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THROTTLE GRENADE
Black Ops Offroad says this is the most explosive 4x4 throttle controller in the world
After many months of research, development, and testing, Black Ops Offroad says it is excited to launch its newest product, Throttle Grenade. The goal of the development team was to create for 4WDers a superior alternative to the currently available throttle controllers, which they described as outdated and generic. The company says it has created the most technologically advanced and user friendly 4x4 throttle controller on the market. Throttle Grenade was developed with a state-ofthe-art dual 32bit chipset, which is four times faster than its rivals. This innovative technology has allowed Black Ops to calibrate the Throttle Grenade to specifically upgrade the offroad capabilities of 4x4 vehicles. This throttle controller includes several features that make it stand out in the market. It has an LED user interface with Throttle boost gauge and easy to navigate 4x4 modes. It also has an intelligent light sensitive controller display with automatic brightness and a lightning speed USB cable that offers easy install and faster processing. The braided CPU harness is tough and long lasting, and there is a simple five-minute plug and play installation. Offroad specific modes and special features have been integrated into the Throttle Grenade in order to enhance the performance of 4x4 vehicles. The CRAWL mode has been calibrated for crawling, flexing, winching, wet road conditions, advanced hill climbs/descents, and self/assisted recovery. It has been engineered to accurately dampen the throttle response. The SAND and MUD mode has been calibrated for sand/mud/snow terrains, water crossings, and performance on road driving. It reportedly offers enhanced throttle response parameters for sand and mud driving. The OFFROAD mode is designed for steep rut-free hill climbs, on and off-road towing, performance offroad driving, and snatching. The XPLODE mode enhances the response,
MAXLINER AUSTRALIA 4WD ACCESSORIES
Whether your customers are buying a ute or SUV to get the job done or to take on their next adventure, Maxliner Australia says it has the Automotive Aftermarket gear engineered to perform every time, while looking great. Maxliner has been in business for more than 30 years and supplies and exports to some of the world’s biggest vehicle manufacturers globally through its teams based in Australia, Thailand and Europe. It says this makes it one of the world’s most prominent manufacturers and distributors of plastic-based aftermarket 4WD accessories. The company says its Australian engineering, sales, marketing, and administration team have over sixty years of experience in the Australian automotive industry, offering customers access to global expertise and innovation backed by local industry knowledge and service. With its manufacturing facility firmly established in the heartland of Australia’s number-two source of new vehicles sold in Australia, Thailand, and partnerships with vehicle manufacturers internationally, Maxliner Australia says its R&D team has indisputable access to new vehicles. It says this access means it is able to get new products to customers faster. The full range of automotive aftermarket products distributed through Maxliner Australia are designed, engineered, manufactured, and tested through its fully integrated global development and production teams. Maxliner Australia says this ensures every Maxliner product produced will meet performance, quality, and reliability expectations. It says its team is unwavering in its commitment to design and develop aftermarket products that not only meet, but exceed, the exacting standards of the original equipment manufacturer’s products. Products include: • Ute Accessories – a comprehensive range of aftermarket ute accessories covers everything from canopies, hard lids, tub protection,
storage, and design elements like sports bars. • Floor Liners – the Maxpro range of Floor Liners offers a perfect fit and finish. Made from highquality TPX plastic, they protect the floor of a vehicle, use existing factory retention systems, and in 2020 Maxliner Australia installed them in half a million vehicles. Backed by a lifetime warranty, Maxliner Australia says you can sell its mats with confidence. • Styling – the latest introduction to the
Maxliner Australia product lineup is its styling range. Front, side, and rear styling products are available. Maxliner Australia says its engineering team uses the latest CAD technology to design the styling range to fit each vehicle perfectly, allowing customers to customise their vehicles and provide protection from driving hazards. For more information on sales, distribution or stockists, please contact Maxliner Australia on 1800 592 192 or sales@maxliner.com.au
acceleration, and performance. The ANTI THEFT mode provides extra security by disarming the vehicle’s throttle. There’s also a grenade launcher feature that gives an instant boost to the 4x4’s throttle response and capabilities. Throttle Grenade retails for $349 with free shipping Australia wide. Black Ops Offroad says it is backed by a market leading three-year product replacement warranty and a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. Throttle Grenade is available online at www.blackopsoffroad.com and through selected 4x4 distributors and resellers.
SUPERPRO CONTROL ARMS
Improving 4x4 handling and performance and prolonging tyre life
Part of the fun of owning a 4x4 vehicle is customising it with accessories, rims, larger tyres, suspension lift kits, and more. However, there is a downside as these adjustments could have a negative affect on the vehicle’s wheel alignment. After some upgrades are installed, the vehicle will require both Camber and Caster adjustments to get the suspension geometry back to OEM settings. This could contribute to handling and driveability issues like steering wheel vibrations, uneven tyre wear, and drifting over the road while driving. SuperPro Control Arms were developed to address these issues and improve overall handling and performance. SuperPro says its Control Arms are manufactured from a hybrid of high stress, cold formed steel tube and forged steel, have an adjustable position ball joint and are also fitted with SuperPro bushes. The SuperPro 4x4 Upper and Lower Control Arm is made in Australia with Aussie steel. It’s advertised as a complete kit solution with ultimate adjustability. SuperPro says it solves alignment issues and contributes to a longer tyre life, and states it has been approved for use nationally and has been certified and confirmed to exceed OE specifications while also coming with a lifetime warranty. The SuperPro Upper Control Arms come with the Camber and Caster adjustable ball joints, which can return the Camber and Caster to the correct settings. SuperPro says this will result in increased clearance and optimum wheel alignment settings. These adjustable ball joints are also fitted with the SuperPro polyurethane bushes and SuperPro says that these arms have been designed to reduce tyre wear and increase vehicle safety. The SuperPro 4x4 Fixed Upper Control Arms are said to be ideal for a “conventional” 50mm lift. SuperPro claims these arms are easy to install in order to achieve correct alignment via the OE adjustment mechanism on the lower arms and states they offer an increase between +2.5 and +3.5 degrees of caster and up to 1.5 degrees of negative camber. Finally, the SuperPro Standard 4X4 Control Arms are also built with high strength, OE grade Aussie steel. These arms come with pre-installed SuperPro Bushings and an in-built camber and caster change to suit lifted vehicles and include up-rated camber bolts for four positions, OE quality ball joints, and an in-built droop increase to give an overall even vehicle lift. These arms were designed with FEA to exceed OE specifications for strength and durability. For more information, visit www.superpro.com.au
An “essential” 4 x 4 driving instrument
Burg Design says the ParkSafe Multifunctional digital information display is a must have accessory for increased driving safety. Burg Design explains this unique driving instrument features a bright and clear illuminated digital colour display screen displaying important information such as battery voltage, elevation, altitude, pitch, roll, an electronic compass, an adjustable speed and over speed meter with alert warning buzzer, a thermometer, and electronic clock. It also boasts auto screen brightness, adjustable volume and GPS data collection. All of this comes in a smart looking instrument that is designed to be easily mounted permanently in a suitable position on the top of the dashboard and secured in place with the 3M backing tape provided. Burg Design says installation is almost ‘plug and play.’ The product is 15.5cm wide, 6.5cm deep and 4.4cm high and uses DC10-30V power. It is protected by a 24-month warranty. Alongside the ParkSafe Multifunctional Digital Information Display, Burg Design also offers a wide array of other products. For more information, contact Burg Design on 03 9555 9277 or sales@burgdesign.com.au or visit www.burgdesign.com.au
