"Technology for Tuners" Newsletter #5: SEMA Special Edition

This is Innovate Motorsports' "Technology for Tuners" Newsletter, Issue #5. These updates are intended to keep you informed of LM-1 tuning tips, firmware updates, application notes, new product releases, company news, and other useful information. In this issue:

1) It's SEMA Show Time!
2) New Site is Up
3) User Forum is a Great Resource
4) XD-1 (Digital Display) Product Update
5) New LM-101 Videos are Online

It's SEMA Show Time!

The 2004 SEMA Show is here. The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. The SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, marine and RV markets. SEMA Show 2004 is expected to draw over 50,000 domestic and international buyers through two million square feet of exhibits. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase features more than 1,100 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more. VISIT US IN BOOTH # 20140 IN THE RACING & PERFORMANCE HALL.

New Site is Up

The updated Innovate Motorsports site is up and running. The new site features a new look and feel, improved navigation features, and a large (and growing) TUNER RESOURCES section, with sub-sections on Carburetion, Fuel Injection, Tuning Terminology, Case Studies, Application Notes, Newsletter Archives, and more. Check it out.

User Forum is a Great Resource

In case you didn't know it already, the Innovate User Forum is a great resource. There are over 700 threads, and thousands of posts, covering topics related the the LM-1, LMA-2 (RPM Converter), LMA-3 (AuxBox), and General Tuning. A "SEARCH" on the forum can usually address anything from simple questions to complex technical discussions. We make a major effort to stay on top of the forum, and many of the questions are answered by Klaus personally (Innovate's V.P. of Engineering). Note: We'll be at SEMA next week, so have patience if we're a little slower than normal at responding on the forum.

XD-1 (Digital Display) Product Update

The XD-1 is released from Engineering! Now we're working through a few final component supply issues, and are on track to be in full production this quarter, but still not willing to set a firm commit date for shipments. We will be displaying the gauge at SEMA, and will start taking pre-orders in the coming weeks. Thanks for your patience- the XD-1 is full of amazing features that will be worth the wait.

New LM-101 Videos are Online

The LM-101 Videos are complete, online, and ready for viewing. In fact, they've already been viewed over 1500 times. Whether you are a seasoned LM-1 pro, a new user, or an Innovate Dealer, you'll find these videos useful. The first video, "Tuning Theory & Applications," provides som basic definitions and examples of applications. The second video, "LM-1 Installation and Setup" provides info on sensor location, RPM-capture setup, etc. And the third video, "LogWorks Tips & Tricks" delves deeper into LogWorks, including specific application and analysis examples.

Note: No new tuning tips or application notes in this newsletter- we're completely occupied in pre-SEMA madness. Check the forum if you want a fix of performance technology.

Until next time... Keep On Tuning!

-Innovate Motorsports

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