Re: Performance Trends Newsletter (updates)

To: Visitors to Performance Trends Website

Subject: Product News/Updates, January 2006

1) Circle Track Analyzer v3.5 is Released
2) Engine Log Book v1.1 has Updates
3) Lap/Segment Timer Software has Updates
4) Recent Media Coverage
5) Last December's Newsletter

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1) Circle Track Analyzer v3.5 is Released We've made some enhancements to our popular Circle Track Analyzer and called it Version 3.5. It was released around Jan 15 and several new features, including: Option for Angled 4 Link Rear Suspension; "Balance" handling rating and the ability to automatically find a "balanced" setup by adjusting roll center heights, springs or front roll bar; tables and graphs of front roll center positions or camber changes; corner weight predictions by changing tire sizes or adding/removing/moving weight; and much more. Check out some of its new features at this link: http://www.performancetrends.com/Circle_Track_Analyzer.htm#Version_3.5

This is a significant update, and there is a $30 charge to owners of the current v3.2. If you have a Circle Track Analyzer v2.0 the update cost is $40. If you have a DOS Circle Track Analyzer v1.1 the update cost is $60.

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2) Engine Log Book v1.1 has Updates We've added some features and fixed some bugs which were in the Engine Log Book, like: some measurements were only being saved to 3 decimal places (thousandths of 1 inch) but now are saved to 4 places (tenths of a thousandth); fixed some bugs in calculations which could cause program to shut down if a combination in measurements were unusual; program now periodically saves your entries so that if the programs does shut down, most of your entries will be restored when you restart the program; program now lets you display only certain types of builds when you open saved files and add just these specs to a current engine build (like adding a "Heads" build to an existing "Complete Engine" build); and more. You can review this program's features at: http://www.performancetrends.com/Engine_Log_Book_v1.htm

Important: If you got an Unlocking number when you purchased your program, you can unlock this latest version yourself. Just be sure to use exactly the same Registered Name when you install this new version and then the same unlock number will unlock the update. You can view your Reg Name by clicking on Reg To: at the top of the main screen on your current version, before you download and install the new version. You can also read up on recent changes in this program and most of our other programs on our Updates page, which has Readme.doc files listing recent changes and bug fixes for most all programs: http://www.performancetrends.com/updates.htm

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3) Lap Segment Timer has Updates We've made some enhancements to our Lap Segment Timer (computerized stop watch) to be more compatible with Windows XP and regional settings outside the USA. You can review this program's features at: http://www.performancetrends.com/lap_timer.htm

Important: If you got an Unlocking number when you purchased your program, you can unlock this latest version yourself. Just be sure to use exactly the same Registered Name when you install this new version and then the same unlock number will unlock the update. You can view your Reg Name by clicking on Reg To: at the top of the main screen on your current version, before you download and install the new version. You can also read up on recent changes in this program and most of our other programs on our Updates page, which has Readme.doc files listing recent changes and bug fixes for most all programs: http://www.performancetrends.com/updates.htm

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4) Recent Media Coverage 

- SAE journal Automotive Engineering Dec 2005 "Measure twice, cut once" discusses Engine Analyzer Pro and other simulation software from Performance Trends and other companies.

- PRI, Jan 2006 Sales Forecast for Weather Stations, Racing Radios, Stopwatches and other Information Devices, p 112-119. Discusses our Weather Station for Drag Racing Throttle Stop and Dial In prediction, Pit Stop Mileage Calculator, and other programs.

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5) Last December's Newsletter Here are the topics covered in our previous newsletter. If you would like another copy of December 2005's newsletter for detail on these topics, visit our website at: http://www.performancetrends.com/news.htm#newsletters

1) Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Tradeshow, Dec 1-3
2) Huge Price Reduction on A/F Gauge, DT2-AFG
3) Circle Track Analyzer v3.5 Coming Soon
4) Christmas Is Coming
5) Recent Media Coverage
6) Last September's Newsletter