Vi-PEC ECUs 2011 – Apex Reports from SEMA

Apex is not new to Vi-PEC at all, having used them in some demanding, high-end andcustom applications.  One of our first customers was Formula 1, Indycar and NASCAR legend Dan Gurney, who used one to control his personal Alligator motorcycle.  … Continue reading

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AEM Infinity ECU Preview- Apex reports from SEMA 2011

I just got back from the SEMA show, where we met with some of our favorite suppliers and saw their new products for 2012.  One of the most interesting is the AEM Infinity ECU.  Apex is arranging a test in … Continue reading

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Ducati Legend Paul Smart Rides Motocorsa NCR with Pectel ECU & Pi Dash

Larry Zullo and Chris Boyd from Motocorse in Ft. Lauderdale, FL build some really awesome Ducatis.  For years they’ve been leaders in electronics, using Cosworth Electronic’s Pectel SQ6 ECUs on many of their rides as well as the Nemesis Plug … Continue reading

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Evaluating Tires/Suspension with Ruggedized HD Video

Here at Apex Speed Technology, we’ve spent a lot of time evaluating different ways of collecting data.  As much as electronic data recorders make sense, for some things nothing beats good ‘ol video.  Thanks for advances in resolution, compactness and … Continue reading

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The Difference Between OEM and Professional Level Wiring – Using Deutsch DTM Connectors

Apex Speed Technology has long used Deutsch DTM connectors in our professional level harnesses because when it comes to durability and value, they’re a class onto themselves.  There are many innovations to DTM connectors that aren’t apparent to most people, … Continue reading

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Using the Replay 1080HD camera at Bonneville – intense world record run video.

We’ve loved the Replay XD camera for a while now – its the most compact and durable camera on the market.  Now our friends at Stable Imaging Systems have done it again with their new HD camera. We’re completely convinced … Continue reading

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Tuning the Singer Porsche Motor at Cosworth – Why Engine Dynos Matter.

Last week Tim & I went to Cosworth in Torrance, CA to setup and being tuning on the Singer Vehicle Design Porsche 911 motor, using Pectel Engine Management.   It was a great project, and we got to work with a … Continue reading

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Al Lamb OWNS new Bonneville record with a 238 mph pass on a Turbo Honda CBR1000!

Neel & DJ from Apex are both quite a few shades darker this week from our time on the salt.  At 4400 feet, with no shade and nothing else but a white expanse of flat salt, you can never have … Continue reading

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AIM Solo GPS Lap Timer is here!

One of the most anticipated products to 2011 is finally here, the AIM Solo GPS laptimer. We’ve been an industry leader, selling nearly 100 GPS-based lap timers from different manufactures in the last year, but the AIM Solo looks to … Continue reading

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Apex Speed Technology supporting Ken Block’s Monster Energy Word in the fliming of Gymkana 4

Tim & Alex from Apex spent yesterday keeping an on on Ken Block’s Monster Energy Ford Focus in the filming of the newest in his series of Gymkana videos.  They were responsible for downloading the car (easy with the DB-1 … Continue reading

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