Hunter’s New OCL400 Anti-Chatter Technology Eliminates Fixed Speed Machining Vibration Problems
Hunter’s new ACT (Anti-Chatter Technology) equipped OCL400 On-Car Brake Lathe virtually eliminates the buildup of vibration (chatter) that can occur when machining rotors at a fixed speed. The ACT feature oscillates the machining speed of the lathe during the cut. The result is a smoother finish that prevents pedal pulsation – the number one cause of brake service customer “comebacks.”
Automotive Suppliers Offer Aid to Hurricane-Ravaged States
Automotive suppliers who generously opened their hearts to aid tsunami victims earlier this year are coming to the aid of states hit by Hurricane Katrina in an effort spearheaded by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), the largest and oldest trade association of motor vehicle product manufacturers in North America.
Searchable Corteco Catalogs Available Online
The catalogs include the Corteco product lines of Omega power steering hoses (with 115 new part numbers, with applications through 2004), Corteco engine mounts (with more than 440 new part numbers with applications through 2004) and Corteco gaskets. Photos are available for each hose and mount for easy identification.
Visteon Sees Growing Emphasis on OE Quality in Automotive Underhood Service Category
A growing number of automotive replacement parts distributors, jobbers and underhood service providers are specifying original equipment (OE) quality components. Such components help deliver proper vehicle performance and strong customer loyalty.
Rancho RS9000X Shock Absorbers Make Movie Debut in Walt Disney’s ‘Herbie: Fully Loaded’
Yes, those are Rancho shock absorbers – 16 of them, in fact – mounted beneath the sinister monster truck that eventually succumbs to the trickery of a legendary 1963 Volkswagen Beetle in Walt Disney Studios’ new feature film, "Herbie: Fully Loaded." The film is a remake of the popular 1968 original, "The Love Bug."
New Product Development Program from Carter Fuel Delivery Products
Carter Fuel Delivery Products, the premium replacement fuel systems brand of Federal-Mogul Corporation, has introduced a comprehensive problem-solving product development and technician support program to help automotive service professionals solve a wide range of common fuel delivery issues on domestic and import-nameplate models.
BP Lubricants USA Inc. and John Force Racing Recognize Chris Burd
Legendary drag racing champion John Force and teammate Eric Medlen recently recognized Chris Burd of San Luis Obsipo, CA, as the national winner of the 2005 Castrol SYNTEC Outperformers Scholarship Program and America’s most passionate young car lover. Burd was honored during a special ceremony at the NHRA 51st Mac Tools U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis.
Federated Offers State-of-Art Training Programs
Federated recognizes the difficulty in trying to keep pace with constantly changing technology in the automotive industry. Federated links technicians to self-study courses as well as local and regional training seminars. This allows the technician to set the pace of their educational program.
Delphi’s Damping Control Technologies Help Smooth the Ride
Delphi Corporation’s high-performance, semi-active suspension control system, MagneRide, currently featured on six premium vehicles in the U.S., has been contracted for five new vehicle applications to be in production by 2007.
SEMA Show Provides an Up-Close and Personal Experience for Industry Professionals
The upcoming SEMA Show, scheduled for Nov. 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas, will provide show attendees with a unique interactive experience unparalleled in the automotive industry.
Mitchell 1 Sponsors ‘How to Beat the Competition’ Workshops at AAPEX
Recognizing that competition among automotive shops is as fierce as ever these days, Mitchell 1 is offering two free “how to manage your competition” workshops during the AAPEX Show to be held at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas Nov. 1 – 4, 2005.
Monroe Offering Cash-Back Rebate to Consumers Who Replace Worn Shocks and Struts with Qualifying Units in September and October
The fall automotive maintenance season officially begins September 1 at thousands of North American service locations thanks to the Monroe "Count Shockula" consumer rebate promotion from Tenneco Automotive. The "Count Shockula" promotion will reward vehicle owners with a cash-back rebate on one premium replacement* Monroe shock or strut with the purchase of three qualifying units in September or October.