this pan would also be useful for customers who are using LS-series engines and transmissions in their early vehicles.

PML
310-671-4345
www.yourcovers.com

UnderCover

The Elite

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover to date. According to the company, it is meticulously designed, engineered and produced, but it’s the remarkable features that set it apart. The new tonneau features a completely new design, including a handle on the back, a code-able lock and a brighter and a removable LED light.

UnderCover
866-900-8800
www.undercoverinfo.com

SEMA News—September 2014

NEW PRODUCTS

WD-40 Co.

Telescoping Marksman Spout

WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-in-One multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment. Providing 6 in. of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout comes in handy when precise control is required, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid unwanted spilling.

WD-40 Co.
888-324-7596
www.wd40company.com

Caig Laboratories

DeoxIT D5S-6 and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 Spray

Ever wonder why electronic or electrical devices have glitches, intermittents or data errors or wonder how you can prevent them from happening? According to Caig Laboratories, those problems are caused by one of the thousands of metal connections in a system or device. Caig Labs’ new DeoxIT Products solve these issues. Already spec’d in by many automotive, railroad and heavy-equipment manufacturers, DeoxIT products are formulated to clean, improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on all metal connections, even under the most severe environments. Try one of the company’s most popular items—DeoxIT D5S-6 spray (multi-purpose) and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 spray (for gold surfaces).

DeoxIT Products
800-224-4123
www.caig.com

3M

Cubitron II Grinding Wheels

According to 3M, Cubitron II Grinding Wheels are ideally suited for use on carbon steels, tool steels and high-alloy steels. They produce optimal results with high infeed rates, high grinding pressures and high material-removal rates. “As we expand our Cubitron II vitrified portfolio beyond our original product offering in gear grinding, the advantages of the 3M precision-shaped grain technology are now being realized in more industries and applications such as camshaft grinding,” said Dan Cunningham, director of sales and marketing for 3M Abrasive Systems. To learn more about Cubitron II Grinding Wheels, visit www.3m.com/precisionppr.

3M
877-481-8753 (option-2)
www.3m.com/precisionppr

QuietRide Solutions

Acousti Hood

QuietRide Solutions introduces Acousti Hood, a solution for insulating and covering the underside of hoods on Ford, GM and Chrysler/MOPAR cars and trucks. The Acousti Hood kit adds improved insulation and a finished look to the underhood and comes with an optional vehicle name and logo molded in 3D. Acousti Hood dresses up the underhood, protects the insulation from damage and helps stop the vibration and noise generated by hood panels carried by air movement into the passenger cabin.

QuietRide Solutions
888-777-3410
www.quietride.com

Fuelab

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Fuelab introduces its electronic fuel-pressure regulator. The new unit works directly with the company’s Prodigy line of fuel pumps to reduce heat buildup and vapor-lock conditions related to street/strip operation. Prodigy pumps use an input signal to determine the desired operating speed. When the pumps are used with the new 529 series electronic regulator, customers can set the pressure mechanically, as with a traditional bypass regulator, then let the electronic regulator’s demand-based speed control take care of the rest. According to Fuelab, it’s a totally independent system; no other connections or calibration required.

Fuelab
217-324-3737
www.fuelab.com

CTEK

MUS 4.3 Test and Charge

The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is CTEK’s unique battery charger, providing consumers with a complete picture of the health of their vehicles’ charging systems. It’s designed for batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. Three easy-to-use programs test battery voltage, start power and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of the battery and vehicle charging systems. The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is fully automatic for optimal charging of all 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

CTEK
330-963-0981
www.smartercharger.com

Malco Products

Extractor Kit

Malco Products introduces its new Extractor Kit featuring left-handed Cobalt drill bits and straight-fluted extractors to make screw and bolt extraction faster, easier and safer. Left-handed Cobalt drill bits create a pilot hole for the extractor and also loosen or even remove corroded, stripped-out or headless threaded fasteners with the momentum of the left-turning bit.

Malco Products
800-328-3530
www.malcotools.com

PML

Transmission Pan

PML has added a great-looking, solid-construction transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. The new transmission pan is designed specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. According to the company, this pan would also be useful for customers who are using LS-series engines and transmissions in their early vehicles.

PML
310-671-4345
www.yourcovers.com

UnderCover

The Elite

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover to date. According to the company, it is meticulously designed, engineered and produced, but it’s the remarkable features that set it apart. The new tonneau features a completely new design, including a handle on the back, a code-able lock and a brighter and a removable LED light.

UnderCover
866-900-8800
www.undercoverinfo.com

SEMA News—September 2014

NEW PRODUCTS

WD-40 Co.

Telescoping Marksman Spout

WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-in-One multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment. Providing 6 in. of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout comes in handy when precise control is required, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid unwanted spilling.

WD-40 Co.
888-324-7596
www.wd40company.com

Caig Laboratories

DeoxIT D5S-6 and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 Spray

Ever wonder why electronic or electrical devices have glitches, intermittents or data errors or wonder how you can prevent them from happening? According to Caig Laboratories, those problems are caused by one of the thousands of metal connections in a system or device. Caig Labs’ new DeoxIT Products solve these issues. Already spec’d in by many automotive, railroad and heavy-equipment manufacturers, DeoxIT products are formulated to clean, improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on all metal connections, even under the most severe environments. Try one of the company’s most popular items—DeoxIT D5S-6 spray (multi-purpose) and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 spray (for gold surfaces).

DeoxIT Products
800-224-4123
www.caig.com

3M

Cubitron II Grinding Wheels

According to 3M, Cubitron II Grinding Wheels are ideally suited for use on carbon steels, tool steels and high-alloy steels. They produce optimal results with high infeed rates, high grinding pressures and high material-removal rates. “As we expand our Cubitron II vitrified portfolio beyond our original product offering in gear grinding, the advantages of the 3M precision-shaped grain technology are now being realized in more industries and applications such as camshaft grinding,” said Dan Cunningham, director of sales and marketing for 3M Abrasive Systems. To learn more about Cubitron II Grinding Wheels, visit www.3m.com/precisionppr.

3M
877-481-8753 (option-2)
www.3m.com/precisionppr

QuietRide Solutions

Acousti Hood

QuietRide Solutions introduces Acousti Hood, a solution for insulating and covering the underside of hoods on Ford, GM and Chrysler/MOPAR cars and trucks. The Acousti Hood kit adds improved insulation and a finished look to the underhood and comes with an optional vehicle name and logo molded in 3D. Acousti Hood dresses up the underhood, protects the insulation from damage and helps stop the vibration and noise generated by hood panels carried by air movement into the passenger cabin.

QuietRide Solutions
888-777-3410
www.quietride.com

Fuelab

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Fuelab introduces its electronic fuel-pressure regulator. The new unit works directly with the company’s Prodigy line of fuel pumps to reduce heat buildup and vapor-lock conditions related to street/strip operation. Prodigy pumps use an input signal to determine the desired operating speed. When the pumps are used with the new 529 series electronic regulator, customers can set the pressure mechanically, as with a traditional bypass regulator, then let the electronic regulator’s demand-based speed control take care of the rest. According to Fuelab, it’s a totally independent system; no other connections or calibration required.

Fuelab
217-324-3737
www.fuelab.com

CTEK

MUS 4.3 Test and Charge

The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is CTEK’s unique battery charger, providing consumers with a complete picture of the health of their vehicles’ charging systems. It’s designed for batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. Three easy-to-use programs test battery voltage, start power and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of the battery and vehicle charging systems. The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is fully automatic for optimal charging of all 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

CTEK
330-963-0981
www.smartercharger.com

Malco Products

Extractor Kit

Malco Products introduces its new Extractor Kit featuring left-handed Cobalt drill bits and straight-fluted extractors to make screw and bolt extraction faster, easier and safer. Left-handed Cobalt drill bits create a pilot hole for the extractor and also loosen or even remove corroded, stripped-out or headless threaded fasteners with the momentum of the left-turning bit.

Malco Products
800-328-3530
www.malcotools.com

PML

Transmission Pan

PML has added a great-looking, solid-construction transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. The new transmission pan is designed specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. According to the company, this pan would also be useful for customers who are using LS-series engines and transmissions in their early vehicles.

PML
310-671-4345
www.yourcovers.com

UnderCover

The Elite

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover to date. According to the company, it is meticulously designed, engineered and produced, but it’s the remarkable features that set it apart. The new tonneau features a completely new design, including a handle on the back, a code-able lock and a brighter and a removable LED light.

UnderCover
866-900-8800
www.undercoverinfo.com

SEMA News—September 2014

NEW PRODUCTS

WD-40 Co.

Telescoping Marksman Spout

WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-in-One multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment. Providing 6 in. of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout comes in handy when precise control is required, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid unwanted spilling.

WD-40 Co.
888-324-7596
www.wd40company.com

Caig Laboratories

DeoxIT D5S-6 and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 Spray

Ever wonder why electronic or electrical devices have glitches, intermittents or data errors or wonder how you can prevent them from happening? According to Caig Laboratories, those problems are caused by one of the thousands of metal connections in a system or device. Caig Labs’ new DeoxIT Products solve these issues. Already spec’d in by many automotive, railroad and heavy-equipment manufacturers, DeoxIT products are formulated to clean, improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on all metal connections, even under the most severe environments. Try one of the company’s most popular items—DeoxIT D5S-6 spray (multi-purpose) and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 spray (for gold surfaces).

DeoxIT Products
800-224-4123
www.caig.com

3M

Cubitron II Grinding Wheels

According to 3M, Cubitron II Grinding Wheels are ideally suited for use on carbon steels, tool steels and high-alloy steels. They produce optimal results with high infeed rates, high grinding pressures and high material-removal rates. “As we expand our Cubitron II vitrified portfolio beyond our original product offering in gear grinding, the advantages of the 3M precision-shaped grain technology are now being realized in more industries and applications such as camshaft grinding,” said Dan Cunningham, director of sales and marketing for 3M Abrasive Systems. To learn more about Cubitron II Grinding Wheels, visit www.3m.com/precisionppr.

3M
877-481-8753 (option-2)
www.3m.com/precisionppr

QuietRide Solutions

Acousti Hood

QuietRide Solutions introduces Acousti Hood, a solution for insulating and covering the underside of hoods on Ford, GM and Chrysler/MOPAR cars and trucks. The Acousti Hood kit adds improved insulation and a finished look to the underhood and comes with an optional vehicle name and logo molded in 3D. Acousti Hood dresses up the underhood, protects the insulation from damage and helps stop the vibration and noise generated by hood panels carried by air movement into the passenger cabin.

QuietRide Solutions
888-777-3410
www.quietride.com

Fuelab

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Fuelab introduces its electronic fuel-pressure regulator. The new unit works directly with the company’s Prodigy line of fuel pumps to reduce heat buildup and vapor-lock conditions related to street/strip operation. Prodigy pumps use an input signal to determine the desired operating speed. When the pumps are used with the new 529 series electronic regulator, customers can set the pressure mechanically, as with a traditional bypass regulator, then let the electronic regulator’s demand-based speed control take care of the rest. According to Fuelab, it’s a totally independent system; no other connections or calibration required.

Fuelab
217-324-3737
www.fuelab.com

CTEK

MUS 4.3 Test and Charge

The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is CTEK’s unique battery charger, providing consumers with a complete picture of the health of their vehicles’ charging systems. It’s designed for batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. Three easy-to-use programs test battery voltage, start power and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of the battery and vehicle charging systems. The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is fully automatic for optimal charging of all 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

CTEK
330-963-0981
www.smartercharger.com

Malco Products

Extractor Kit

Malco Products introduces its new Extractor Kit featuring left-handed Cobalt drill bits and straight-fluted extractors to make screw and bolt extraction faster, easier and safer. Left-handed Cobalt drill bits create a pilot hole for the extractor and also loosen or even remove corroded, stripped-out or headless threaded fasteners with the momentum of the left-turning bit.

Malco Products
800-328-3530
www.malcotools.com

PML

Transmission Pan

PML has added a great-looking, solid-construction transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. The new transmission pan is designed specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. According to the company, this pan would also be useful for customers who are using LS-series engines and transmissions in their early vehicles.

PML
310-671-4345
www.yourcovers.com

UnderCover

The Elite

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover to date. According to the company, it is meticulously designed, engineered and produced, but it’s the remarkable features that set it apart. The new tonneau features a completely new design, including a handle on the back, a code-able lock and a brighter and a removable LED light.

UnderCover
866-900-8800
www.undercoverinfo.com

SEMA News—September 2014

NEW PRODUCTS

WD-40 Co.

Telescoping Marksman Spout

WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-in-One multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment. Providing 6 in. of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout comes in handy when precise control is required, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid unwanted spilling.

WD-40 Co.
888-324-7596
www.wd40company.com

Caig Laboratories

DeoxIT D5S-6 and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 Spray

Ever wonder why electronic or electrical devices have glitches, intermittents or data errors or wonder how you can prevent them from happening? According to Caig Laboratories, those problems are caused by one of the thousands of metal connections in a system or device. Caig Labs’ new DeoxIT Products solve these issues. Already spec’d in by many automotive, railroad and heavy-equipment manufacturers, DeoxIT products are formulated to clean, improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on all metal connections, even under the most severe environments. Try one of the company’s most popular items—DeoxIT D5S-6 spray (multi-purpose) and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 spray (for gold surfaces).

DeoxIT Products
800-224-4123
www.caig.com

3M

Cubitron II Grinding Wheels

According to 3M, Cubitron II Grinding Wheels are ideally suited for use on carbon steels, tool steels and high-alloy steels. They produce optimal results with high infeed rates, high grinding pressures and high material-removal rates. “As we expand our Cubitron II vitrified portfolio beyond our original product offering in gear grinding, the advantages of the 3M precision-shaped grain technology are now being realized in more industries and applications such as camshaft grinding,” said Dan Cunningham, director of sales and marketing for 3M Abrasive Systems. To learn more about Cubitron II Grinding Wheels, visit www.3m.com/precisionppr.

3M
877-481-8753 (option-2)
www.3m.com/precisionppr

QuietRide Solutions

Acousti Hood

QuietRide Solutions introduces Acousti Hood, a solution for insulating and covering the underside of hoods on Ford, GM and Chrysler/MOPAR cars and trucks. The Acousti Hood kit adds improved insulation and a finished look to the underhood and comes with an optional vehicle name and logo molded in 3D. Acousti Hood dresses up the underhood, protects the insulation from damage and helps stop the vibration and noise generated by hood panels carried by air movement into the passenger cabin.

QuietRide Solutions
888-777-3410
www.quietride.com

Fuelab

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Fuelab introduces its electronic fuel-pressure regulator. The new unit works directly with the company’s Prodigy line of fuel pumps to reduce heat buildup and vapor-lock conditions related to street/strip operation. Prodigy pumps use an input signal to determine the desired operating speed. When the pumps are used with the new 529 series electronic regulator, customers can set the pressure mechanically, as with a traditional bypass regulator, then let the electronic regulator’s demand-based speed control take care of the rest. According to Fuelab, it’s a totally independent system; no other connections or calibration required.

Fuelab
217-324-3737
www.fuelab.com

CTEK

MUS 4.3 Test and Charge

The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is CTEK’s unique battery charger, providing consumers with a complete picture of the health of their vehicles’ charging systems. It’s designed for batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. Three easy-to-use programs test battery voltage, start power and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of the battery and vehicle charging systems. The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is fully automatic for optimal charging of all 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

CTEK
330-963-0981
www.smartercharger.com

Malco Products

Extractor Kit

Malco Products introduces its new Extractor Kit featuring left-handed Cobalt drill bits and straight-fluted extractors to make screw and bolt extraction faster, easier and safer. Left-handed Cobalt drill bits create a pilot hole for the extractor and also loosen or even remove corroded, stripped-out or headless threaded fasteners with the momentum of the left-turning bit.

Malco Products
800-328-3530
www.malcotools.com

PML

Transmission Pan

PML has added a great-looking, solid-construction transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. The new transmission pan is designed specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. According to the company, this pan would also be useful for customers who are using LS-series engines and transmissions in their early vehicles.

PML
310-671-4345
www.yourcovers.com

UnderCover

The Elite

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover to date. According to the company, it is meticulously designed, engineered and produced, but it’s the remarkable features that set it apart. The new tonneau features a completely new design, including a handle on the back, a code-able lock and a brighter and a removable LED light.

UnderCover
866-900-8800
www.undercoverinfo.com

SEMA News—September 2014

NEW PRODUCTS

WD-40 Co.

Telescoping Marksman Spout

WD-40 Co. has developed the Telescoping Marksman Spout product for its 3-in-One multi-purpose oil, known for lubricating moving parts, penetrating rust and cleaning and protecting tools and equipment. Providing 6 in. of extra flexibility, the Telescoping Marksman Spout comes in handy when precise control is required, even in hard-to-reach places, and its on-and-off twist tip helps avoid unwanted spilling.

WD-40 Co.
888-324-7596
www.wd40company.com

Caig Laboratories

DeoxIT D5S-6 and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 Spray

Ever wonder why electronic or electrical devices have glitches, intermittents or data errors or wonder how you can prevent them from happening? According to Caig Laboratories, those problems are caused by one of the thousands of metal connections in a system or device. Caig Labs’ new DeoxIT Products solve these issues. Already spec’d in by many automotive, railroad and heavy-equipment manufacturers, DeoxIT products are formulated to clean, improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on all metal connections, even under the most severe environments. Try one of the company’s most popular items—DeoxIT D5S-6 spray (multi-purpose) and DeoxIT Gold G5S-6 spray (for gold surfaces).

DeoxIT Products
800-224-4123
www.caig.com

3M

Cubitron II Grinding Wheels

According to 3M, Cubitron II Grinding Wheels are ideally suited for use on carbon steels, tool steels and high-alloy steels. They produce optimal results with high infeed rates, high grinding pressures and high material-removal rates. “As we expand our Cubitron II vitrified portfolio beyond our original product offering in gear grinding, the advantages of the 3M precision-shaped grain technology are now being realized in more industries and applications such as camshaft grinding,” said Dan Cunningham, director of sales and marketing for 3M Abrasive Systems. To learn more about Cubitron II Grinding Wheels, visit www.3m.com/precisionppr.

3M
877-481-8753 (option-2)
www.3m.com/precisionppr

QuietRide Solutions

Acousti Hood

QuietRide Solutions introduces Acousti Hood, a solution for insulating and covering the underside of hoods on Ford, GM and Chrysler/MOPAR cars and trucks. The Acousti Hood kit adds improved insulation and a finished look to the underhood and comes with an optional vehicle name and logo molded in 3D. Acousti Hood dresses up the underhood, protects the insulation from damage and helps stop the vibration and noise generated by hood panels carried by air movement into the passenger cabin.

QuietRide Solutions
888-777-3410
www.quietride.com

Fuelab

Fuel Pressure Regulator

Fuelab introduces its electronic fuel-pressure regulator. The new unit works directly with the company’s Prodigy line of fuel pumps to reduce heat buildup and vapor-lock conditions related to street/strip operation. Prodigy pumps use an input signal to determine the desired operating speed. When the pumps are used with the new 529 series electronic regulator, customers can set the pressure mechanically, as with a traditional bypass regulator, then let the electronic regulator’s demand-based speed control take care of the rest. According to Fuelab, it’s a totally independent system; no other connections or calibration required.

Fuelab
217-324-3737
www.fuelab.com

CTEK

MUS 4.3 Test and Charge

The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is CTEK’s unique battery charger, providing consumers with a complete picture of the health of their vehicles’ charging systems. It’s designed for batteries from 1.2Ah up to 110Ah. Three easy-to-use programs test battery voltage, start power and alternator performance to provide a complete picture of the battery and vehicle charging systems. The MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is fully automatic for optimal charging of all 12-volt lead-acid batteries.

CTEK
330-963-0981
www.smartercharger.com

Malco Products

Extractor Kit

Malco Products introduces its new Extractor Kit featuring left-handed Cobalt drill bits and straight-fluted extractors to make screw and bolt extraction faster, easier and safer. Left-handed Cobalt drill bits create a pilot hole for the extractor and also loosen or even remove corroded, stripped-out or headless threaded fasteners with the momentum of the left-turning bit.

Malco Products
800-328-3530
www.malcotools.com

PML

Transmission Pan

PML has added a great-looking, solid-construction transmission pan to its line of products especially for automobile enthusiasts. The new transmission pan is designed specifically for C5 Corvette owners who push their Corvettes to the limit and for owners who just want to take care of their Corvettes. According to the company, this pan would also be useful for customers who are using LS-series engines and transmissions in their early vehicles.

PML
310-671-4345
www.yourcovers.com

UnderCover

The Elite

The Elite by UnderCover is the most refined UnderCover to date. According to the company, it is meticulously designed, engineered and produced, but it’s the remarkable features that set it apart. The new tonneau features a completely new design, including a handle on the back, a code-able lock and a brighter and a removable LED light.

UnderCover
866-900-8800
www.undercoverinfo.com