New Products - Products of the Month

Back In BlackDolce Wheels has a history of rolling out unique wheel designs for the discriminating motorist and they've just introduced the new DC-16, presented in 20- and 22-inch sizes for most truck, SUV and fwd car applications. The DC-16 is available with a black or chrome finish, or with colored interchangeable spokes. For more information, including the location of dealer near you, contact: Dolce Wheels/Wheel and Tire Dist., Dept. LRM, 4981 Fourth Street, Irwindale, CA 91706, (877) 449-4335, www.dolcewheels.com.

Gassed On AlloysThe Gas from Boze Alloys has a very detailed CNC-machined five-spoke appearance, affording the best look for cars, trucks and SUVs. All Boze Alloys are custom built to ensure the correct fitment and look. Available finishes include high-luster polish, powdercoat in any color, and brushed satin with a protective clearcoat. Sizes range from 17- to 24-inch. For more information contact: Boze Alloys, Dept. LRM, 7351 Heil Avenue, Unit K, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, (866) 634-4626, www.bozeforged.com.

Pumped For PerformanceGet polished fuel system performance from RacePumps. The VR-VD RacePump is a modern, light-weight fuel pump CNC-machined from billet aluminum with either a gunmetal gray or polished finish, and internally hardcoated for long-tern durability. This new pump is perfect for powerful turbocharged, nitrous or high-compression small- and big-block Chevy engines. For more information contact: RacePumps, Dept. LRM, 6006-B Ballpark Road, Thomasville, NC 27360, (336) 476-9583, www.racepumps.com.

Retro SpecksDupli-Color has introduced new school color to an old school style to create Metal Specks, a retro look in a can that begins where metalflake paints of the past left off. Available in Retro Red, Ocean Blue, Shimmering Green, Burnt Orange and Sparkle Silver, Metal Specks shimmers in with floating metallic pieces. Look for the full line of Dupli-Color products at your favorite auto supply retailer. Dupli-Color Products/Sherwin-Williams Company, Dept. LRM, Cleveland, OH, (800) 247-3270, www.duplicolor.com.

Filter Factors From FramFram encourages truck and SUV drivers to "play dirty" with their Tough Guard premium air filters, which offer extreme engine protection for trucks and SUVs. Fram knows that truck and SUV drivers frequently encounter dirty and dusty road conditions, and employ their vehicles for strenuous tasks. Look for Fram Tough Guard premium air filters at your neighborhood auto parts supplier. Fram Filters, Dept. LRM, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810-5109, (800) 862-7737, www.fram.com.

Firefighter With FlairH3R Performance has two new lines of fire extinguishers-MaxOut, ideal for liquid/gas fires, and HalGuard (seen here), a "clean agent" that won't leave a residue after a fire, an important feature for protecting classic and high-performance cars-both available in 1- and 2.5-pound sizes with quality steel cylinders in fire engine red or gleaming chrome. For more information contact: H3R Performance, Dept. LRM, 483 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, CA 94939, (800) 249-4289, www.h3rperformance.com.

Loading ZoneThe Overbilt pickup loader is the most effective way to load your motorcycle into your truck bed. Built with quality and durability, the pickup loader has a powerful 12-volt motor with optional wireless remote for easy loading. No modifications are needed to the truck bed, the pickup loader can be used on any length bed as the back tray supports the weight of the rear tire. For more information contact: Overbilt Lifts, Inc., Dept. LRM, 222 Old Kings Highway, Lake Katrine, NY 12449, (866) 382-1369.

Take In The ActionWeiand has announced their new Action Plus dual-plane intake manifold for small-block Chevy engines with '96 or later Vortec iron heads. Dyno testing found an additional 25 peak horsepower over the existing intake. Action Plus is available in three finishes-satin, hand-polished aluminum or new Everbright. For more information contact: Weiand/Holley Performance Products, Dept. LRM, 1801 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101, (800) 465-5391, www.weiand.com.

A Visible DifferenceHotShot by Microheat, Inc. is a revolutionary heated fluid windshield de-icing and clearing system that can now be seen in GM showrooms nationwide as standard equipment on the 2006 Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne. Available to the aftermarket through Webasto, Inc., HotShot is a must for those driving in winter weather. For more information contact: Microheat, Inc., Dept. LRM, 27611 Halstead Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, (800) 215-7010, www.buyhotshot.com or www.webasto-us.com.

All Ears On AudiobahnAudiobahn has announced the introduction of the new Air Intake Class D amplifiers. The "king" of the series is the A12005DN, which, despite its compact size and affordability, can produce 1,200 watts of achievable power. The power-efficient A12005DN features 2-ohm stable mono operation, 8-volt input sensitivity and air induction fan-cooled system. Feel the power at your quality car audio dealer or contact: Audiobahn, Inc., Dept. LRM, 114 S. Berry Street, Brea, CA 92821, (800) 488-8595, www.audiobahn.com.

Claw Your Way To The TopAKA Motoring Accessories has just released an entire series of new wheel designs. In addition to the six-spoke Claw, available in 20- and 22-inch sizes, seen here, AKA also has the Diva, available in 20- and 22-inch sizes, and the Fetish, available in 20-, 22- and 24-inch sizes, among others. For more information, including the location of dealer near you, contact: AKA Motoring Accessories Corp., Dept. LRM, 1500 S. Milliken Avenue, #D, Ontario, CA 91761, (909) 390-7228, www.akamotoring.com.

Monkey See, Monkey DoSee and do it all on Monkey Video, a comprehensive line of mobile video products and accessories from Metra Electronics that includes roof-mounted color monitors-like the MFDMD20 15.3-inch TFT LCD monitor seen here, that features a built-in DVD/CD/MP3 player-as well as headrest screens, video sources, video kits and various accessories. For more information contact: Metra Electronics, Dept. LRM, 460 Walker Street, Holly Hill, FL 32117-1186, (800) 221-0932, www.monkeyvideoonline.com.