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Greetings Saturn Enthusiasts!
Welcome to 1999! Please enjoy the latest January SPS Updates…
Saturn Corp. Teams with SPS to Make Performance Concept Show Car
SPS is proud to announce our participation in a project with Saturn Corporation to construct a radical performance show car for the 1999 International Auto Show circuit. The 1999 RAD concept is based upon the new 1999 Saturn SC2 with the RAD (rear access door) feature. But this vehicle has been extensively modified to add both performance and style.
The 150 HP concept car powerplant has been enhanced with such features as extrude-honed intake and exhaust manifolds, SPS throttle body, chrome Powerstack intake, Kayne 304 exhaust with Ralleye muffler, SPS 380 kpa fuel pressure regulator, and Magnecor ignition wires. Likewise, the suspension benefits from the SPS 1998 SCCA Showroom Stock Suspension Package, and a unique SPS strut tower brace.
Other aftermarket modifications include a rear disc brake conversion, front and rear Stillen cross-drilled rotors, Carbotech HPS brake pads, Enkei Shogun 17x7 Tuner wheels, Firestone Firehawk SZ50 215/40ZR17 tires, SPS Short Shifter, and CATZ XLO driving lamps. Saturn team members also contributed a one-of-a-kind HotRod Red Paint Scheme and a custom red leather interior.
The RAD Concept Coupe will be on display at the Greater Los Angeles International Auto Show from January 2-10 (http://www.laautoshow.com) and the Chicago Auto Show from February 13-21 (http://www.chicago-autoshow.com). More information is available about the RAD project on the SPS web site (http://spswebpage.com), and we will post photos as soon as they are available.
Product News
SPS is proud to offer Covercraft custom front-end bras, which are the same ones sold by Saturn as the official front-end cover accessory. Covercraft’s great fit and high-quality materials ensure convenient and long-lasting protection against stone chips, bugs, and debris. Features include easy – no tools needed – installation, custom tailoring for an exact fit, and the ability to open the hood with the bra in place. Covered by Covercraft’s 90-day warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. 7 versions are available to fit every Saturn application, and they will be in stock soon. Pricing starts at just $109.00. Please visit the SPS web site to find the specific cover for your Saturn!
SPS now offers the Iceman cold-air intake system. Like the Powerstack, the Iceman cold-air intake system replaces the factory airbox and related plumbing with a 2-piece plastic tube and a K&N cone filter. Together, the gradual cone shape of the intake tube along with the open-element filter reduce the air inlet restriction - allowing more air to enter the combustion chamber and resulting in more power! Unique features of the Iceman include its plastic construction which resists heat transfer from underhood sources and an untapped fitting for a nitrous-oxide nozzle. Fits all DOHC and 95+ SOHC. Available in black, yellow, red, and blue. Pricing starts at $175.00.
With both the Iceman and Powerstack intakes to choose from, many customers ask us "which is best?" Like anything else, neither are perfect – they both have their own advantages and disadvantages. The chart below explains the pros and cons of each:
Iceman Pros
Plastic construction resists heat transfer. Highest-quality silicone couplers. Includes mounting bracket. Includes untapped fitting for NOS. Available in colors.
Iceman Cons
Plastic construction looks – and sounds – cheap. Two-piece construction looks "goofy". Does not include pre-tapped fitting for Saturn air temp sensor. Crankcase vent hose too short for SOHC applications. Poor installation instructions.
Powerstack Pros Optional ceramic coating resists heat transfer. Metal construction looks strong and "high-tech". One piece tubular construction looks clean and well-built. Includes fitting for Saturn air temp sensor. Metal construction produces aggressive "growl" under throttle. Available in either chrome or ceramic.
Powerstack Cons
Does not include mounting bracket.
We have recently simplified the pricing of the 21 HP Package. The new package includes the Hotshot ceramic-coated intake, SPS big-bore throttle body, Hotshot ceramic headers, Kayne T-304 cat-back exhaust piping, Kayne Sport muffler, SPS fuel pressure regulator, Beru Silverstone spark plugs, and red Nology Hotwires. Pricing for the package is simply $1398.00 plus the $160 core deposit. We will allow limited substitutions, so if you would prefer a slightly altered package, please ask us for a quote!
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. As we’ve learned from previous projects, 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!
January Specials
Start 1999 off right with some affordable January specials from SPS! Items on sale through January 31 include:
1. Carrera and H&R Combination
These are the same struts and springs used on the 1998 SPS Racing Showroom Stock race cars! During the month of January, get complete front and rear Carrera struts (including housings and inserts), set of 4 H&R springs, and 2 sets of EZCam camber bolts – all for just $939.00. Just mention the January Special when ordering!
CAR54165…Carrera Front Housing (order 2)
CAR54166…Carrera Rear Housing (order 2)
CAR32642…Carrera Front Cartridge (order 2)
CAR33742…Carrera Rear Cartridge (order 2)
HR0001… H&R Sport Lowering Sprints (set of 4)
EZCM01…EZ Cam Adjustable Strut Bolts (order 2)
CAR5401ST…Carrera Body Nut Tool
Now Only $939.00!
Save $100.00!
2. Rear Sway Bar Savings with Purchase of SOHC Install Kit
Aside from tires, there is no better way to improve the handling of a SOHC Saturn than with the installation of a rear sway bar. For January, save $25 on a rear sway bar with the purchase of the SOHC rear sway bar installation kit (SWAY101K.) Just mention the January Special when ordering!
SWAY001R…16.5mm rear sway bar…Now Only $74.00 with purchase of SWAY101K
SWAY002R…16.5mm adjustable rear sway bar…Only $94.00 with purchase of SWAY101K
Save $25.00!
3. Spark Plugs and Wires
For the month of January, buy any set of spark plug wires at the regular price and get Beru Silverstone spark plugs for only $5.99 each!
SILV001…Beru Silverstone S3F spark plugs…Only $5.99 each with purchase of Nology or Magnecor spark plug wires at regular price.
Save $1.50 each!
We also have a few leftover items and returned items on hand that we would love to sell fast. These items include:
1 set of Enkei 15 inch chrome 5-spoke wheels – used for 30 days – only $180.00 per wheel.
1 STRN962 95-96 SC carbon fiber dash kit – complete kit, never installed – only $199 for the kit.
1 set of Forgeline LS 16x8 forged polished aluminum wheels – never installed – only $399.00 each.
1 set of CATZ MSR Gold fog lamps – complete kit, never installed – only $240.93 for the set.
1 set of CATZ MSX Gold fog lamps – new wiring harness and bulbs, used lamps – only $186.39.
SCRT001 – scR motorports T-Shirts – now only $14.95 each – Save $5.00 each!!
Please visit the SPS web site (http://spswebpage.com) for more details!
Now You Wish You Had Bought Snow Tires…
Now that much of the Midwest US has been blasted by snow (including Dayton, Ohio…bummer,) many of you are probably wishing that you had bought snow tires. (Or perhaps a 4-wheel drive SUV?) We are STILL offering Firestone Winterfire snow tires in a 195/60/15 size mounted and balanced on 15 inch OEM steel wheels. Our part number for these is STL/FW15 and they are available for $89.95 each. We recently compared these to an identical offering from the big wheel and tire distributor that advertises in all of the major automotive magazines – you know the one we’re talking about – and they had an almost identical package priced at $106.50 each. So we know that our price of $89.95 is a great deal! Don’t delay any longer…more snow is on the way!
Need additional incentive? Act during the month of January and receive OE Saturn wheel covers for just $10.00 each with the purchase of a snow tire package. Now you get steel wheels, snow tires, OE wheel covers, and mounting and balancing for just $99.95 per corner! Now what’s your excuse?
SPS Racing
The vote from the SCCA Competition Board regarding the approval of the 1999 SPS Saturn Showroom Stock Performance Package will take place in mid-January. Nothing is "official" until the vote appears in print in the SCCA publication, SportsCar magazine. But we will know the results of the vote by the next email update in February. Stay tuned for the results…
1999 racing schedules have been established for the SPS Racing teams. They are as follows…
scR motorsports:
April 16-18 Route 66 National
April 23-25 Gingerman National
May 7-9 Blackhawk Farms (!) National
May 21-23 Nelson Ledges National
June 2 SPC day at Gingerman
June 11-13 Mid-Ohio National
June 24-27 June Sprints at Road America
July 9-11 IRP National
July 16-18 Nelson Ledges National
July 31 (?) Saturn Homecoming at Spring Hill with SPS
August 13-15 Grattan National
August 27-29 Mid-Ohio National
Sept 3-5 Mosport National
Oct 1-10 (?) RunOffs @ Mid-Ohio
Thundersport Racing:
Feb 13 -14 Moroso Motorsports Park
March 13-14 Roebling Road Raceway
March 20-21 Charlotte Motor Speedway
April 3-4 Road Atlanta
May 1-2 Daytona International Speedway
June 12-13 Road Atlanta
July 2-4* Roebling Road Raceway
August 1 Memphis Motorsports Park
August 27-29 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
October 4-10 Runoffs at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Checkerboard Autosports:
April 3-4 Road Atlanta
May 22-23 Watkins Glen
June 26-27 Charlotte
July 3-4 Mid-Ohio
July 31, Aug 1 Watkins Glen
Sept 11-12 Mid-Ohio
Nov 19-21 Road Atlanta (ARRC)
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): Saturday, January 9: John and James attending North American Auto Show in Detroit
Sunday, January 24: Team Training (suspension and powertrain) at corporate training center in Lima, Ohio
Saturday, February 13: Entire SPS team attending Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL
Saturday, March 6: Entire SPS team attending Columbus Auto Show in Columbus, OH
May 21-23: Crew for scR motorsports at Nelson Ledges
June 11-13: Crew for scR motorsports at Mid-Ohio
July 9-11: Crew for scR motorsports at IRP
July 30-31: Saturn Homecoming in Spring Hill, TN
Aug 27-29: Crew for scR motorsports at Mid-Ohio
Sept 17-19: Super Street Tour/NOPI Nationals
Oct 8-10: Valvoline Runoffs at Mid-Ohio
If you have any questions about anything in this newsletter, please Contact Us.
Until next month, HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR! |
