The word of the month is UPDATE. The following lines have received some TLC and more revisions are on the way.

• ACT - Complete Overhaul. Price Update & New Items (Twin Plate Clutches!)
• ARC - Complete Overhaul. Price Update & New Items
• Exedy - Price Update & New Items
• HaSport - Price Update & New Items
• HKS - New Items
• KW Suspension - Complete Overhaul. Price Update & New Items
• Mishimoto - Price Update & New Items
• OmniPower - Price Update & New Items
• PLX - Price Update & New Items
• SUN Auto - Complete Overhaul. Price Update & New Items
• TiAL - Complete Overhaul. Price Update & New Items (New BOVs!)
• Skunk2 - New Pricing
• Snow Performance - Price Update & New Items

We also added a couple new lines.

• CT Engineering - Formally Comptech, CT Engineering offers a full line of high quality parts for you Acura and Honda. Superchargers, Exhaust Systems, Competition Product and More.
• Unorthodox Racing - A staple in the industry. Offering a full line of Pulleys, Cam Gears, Clutches and Flywheels.

As with most loads/overhauls, you may experience some ‘wackyness’ in the groups for 24 hours, don’t fret, things will be back to normal shortly. If you have ANY requests, notice anything that’s needs updating in RPMWare or have general questions always feel free to e-mail me (matt@rpmware.com), IM me or give me a call!

Just a quick heads up to everyone, the new AEM price increase went live July 1st 2008. Below is the letter from AEM regarding this price increase.

To all AEM Customers;

As you are no doubt aware, the market for raw materials has been inflationary for the past couple of years. For the past 1 ½ years we have been absorbing these increases. In addition, we have done everything possible during that time to improve our manufacturing and operations efficiency to lessen the impact of the higher material costs. However, we are now in a position where we have to pass a portion of these increases along.

Attached please find our new Jobber Price List # 01-3021. While price changes vary by part number, there is an overall weighted increase of approximately 2.8% across the entire AEM product line. Please note that these new prices will go into effect on 7/1/08 and will apply to any order not received before that date.

We thank you for your understanding and urge you to call with any comments or questions. As always, we truly appreciate and thank you for your support.

AEM Sales Team

As always, please remember AEM does have a MAP program and RPMWare makes it easy to abide by it - just select ‘MAP’ for the Pricing Field from the Items-Pricing section of your Admin area.

Download the New AEM Jobber Sheet 01-3021

Download the AEM 2008 Unilateral Maximum Discount Policy

Hey before you jet out for the weekend, post some sales on the Brand New HKS Limited Edition SQV BOV.

HKS Part # 71004-KK001 - $275MSRP

For more information check out HKS USA.

Hey guys,

Just wanted to give you a quick heads up to tell you what I see.  In the past week we’ve been hit with a barage of Mitsubishi Evolution X parts and more are on the way.

HKS

• HKS Legamax Exhaust (31021-AM002)
• HKS Bumper Protector (34005-AM003)
• HKS IC Piping (13002-AM003)
• HKS Super Hybrid Filter (70017-AM007)
• HKS M-Series Spark Plugs (50003-M40XL & 50003-M45XL)

GReddy

• GReddy Racing Ti-C Exhaust (10137906)

ARC

• ARC Induction Box (AIDBCZ4A)
• ARC Front Mount Intercooler (AM073CZ4AG)
• ARC IC Piping Kit (AICPCZ4A)
• ARC Carbon Hood Inlet Cover (AEDCCZ4A)
• ARC Titanium Exhaust System(ATSCZ4A-A & ATSCZ4A-B)
• ARC Suction Pipe Titanium/Name Plate (ATIPCZ4ANP)
• ARC Suction Pipe Titanium/Etched (ATIPCZ4AEC)
• ARC Suction Pipe Aluminum/Polished (AAIPCZ4A)

Keep your eyes on the RPMWare Blog for more product updates.

So we just had a nice little product load about two weeks ago and, whaddaya know, I’m back with yet another load with new brands, new items, new pricing and a handful of product line overhauls.

• FUELAB - Top notch Fuel Pressure Regulators, Pumps and Filters. Make sure you take a look at them.
• Manley - Sport Compact and Domestic Pistons, Rods, Valvetrain and More.
• StopTech - High End Brakes at their finest; Big Brake Kits, 2-Piece Rotors and Stainless Steel Lines.
• Walbro - Does it need an introduction? THE Fuel Pump for your car.

The real action on this load comes in the form of UPDATES to existing lines.

• APEX’i - Complete Overhaul, New Items & Brand New Pricing.
• ARP - New Items & New Pricing.
• Defi - New Items & New Pricing.
• Edelbrock - New Pricing.
• Gizzmo - New Items.
• HKS - Complete Overhaul, New Items & Brand New Pricing.
• Kicks Project - Complete Overhaul, New Items & Brand New Pricing.
• LSD Doors - Complete Overhaul, New Items & Brand New Pricing.
• Mr Gasket - New Pricing.
• Perrin - Complete Overhaul, New Items & Brand New Pricing.
• Skunk2 - Complete Overhaul, New Items & Brand New Pricing.
• TEIN - New Pricing.
• TurboXS - New Pricing.

As with most loads/overhauls, you may experience some ‘wackyness’ in the groups for 24 hours, don’t fret, things will be back to normal shortly. I have some more ovehauls and new lines in the queue already, but if you need something in RPMWare, shoot me an e-mail (matt@rpmware.com), IM or catch me on our Newly Redesigned Live Chat right from the website.

I just read about an interesting new service called UserVoice. Basically it is an online voting system for feature requests, bug fixes, suggestions, product line requests, etc.

The uses for us are obvious; however, it could be harnessed by your shop in interesting ways as well.

• What products do you want to see on special?
• Which cars should we focus on?
• What technical articles are you most interested in?

Find out what the customer wants and give it to them. Sounds simple, yet it’s much harder to actually accomplish.

Well I’m taking my own advice. I setup rpmware.uservoice.com and am opening the floodgates for your suggestions, criticisms, comments, requests, anything you want to throw out there.

Before you get started I have a few requests:

1. Be specific. “Add more product lines” is not a good suggestion; “add Bully Dog Performance”
   is a good suggestion.
2. Before you post make sure your post doesn’t already exist. If it does vote or comment on the first post.
3. No tech support or customer service. We’re happy to provide both by email, IM and phone. We want to respond as quickly as possible to those requests and I’m not sure we’ll be checking UserVoice as often as we check our phones, IMs and emails.

Wow, Matt’s latest product load was a monster. Our database is bulging with nearly 150,000 items and 400,000 vehicles within 156 brands.

It’s been too long since we’ve last spoke, but the good news is we’re putting the final touches on a product load right now.

• Arias - Pistons for Sport Compact and Domestics (some pricing may not show immediately).
• Avid Racing - Motor Mounts, Axles and More for Helping you Through Common Swaps.
• Cosworth - High End Heads and Internals for Popular Sport Compact Applications.
• CP Pistons - Pistons for Sport Compact and Domestics (some pricing may not show immediately).
• Enkei - Wheels for Sport, Performance and Luxury Vehicles.
• Forge Motorsport - Engine Dress Up Goods, Blow Off Valves, Intercoolers and More. Many Euro and Sport Compact Applications.
• Work Wheels - A Personal Favorite Rim of mine. Japanese Wheels at their Finest. From Lightweight Race Wheels to High Polished Luxury Wheels.
• Yonaka - Intercoolers, Motor Mounts, Racing Seats and so Much More for Sport Compact Applications.

In addition to these new lines, the following have been overhauled or updated.

• APR - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Fidanza - Updated Pricing
• Fujita 5 - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• GReddy - Complete Overhaul, Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• GSC - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Injen - Updated Pricing
• Redline Oil - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Synapse - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Tanabe - Updated Pricing

KYB is still a work in progress and we have a nice overhaul for Autometer which will make things a bit prettier. Additionally look for Manley Rods, Weisco Pistons, FuelLab, and a handful of other lines. As always, if you have requests, please e-mail me at matt@rpmware.com.

Keep the requests coming. This latest load includes a handful of new lines…

• Corbeau - Performance Racing Seats, Harnesses and Brackets.
• Neuspeed - German and Japanese Performance. Intakes, Exhausts, Suspension, Brakes and More.
• ROTA - Afforable Racing Wheels. Many Popular styles.
• SPEC - Clutchs and Flywheels for a complete range of vechiles.

In addition to these new lines, the following have been overhauled or updated.

• ACT - Added Pressure Plate Pricing
• Aeromotive - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• B&M - Updated Pricing
• Brembo (GT Kits) - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Carbonetic (LSDs and Gears) - Complete Overhaul, Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Edelbrock - Updated Pricing
• Ingalls - Complete Overhaul, Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Injen - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Koyo - Updated Pricing
• Megan - Complete Overhaul, Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• Russell - Updated Pricing
• Tanabe - Updated Pricing and Added New Items
• TEIN - Updated Pricing and Added New Items

If things look a little goofy for some time today - Please Bear With Us - There may be some short term hiccups for long term benefits.

We have a few wheel lines (Work, Enkie) and a handful of other manufactures (Arias, CP Pistons, KYB) slated for the next load. If you have requests, please e-mail me matt@rpmware.com.

AEM is proud to announce a price reduction for the Gauge-Type Wideband UEGO Controller, Part # 30-4100.

• Current Jobber: $332.77
• New Jobber: $282.85

Overview

A wideband UEGO sensor controller accurately monitors Air/Fuel ratios (AFR) during the tuning process to prevent a lean fuel mixture, which could lead to engine damage. AEM has combined its single-channel wideband UEGO controller and gauge display into one unit, uniting unsurpassed AFR accuracy and control with an easy-to-read interface. AEM’s Gauge-Type Wideband UEGO Controller features a digital LED display and sweeping LED “needle” that changes colors as AFR changes from rich to lean. The unit’s 52mm (2-1/16″) gauge housing fits in most gauge pods and can be remotely mounted virtually anywhere.

For more information on the UEGO Controller please click on this link: AEM UEGO Controller