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Talking Performance with Painless

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By John M. Arnaud

When the candy apple red Camaro pulled into our parking lot last week, we knew Painless Performance had arrived. Company President Adrian Murray and National Sales Manager Derek Love came into town to talk shop, marketing, and the promotion of their exciting new Trail Rocker product line.

This year Painless celebrated its 25th anniversary in the aftermarket industry. The company boasts the number-one-selling chassis harness in addition to a variety of fuel injection management systems and other electrical components. Long known for excellence in the classic car and truck sectors, the company is moving into new territory with the Trail Rocker for Jeep, an in-dash power center that allows off-road adventurers to control up to eight accessories from the safety of a waterproof housing.

Painless Performance Visits Performance Corner
Painless Performance Visits Performance Corner

This week of all weeks, Performance Corner is grateful to count Painless Performance as a valued partner. Thanks for coming down to see us…and here’s to an exciting 2016!

To plug into the latest products from Painless Performance, visit your local Performance Corner retailer. You can find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are an aftermarket accessories retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

In the Garage with UnderCover

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By John M. Arnaud

UnderCover, an ascending star in the truck tonneau category, spent a couple of days with us this week brainstorming marketing plans and shooting some exclusive videos we’re looking forward to sharing with you soon. National Sales Manager Michael McLaughlin and Director of Sales East Mike Henderson were our honored guests (newly minted UnderCover Marketing Director Joe Combs virtually attended by phone), and we gave them the full program tour—including all the tools we’ve put together to help our Performance Corner jobbers succeed in the marketplace.

The Mikes drove down a gorgeous 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum to use for the videos, but we’re not revealing it just yet! Stay tuned to the Performance Corner YouTube Channel to be among the first to see it fully “under cover.”

Many thanks to our valued partners at UnderCover for their commitment and time—you’re welcome any time!

UnderCover Visits Performance Corner
UnderCover Visits Performance Corner

To start making over your truck UnderCover style, visit your local Performance Corner retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are an automotive accessories retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

On-Site with CargoGlide

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By John M. Arnaud

Performance Corner and The AAM Group spent Tuesday speaking with CEO Brad Harrell and Executive Manager Ryan Colvin from CargoGlide—one of our newest program vendors. Headquartered near red rock country in St. George, Utah, CargoGlide manufactures top-notch sliding truck bed trays, which offer safety, comfort, and convenience in a variety of transport and work situations.

Brad and Ryan shared their impressive business philosophies with us, and we presented all of the program tools we’ve created to help them educate jobbers on the products they sell. CargoGlide is a super organization we’re proud to have on board!

CargoGlide-Performance Corner Group Shot
CargoGlide-Performance Corner Group Shot

Many thanks to CargoGlide for making the commitment to come out to see us. We enjoyed getting to know you and are excited about the future of our aftermarket partnership.

To enhance your truck bed with a one-of-a-kind CargoGlide, head on over to your local Performance Corner retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are an aftermarket accessories retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

Dee Zee in Da House!

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By John M. Arnaud

Earlier this week, Performance Corner and The AAM Group hosted four special representatives from one of our oldest program vendors: Dee Zee, a Des Moines, IA–based company that serves both the OE and aftermarket industries with a versatile product lineup.

We spent the day discussing ways to identify more of our Performance Corner locations as Dee Zee destinations and scheduled some video shoots that will educate consumers and jobbers alike about some of Dee Zee’s biggest sellers.

Thanks to Director of Aftermarket Sales Troy Wirtz, Regional Sales Manager Doug Vinsand, Marketing and Advertising Director Dan Kruzic, and Art Director Matt Gearhart for making the trip out to AAM headquarters. We loved having you and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Dee Zee Visits Performance Corner
Dee Zee Visits Performance Corner

To outfit your truck with one of Dee Zee’s tanks, toolboxes, cab racks, or step bars, head on over to your local Performance Corner retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are an aftermarket accessories retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

Retrax Gets the Full Treatment

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By John M. Arnaud

Though Retrax is usually in the position of providing full coverage by way of its world-class retractable tonneaus, Performance Corner turned the tables when National Sales Manager Andy Nephew came in to see us for a complete marketing presentation. We spent the day demonstrating how Performance Corner’s exclusive marketing channels could grow Retrax’s brands—including the company’s hugely popular RetraxPRO MX and PowertraxPRO MX covers, which feature a powder-coated matte black finish that has taken the segment by storm.

We got a photo with Andy out in our recently constructed warehouse before he headed back out to North Dakota. Thanks to Retrax for being such a terrific partner and ally; we look forward to a fantastic end-of-year finish!

Performance Corner / Retrax Group Shot
Performance Corner / Retrax Group Shot

To make over your truck Retrax-style, visit your local Performance Corner retailer, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are an aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

We Got Hitched!

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By John M. Arnaud

Last Thursday, Performance Corner and The AAM Group enjoyed a special visit with representatives from two of our program vendors: CURT Manufacturing, a giant in the towing industry, and ARIES Automotive, whose custom pickup and Jeep accessories help trailblazers everywhere break their own ground.

We spent the day brainstorming ways that Performance Corner’s marketing tools and services could introduce CURT and ARIES products—hitches, grille guards, bumpers, seat covers, and towing accessories—to more of our jobbers and their customers.

Thanks to Jeff Perez, Joe Thompson, and Patrick Cripe for flying out to see us. We loved having you and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

To add towing power or aggressive styling to your truck, head on over to your local Performance Corner retailer, or find an affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a truck accessories retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

CURT / ARIES Group Shot
CURT / ARIES Group Shot

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

Shedding Light on Road Safety

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by John M. Arnaud

A recent AAA report described deficiencies in standard halogen headlights on roads lacking overhead lighting. Rural roads, which convey 40% of this country’s overall vehicle traffic as measured in miles traveled, are the most likely to exist under such low-visibility conditions.

AAA found that halogen headlights were insufficient to illuminate dark roads at speeds as low as 40 mph. Though high-beam settings offered better results than low, halogen “brights” provided sufficient reaction time only for an additional 8 mph in real-world conditions. Because halogen bulbs are present in more than 80% of today’s vehicles, the study highlights serious opportunities to improve safety—specifically the ability to see and react to road hazards—using aftermarket HID and LED lighting.

HID and LED lights did a better job enabling faster reactions to road obstacles. In particular, their high-beam settings provided sight distances up to 500 feet—equivalent to 55 mph. No bulb can replicate the visibility of full daylight, and the US still has some work to do to catch up with the lighting output available in Europe, due to restrictions imposed by domestic regulations.

One final note: Clean or replace your headlight housing at least every five years! Deteriorated or cloudy lenses can reduce intensity and increase scattering.

Performance Corner partners with several manufacturers that offer advanced HID/LED products, including Anzo, PIAA, Pilot Automotive, Putco, Race Sport, Vision X, and Westin Automotive. So head in to your Performance Corner retailer to find the bulbs perfect for your application. Or find a store using our dealer locator.

If you are an automotive aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

Superchips and Edge Products in the House!

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By John M. Arnaud

Performance Corner and The AAM Group yesterday hosted sales and marketing leaders from two giants in the tuning industry: Powerteq’s Superchips and Edge Products. In the all-day collaboration, we discussed how Performance Corner’s marketing tools and services could help secure broader exposure for the companies’ leading-edge tuners.

For proof of visit, we all gathered at the end of the day for a group photo. The bright sun caused as many squints as smiles, but we got the shot!

Superchips and Edge Products Visit Performance Corner
Superchips and Edge Products Visit Performance Corner

Thanks to Bryce Castleton and Jim McGinn for making the trip out from Utah to see us. We loved having you and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

To give your vehicle a custom performance overhaul with an Edge or Superchips tuner, head on over to your local Performance Corner retailer, or find a local affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a performance aftermarket accessory retailer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

AAM HONORS RALPH ACCINNO AT ANNUAL MEETING

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Former Board Member Recognized for Invaluable Contributions

Thanking him for his years of service and support, Performance Corner parent company The AAM Group presented Ralph Accinno with a custom painting at a special dedication held during its recent Annual Membership Meeting. Accinno, retiring founder of Racer’s Equipment Warehouse in Rhode Island, provided many years of leadership on AAM’s Board of Directors and served as a tireless advocate for the group to affiliated vendors and other members.

AAM President Tim Odom commented, “We could not let Ralph leave AAM without a thank you. Among our members, Ralph was our most vocal supporter, and his endorsements always made a difference to AAM. He gave AAM meetings a unique character by way of his optimism, encouragement, infectious humor and even his occasional antics, which kept us on our toes. Fiercely loyal, Ralph set aside his own needs when the needs of the group or others were greater. I consider Ralph a personal friend, and I want to thank him personally for all he has done to mentor me in my role at AAM.”

L to R: John DeBalso (AAM Vice President of Purchasing and Vendor Relations), Ralph Accinno
L to R: John DeBalso (AAM Vice President of Purchasing and Vendor Relations), Ralph Accinno

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.

Welcome the Omix-ADA Family to Performance Corner!

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When the road gets rough, Performance Corner gets tougher.

On behalf of all our manufacturers, retailers, installers, and distributors, Performance Corner extends a warm welcome to Jeep accessories standout Omix-ADA and two of its divisions, Alloy USA and Rugged Ridge.

OMIX-ADA
OMIX-ADA

Headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, Omix-ADA, Alloy USA, and Rugged Ridge bring a wealth of market expertise and a rock-solid reputation to the Performance Corner brand. Ready to meet our newest partners? Here are some fast facts:

Omix-ADA

  • More than 20 years in the Jeep accessories business
  • More than 12,000 active SKUs for 1941-and-up Jeeps
  • Products include OE replacements, hard parts, axles, body tubs, and more
  • 5-year limited product warranty
  • Omix-ADA supports a variety of charitable organizations, including the American Diabetes Association, the Boy Scouts of America, the Breast Cancer Research Association, Children’s Heathcare of Atlanta, and SEMA Cares
Alloy USA
Alloy USA

Alloy USA

  • Focuses on heavy-duty drivetrains
  • Chromoly and performance axles for Jeeps, trucks, and muscle cars
  • Ring and pinion sets and ball-joint kits for Jeep
  • Other products include SYE kits, differential cable lock kits, axle tube seals, U-joints, wheel spacers, and slotted brake rotors
  • 10-year limited warranty on axles; 5-year limited warranty on everything else
Rugged Ridge
Rugged Ridge

Rugged Ridge

  • Innovative accessories for Jeeps (1976 and up), trucks, and SUVs
  • Heavy support for JK Wranglers
  • Product highlights include modular bumper systems, snorkel and flare kits, and all-terrain floor liners
  • Floor liners are covered by a limited lifetime warranty; everything else gets 5-year coverage
  • Sponsors the Trail Access Program, which provides monetary grants intended to preserve natural spaces and maintain recreational access to the outdoors

Omix-ADA embodies what being a Performance Corner partner is all about: first-rate products, years of industry experience, and generosity of spirit. Stop into your local Performance Corner retailer to support our newest manufacturers. Or find your closest affiliated store using our dealer locator.

If you are a performance aftermarket accessory retailer or installer who would like to become part of the nationwide Performance Corner network, please join us today!

Ready to buy? Need help with the install? To find your nearest Performance Corner® affiliate, see our Store Locator. Or join the conversation at the Performance Corner® Facebook page!

Though this is not a paid review, this content has been produced by The AAM Group in support of suppliers with whom it has a business relationship.