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Greetings Saturn Enthusiasts!
Please enjoy the latest August SPS Updates…
Performance Pilgrimage Wrap-up
The 1999 Performance Pilgrimage to Spring Hill, Tennessee took place from July 30 through August 1 in conjunction with the official Saturn Homecoming. Over 50 modified Saturns made the trip to share their efforts with thousands of other Saturn enthusiasts and team members. And the entire event was great fun – except for the VERY, VERY HOT weather (and some food-poisoning that struck SPS founder, John Comeskey.)
Highlights of the three-day event included concert performances by Hootie and the Blowfish, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw, extended plant tours, test drives of the new 2000 models, Q&A opportunities with many Saturn engineers, and, of course, an awesome display of unique modified Saturns from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Many participants also enjoyed the solo2 autocross on Sunday – thanks to the Tennessee Region SCCA.
SPS thanks those who attended the 1999 Pilgrimage and those who helped make the event a success.
And we extend special congratulations to the 1999 car-show winners:
Best Wagon – Dennis Short, Dumfries, VA, 95 SW2
Best Coupe – Kurt Bennett, League City, TX, 95 SC2
Best Sedan – Kiel Sawusch, Chicago, IL, 91 SL2
Best of Show – Dennis Short, 95 SW2
And congratulations to the race winners:
Stock w/street tires – Aaron Plunkett, Cincinnati, OH, 96 SC2
Stock w/race tires – Lucas Grote, Greenville, SC, 92 SL
Modified w/street tires – Eric Penn, Detroit, MI, 96 SC2
Modified w/race tires – Kevin Svarda, Franklin, OH, 98 SC2
Photos from the 1999 Performance Pilgrimage will be added soon to the SPS website.
Product News
K&N and SPS are now proud to offer a drop-in replacement air filter for all 91-94 SOHC Saturns. This filter is very similar to the stock element and fits perfectly into the factory air box. However, instead of a restrictive paper element, the K&N unit uses a free flowing cotton element that greatly improves the breathing of the Saturn engine and never needs replaced (simply clean it when needed). The KN0006 filters for 91-94 SOHC Saturns are available now for $47.00 each.
The "Extreme Series" springs from Sprint offer just what the name implies: an extreme drop for the extreme enthusiast. Sprint’s radical 2.5-inch drop creates a slammed look and offers the lowest drop available from any conventional spring set. Sprint "Extreme Series" 2.5-inch lowering springs are in stock now for only $199.00/set. Use part number SPRX8500.
Many more new products will be introduced very shortly. But although we are excited about the new items, we are trying very hard to use discretion about releasing new product information because sharing any information before solidifying all of the facts can inadvertently mislead customers, employees, and supporters. Please visit our web site often and watch for future updates. Many more exciting items are on the horizon!
August Specials
The RTO-1 wheel by Enkei offers great looks and awesome performance at a bargain low price! Features of this great wheel include lightweight (18lb.) aluminum alloy construction, 12-spoke open lug design, 16x7 inch size, 4x100 lug pattern, 40mm offset, and a painted silver finish. Only $395 for a set of 4 rims! Use part no. 187-16749SP.
Our special August wheel and tire package combines the 16x7 Enkei RTO-1 wheels with Yokohama A520 Ultra High Performance tires. Features of the A520 include super-sticky ultra high performance warm-weather traction, superior wet weather traction, and 205/50/16 sizing. The package price is only $795/set – including mount and balance!
We also still have a few leftover items and returned items on hand that we would love to sell fast. These items include:
1 PS70-1270 - Pacesetter Header for 94-98 DOHC – returned on 30-day policy – only $149.00!!
1 set of Forgeline LS 16x8 forged polished aluminum wheels – never installed – only $399.00 each.
SCRT001 – scR motorports T-Shirts – now only $14.95 each – Save $5.00 each!!
Please visit the SPS web site (http://www.spswebpage.com) for more details!
SPS Racing
Now that the Thundersport Racing team of Michael Kramer, Tom Brandlehner, and John Brandlehner have earned their second SCCA Southeast Division Championship title, they are resting and preparing for the National Championships at MidOhio in October. Mike and his team were at the Homecoming celebration in Spring Hill and were optimistic about their chances at MidOhio.
"Anything can happen at the Runoffs," said driver Mike Kramer. "Whether or not we win, we’re gonna put forth our best effort. And we’re gonna have fun."
Crew Chief Tom Brandlehner added, "We’ve already beat many of the best – including last year’s runner-up Ken Payson. Granted, the Civic Si’s are very fast. But we have a fast car and a great driver. I think that we can win it!"
The Thundersport team will get its chance at the Valvoline Runoffs at the MidOhio Sports Car Course during the week of October 8-10.
Showroom stock regional-racing sensation, Mark Rushbrook, also has taken a few weeks off to rest – since his SPS-owned racecar was used for recent Saturn events in Spring Hill, Tennessee and Cincinnati, Ohio. Mark will be competing in only his second national event at Grattan this weekend.
Preparation of the new scR ITA racecar is closer than ever to being finished. After months of agonizing preparation, James Walker is anxious to finally begin his season and work hard en-route to the American Road Race of Champions in Atlanta in November. The new race-prepped motor was finally installed last weekend and James has set his sights on an August 26-29 debut at Gingerman in South Haven, Michigan. Updates on the car and the 1999 schedule will continue as the car’s build-up progresses. Please watch the 'SCHEDULE' page at the scR motorsports website (http://www.teamscr.com) for new 1999 target events.
SPS Helps Create Excitement at Retailer-Sponsored Events
SPS has been creating excitement among Saturn owners since 1996. But recently, several Saturn retail facilities have caught-on to the SPS recipe.
At the annual Saturn Owner Appreciation Day at Kings Island Amusement Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, SPS helped entertain the crowds during lunch by displaying one of the Performance Concept Cars from Saturn, the pearl-white SPS project car, and the scR motorsports SSC racecar. Huge crowds seemed surprised – and relieved – that their beloved Saturn was a candidate for performance upgrades. And hundreds of guests seemed anxious to "buy" the Hot-Rod Red Concept car, as they literally lined-up to ask about pricing and availability.
SPS will be appearing again with Saturn’s Performance Concept SC2 at the Columbus Zoo on September 12.
SPS Project SL2 still for Sale!
The gold 1996 SL2 project car is still for sale. Someone, please buy this car! It deserves a good home!
Factory options include manual transmission, A/C, cruise control, power windows, power locks, power mirror, keyless entry, sunroof, spoiler, cassette w/equalizer, co-ax speakers, and tan leather seats.
Modifications include 10.5:1 ported and polished head, 52mm throttle body, ceramic Powerstack, Hotshot headers, Borla 2-inch mandrel exhaust plumbing, Kayne Sport muffler, Magnecor wires, NGK plugs, Carrera dampers, H&R springs, front and rear SPS sway bars, strut tower brace, Stillen Metal Matrix brake pads, Carbotech rear shoes, CATZ XLO lamps, Schroth harness, 16-inch Forgeline LS rims, and Toyo 205/50/16 T1 tires.
The bargain price of $10,000.00 includes an extra set of Saturn Teardrop II alloy wheels and Firestone Affinity 185/65/15 tires. Current mileage is around 53,000.
For more information, contact John Comeskey. Or visit the SPS web site at http://spswebpage.com.
SPS Events
The SPS schedule for 1999 is starting to fill up. But if you have suggestions for a 1999 event that you would like us to attend, please contact us.
SPS 1999 Schedule (tentative)
August 14: Kevin Svarda ties the knot with his fiancée, Susan!
Sept 12: SPS and RAD Concept car at the Saturn Owner Appreciation day at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio.
Sept 17-19: Super Street Tour/NOPI Nationals
Oct 8-10: Valvoline Runoffs at Mid-Ohio
Nov 13: ARRC ITA National Championships at Road Atlanta
If you have any questions about anything in this newsletter, please contact us.
Until next month, HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! |
