ALL-NEW STEWART WARNER PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS: MEMORY TACHS WITH SHIFT-LIGHTS, ULTRA-SHIFT LIGHTTM, AIR/FUEL RATIO GAUGES, PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETERS, ULTRA-ALERT LIGHTTM & GAUGE PODS

Maxima Technologies, the group enterprise that produces Stewart Warner, Datcon and AST brand instruments, has introduced an all-new line of Stewart Warner Performance brand competition tachometers, gauges and accessories called the Maximum Performance SeriesTM".

LANCASTER, PA.--November, 2002. Maxima Technologies, the group enterprise that produces Stewart Warner, Datcon and AST brand instruments, has introduced an all-new line of Stewart Warner Performance brand competition tachometers, gauges and accessories called the Maximum Performance SeriesTM". The company also announced the formation of the STEWART WARNER PERFORMANCE TEAM to support the needs of the performance market. Among the featured new products are MEMORY TACHS WITH SHIFT-LIGHTS, ULTRA-SHIFT LIGHTTM, AIR/FUEL RATIO GAUGES, PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETERS, ULTRA-ALERT LIGHTTM and GAUGE PODS.

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MEMORY TACHS WITH SHIFT-LIGHTS
New Memory Tachs with Shift-Lights come in two sizes--5" and 3-3/8"--and three popular styles: silver, white or black, in vertical or horizontal graphic formats. Units feature advanced SMT, microprocessor-driven electronics for better reliability and easy programming; LED shift-lights (shift-tube for 5" unit and in-the-dial LED for 3-3/8" unit); an advanced control module recessed below the bezel for added protection; advanced, optimized lighting derived from engineered light pipes (backlighting for dial and perimeter lighting for pointers); rugged, engineered-resin cases; a unique face-forwardTM" design that maximizes dial viewing area and angles; and robust, styled, 3-dimensional, racing-red pointers. Of particular note, 5" units can be easily installed in either standard 3-3/8" dash openings or on dash boards using rugged, good-looking mounting straps.

ULTRA-SHIFT LIGHTTM
New Ultra-Shift LightTM offers a fully self-contained, stand-alone, programmable shift-alert solution for todays racers. Units feature advanced electronics that support a wide range of applications for 1-12 cylinder engines/1-6 pulses per revolution, with no plug-in modules or pills required. Additional features include peak RPM recall; a built-in tach that can be turned on or off; easy push-button programming (located on the back of the shift-tube); and long-life, super-bright, fast-responding, cool-running LEDs that are arranged to project specific light patterns that optimize driver interfaces and awareness. The Ultra-Shift LightTM is packaged in a rugged yet lightweight aluminum tube that provides a smooth, automotive finish with no visible fasteners and a sealed front to protect the unit against moisture- and dust-intrusion.

PROGRAMMABLE SPEEDOMETERS
Stewart Warner Performance 3-3/8" Programmable Speedometers are available in three popular styles--silver, white or black--in 120, 160 and 200 MPH ranges. Units can be easily programmed using a standard remote-mount, push-button control module and a measured-mile" set-up. Two trip odometers are provided (totallizing/trip). Odometer information is displayed on a six-digit LCD display. Other features include a rugged engineered resin case; robust, balanced, easy-to-see racing-red pointers with a unique 3-dimensional shape; more viewable dial space and better viewing angles that provide an optimal user interface; and various mounting options (bracket or strap).

AIR/FUEL RATIO GAUGES
New Stewart Warner Performance Air/Fuel Ratio gauges are available in three styles--silver, white or black. Of particular note, units feature an advanced lighting scheme that includes backlighting for dial graphics and a high-resolution, 20-LED bar-graph with green LEDs for RICH, amber LEDs for STOICH and red LEDs for LEAN. As a result, the Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge provides the ideal night-time racing solution. Units work with most factory and aftermarket oxygen sensors. Standard equipment includes red and green boots, as well as mounting hardware.

ULTRA-ALERT LIGHTTM
Ultra-Alert LightTM provides a high-tech solution for instant warnings using LED technology. Packaged in the same great-looking shift-tube used for the Ultra-Shift LightTM, the product can be used as a stand-alone device to complement other instruments. Because the unit features cool-running, long-lasting LEDs, it can be left on for extended periods of time with no worry about bulbs burning out or the unit literally melting--as is the case with typical warning lights that use incandescent bulbs. Plus, there is no chance that the unit could burn the user if touched. As a result, it is especially well suited for racing applications.

GAUGE PODS
The initial offering of Stewart Warner Performance Gauge Pods covers the 30 most popular trucks and cars. Several pod configurations are available: Single and Dual, Full-Pillar and Cluster Bezels. Made from UV-resistant ABS, pods can be easily painted to match vehicle interiors. Each pod has been specially designed to ensure a good fit and easy installation, and to contain Stewart Warner Performance Instruments.

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Stewart Warner Performance is a high-quality brand of vehicle instruments produced by Maxima Technologies in the U.S.A. Maxima is a full-service, global electronics company specializing in electronic controls, vehicle instrumentation and components for off-highway, specialty vehicle, industrial and on-highway vehicles. Other brands include AST, Datcon and Stewart Warner. Since 1905, Stewart Warner has been a leading brand of instruments for heavy-duty and automotive markets.

For more information, contact Michael R. Stoeckel @ 717-581-1000, ext. 219, or mstoeckel@maximatech.com.