Press Releases

Former editor of numerous magazines including Street Chopper Magazine, our resident 1970s shit-kicker Bob Clark reports on new and interesting products and services throughout the industry. Sponsored by Rancho Performance Transaxles.

Deluxe Transaxle Rebuild Kit

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Feel like you’re up to the task of rebuilding your own transaxle? If so Rancho Performance Transaxles is now offering a rebuild kit that includes all of the absolute basic components required to freshin’ up your Swing or IRS VW transaxle. Included in the Rancho Transaxle Rebuild kits are: Bushed Gear Carrier, FAG Pinion Bearing, [...]

Fast Fab “V-Gate” transaxle nose cone

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If you’re really serious about getting your air cooled VW or VW/Mendeola transaxle equipped machine down the strip in Prime Time, one of the best ways to shave those fractions is to install a vertical gate shifter like this FAST FAB unit from Rancho Performance Transaxles. Essentially the V-Gate mechanism converts the traditional “H” shift [...]

31st Annual Michigan Buggy Builders VW & Dune Buggy Trade Show and Swap Meet

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If you live in the midwestern United States, we would like to remind you to make plans now to attend the 31st Annual Michigan Buggy Builders VW & Dune Buggy Trade Show and Swap Meet. The event will be held at the Lansing Center, in Lansing, Michigan on March 25, 2012. The event is open [...]

Rancho’s Exclusive Gusseted Hockey Stick

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If you’ve ever trashed a hockey stick while pulling an aggressive shift or maybe you’ve just warn the old one out, this new Heavy Duty Gusseted unit available exclusively from Rancho Performance Transaxles is just what the Dr. ordered. Forged from high grade steel with 2 strength gussets integrated into the design, the new stick [...]

Dual Cool 90 Amp Alternator

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Compufire Performance Products announces the release of the Dual-Cool 90 Amp Alternator for air-cooled Volkswagen powered vehicles including the Bug, Bus, Offroad, and Kit cars. The Dual-Cool 90 Amp alternator features two internal cooling fans to reduce operating temperatures, improve reliability, and keep dust and silt out in off-road car installations. The Alternator features a [...]

Cool Christmas key racks for car people

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No matter if you’re looking for a sweet Christmas gift, cool conversation piece or just need a place to hang your keys, these slick and handy COOL KEY RACKS are just the ticket. As functional as they are eye catching, our racks are laser cut from 16 gauge cold rolled steel and detailed right down [...]

The Visormatic

The new VISORMATIC 6000®, “Patent Pending,” is designed for quick and easy installation to any ¾ open face helmet. Currently offered in clear, flash mirror and transitional shades; the lens is manufactured from scratch, fog and impact resistant polycarbonate for the ultimate in safety and function. Rubber retention tabs fitted to the lens simply slide [...]

NEW Rancho/PBS Solid Rod Shift RD4

Rancho Performance Transaxles has just announced they will now offer the formidable PBS RD-4 transaxles assembly in both cable and solid rod shift layouts. Designed as a cost effective, high performance transaxle for use in off road and sand cars each RD-4 is custom built to order. The RD-4’s unique H-pattern cable shift models feature [...]

High Performance Remote Filter

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High performance and racing air cooled engines require oil filtration superior to that offered by traditional oil filtering systems. Addressing that need, LAT’s remote mounted Hi-Flow Racing Oil Filter is equipped with a 35 micron, “Dutch Weave” element that is easily and quickly removed for inspection and cleaning. Each unit is fit with a 325° [...]

Cool key racks from Rancho

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Very cool key racks for shop, office or home. They measure 12.5″ x 7″ 16 gage steel, gloss black powder coat. Perfect for custom paint, and discounts for multiple orders of 5 or more. We will custom fabricate to your image or art with minimum order. Dealer Inquiries welcome. http://coolkyracks.com Phone:714-680-6737 FAX: 714-680-3110 E-Mail: info@coolkeyracks.com

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