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PRODUCT SHOWCASE WINNERS

Drive Staff . December 15, 2022 . All Feature Vehicles
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Top Picks for 2017

The New Products Showcase Awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2017. More than 3,000 products were entered into 16 different categories. Winners were selected based on a variety of factors, including quality, marketability, innovation, technology, consumer appeal, and more.


Wheel and Related Product

BBS of America Inc. –  BBS Forged Magnesium Porsche GT3-RS Wheel

BBS Motorsports in Germany designed and engineered these forged magnesium wheels for street use. Extremely light and stiff while reducing approx. 27 lbs from the original Porsche GT3 RS wheels. Special surface treatments prior to paint allows for long-term durability. These are the lightest approved (TÜV) wheels ever made for the Porsche GT3 RS.

BBS of America, Inc.               
800-422-7972
Bbs-usa.com


Performance-Street Product

COMP Cams SPR Radius Tip Rocker Arms for GM LS1 and LS3 Engines (Needle Bearing and Bushed Versions)

The latest state-of-the-art rocker arms from COMP Cams utilize design techniques borrowed from NASCAR and F1. The cast tool steel SPR line features sculpted, thin-wall construction and a centered valve design.

COMP Performance Group             
800-999-0853
Compcams.com


Tire and Related Product

Continental Tire – Continental Tire TerrainContact A/T

The ideal all-terrain tire for CUV, SUV and Light Trucks with the ability to conquer dirt, gravel and grass while providing a quiet, comfortable ride on pavement. This tire strikes the perfect balance between off-road traction and on-road manners.

Continental Tire               
704-583-3900
Continentaltire.com


Performance Racing Product

COMP Cams XD-A Adjustable Pushrods for GM LS Engines

A revolutionary method for accurately setting lash or pre-load while using non-adjustable style rockers. The patent-pending system incorporates a smaller top section that slides two inches deep inside a larger bottom section with one or two shims captured in-between.

COMP Performance Group               
800-999-0853
Compcams.com


Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product

Truck Hero: Extang, TruXedo, BedRug, UnderCover, Advantage, Retrax, BAK Industries, A.R.E. –  BedTred Ultra

The BedTred Ultra full kit is a 4-piece zipped full bed liner that quickly and easily installs with hook and loop fasteners. No drilling, grinding or damage to the original truck bed finish is required for installation. The bottom side of the BedTred Ultra is custom molded to follow the natural ribs and contours of your truck bed.

Truck Hero: Extang, TruXedo, BedRug, UnderCover, Advantage, Retrax, BAK Industries, A.R.E.
615-847-0020
Bedrug.com


Street Rod/Custom Car Product

Ididit LLC –  ’40 Ford Steering Column

Ididit’s special edition ’40 Ford steering column offers elegant vintage style with modern convenience.

Ididit, LLC
517-424-0577
ididitinc.com


Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product

Iron Cross Automotive – Iron Cross Step

This uniquely designed Step Product will be available for JEEPS and Trucks. While the style is new the Step still has the characteristics of our other Heavy Duty Products. Engineered and Manufactured in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

Iron Cross Automotive
918-227-7433
Ironcrossautomotive.com


Interior Accessory Product

Lokar Inc., Muscle Car Shifter Knob Adapter

The Lokar Muscle Car Shifter Knob Adapter lets you enjoy the look and feel of a classic 4-speed shifter and provides the ability to use custom knobs while maintaining all of the safety features of your existing Lokar shifter.

Lokar Inc.
865-824-9767
Lokar.com


Powersports Product

RIGID – Chase

The RIGID Chase rear-facing LED light adds safety and functionality to any UTV, rail, buggy, Jeep, or other off-road application by packing reverse, courtesy, strobe, running, and brake lights into a single compact package. Available in Red, Amber, or Blue.

RIGID
855-760-5337
Rigidindustries.com


Mobile Electronics Product

Pearl Automation Inc. – RearVision

Unique to the market, Pearl RearVision is a wireless backup camera and alert system.

Pearl Automation Inc.
831-316-5207
Pearlauto.com


Collision Repair & Refinish Product

Drew Technologies Inc. – Remote Assisted Programming (RAP)

The RAP kit allows collision shops to have dealer diagnostic and programming, without training or experience. Perform pre-and post scan OE health checks to detect hidden. Flash airbag modules and, safety systems calibration, and advanced diagnostics. The kit is a pay-per-use service. A remote expert performs the job. There is no upfront cost to get it.

Drew Technologies Inc.
844-733-5274
J2534RAP.com


Exterior Accessory Product

FX Products –  TrailFX 3.5-in. Bull Bar With Double Row LED Light Bar

Available in both black and polished stainless steel finishes, these stylish bull bars provide both front end protection and enhanced visibility with the addition of a TrailFX 20″” double row LED light bar.

FX Products
800-521-9999
fx-products.com


Engineered New Product

Any Level Lift – Any Level Lift

The patented Any Level Lift is the industry’s first all adjustable suspension system, offering 16” of ride height adjustment without impact to ride quality, steering alignment, or axle positioning. The Any Level Lift bridges the gap between work and play. Currently designed for the Ford Super Duty with plans to expand to other makes/models.

Any Level Lift
315-717-6140
Anylevellift.com


Tools and Equipment Product

TrailerLegs.Com –  TrailerLegs

Designed to lift a trailer’s tires off the ground. Universal application( works on almost all trailers-noncommercial). Each axle set is capable of lifting and storing 8000 lbs. Push or pull up on TrailerLegs with the Power of the tow vehicle. Saves the tires from premature failure, which makes towing safer.

TrailerLegs.Com
888-734-8123
Trailerlegs.com


Additional Winners and Showcase Runners Up

Wheel and Related Product

  • Ultra Wheel Company –  WORX Conquest 811
  • Radi8 Wheels USA – Radi8 Wheels “r8s5”

Tire and Related Product

  • Coker Tire –  Firestone Retro Wide Oval Radial Tire
  • Continental Tire –  Continental Tire ExtremeContact Sport

Performance-Racing Product

  • USAuto Performance –  Drenth Sequential Gear Box
  • ATI Performance Products Inc. –  T-400 Electronic Shift Valve Body

Performance-Street Product

  • COMP Performance Group –  FAST Valve Timing Control (VTC) Module for Ford Coyote Engines
  • Lokar Inc. –  Automatic Electronic Sport Mode Shifter

Street Rod/Custom Car Product

  • Dakota Digital –  HDX Analog Instrument Systems for ’55–’57 Chevy Cars
  • AccuAir Suspension – ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank)

Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product

  • Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge/Alloy USA – Elite Ballistic Pro Seat Covers, Jeep JK Wrangler
  • Kleinn Air Horns –  Submersible 150 PSI Automotive Air Compressor

Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product

  • AutoTrickz LLC –  Ultra Touch Activated Trigger version 2.0
  • AutoMeter – F-150 DashControl OBD-II Display Controller

Mobile Electronics Product

  • Voxx Electronics Corp. –  Advent Blind Spot Detection System
  • Rockford Fosgate –  PMX-8DH Full Function Wired Display Head

Powersports Product

  • InduraPower Battery – InduraPower Series 108
  • Advanced Accessory Concepts LLC –  Power Podz Jump Starter/USB/LED Lamp

Collision Repair & Refinish Product

  • Bonding Solutions –  Like90 Quick Check Temporary Gloss Simulator
  • Betag Innovation –  Aluminum T-Hotbox

Engineered New Product

  • V12LS.com –  LS12
  • AccuAir Suspension –  ENDO-CVT (Compressor Valve Tank)

Exterior Accessory Product

  • HornBlasters Inc. – Spare Tire Delete Kit
  • Truck Hero: Extang, TruXedo, BedRug, UnderCover, Advantage, Retrax, BAK Industries, A.R.E. –  RidgeLander

Interior Accessory Product

  • Truck Hero: Extang, TruXedo, BedRug, UnderCover, Advantage, Retrax, BAK Industries, A.R.E. –  BedRug Jeep HeadLiner
  • Race Sport Lighting –  Race Sport Lighting LED Logo Rocker 10Switches

Merchandising Display

Winner: Putco Inc. – Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar POP Display

  • Husky Liners –  Ball Mount POP With Product
  • Classic Instruments –  Performance Gauges

Packaging Design

Winner: Pearl Automation Inc. – RearVision

  • Superwinch –  Superwinch EXP Retail Packaging
  • Aero Detailing Products –  Aero High-Tech Flexible Packaging


 

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