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Car Care Products, Auto Parts, & Auto AccessoriesFrom the June, 2009 issue of High Performance Pontiac By James Miles
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 Dressing up your Pontiac doesn't...  Dressing up your Pontiac doesn't have to end with the engine, and the parts don't have to be just for looks. Zeus Antenna has introduced the aluminum AM/FM automotive antenna, a replacement for existing mast-style antennas. Incorporated with advanced coil spring reception technology, Zeus Antenna claims it increases AM/FM reception over a standard stock antenna. It's CNC-machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum with a laser-etched logo and individual serial number. With four designs and five colors, there's an antenna for everyone. And with a stainless adapter included, the installation is touted as easy for 95 percent of all cars. It's priced to sell at $59.95. Zeus Antenna, Dept. HPP, 1010 W. University, Ste. 4, Mesa, AZ 85226; (602) 820-9019; www.zeusantenna.com.  Hotchkis' new tubular A-Arms...  Hotchkis' new tubular A-Arms for '67-'69 GM F-body cars offer increased camber and improved caster that allows the tires to maintain maximum contact with the road, according to the manufacturer. TIG-welded and covered in glossy black powdercoat, these new A-arms are made from billet 4130 chrome-moly steel and have an offset cross-shaft with billet caster adjustment plugs to allow a wide degree of caster adjustment without adding alignment shims. Lower arms are reinforced with a stamped spring mount for positive coil-spring location. Everything arrives assembled with hardware, ball joints, and Delrin bushings included. Hotchkis Performance, Dept. HPP, 12035 Burke St., Ste. 13, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (888) 735-6430; www.hotchkis.net.  Visibility in the farthest...  Visibility in the farthest reaches of your engine bay isn't exactly plentiful. Grabbing the correct size socket to perform various tasks is sometimes better served with a magnifying glass thanks to the tiny type that identifies many available today. Enter the new Hi Visibility sockets from Alltrade Tools, with size callouts that are 31/48-inch high. Compare that to most socket engravings that are typically only an 11/48-inch, and squinting may be a thing of the past. Tool set prices range from $29.99 for a 62-piece set to $129.99 for a 201-piece set. Powerbuilt Tools, Dept. HPP, 1431 Via Plata, Long Beach, CA 90810; (310) 522-9008; www.powerbuilttools.com Pontiac's P-car still has... Pontiac's P-car still has a strong following, and for those of us riding with it, finding good OEM parts can be a real chore. But thanks to the Fiero Store, that pain has been lessened! Recently, the Fiero Store was able to locate the original tooling for the '86-'88 Fiero GT taillamp lenses. Now officially licensed GM Restoration Parts, these integral pieces of equipment have been reproduced for discerning Fiero owners. Priced at $299.95 a pair, you can now keep your Fiero legal with OEM quality parts. The Fiero Store, Dept. HPP, PO Box 538, Stafford Springs, CT 06076; (800) 343-7648; www.fierostore.com. Looking for a quick shine... Looking for a quick shine on your ride? Turtle Wax has the answer. Hours of waxing your car's finish is now a thing of the past thanks to Ice, a new blend of liquid polish: spray it on, wipe it to a mirror finish, and your car is ready for display. It leaves no white residue. For quick cleanups between waxes, try Ice Detailer. Prices vary by retailer, but expect an MSRP of $16.99. Turtle Wax, Dept. HPP, 5655 W. 73rd St., Chicago, IL 60638; (800) Turtle-Wax; www.turtlewax.com.
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