New product - CTEK Battery Charger Comfort Indicator

1/27/09 - CTEK Comfort Indicator Puts Driver Peace of Mind In Plain View Connection Accessory Launched To Help Motorists Avoid Battery Failure

CTEK, the leading worldwide innovator and supplier of lead acid battery chargers has launched the Comfort Indicator, an accessory that can be mounted on or in the vehicle dashboard, or even left securely under the bonnet, that provides a simple and immediate indication to the charge levels of the battery.

Using a simple ‘traffic light’ system, the CTEK Comfort Indicator allows drivers to identify the state of their battery without having to go through the inconvenience of attaching an independent battery tester, which can be expensive and complicated to use, or even having to go to a garage for levels to be read. This means drivers can now know when their batteries need charging and therefore avoid battery failure.

The Comfort Indicator’s green light reveals that the battery is fully charged and does not need attention whereas an yellow light demands attention and indicates that battery charging is recommended to avoid stratification – a harmful process which reduces the life and efficiency of a battery. A red light indicates that a battery needs to be charged immediately, not only to be able to start the vehicle but to avoid the danger of the battery being permanently damaged through excessive discharge leading to sulphation – the biggest battery killer.

Peter White, CTEK Sales & Marketing Manager for UK and Ireland, commented:
"The Comfort Indicator is a simple but extremely effective device that can be easily and permanently attached to the vehicle battery and lets the driver know the charge levels of the battery at any given time - meaning action can be taken before it is too late. It has also been fitted using the unique CTEK Comfort Connect system that allows it to be attached to the appropriate CTEK charger permitting easy access to the battery for it to be charged."

With thousands of drivers set to face misery this Winter due to battery problems as the result of batteries that have slowly discharged over time, the CTEK Comfort Indicator offers peace of mind for motorists and helps avoid the inconvenience and potential expense of a flat battery.

http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=314

Apex Performance 2009 Title Sponsor for 44 Cup Series

November 18, 2008 - ApexPerformance.net, Premier Racing Outfitters has signed on to be the Title Sponsor once again for the 44 Cup series for 2009. Apex Performance has supported the series since its inception in 2002. Located just outside Pittsburgh, PA, Apex Performance specializes in auto racing safety equipment and is a distributor of ARAI, BELL, COOL Shirt, Corbeau, ESS Fire Systems, G-Force, HANS, OMP, Piloti, Pyrotect, Racetech, Recaro, Safety Solutions, Schroth, Traqmate and many others. The 44 Cup series continued to grow in 2008 by 20% over 2007, the 4th straight increase in as many years and consists of seven chapters.

Linda Powell from Apex Performance commented, “We’ve watched the 44 Cup grow over the past seven years and look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with such an outstanding series. Being racers ourselves, we are able to offer our knowledge and support of the latest racing safety equipment available to keep everyone safe.”

http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/pg_44cup.asp

HANS SLIDING TETHER GAINS MORE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Atlanta, Georgia (January 22, 2009) - Australian, German, French and Mexican patent offices have formally registered HANS Performance Products' sliding tether design. Known as Vision Advantage PLUS™, the system gives HANS Device users an unrivalled range of unlimited vision. Registration formally recognizes the uniqueness of the design.CEO Mark Stiles said, "We knew the Vision Advantage PLUS sliding tether system was special. It is very gratifying that more and more patent offices around the world are validating our design. "The Vision Advantage PLUS sliding tether system permits improvements in left and right visibility by allowing easy but controlled rotation of a racer's helmet. The result is over four times the field of view versus competing head and neck restraints. Since being introduced over a year ago, more and more HANS Devices have been specified with Vision Advantage PLUS. Circle track and drag racers alike have recognized that they can get class leading head and neck restraint performance without compromising on lateral vision. Mark Stiles added, "Bracket racers in particular like the results they get from the combination of proven HANS Device performance and unrestricted side-to-side vision. It helps them win." The HANS Device is worn by more than 75,000 racers worldwide and continues to be the #1 choice for performance, #1 for vision and #1 for winners.

HANS devices can be sourced through Apex Performance.net, Premier Racing Outfitters. http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/subcategory.asp?category=29

GoPro Camera - Rollbar Mounts

Rollbar mounts are now available for GoPro Cameras - they expand from 1.4 to 2.5" in diameter and features orientation adjustment mounts for various positions. They retail for $29.99. Here's the link: http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1722.htm

Also available are suction-cup mounts for the same price - Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 4.5 inches. The suction cup mount has enough holding power to stay on an airplane at 150mph, proven. http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1723.htm

We highly recommend the rollbar mount for those doing any type of competition or driver ed so your vehicle passes tech without any issues.

DefNder Now in Stock

We've got the latest head & neck restraint on the market. When we tried it at the PRI show in Orlando in December, we were impressed. It's very comfortable, comes with its own carrying case, mounting template and accessories for easy installation.

The DefNder is SFI 38.1 approved and one size fits all. The DefNder is adjustable to fit various racers starting from the legal racing age & suits different seating angles. It has rear tethers and side motion control tethers for angular impacts.

DefNder is in stock now at Apex Performance.