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Aftermarket Daily News Friday, November 2, 2018 1 8 Stage 8 Announces Partnership with Kooks Headers Stage 8, the leading authority of locking fasteners for performance automotive applications, is proud to team up with Kooks Headers and will be included with every set. Stage 8 designs extremely effective active mechanical locking systems that prevent even a single degree of fastener loosening. They provide significantly more security than any other locking sys- tem. Stage 8 has more than 78 patents and trademarks issued or applied for. With more than 22 million locking systems installed in automotive and industrial applications, and not a single failure has been reported, Stage 8 tech- nology has consistently delivered meas- urable increases in equipment reliability and safety, and dramatic reductions in maintenance costs. Stage 8 Locking Fasteners are reusable and install easily and are available in all U.S. and metric sizes. Stage 8's customers work with its tech department to ensure proper material, preload and torque specifications for their fastener applications. It is Stage 8's job to keep them in place. The company's engineer- ing staff is ready to assist you in solving your most critical fastener challenges. Customers are encour- aged to contact their local Stage 8 retailer, which can be found on the dealer locator at www.stage8.com. To date, there has not been a threaded fastener problem that it has not been able to solve with absolute security. Everyone at Stage 8 is very proud of this record. Visit Stage 8 at SEMA booth #23023. For more information, call 800.843.7836. BILSTEIN's New Piston Choices Provide Versatility to Racers Proper adjustments win races, which is why BILSTEIN is introducing three new shock piston choices that provide racers greater flexibility to meet changing track conditions. The company's newest competition piston offerings include: 46mm Digressive/Linear, 46mm High-Flow Linear and Two-Port Linear systems. They join BILSTEIN's championship- proven standard U37T linear piston and rev- olutionary c.o.b. digressive piston that uti- lizes an optional "Compression Only Bypass" check valve to bring race car han- dling to OE auto manufacturers while main- taining a compliant ride for their customers. "Racers want options," said Jim Hiland of BILSTEIN, a thyssenkrupp com- pany. "Building on our extremely success- ful legacy piston designs, these new pistons give competitors the versatility they need for subtle suspension changes that can make all the difference on race day." 46mm Digressive/Linear Piston The 46mm Digressive/Linear piston features two distinct sides: one for fully digressive valvings and the other for linear valvings. The digressive side is designed for optional use with BILSTEIN's famous c.o.b. check valve system. "BILSTEIN engineers married up the linear compression to the c.o.b. digressive rebound for the best of both worlds in our new Digressive/Linear pis- ton," Hiland noted. "Now, the same top- of-the-line BILSTEIN piston characteris- tics are together on one new, very versa- tile piston." Continuous piston band with no end gap is available. Recess to accommodate optional actuator O-ring creating a better piston- band-to-shock-wall seal. Available pre-load depth is three times the the company's standard digres- sive piston. 46mm High-Flow Linear Piston The 46mm High-Flow Linear is a high- bleed symmetrical linear piston that can be mated with two widths of continuous piston band backed by an actuator O-ring (sold separately). One width is for stan- dard operation and the other is a narrower option for added high-frequency damp- ing. To learn more about BILSTEIN's new line of pistons, contact the technical department at 877.666.7662. New iBEAM Universal Real-Time Streaming Touchscreen Mirror Monitor Kit in Stock Now Metra Electronics ® , the leading manufac- turer of aftermarket automotive solu- tions, introduces the new TE-STM98 by iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems ® . This kit includes a live video streaming rearview mirror monitor, backup camera, forward-facing camera and HD DVR to provide a high-tech safety upgrade that improves driver visibility. Additional convenience features include an integrat- ed compass and clock, built-in speaker for DVR playback and a reverse trigger for the backup visual. High-Quality Rearview Mirror with 9.8-inch Built-in Monitor and Forward- Facing Camera – the rearview mirror provides the driver peace of mind by giv- ing them the exact same view they would have as if they were standing outside of the vehicle. At 60 frames per second, the full-sized touchscreen monitor provides a fluid visual with almost no lag, thanks to the LVDS signal. The built-in forward- facing camera has a 170-degree view with 1080p resolution. Rearview Camera – the kit includes a dedicated 1080p HD rearview camera with a 130-degree viewing angle. This outside mounted camera increases the field of vision by an estimated 300 pper- cent over traditional rearview mirrors. 1080p HD DVR – the DVR can auto- matically record both the forward-facing and rearview camera simultaneously while driving. It also offers a menu option to start and record any activity (forward and rear) for the amount of time selected by the user. While this DVR supports up to 64GB of storage on a Micro-SD card (sold separately), it is also equipped with a G-sensor that activates in the event of a collision to lock in the recording, preserv- ing potentially vital video evidence of the accident. The built-in GPS antenna also provides a DVR timestamp for addition- ally critical video evidence. Installation Accessories – a universal footprint mount is included to allow an easy and seamless install. (Use the TE- M06 to work with other vehicle applica- tions, sold separately. Vehicle-specific options are available for Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, Kia, Subaru, VW, Mercedes, Fiat, Iveco and Peugeot.) About Metra Electronics At Metra, 12 volt installation and integra- tion is its passion. It strives to continuous- ly offer the highest quality products to meet the fluctuating technological chal- lenges of the automotive world. Metra actively listen to customers' requests and invest resources into developing the high- est quality dash kit and harness solutions. Metra makes more dash kits for the most vehicle applications than anyone else in the world. That's why it has been known as "The Installer's Choice" for more than 72 years. Its other brands include: Axxess, T-Spec, The Install Bay, Heise LED Lighting Systems, iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, Shuriken High Performance Batteries, Raptor, Ballistic, AmmoTenna, Metra PowerSports and Metra Marine. Metra's expertise in connectivity solutions is also applied to its division of premium home theater and surveillance products, Metra Home Theater Group. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at www .metraonline.com or call 800.221.0932. Thermo-Tec Introduces New Rogue Line of Basalt Heat Products Wraps & Covers Form and function come together in the all new Rogue Series, an entirely new line-up of basalt heat insulation products from industry leader Thermo-Tec. For 30 years, Thermo-Tec has been the go-to source for heat and sound issue solutions in street performance and racing applications. The new Rogue Series includes T3 and T4 turbocharger covers and kits, 6-inch and 1-foot pipe shields, and 1- and 2-inch by 50-foot exhaust wraps, in both Carbon Fiber and Ricochet Black color schemes. While basalt products have existed in Thermo-Tec's product catalog for more than three years, the new Rogue Series con- solidates them into a single line, shining a well-deserved spotlight on a proven per- former that keeps heat where it need to be, and looks good while doing it. "The new Rogue Series is a great example of appear- ance meeting performance," Nick Helms of Thermo-Tec said. "These products can be placed on automobiles, ATV's, motorcycles and more; plus they provide the depend- ability you need, with the clean, updated look customers have been asking for." Basalt is a continuous filament made from volcanic rock, Helms explains. And while its protection properties are similar to those of the fiberglass wrap, the basalt weave holds its appearance over time, resulting in a much nicer overall look for much longer. And Thermo-Tec has put them to the test. "We have been involved in many projects with our new Rogue line," Helms said. "The products are perform- ing extremely well, and everyone is very happy with their results. We are excited to hear more feedback from customers as the Rogue Series hits the market." In addition to its new Rogue Series, Thermo-Tec also markets several other heat barrier products, including exhaust wraps/insulation, coatings and adhesives, sound and heat barriers, as well as heat shields and sleeving. "When customers approach us with some type of sound or heat issue, we can steer them towards multiple products of ours," Helms said. "Our products are uni- versal, so they can be cut down to size, trimmed to fit, or molded around any sur- face or component in a vehicle. We have a solution for any type of heat or sound issue you're going to experience during the building process." Rogue Series products are made in America and Thermo-Tec is proudly sup- porting the Wounded Warrior Project with the new line. About Thermo-Tec Since 1987, Thermo-Tec has offered cus- tomers the latest in exhaust insulating and heat protection technology though cutting edge research and innovation. Thermo-Tec manufacturers more than 130 products to either control heat dissi- pation or reflect heat away from parts and components in a myriad of applications. To learn more, go to www.rogueseries.com.