The RideTech Select series will be available in a coilover, a ShockWave [airspring],
or a stand alone configuration with no surrounding spring. RideTech [formerly known
as Air Ride Technologies] has long been known for the ShockWave, a combination
airspring and shock absorber. With the new Select Series damper, RideTech is now
the ONLY manufacturer able to bring this new electronically selectable valve
technology to the coilover customer as well. The Select Series is also available
with no coil or airpsring.

The heart of the RideTech Select is two independent sets of electronically controlled
valving inside the monotube damper. In default mode [no power applied], the lower
valving stack is engaged and provides a very compliant ride to optimize a plush ride
quality. When power is applied through a dash mounted control panel, the upper
valve stack is engaged to firm up the ride quality and provide extra cornering and
handling performance, or to optimize ride quality when towing or carrying a heavy
load such as passengers, luggage or a trailer.

This selectable valve technology has been refined and proven on many OEM
vehicles over the past 9 years. RideTech now offers the ultimate solution
to the ride quality and handling issues of the hotrod and trailering market…
the RideTech SELECT!

Click Here for a PDF flyer.

The Select Wins New Product Award!

Video of the Select Series Unveiling.

A little rain didn’t stop us from putting on a show for their cameras. They captured some pretty cool video while they were here.

Disappearing Tire Trick – Burnout times 3 from Nation of GO on Vimeo.

BFGoodrich is behind the project, and what they have started has some huge potential. Imagine a web site where you can share photos of your ride, and your favorite places to drive. OK, we know, there are already web sites out there for that… but now imagine that you can download an app to your phone that automatically tracks your drive and places your photos on an interactive google earth style map… now you might be getting the picture of what these guys are about.

Take some time to check out the NATIONofGO.com
for more cool stuff!

OK so maybe it wasn’t a 106 to Chicago from the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet Illinois site of the 3rd annual Goodguys Peak Chicagoland Nationals, but it sure was a whole lot of fun! The weather was about as good as it could be, all the folks I talked to were in good spirits and havin’ a ball. There was an autocross available for any registered participant who want to got out and race the clock. There were around 50 who hit the track and with nearly every pass improved upon their own times. Goodguys also had a track cruise on the high banked oval of the Chicagoland Speedway. All in all it was a really great time, on a really great venue, so if you’ve never been be sure to put this show on your list for next year… and who knows, maybe you’ll see Jake and Elwood cruising town.

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 We’re not in Kansas anymore Toto… which is really a shame cuz the Goodguys Mid Western Nationals in Kansas City Kansas was a whole lotta fun.  The infield at Kansas Speedway is a great back drop to the goings on, plus it lends to taking a few laps around the track on Friday and Saturday. 

As always in Kansas there was an autocross that anyone with a registered vehicle could take part in.  Nearly thirty people took advantage of the opportunity to get out on the course and challenge the clock.  I honestly believe that if it wasn’t for the intermittent rain there would have been plenty more.

For anyone who lives in the Midwest, this is truly a fun show.  It’s close to lots of other activities, restaurants and lodging, so bring the family and enjoy a fun filled relaxing  weekend with a bunch a folk passionate about the sport of hot rodding.

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Bret Voelkel talks about the new RideTech name.

 
BJ Elmore Shows you our new products.