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Volk Racing Releases these RE30 Phantom Edition Wheels

Publishsed by Dan on June 20th, 2008 | Posted in Product Info | No Comments »

Volk Racing by Rays Wheels in Japan has released this limited edition Phantom wheel.  The RE30 features a split spoke design.  The 1 piece forged wheel is VERY light and strong and used on MANY tuner cars.  The outer lip is all black and the centers can be special ordered in any color.  Pictured is the silver center finish.  Vivid Racing is one of the largest Volk dealers and sells Volk Racing RE30 Wheels Here.

Volk RE30 Phantom Wheels

 Volk RE30 Phantom Wheels

Volk RE30 Phantom Wheels

Here is what ALL black RE30’s look like on a Skyline R34

Skyline R34 from Vivid Racing

New IForged Monoblock Porsche and Ferrari Wheels

Publishsed by Dan on June 20th, 2008 | Posted in Product Info | No Comments »

iForged Performance Alloys releases an entirely new monoblock 1 piece forged wheel series. The Track Edition is the newest product release in the iForged wheel series. iForged Track Edition wheels are designed for track and street applications. Track Edition wheels are formed from strong and lightweight 1 piece forged 6061-T6 aluminum. The Track Edition lineup is inspired by motorsport styling and engineered to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia.

Track Edition fitment is available in a 19×8.5 and a 19×12 for the Ferrari F430, 360 cars as well as the Porsche 997, 997 GT3, 997 GT3RS, 997 Turbo, 996 Turbo, 996 C4SView All the IForged Monoblock Trak Edition Wheels Here.

Features

  • Motorsport inspired styling with fine exquisite details
  • Engineered to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia with LMT Technology
  • OEM TPMS compatible
  • Hand-built craftsmanship with exquisite details
  • Big Brake Kit compatible
  • Materials: aerospace grade 6061-t6 forged aluminum
  • Styles include:

    TE-10

    iForged TE-10 Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5

    TE-14

    iForged TE-14 Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5

    TE-16

    iForged TE-16 Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5, 19x10.0

    TE-20

    iForged TE-20 Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5, 19x10.0

    TE-5S

    iForged TE-5S Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5, 19x11.0

    TE-5V

    iForged TE-5V Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5, 19x11.0

    TE-7

    iForged TE-7 Monoblock Wheel Set 19x8.5, 19x11.0

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    GT3 19

    Turbo 19

    So How are Volk Racing Wheels Manufactured?

    Publishsed by Dan on June 19th, 2008 | Posted in Product Info | No Comments »

    Volk Racing wheels by Rays in Japan produce the most well known and used wheel in the aftermarket tuner industry.  With wheels in major motorsports events, Rays ensures they have the highest quality, strongest, and lightest wheel with absolute function in mind.  As one of Volk USA largest dealers, we found this great video on how Volk Racing wheels are manufactured in Japan.  From the forging process, heat treatment, powder coating, finish, and inspection, this video shows all.

    You can check out our Volk Racing Wheel Store for all your popular models including: Subaru, Mitsubishi, Nissan, BMW, Porsche, and more.  We stock them here!

    Vivid Racing supporting Rays Wheels and Volk Racing since 2001!

    Project WRX I

    Project RX8

    Project WRX II

    EVO VIII

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    VR's Billy and his BMW M3

    Volk Racing TE37 Wheel 19x8.5, 5x120

    Vivid Racing Finds A New Home….

    Publishsed by Dan on June 18th, 2008 | Posted in Random World | 4 Comments »

    Back in 1998 I was working over at the Audi dealership as a lot attendant moving cars around while I attended Arizona State University. When a couple of guys drove up to the dealership in a T-Rex (fake Hummer), they were pitching cell phones as they just started to get popular. Jumping ship, I went to work for this company and sold cell phones to friends and family. After a short stint there, I headed to another cell phone company and we had a booth on ASU where kids signed up by the hundreds. After a disagreement with the owner, we parted ways.  Thanks Dan (store owner), I owe you for that move :)!

    What was I going to do? My best friend Rob Rohn and I started Vivid Wireless out of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house back in late 1999. Rob and I hit up everyone we know and fliered dorms and apartments selling what was Voicestream plans and the ever so awesome Nokia 5190 phones. Soon Rob’s fraternity room was filled with containers of colored faceplates, flashing antennas, car chargers, and more. With $500 cash and 2 laptops, we were officially in business together.  Check out how VividWireless.com looked online back in 2001!

    Being both into cars, we soon spawned off Vivid Wireless and setup Vivid Racing so I could purchase some sweet ADR 17inch rims for my Acura Integra. Rob as well had a GSR that he put a Greddy Exhaust and AEM intake on. The Subaru WRX came along and the rest is history. Read the Vivid Racing Story Here.

    Old School Integra

    In August 2001 after months of shipping MRT Subaru exhausts from my parents garage, Rob and I got our first “building” space. 1200 sqft of pure heaven. The windows always faced sun down so we put up tinfoil in the office since we did not have money for blinds. It had 2 offices and a small garage space. Shelving we built out of wood. In fact, we still use the wood shipping table we built!  Can’t part with it as it is awesome! After selling Vivid Wireless and all of its inventory for around $10,000, it was all Vivid Racing from there on out. We spent hours and hours as one of the only internet shops selling JDM and hard to get WRX parts. With our simplistic HTML site and a couple of products, we stayed in business with 1 employee, then another, then had 4 or 5 on hand at the shop we call Vivid 1. 2 years later, it was time to take the next leap.  Check out how our website has evolved over the years by Viewing the VividRacing.com time machine.

    Vivid 2 was about 2 miles away and a huge jump for us at the time to 3500 sqft. At that time, we had the biggest “tuner” shop in AZ! With some cubicle wall, Office Max desks, and some more parts, we continued to evolve the company, our web technology, the product lines, and we took the big risk and installed 1 lift. We were big time . Through many different employees, challenges, and project cars, we strived for more.

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    Project RX8

    On a flight back from visiting friends in New York, we opened the laptop and mapped out what we could do. We wanted to take a leap. Everything we had done since the start was our dollars. We wanted to continue our path and knew with the addition of more shops in AZ and more websites popping up, we had to go bigger. With the first stop from our commercial property broker, we found Vivid 3. The 10,000 sqft building that we reside in as I type this. Probably one of the nicest buildings I have ever seen. With amazing lighting, tile floors, granite counters, glass wall offices, and a seperate warehouse space which would later become our dyno room. Diving into this place was a huge step. With the additional of our manufacturing company, Agency Power, and having 20 employees on hand, this has been a true experience. 3 years later, through alot of thick and thin, we are still here, we still enjoy coming to work, and we still strive to achieve excellence.

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    After years of renting, our hard work and business strategies have worked out. Vivid Racing purchased our first property in which we will open to the public in August 2008. From $500, we now have a 16,000 sqft building in Gilbert, AZ which will be come the facility for others to copy. Rob and I both know that we are nothing however without the people that have helped us, including our employees. For those that have worked at Vivid Racing, thank you.  For those that have purchased or just supported, thank you.

    For those that are currently employed here and promote the best customer service and experience for Vivid Racing we recognize you: Amanda, Michele, Michael, Billy, Mike, Evan, Tony, Randy, Greg, Chico, Jeff, Hai, Ryan, Leah, Matt, Eric, Matt, Chris.

    Stay tuned as our building comes to life!  View All images here - http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/browseimages.php?c=69&userid=

    VR Opens For FREE Dyno Runs with Audi/VW Customers

    Publishsed by Dan on June 18th, 2008 | Posted in Random World | No Comments »

    With the car building of our Project Audi A3, Vivid Racing is expanding its abilities into the Audi and Volkswagen market.  As a new sponsors of the www.vwvortex.com forums, Vivid Racing decided to offer FREE dyno runs for Audi VW customers so we could show them our top level customer service, facility, and performance products.  This Audi A4 1.8T was brought in to Vivid Racing’s Mustang All Wheel Drive dyno to get some runs in.  The car featured a GIAC flash, exhaust system, and a turbo upgrade. 

    We are very proud to serve and be a part of the strong Audi and Volkswagen community.  Please visit our Audi Performance Parts Store or our Volkswagen Performance Parts Store.

    Audi A4 1.8T on the Dyno

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