Re: Performance Trends Newsletter (updates)

To: Visitors to Performance Trends Website

Subject: Product News/Updates, June 2010

1. Engine Analyzer v3.4 Released
2. Throttle Stop and Dial In Predictions from New Drag Race Pro v2.0B Update
3. Spring Wiz (Valve Spring Program) Coming Soon
4. Infra Red Tire Temperature Sensors - Very Affordable
5. Last May's Newsletter

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1)  Engine Analyzer v3.4 Released  We got some excellent feedback from our "beta" testers and are now ready to release a huge update to our popular Engine Analyzer programs, both the standard and Plus versions.  

New features in both the standard and Plus versions include:

*  Stan has made all this flow data available in this file format on CD.  He's extended the special 50% discount off the standard $34.95 until September.  You get all his flow data files for only $17.47 by purchasing on line at the link below:

    http://users.erols.com/srweiss/onlinept.htm

The v3.4 Plus now has a total of 20 enhancements over the standard version.  New Plus features for v3.4 include:

for the details on Engine Analyzer New Features in the new v3.4.

to download a  FREE Engine Analyzer v3.4 Demo.

If you purchased the Preliminary version, you will be able to download the final, released version now that all features are finalized.  

The v3.4 update is FREE to anyone who purchased the Engine Analyzer v3.2 (std or Plus) in May 2010 or later, but $40 and $60 respectively to anyone owning v3.2 prior to this.  If you own v3.0 or anything older, or want to upgrade your std version for the Plus, check the table below for a summary of prices.

You can also upgrade all the way to our Engine Analyzer Pro v3.9 for $469.  If you own the standard Engine Analyzer (any version) you get a $75 discount.  If you own the Engine Analyzer Plus (any version) you get a $140 discount.

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2)  Throttle Stop and Dial In Predictions from New Drag Race Pro v2.0B Update  We've been working with drag racers and the new DataMite Mini USB to create a powerful Dial In and Throttle Stop Prediction system.  The Drag Race Pro always had good prediction capability.  But now, with the Mini USB, we can update the predictions every couple of seconds.  The package price is $499, for Drag Race Pro v2.0B and the weather station.  If you already own Drag Race Pro v2.0, and want to update to v2.0B and get the Mini USB Weather Station, it is $350.

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If you get the "Wind Wizard" add on for $199, your predictions will be extremely accurate.  Many drag racers do not realize just how much effect headwind and tailwind (even side wind) have on ET predictions.  This effect gets greater as your MPH increases.

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The v2.0B is a $40 update from the v2.0.  It's biggest change is it allows for the Mini USB Weather Station.  It is also more Vista and Win 7 compatible, and has some new Centrifugal Race Clutch arms (Team Engineer version only).  

to download the new  Drag Race Pro v2.0B.  Important:  If you install over your existing v2.0, it will turn it into a v2.0B demo until you purchase a new unlock code.  

The old v2.0A download is also available (directly below the v2.0B download on our website) to let you revert back to v2.0A should you run into this problem.  to download the OLD  Drag Race Pro v2.0A demo. 

If you're interested in trying the new system, send an email to  feedback@performancetrends.com .

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3)  Spring Wiz (Valve Spring Program) Coming Soon  We've had several people ask if we have a valve spring program, similar to the old Spring Master program developed by Steve Gruenwald of Integral Cams.  We've been working on a valve spring program, and are getting close to releasing it.  Before we do so, we'd like to get feedback from Spring Master users.  What features  do you especially use in Spring Master, and what features would you like to see added or changed. 

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Send an email to  feedback@performancetrends.com  with your thoughts.

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4) Infra Red Tire Temperature Sensors - Very Affordable  There are many times you may want to measure a temperature where you can not actually touch the surface.  One good example is tire temperatures while you are running on the track.  By measuring 3 tire tread temperatures (inside, middle and outside), you get a good idea of how hard the various portions of the tire are "working".  For example, if the middle temperature is the hottest, the tire may be over inflated.  If the outside is the hottest, the tire may have too much negative Camber.

Other applications include measuring track temperature for drag racing.  Track temperature can have a huge impact on your launch, 60 ft, and ET.  These sensors work great with our DataMite III USB data loggers.

If you need an infra red tire temperature sensor, we're your source.   If you google search "IR tire temperature sensor" and variations of those words, you will see that most sensors cost well over $300.  Or, if you can find a lower price, many times they have 4-8 week lead times  Ours are in stock and are:

Another huge advantage of our sensors is they require only 5 volts to power them and return a linear, analog voltage from 0-4.5 volts.  Most IR temp sensors produce a thermocouple type signal, and may require additional signal conditioning at additional cost.

for more details on our  IR Temperature Sensors.

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5) Last May's Newsletter  Here are the topics covered in our previous newsletter.  If you would like another copy of May 2010's newsletter for detail on these topics, visit our website at: http://www.performancetrends.com/news.htm#newsletters