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A f t e r m a r k e t D a i l y N e w s Tu e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 3 , 2 0 1 5 7 8 2015 Best of Show L.A.SLEEVE: THE AMERICAN-MADE SLEEVE LINER By Carl and Dave Lasco Does "American Made" matter any- more? Does anyone care? The world's engine builders, engineers and car enthu- siasts have traditionally looked to America's top manufacturers for quality, ingenuity and technological advance- ments in motor performance, although leading manufacturers and engineers from England, Germany or Scandinavian countries may disagree. As the global economy grows by the day, so do the world's outlets for manu- facturing options. Markets have opened up for leading manufacturers to take pro- duction overseas to China, South America, India, etc. Consequently, economies are opening up for the citizens of these coun- tries as well. They've got money and cars, and they want to spend it. Although the mass production of engine parts is occurring in those areas, we're actually finding the engine builders from China, South America, etc. are now calling us for a quality cylinder sleeve liner. Yes, they are spending money, but they want to spend it wisely. They will actually search out our sleeve liners to install in their engine builds. It's serendipity of sorts, but it should be a wake up call for leading American man- ufacturers to uphold their brand quality to the rest of the world. In the U.S., there are a handful of sleeve manufacturers left. Those of us who counted on Ford, Chevy or Chrysler are reinventing our company. We've sup- planted the high volume sleeve produc- tion numbers. The new L.A.SLEEVE business model forced us to work closely with engine builders from all racing markets. Knowing the high volumes were likely not coming back, we were motivated to offer a sleeve liner that was better than the rest. We began working with engine builders from NASCAR, F-1, Road Racing, Rally Car, Top Fuel Drag Racing, Circle Track and Indy Car. The demands placed upon our engineers were challenging. The result has been nothing short of ground- breaking. We were forced into producing a sleeve that would win championships, period. The only American manufactured sleeve made in MOLY2000 ductile iron. Brinell hardness of 275 (98.7 Rockwell B), our material now has greater density than other sleeves. Greater material den- sity provides consistent grain flow micro-structure. Our centrifugal process involves patented procedures to con- trol our desired graphite and matrix distribution throughout the sleeve. Moly2000 ductile is wear- and shock-resistant, ensuring the piston ring rides a stable bore surface, creat- ing ring seal compression bound- aries. Metallurgical high carbon fer- rous material properties of molybde- num, nickel, graphite nodules, copper, silicon and chromium provide ultimate load bearing ability. Continuous round- ness, hardness and concentricity offers "no worry" parts to build the best cylin- der sleeve any motor can run. We take pride that good old fash- ioned American made quality and inge- nuity is available in all of our sleeve lin- ers. Isn't that what every manufacturer should take pride in? Just because your company's everyday product isn't going into a racecar, all your parts should be racecar worthy. Visit L.A.SLEEVE at booth #20541. CLOUD-RIDER DESIGNS MUD FLAPS: PROTECT THE TRUCK THAT PROTECTS YOU Cloud-Rider Designs is a leading Canadian automotive accessory manu- facturer celebrating 20 years in business. It has two lines of mud flaps: the Fusion Bond and the Advantage. The Fusion Bond line is a rubber flap with patented Fusion Bond© technology. There is a stainless steel insert that is bonded to the mud flap and has a fused edge, eliminating the need for hardware to attach the insert. It has a nice, smooth finish and is extremely rust resistant and durable. The flaps will not break off and you will not lose the insert. Available in rectangle and moon cut, these will fit most applications of vehicles. Easy to install, line the flap where you would like them to hang and bolt on. Optional brack- ets are available for a custom fit. For trucks with a larger tire, there is a Fusion with a stainless hanger, allowing room for the tire. These flaps are all 12 inches by 22 inches, and there's a 14 inch by 28 inch available for trucks with wider tires. The Fusion dually is 20 inches by 29 inches and fits all makes of dually trucks, with a custom bracket for the Ford dually. The newest addition to the Fusion line is the Fusion Bond Long Flap. At 14 inches by 77 inch- es, it is for those looking for protec- tion all through the wheel well, as it acts as a flare as well as the flap. It has guide- lines that allow you to trim to the length that works best. These work especially well on lifted trucks. The Advantage line is the latest line of flaps from Cloud-Rider Designs. This is the first of its kind on the market. It is an injected molded mud flap and has the flexibility of a rubber flap, but stronger durability. It has the same style insert as the Fusion. While extremely durable, they can be also be trimmed to fit, so it is a true universal flap. They have a guide- line on the back that shows where to cut to make a left or right rectangle, moon cut or also a special cut for Dodge trucks. There is also a unique channeling on the back of the flaps that pushes water down and away from the truck, rather than out the sides. Thousands have been sold and not one warranty. The Advantage is used for Cloud-Rider Designs' licensed line, which includes General Motors and the Canadian Football League. The Advantage flap is also for cus- tom made flaps. For companies with fleets and dealerships looking to adver- tise, Cloud-Rider Designs' in-house graphics team will turn your logo into a custom flap. Last but not least, the Advantage Tow Flap is perfect for towing. It hangs off the bumper and covers from wheel to wheel, protecting your fifth wheel or boat from damaging debris. It is a stylish mix- ture of steel and rubber, available in plain or lighted LED, and available for all cur- rent truck models. For more information, go to www.cloud- rider.com, call 800.632.1255 or email office@cloud-rider.ca. WIZARDS PRODUCTS: WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS On the eve of its 30th year in business, Wizards Products is excited to announce the introduction of its new polisher, The Wizard 21 Big Throw Polisher. The com- pany invites all show attendees and ven- dors to stop by its booth for a product demonstration. The company has creat- ed a product that everyone can use – not just the profes- sional body man but also the enthusiast, as well as motor- cycle, marine and trucking industries. With the ease of use and professional results, it has eliminated the fear fac- tor many do-it-yourselfers experience when faced with the prospect of buffing out scratches or surface imperfections. The Wizard 21 Big Throw Polisher is a dual action system that moves in ran- dom orbits rather than the traditional and less effective unchanging circular orbits of a traditional rotary. Simply put, your finish is free from swirls and holograms without typical burns from paint over- heating. The Wizard 21's high torque also significantly cuts working time. Other features of the polisher are a huge 21 MM orbit, easy start/no delay trigger; a 2,000 to 4,200 OPM and constant speed con- trol. The unit includes a six-inch backing plate, and Wizards does offer a five-inch option as well. Also included is a convenient Wizards Tote Bag. To achieve the perfect result, Wizards recommends using its Scratch & Swirl Removal Kit, Part #99121. For more information, visit booth #10733 or go to www.wizardsproducts.com.