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Welcome to PIC Performance
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June 18th, 2008
RR LCA's - Discontinued
For those who are have been considering the RR LCA's, please note that they have been discontinued in their current form pending a possible re-design. If you'd like to be included in receiving updates regarding the process of the re-design and be among the first to find out when they are to be re-released, please email us your name and email address and we will add you to our distribution list.
May 7th, 2008
Inventory Re-stocked
All products are now back in stock and are available for purchase through our website, or our Authorized Dealers.
**READ BEFORE ORDERING - OUT OF STOCK INVENTORY
05/03 Update: Our inventory has arrived at the warehouse, and back orders will begin to be filled on Monday 05/05. Those on the wait list will be contacted on Monday about the order you reserved, and you will have 5 business days to send payment if you have not done so already. Those who have already paid will have their orders shipped immediately.
04/11 Update: With some quick work overseas, we were able to get our shipment sailing and we are expecting it to arrive into our hands by 04/30. Those on the wait list have been contacted. Those not yet on the wait list, there is still time to get your request in. Orders will be filled in the order in which they were requested. As always, there is no obligation to buy if you're on the wait list.
04/08 Update: Delays in logistics have pushed back the ETA for our next shipment to the first week of May, unfortunately.
03/23 Update: Production is wrapping up up on the next batch of products, and we plan to be full re-stocked by the end of next month, if not sooner. For those of you who have been added to our wait list, your orders will be filled in the order in which they were received, and will take priority over those orders placed after our inventory is re-stocked.
D-Series Final Drive sets: 4.7, 4.93
B-Series Final Drive sets: 4.93
Standard LCA: 88-95 Civic, 90-01 Integra
Race-Reacy LCA: 88-95 Civic, 90-01 Integra
Coilovers:
88-91 Civic
Apex P2 (10k/8k)
Apex D1 (18k)
Select P1 (8k/6k)
Select P3 (12k/10k)
Select R2 (10k/14k)
90-93 Integra
Apex D1 (18k)
Select P1 (8k/6k)
Select R2 (10k/14k)
92-00 Civic / 94-01 Integra
Apex P1 (8k/6k)
Apex P2 (10k/8k)
Apex D1 (18k)
Select P2 (10k/8k)
Select R3 (12k/14k)
Select R4 (14k/18k)
Please check this list before placing your order, as what you are looking for may be out of stock. If you do place an order for an out of stock item, we will let you know how to proceed.
Inventory is expected to be fully re-stocked by April.
April 11th, 2008
New Authorized Dealer: DS1 Motorsports and Development
PIC Performance welcomes DS1 Motorsports and Development, the newest addition to our Authorized Dealer Network. DS1 brings a wealth of knowledge on transforming everyday cars into track-ready machines, and offers valuable experience in the particular field of Subaru tuning.
Also located in the great Chicago-land area, DS1 is another Authorized Dealer in our own backyard. As such, DS1 and their customers have the distinct advantage of working closely with PIC on suspension-related issues and setup, in addition to our ever present on track support at local events in the area. And as part of PIC's ever growing network of Authorized Dealers, owner Jeff Franson and technician Dylan Petersen have the full support of PIC Performance. You can now find DS1 Motorsports and Development, and other PIC Authorized Dealers, here.
March 29th, 2008
Rev Arena Motorsports Festival 2008
When: October 11th and 12th, 2008
Where: Blackhawk Farms Raceway - South Beloit, IL
Who: Drivers, Spectators and most of all, Enthusiasts!
PIC Performance is proud to be the Official Suspension Partner of the 2008 Rev Arena Motorsports Festival, presented by Autometer. PIC is partnering with Rev Arena Motorsports, Autometer, AMS Performance and others to bring a fresh, exciting racing event with participants and spectators from all over the country.
Click on the logo above for more information, or visit the Official Rev Arena website.
February 29th, 2008
New Authorized Dealer: Redhead Racing & Performance LLC
PIC Performance welcomes Redhead Racing & Performance, the newest addition to our Authorized Dealer Network. Redhead Racing's dedication to racing is evident by their participation in SCCA, NASA and MCSCC, and by the quality parts and service that they provide.
As with all PIC Authorized Dealers, Redhead Racing is supported 100% by PIC Performance as a representative of our name and our products, so you can be assured that when you are dealing with owner Shawn McLoughlin or any member of the Redhead Racing team, you are getting the same level of knowledge and service that you would directly from PIC.
Visit the Redhead Racing website at redheadracing.net/. And as always, you can find a PIC Authorized Dealer near you here.
February 18th, 2008
New Authorized Dealer: Modern Automotive Performance
PIC Performance is proud to announce the addition of our newest Authorized Dealer, Modern Auto Performance based out of Minneapolis, MN. PIC is always looking to make our products, services, and knowledge more easily accessible to enthusiasts, and one way we do that is by adding vendors to our network.
Like all of PIC's Authorized Dealers, Modern Automotive Performance was carefully chosen for their professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to providing quality parts and customer service to enthusiasts.
Also like all other PIC AD's, Modern Automotive Performance carries PIC's entire line-up of offerings for your performance automotive suspension needs. And as an AD, Modern Automotive Performance is backed 100% by PIC Performance.
Visit their website at www.MAPerformance.com. And as always, you can find a PIC Authorized Dealer near you here.
January 20th, 2008
Subaru Applications Now Available: 02-07 WRX /04-07 STi
Long overdue, PIC's WRX and STi applications are now available. Thorough evaluations of the GD/GG chassis's suspension were done in order to determine the most effective spring rates, damping, and lower mount designs for on-track performance.
Most notably, it was found that the cars' Macpherson strut layout both front and rear required relatively low spring rates for even the most dedicated track cars. The poor camber curve up front is improved upon with an adjustment of positive caster gain on the upper strut mount, made along with negative camber adjustment.
Like all other PIC Select applications, these Subaru applications feature 8 levels of damping adjustment, along with our top-notch, hand-picked components ensuring a long usable life and consistent track performance. Look for the PIC WRX / STi Select P1, R1, and R2's at a track near you in 2008, and contact us or your local Authorized PIC Dealer for more information.
January 6th, 2008
Inventory Update
Current items are out of stock, but will be available again shortly:
D-Series Final Drive sets: 4.7, 4.93
B-Series Final Drive sets: 4.93
Standard LCA: 88-95 Civic, 90-01 Integra
Race-Reacy LCA: 88-95 Civic, 90-01 Integra
Select Coilovers: Honda Select R4 (14k/18k)
Apex Coilovers: Honda Apex P1 (8k/6k)
Drag Coilovers: Honda Apex D1 (18k)
Check back soon for an inventory update! We plan to be fully stocked and ready for the upcoming 08 season!
October 7th, 2007
In the Pipeline: PIC Performance / Pure Tuning Mitsubishi Evolution 8/9 Select Time Trial Coilovers
Work on the successor to the original PIC / Pure Select TSO coilovers setup continues, now dubbed the PIC / Pure Time Trial coilovers. The most recent testing put the Pure Tuning Evo 9 RS at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course for this year's NASA Nationals, in the TTS class. Competing against the likes of race-prepped C5 Corvette Z06's on this highly technical track, it was again clear that the best times would be found in the corners.
Equipped with a very early prototype of the Select TT's, the new Evo ran a best time of 1:35:541 for the weekend, nabbing them a 4th place finish in a pack of Z06's and one very quick Audi.
Based on the requirements of an even more potent track car, the Select TT is being designed primarily around a car with greater downforce, hence more grip and more power to overcome the drag increased drag. A Select TT equipped car will take what the original TSO car was and extend the limits of performance by making the most effective use of the car's new-found grip with increased spring rate both front and rear. To compliment the spring rates, slight adjustments will be made to the damping, including higher compression damping across the board, and an adjustment of low-to-high speed damping transitions for both compression and rebound courtesy of a new piston design.
Congratulations to the team at Pure Tuning, and driver Clifton Ching for their continued support of the PIC / Pure Select coilover program, and their aid in further developing our Evo applications. Track time against some of the stiffest competition in the country is the only true test of a high performance coilover, and for us the results are only getting better and better.
Expect more details on the Select TT's as development continues throughout the off-season and into early next year, with an anticipated release right on time with the start of next year's Midwest season.
September 23rd, 2007
2007 Tuner Shootout - Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, NV
This year's Tuner Shootout took our turbo AWD competitors to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, just outside of Las Vegas, NV. Among the entries was the Mynes Performance Evo 9, equipped with a set of PIC Select R+ coilovers. The R+ designation marks these coilovers as a custom, one-off piece not intended for retail sale, their sole purpose being to make this particular Evo go around Spring Mountain Motorsports as fast as possible.
Posting a best lap time of 3:06 around the track, the Mynes Performance Evo took home second place honors at this year's competition. With little prep time, the Mynes team brought to the table a car with a host of unproven track parts, including a driver who's first time it was on PIC's coilovers. While other competitors' in the Modified class faced mechanical troubles throughout the event, the Mynes team not only managed to keep the game in the game, but consistently post the fastest times of the weekend, including faster and faster lap times as the sessions went on.
Congratulations to Mynes Performance on a strong and impressive finish Tuner Shoot-Out!
September 6th, 2007
Cylindrical Thrust Bearing Option Now Available for Mac-Strut Applications
So just what is a Cylindrical Thrust Bearing?
So... just what is a Cylindrical Thrust Bearing?
On a Macpherson strut car, when the suspension compresses, the spring will want to twist and wind up between the pressure of the upper mount and spring perch. Given enough friction, the spring may bind if it is not allowed to rotate in reaction to this twisting force, and that can reduce the effectiveness and consistency of the spring. This will typically only be realized during track use, but the effects can be noticed on the street in the form of slightly increased drag in the steering, and some audible signs, neither of which affect performance or longevity of the coilovers, but are noticeable nonetheless.
To counteract this effect on Mac-strut cars, PIC has developed a bearing-like device that inserts between the upper mount and the spring itself, allowing freer rotation of the spring when it encounters this twisting force under compression, making for more consistent spring performance and easy steering inputs. This option is available for our Mitsubishi Evolution and soon to be released Subaru WRX/STi applications.
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