Steel Small Body Racing ShocksQA1 offers a 70 series steel replaceable-bearing shock that utilizes internal components normally found in more expensive shocks. These small-body shocks provide consistent, fade-free performance, with no valving overlap. In addition to being individually dyno-tested, they are racer-revalveable, repairable, and rebuildable in less than 10 minutes. QA1 Precision Products, 800/721-7761, www.qa1.net.
Late Model PowerCP Pistons has introduced a new series of pistons ideally suited for Late Models. The pistons incorporate new X-style aluminum forgings that lower piston and pin assembly weight. Internal struts maximize strength and piston stability. Designed for 12- to 18-degree valve angles, the pistons utilize 2.25-inch pin lengths. Weight is minimized with computer-generated cam and barrel piston skirt designs. CP Pistons, 949/567-9000, www.cppistons.com.
Door Bar MatMany new car designs require the driver-side door bars to be completely plated for extra protection, making it difficult to install door bar padding and leaving the plate itself unpadded. Longacre has designed a 1-inch-thick door bar pad that covers the entire door area, plate and all. The Door Bar Mat is easy to install, with four adjustable straps molded into the pad to securely and quickly hold the system in place. The pad's fire-resistant material can be easily trimmed to shape and will work on all types of cars. $89.95. Longacre Racing Products, 800/423-3110, www.longacreracing.com.