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Nissan GT-R, Lambo, Noble, and Others Highway Video with a Helicopter

Dan — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:41 +0000

Vivid Racing put on its first ever invite only Poker Run that covered 300 miles of some of the coolest 2 lane back roads that we know of. With such incredible cars from ZO6′s, M3′s, Lamborghini LP560, our Noble M400, and a slew of other rides, we circled a route around the southwest valley here in Arizona. Where most people just use some in car cameras or show side by sides, we went next level… got a helicopter! Dream come true since 2004 Gumball 3000 movie was filmed. Chasing us down “dead cow” road, flying up the I-8, and cruising through the old mining towns, our group had an amazing time. Enjoy this cinematic video from www.codygephart.com and remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and view our other videos!

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Yes People are Still Making 996 Turbo Performance Parts!

Dan — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:45:46 +0000

One of the most popular power upgrades for the Porsche 996 Turbo, X50, GT2 has been our high flow 3 inch Y-Pipe kit. Now this same kit that has been available for years is now available in full carbon fiber! The new Y-Pipe replaces the factory unit and 70% of the silicone boost hoses. Designed to work with the stock style intercoolers, we include new silicone adapters and cnc machined fittings. The new Y-Pipe reduces any possibility of pressure drop or blowing off a boost hose. As well, the Y-Pipe reduces the bend by about 45 degrees compared to stock for a straight shot to the intercooler. Because of the shape and design, airflow is improved which equals the improvement in power. Our end goal was simple, build a product that would retain the stock airbox, flow better, use OEM parts, and look the part!
Using our Mustang all wheel drive dyno, we tested the original part on a car with 91 octane and low boost set at 1.2bar. With fans moving fresh air to the intercoolers, we did a baseline on the car and achieved a starting point of 493whp and 477ft/lbs of torque. Leaving the car strapped to the dyno, we removed the stock Y-Pipe and bolted on the Agency Power upgraded carbon y-pipe. With everything secured in place, we fired up the car to give it a run with the new Y-Pipe. With absolutely NO changes to the cars configuration, the Y-Pipe added 21whp and 24ft/lbs of torque to the car. This was quite an impressive bolt on gain that also added style and potential scalable performance to the car.

This part fits all 2001-2005 Porsche 996 Turbo, X50, and GT2. All Agency Power products come with a LIMITED LIFETIME warranty. View more info and pricing here

Seating for the Off-Roading Racer

Brooke — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:18:09 +0000

Corbeau specializes in building seats that can withstand off-road tracks or the obstacles of the less traveled outdoors. If you’re into Jeeping, these are the seats for you. They offer exactly what you’re looking for in an off-road seat. Based in Utah, these guys know how to off-road. Their inspiration for the seats came from

Project Ford Focus ST Product Development in High Gear

Dan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:39:20 +0000

Been a bit on the updates of our Project Ford Focus ST, but we have been very hard at work. Like all cars, the best thing to start with is the intake and exhaust. So first on our list was the intake system. Now the turbocharged Focus could always use some more air flow to

Boost Logic Pumps Up the VR Nissan GT-R

Brooke — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:32:02 +0000

Vivid Racing’s Nissan GT-R project is going on slowly, but we can’t say the same for the horsepower. Already equipped with the VR700HP kit featuring the AP titanium exhaust, catless downpipes, Cobb Pro Tune, we have also further upgraded the injectors and intercooler kit. But the latest upgrade comes from our friends at Boost Logic.

Make Your GT-R stop on a Dime with Alcon Brake Kit

Brooke — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:15:58 +0000

When the first version of the Nissan GT-R launched in 2007, it made Nissan a sought after name in the industry. The look is something of an aspiring super car. The ability to use aftermarket parts gives the GT-R to be able to compete with the super cars of the world. The GT-R started out strong and through

Takeda Expands their line of Intake Products

Brooke — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:14:02 +0000

Takeda is product of aFe, a southern Californian based company, that specializes in bolt-on filtration, intake, and exhaust. All Takeda products are designed and made with the same type of integrity that aFe has been producing for years. The Takeda products were made to expand the already extensive aFe line of filtration, intakes and exhausts. All Takeda products are developed in a state-of-the-art factory by experienced airflow engineers. Takeda utilizes digital measuring, rapid prototyping and dyno testing for optimal performance, original factory fit and function. All Takeda intakes will be built using polished aluminum tubes and featuring a maintenance-free clear coat. Takeda filters are flow bench tested to the highest standards. All intake pipes are computer modeled for maximum efficiency before dyno testing. Here are some of the new intakes we have from Takeda.

Takeda PDS Stage-2 polished Cold Air Intake System Nissan Altima L4-2.5L 07-12

Check out how to install here.

Features:

Quick and Easy Installation.
Cleaning Convenience.
Clear-coat Anodized Tubing.

Takeda PDS Stage-2 polished Short Ram Air Intake System Ford Fusion V6-3.0L 06-09

Check out how to install here.

Takeda PDS Stage-2 polished Short Ram Air Intake System Infiniti G37 Coupe V6-3.7L 08-12
Takeda intakes come complete with all tubing, filters, couplers and hardware for an easy installation. Installation only takes 40 minutes or less. This system includes a Pro DRY S oil free synthetic air filter, which will never require to be oiled after cleaning. Clear-coat anodized tubing to prevents intake tube discoloring and oxidation. See install instructions HERE!

These are only a few of the new Takeda intakes we offer. Check out the other Takeda intakes HERE. If you have a Takeda intake or another one of our products send us an install picture or a picture of your customized ride. You can submit them to our gallery, or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @vividracing.

VR Named Exclusive Distributor of Porsche Clutch Masters Clutch Kits

Dan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:48:22 +0000

The Porsche chassis has been one of the most incredible tuner cars for several years. As enthusiasts, tuners, and professionals alike try to push the limits of Stuttgart’s creation, one thing for sure is they will need to transfer that power to the ground. Since 1976, Clutch Masters has been enhancing clutch products to give vehicles the performance it demands.

Clutch Masters Porsche clutch program has become very successful and trusted as a replacement for the stock unit. Based off of OEM Sachs components, Clutch Masters enhances both the clutch disc and pressure plate. As one of the biggest supporters, users, and dealers of their Porsche products, Vivid Racing has been utilizing this product since 2006. In 2010, our 825hp 997 Turbo went 206.2 mph at the Texas Mile using their Twin Disc 850 kit. This Porsche was also used as a daily driver. Based on this versatility, we knew that Clutch Masters was the only answer to upgrading the stock clutch and flywheel.

Vivid Racing - ”Exclusive Distributor for the best Performance Porsche Clutch Kits.”

Stage 1 FX100 | Stage 2.5 FX250 | Stage 3.5 FX350 | Stage 4 FX400 | Twin Disc Kits

Each one of the stage kits has been developed and tested to deliver the performance each Porsche driver requires. One of the most popular kits for customers has been the “Stage 3” full face kit with fiber tough. This kit has had rave reviews by some of the best Porsche tuners in the world and praised by many users on online forums. With this new partnership we are ushering in new models. The old Stage 3 is now the FX250 and for those wanting even better clamping power, we have the new FX350 giving the same ease of driveability.

What does this partnership mean for customers? Ready to ship inventory, unparalleled customer service and support, first hand product knowledge, and comfort of knowing you bought the best product the first time.

What about dealers and local installers? First and foremost, your clients are your clients and we respect that. We have been doing wholesale distribution all over the world for 10 years. Clutch Masters nor us would ever want you to buy or recommend an inferior product because of this relationship. Our goal is to develop, support, and promote this Porsche product line very aggressively. We are working on an incentive program as well as promoting dealers via our social sites, online forums, and more.

For your worldwide Clutch Masters Porsche Support, we are available Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm MST

Tel: 1.480.966.3040 x222 | Email: porsche@vividracing.com | Skype: vividracing | AOL IM: evolvedaz

Ready to Race WRC Style? Check Out NEW Stilo Items!

Dan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:23:09 +0000

If you live to watch late night WRC events and then wake up and head to the track, most likely you own a helmet. But who are you kidding going out to events in a motorcycle helmet? If you want to be the part, you got to look the part! That is where this all new manufacture for Vivid Racing comes into place. Stilo was founded in 1999 by a former champion Italian race car driver. Producing extremely lightweight closed and open face helmets, they are very popular in WRC, F1, and other motorsports because of the integration with the ChatterBox communication systems. Their carbon fiber DES helmet is probably the most recognizeable with its half face shield, HANs Device integration, microphone setup, and EPS cheek pads.

The entire Stilo line up can be seen on our Racing Gear Store here..

The Ultimate STÄTUS Symbol for Mercedes

Brooke — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:14:07 +0000

Mercedes owners have always had STÄTUS envy. Many Mercedes customers of ours want custom STÄTUS seats, but up until now, they were nearly impossible to install. This was because the OEM seat-belt buckle was attached to the factory seat as one piece. We recognized the need for a bracket that could hold the STÄTUS seat and the OEM seat-belt buckle. We reached out to our friends over at Agency Power, to create a customized bracket that would be comparable to the factory setup. Agency Power custom made a prototype seat bracket that housed the STÄTUS seat, and OEM factory seat-belt buckle. It is thanks to this partnership that Mercedes owners everywhere can now be STÄTUS icons.

This is the W204 chassis model and is only available for Mercedes C-Class 08-13+. Vivid Racing will be offering this Agency Power/ STÄTUS duo in the future. However, this package is not yet available online. If you’re interested in purchasing one, please email sales@vividracing.com. Here is a preview of the install.

2013 Corvette C6 Gets Ballsy with a New Borla S Type Exhaust

Dan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:00:20 +0000

This is the new and improved Borla Sport system for the 2009+ C6 Corvette and we got a chance to install one here at Vivid Racing. One of our employees vehicles, the 2013 Corvette C6 needs a little more growl to it. That is where the Borla S-Type II exhaust comes into play. With the polished stainless steel quad exhaust tips, the largely improved exhaust over stock gives the 6.2L V8 a nice burble on and off the acceleration. This exhaust has the legendary Borla stinger aggressive exhaust tone improved mufflers designed to minimalize cabin drone. This system is the loudest and most aggressive exhaust Borla makes for the C6 Corvette. The drone is greatly reduced from the prior Sport systems (Borla #11766 and 11768), and theres no compromising of the exhaust tone and exterior exhaust volume.

The exhaust is available from Vivid Racing’s Borla Exhaust Store here.

Finished Exhaust!

Install Process

Scion FRS Turbocharged with PasswordJDM Carbon

Brooke — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:48:09 +0000

This customer has been custom building this FRS with Vivid products for the past several months. The latest addition to his masterpiece is the Password: JDM Dry Carbon Fiber Engine Cover for the Scion FRS 2013. The purpose of the engine cover is mostly aesthetic, but what aftermarket part isn’t realistically for looks in addition to increase function? The thing that sets Password: JDM Dry Carbon Fiber products is the scratch resistant resin they use. This will ensure that your cover will look like new throughout it’s lifetime. The dry carbon also allows Password to custom mold the parts so the engine cover fits like glove every time. Here are some other parts this customer has installed to make this car one-of-a-kind.

If you don’t think you can swing a superman-like engine cover. Then maybe just get a shirt, until you can handle the cover. In the meantime, check out all our FRS products here.

Better Torque and Performance for Turbo Diesel’s

Brooke — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:23:06 +0000

It’s not often we feature products for the truck lovers out there. We thought we would show some Dodge love today. Spearco has been shutting down the competition when it comes to intercooler design and performance. Many have attempted to mimic Spearco intercooler design, only to fail when it came to performing at optimum levels. If you’re looking for the best way to boost hp and treat your truck right, a Spearco Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade is the only way to go. An intercooler is a critical part to a turbocharged engine. The turbocharger efficiency can drop with increased power and the factory intercooler isn’t going cut it. You need a larger intercooler to ensure that the air coming in can be used to the maximum capacity and give your diesel the performance it needs. All the hot air coming in can be cooled with a Spearco Front Mount Intercooler Upgrade. The air then becomes more dense, in-turn creating more horsepower. If your upgrading your turbo diesel truck and enjoy destroying cars off the line with massive amounts of torque, then make sure to check out these new Spearco parts.

Check out more Dodge Cummins products here.

Subaru WRX Sedan Full Custom Built Motor Matte Blue Rolling Art

Dan — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:30:19 +0000

This customers 2008 Subaru WRX sedan is a great rolling art display with the performance to back it up. Having started in 2001 with a blue 2002 Subaru WRX, this is a perfect homage to Vivid Racing. What started as a show car turned directions when the owner and Vivid Racing started to collaborate. Going with function and form, this daily driver does not follow the latest trend, but has created its own. The car is stanced with a set of Weds SA-55 wheels and lowered with a set of KW V3 coilovers. Additional handling comes from Agency Power front and rear sway bars as well as adjustable rear control arms. Power and performance comes from a Cobb Tuning AccessPort custom flash that ties everything together. Featuring a rotated mount GT30R turbo kit, the built 2.5L engine has an accutrement of Agency Power parts. Their front mount intercooler, billet fuel rails, lightweight crank pulley, radiator hoses, and alternator cover are just to name a few.

The interior and exterior are equally modded. Inside the car features custom Status Racing SPA seats with white diamond stitching and blue logo. The car features a harness bar with a set of blue 4pt Status Racing harnesses holding the driver and passenger in place. Equipped with an upgraded stereo and some subs, the cars 600HP is not the only thing that sounds good. Outside the car is wrapped matte blue with every nook and cranny covered so you cannot see the original white paint. With a Seibon hood and a ED front bumper, the entire car is finished off nicely.

All the performance products as seen here can be bought on our Subaru WRX STI Parts Store.

VR Project BMW F10 M5 New Stance to Stare At!

Dan — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:35:34 +0000

Our Project BMW M5 F10 is kinda a shoe and exhaust princess. Having debuted at the 2012 SEMA booth with a set of SSR wheels, we soon traversed into a set of 1 piece forged Niche wheels. Besides being slightly snobby with our wheels, we have also kinda been a exhaust whore. We started out

New Full Titanium Exhaust Tips from Agency Power

Dan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:21:26 +0000

Agency Power has taken their popular oval quad tips for the Porsche 997 Turbo and up’d the cool factor by producing them in FULL titanium. The exhaust tips can already be had in matte black or chrome, now are featured in both a satin titanium and a burnt titanium finish. The exhaust tips are designed to work with the stock exhaust or any aftermarket exhaust that uses OEM tips. Sold as a pair, this is a simple install to get a fresh look of the rear of your Porsche. These tips fit all 2007-2009 Porsche 997 Turbo vehicles. Check out the pics below and all our Agency Power Porsche 997 parts here.

Buy Exhaust Tips!

Or get our FULL titanium exhaust with tips for the Porsche 997TT

Don’t be Selfish, Give Your Scion FR-S / Toyota GT-86 What it Wants

Brooke — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:18:56 +0000

We love the Scion FRS and the Toyota GT-86, they are easy to install parts and the car responds to the parts without any hesitation. Your car responding to a part is like a person responding to an organ donor organ. The FRS and GT-86 only gets better when you install better, newer parts in them. If you’re car’s suffering from some older, less quality parts, here are some upgrades to give your car the kick-start it needs.

Although both cars are archetypal sports cars, the horsepower might not be where you want it to be. The Motiv Concepts High Flow Catalytic Converter will give you stellar horsepower, still pass emissions, and you won’t have to hassle with a complicated install. The Motiv HFC is made to bolt into the place of the restrictive factory converter. People who know Motiv products appreciate the 100-percent stainless steel construction that is emphasized by a signature brilliant brushed finish. They compliment the pair the custom features with the user-friendly bracket to ensure a factory fit.

Another characteristic that sports cars suffer from is torque dip. The cause of torque dip is usually poor pipe shape. Motiv Concepts has stepped up and made sure that the with their Motiv Concepts Overpipe, torque dip is a thing of the past. Increase the power band and see the difference in, not only the torque, but the horsepower of your car.

If you want to completely free your vehicle and unleash the maximum amount of horsepower the Motiv Concepts Test Pipe is the pipe of your dreams. This sexy piece of metal will allow your car to break all restrictions of the factory converter. This will not only increase your horsepower but it will amplify the roar of your engine. Here are some of the features that come with the Motiv Concepts Test Pipe.

100-percent stainless steel construction
U.S. made RathGibson 2.5-inch tube
Signature beautiful brushed finish
3/8-inch thick stainless steel flanges
Includes all new gasket and hardware
Made in U.S.A. with Lifetime Warranty
Intended for off-road use only

Better Air, Faster Car

Brooke — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:30:46 +0000

Cleaner air isn’t just better for your health, it’s better for your car. The K&N Replacement Air Filter will help boost horsepower and increase filtration. K&N filters are made of four to six layers of cotton gauze sandwiched between two epoxy-coated aluminum wire screens. The cotton is treated with a specially formulated grade of oil causing debris to get caught in the cotton strands. When we are creating our project cars, here at Vivid Racing, we like to use K&N filters because of they are user friendly to install but you still get the enhanced power. Agency Power cold air intake kits use K&N filters for the same reasons.

The Audi R8 is an amazing machine but when it comes to limits Audi’s airbox is doing you no favors. Audi created their airbox to help decrease noise and cost. Carbonio has since agreed that an airbox should give a car performance freedom. Carbonio’s Carbon Fiber Air Box Audi R8 V8 06-08 will boost airflow which in-turn will enhance performance. Carbonio will also make your airbox worth showing off with its sleek carbon fiber material turning your R8 engine into a masterpiece worth showing off.

New Suspension Products for Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 13+

Brooke — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:22:49 +0000

In the spirit of our Focus ST 2.0L Turbo project car, we thought we would also release some new suspension products. These new premium suspension parts will take your project car to the next level.

H&R coilovers are known for their refined style and German build. Each H&R Street Performance Coilover has the fully threaded shock body as well as mono-tube gas shock construction which aids in adjusting vehicle height. Each coil over shock is custom valved to work in conjunction with a precision-engineered progressive rate spring, creating a finely tuned suspension system.

The H&R Sport Springs for the Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 13+ gives you the drive comfort of an advanced spring with the hard line look to give you that edge you want. All H&R products are made in Germany at an ISO 9001 certified facility, so you know you’re not only getting the prowess of a great product but the credibility of a premium brand. Here are some other features of the Sport Spring.

Lowers 1.4 inches front
Lowers 1.3 inches rear
Superb ride quality and handling
54SiCr6 spring steel construction

The Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs for the Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 13+ will lower your car’s center of gravity, reducing squat during acceleration, body roll in corners and excessive nose-dive under braking. If you’re unfamiliar with Eibach products, they not only hold to EN ISO 9001 and QS9000 international quality standards, but Eibach has been known to hold itself to even higher and more extreme standards to ensure that your product is of the utmost quality and durability. The Eibach Pro Alignment Kit for the Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 13+ is the perfect compliment the Pro-Kit lowering system. Once a vehicle is lowered, the wheel camber (see photo) may become excessively negative. While some negative camber can improve traction and road adhesion, too much can can wear out your tires and weaken the overall drive of the car. Which is why doing an alignemnt check on a car after adjusting the drive height is imperative to not only the value of the part but the overall value of the car. The Steeda 26mm Rear Sway Bar is another way to improve suspension. The sway bar adds the perfect amount of control without compromising the overall handling of the vehicle.

If you’re really looking to make your project car one to show off. The Cobb Tuning Cold Air Intake for the Ford Focus ST will replace the weak and delicate intake tubing and replace it with professionally mandrel bent aluminum for more optimum intake performance. This system will allow you to keep the hard work done by the factory like your airbox and sensory housing but still give you the air quality that will give you maximum engine power. Here is the Cobb cool air intake system at work in a Nissan GT-R.

KW Variant 3 Coilover Kit Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo 13+

Brooke — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:10 +0000

This new product is the epitome of customization. The KW Variant 3 Coilover Kit is independently adjustable to fit any suspension needs. The ability to tailor the rebound and compression damping makes this kit perfect for a comfortable but dynamic driving experience. The large number of pre-set parameters on this valve allow for a wide range of adjustment for individual use. Whether you like your suspension as hard as a rock or softer to get more grip, you can adjust these accordingly.

Here is our Ford Focus ST 2.0L Turbo that we will be lowering with KW Variant 3 Coilovers Kit. Check Facebook or Twitter for updates on all our project cars. Here are some past projects we have done.

New 2013 Forged Wheel Design on Nissan GT-R

Dan — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:37:46 +0000

After talking with the team here at Vivid Racing, MHT Wheels the manufacture for so many popular wheel brands, came up with a new Niche 1pc forged wheel for 2013. The owner wanted something sexy and different for his personal GTR so he designed this new Niche Monotec T61 Misano wheel. Complete 1 piece forged aluminum, the wheel is available to be custom made in any 20 inch size for several different vehicles. This particular wheel features a hi-luster polish with a brushed face and a full clear coat. The front wheel is a 20×10 +38mm and the rear is a 20×12 +25mm. The set is wrapped in some Toyo R888 tires which are sized up in a 285/35/20 front and a 315/30/20 in the rear.

Check out all of our Niche Wheels available for your ride here!

Agency Power Releases New Steel Braided Brake Lines for Scion FRS Subaru BRZ

Dan — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:26:20 +0000

Agency Power now has these DOT approved steel braided brake lines available for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BR-Z. The steel braided brake lines are available for both the front and rear applications of the vehicles. The factory lines, which are rubber, expand under hard braking pressure giving you a soft pedal response. The Agency Power lines are teflon lined with a steel braided covering and finally a red gel coat finish to give you long term use. Since they do not expand, they give you an improved pedal response. Brake lines are sold as a pair of front or rear. Lines are a direct replacement for the OEM lines including the fittings.

View all Scion FR-S, Subaru BR-Z, and other Agency Power Steel Braided Brake Lines here.

Project Ford Focus ST Debuts at Vivid Racing

Dan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:58:33 +0000

What started nearly 12 years ago with a Subaru WRX has evolved in a way we could never imagine. Following the bell curve of cars as our business grew, we have been fortunate to work on and drive many cars that could be included in others “dream car’ category. But we came to the point

Some Eye Candy – Rolls Royce Drophead on MHT Wheels

Dan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:01:01 +0000

Here is some great eye candy to get your day going. Nothing says motivation like a $300,000 car! The Rolls Royce Drophead is sitting on some 22 inch MHT Wheels makers of Niche Wheels like you see on many of our project vehicles. We have nothing more to say. Enjoy

Work Emotion CR Ultimate Wheels Exclusive at Vivid Racing for BMW M3

Dan — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:44:21 +0000

If your a wheel junky and want to get the latest wheel that nobody else has, then come check out these new Work Emotion CR Ultimate Wheels available exclusively from Vivid Racing! The 19×9.5 and 19×10.5 fitments are designed for the BMW M3 E92, E93, E90 cars. They can also fit the E46 M3 but will be aggressive. The front wheel is a +25mm offset and the rear is a +22mm offset. Vivid Racing has the bronze silver, and matte black wheels instock. We can also do Wheel and Tire Packages shipped to you! Check out the photos below and call us to order. 1.480.966.3040 or Buy Here.

More About Work Emotion Wheels

The WORK Emotion CR Ultimate (“Kiwami”) is the latest addition to the WORK Emotion lineup. Inspired by the classic Emotion CR design, it utilizes the latest in WORK Flowforming Technology (WFT) for a lighter and stronger wheel.

This WORK Emotion CR Ultimate utlizes WORK Flowforming Technology, also known as spun forming in the USA. The key benefit for flow forming is the ability to reduce the barrel thickness, thus reducing the weight of the wheel without compromising the strength of the rim barrel.

The CR Ultimate is a good choice for motorsports racing use and/or general street use. Unlike traditional flow forming wheels, WORK flow forming wheels start with low-pressure cast construction, whereas others use lower quality gravity casting.

Low-pressure cast construction has a denser material property over gravity cast wheels, thus allowing a greater strength advantage over gravity cast with flow-forming barrel.

Features:

WORK Flowforming Technology
Reduced thickness for lighter weight, without reduced strength
Denser material property over traditional gravity cast wheels
Great for street and/or motorsport use

Niche 1pc Monoblock KICKER Wheels Get the Nissan GTR to Speed

Dan — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:19:16 +0000

Our love affair with wheels is pretty strong compared to other parts. Wheels are the one thing that really sets your personality and differentiation from everyone else running the typical styles. Recently we have been doing a lot of work with wheel manufacture MHT Wheels and their Niche brand. As the actual manufacture for many of the most popular wheel brands, we go directly to the source to get the wheels done with the best finishes, sizing, and pricing that is not inflated to cover some other guys car payment! So we took our 2012 Nissan GT-R and removed the Niche 3piece wheels seen here and added their new monoblock 1piece forged KICKER wheels. Using a 20×10 in the front and a 20×11 in the rear, the slightly more aggressive wheel really flows well with the super silver color of the GTR. Toyo R888 tires in 285/40/20 and 315/35/20 give some serious grip with their R compound design. The entire wheel is gloss black but we had them do a special matte black on the spokes only. With machined pockets to improve the lightness of the wheels, this large savings in rotational weight help this 700 horsepower GTR get to business. These wheels can be built in any 19-22 inch size and customized to your favorite color scheme. Check out all the Niche Wheels Here.

Volk Racing Releases TE37 RT (Rigid Tune) or is it Rambo Time?

Dan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:24:17 +0000

Rays Wheels of Japan keeps reinventing the Volk Racing TE37 6 spoke forged wheel. One of the most iconic wheels of its time, the TE37 is 100% bred on motorsports racing. Having used these on several of our personal cars including our famous JDM Subaru WRX back in 2002, the TE37 is hands down one of the best 1 piece forged wheels available. The new TE37 RT, which stands for Rigid Tune, is available in this blood red finish as pictured. Available in the following sizes:

17	9 1/2J	40	5	100	φ65
17		10, 25	5	114.3	φ73.1
18	10J	44	5	100	φ65
	10J	15, 29, 39	5	114.3	φ73.1
	10 1/2J	11, 18	5	114.3	φ73.1
	11J	17	5	114.3	φ73.1

If interested in ordering a set, contact our Volk Racing wheel specialists here. You can view all of our other Volk Racing wheels here.

Quicksilver Porsche GT3 Exhaust Testing and Review

Dan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:18:01 +0000

We recently had the opportunity to test the Quicksilver exhaust system for the Porsche 997 GT3. Quicksilver based in the UK, manufactures exhausts for high end sports cars and other luxury marquees such as Lotus, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Audi, Porsche, and more. Having been a Quicksilver dealer for a number of years, we have been able to sell many of their systems to clients around the world. However besides a couple installs here and there, we really never got a chance to put our hands on a system to truly see the quality and excitement that Quicksilver delivers. Working with the team in the UK, they got us one of their exhausts to fit on our Porsche GT3RS.

The GT3 factory exhaust is made up into 3 parts. You have the headers, the side mufflers, and then the center muffler. A majority of the exhausts available are just the center muffler replacement. These do reduce weight, but because of the incredible performance and design of the GT3, they really dont add to much gain except for sound. What Quicksilver did is make their exhaust a direct fit to the headers eliminating the secondary mufflers. What this did is really open up the performance of the GT3′s mid to top end power range. Less restriction, more exhaust flow. Some low end torque is compromised, but for a car that was designed for the track, we are pretty sure 2000-3000rpm is not important!

Driving the the car with the Quicksilver exhaust gives you a different animal. The rumble of the exhaust is much louder and deeper then the normally aspirated reserved sound. Because of the removal of the secondary mufflers and the open can design, the Quicksilver exhaust is not for the faint at heart. Going through the throttle makes you feel like that checkered flag is near. Aesthetically, the exhaust is nice. The included dual tips and vband clamp design to the headers requires some adjusting to get it set, but once done, it has a very OEMish quality. The Quicksilver exhaust weighs a total of 22.15lbs. The stock center muffler with secondary mufflers weighs a total of 58.25lbs. Thats just over 36lb weight savings! If you are looking for a quality race exhaust for your 2007-2012 Porsche GT3 or GT3RS, then the Quicksilver is definitely a great option!

Check out the Quicksilver Porsche 997 GT3 Exhaust here.

Weighed with the Agency Power center exhaust and titanium tip. This was subtracted out of secondary muffler weight.

View Video Here

Take the Mighty GT-R to New Levels with Boost Logic’s Manifold

Dan — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:59:24 +0000

The Boost Logic VR38DETT Intake Manifold has been engineered to be the pinnacle of performance among its competitors. Benefiting from their extensive research and development in 2000hp 2JZ motors, they have achieved the goals set for this Manifold. An increase in torque to broaden the power-band while achieving a phenomenal horsepower gain under boost sets the Boost Logic Manifold apart from the competition.

On a direct comparison of Boost Logic’s manifold with a Greddy, they observed huge power gains while monitoring boost to be identical or lower boost on the Boost Logic Manifold. The gains are even more pronounced when compared to a stock manifold; especially the torque.

Engineering the manifold in CAD allowed the use of optimal dimensions and otherwise impossible angles determined to be ideal through fluid dynamics in comparison to a sheet metal intake manifold. Boost Logic aimed to maximize the potential of any engine/turbo setup so that this bolt on is beneficial for any HP package. The plenum size has been specifically calculated and sized for the VR38 to create the highest power gains in comparison to the stock and other aftermarket intake manifolds. The tapered venture funnel runners have been engineered for maximum velocity as air approaches the cylinder. Boost Logic chose to make the intake manifold in one piece to mimic OEM style manufacturing which will have less potential for boost leaks. The tube behind the throttle body flange is 80mm which will easily accept the Greddy throttle bodies or much larger units which will surely be developed in the future.

A unique aspect of this intake manifold is the newly designed lower runners. Casting these new runners allows it to maintain the linear transition from the aftermarket plenum to the intake ports on the head.

When it comes to maximum power, 6 injectors simply aren’t capable of providing enough fuel to meet the demands of ethanol fueled engines. Boost Logic is providing an optional third rail setup which will allow 6 additional injectors aimed directly into the intake port for accurate fueling. The 12 Injector Option will be an extra charge on top of the current intake manifold price. This will include a rail, brackets, extra machining of the Boost Logic Intake Manifold and will be pre-mounted to the plenum upon shipment.

We also offer the upper pipe kit for customers that change to this intake manifold. Due to plenum size and throttle body location change the upper pipes have to be modified. Boost Logic offers the one piece pipe upgrade for a simple install! Pipes available in polished or Crinkle Black.

The 12 Injector Option comes complete with fuel rail, mounting brackets and machined upper plenum for the 2nd set of injectors.

Any Audi Q7 Fans? See Hofele’s New Tuning Program!

Dan — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:00:17 +0000

With its own language of style Hofele-Design turns the Audi Q7 facelift into
a dynamic individualist “STRATOR GT 780″.

The front bumper is completely replaced by a new one with big air intakes and four additional lamps. The impressive lines of the Q7 are sharpened even more by the emotional wheel arch extensions. The combination of the four oval tailpipes and the wide rear apron diffusor makes the Q7 rear look even more powerful.
The kit is installed to the serial points of attachment and partially glued onto the car. It can be used on all Q7 models.

Body-Kit “STRATOR GT 750″
- small version – for Audi Q7 Facelift
The “Strator GT 750″ small version includes
the same components as the “Strator GT 780″ wide body kit except for the front fenders and wheel arch extensions for the front & rear axle. The kit is suitable for all Q7 versions with our without parking sensors.

Hofele Design-Wheel
REVERSO II
Dynamic elegance
The Hofele-Design “Reverso II” designer wheel is available for the Audi Q7 in the sizes 9,0×20” and 10,0×22”.

Premium interior
Bi-colour leather interior
Inside of the Q7 Hofele-Design offers its new bi-colour leather interior. The leather interior designed by Hofele-Design has stitched elements and ornamental seams. Also newly covered besides the seats are the door elements, the front & rear arm rests and the steering wheel.

Hofele ETS-System
Electronic lowering module
An electrical lowering module lowers and lifts the Q7 speed-related. While standing and driving up to 80km/h the car is lowered 40mm. When driving over 80km/h (50mph) the serial height is restored to provide the full safety and comfort while driving in high-speeds.

Motor tuning
Hofele Dynamic Pro
Maximum driving pleasure
But what presses the passengers into the elegant seats in the sportive interior?

The engine tuning by Hofele-Design for the 3.0 & 4.2 Diesel
and 3.0; 3.6 & 4.2 gasoline engines.
For example: Hofele-Design increases the power of the 3.0 TDI Diesel from
245 PS / 180 kW to 318 PS / 234 kW and the torque from 550 Nm to 599 Nm.

As usual all parts are being mounted to the original points of attachment.

This is easy-going, fast and requires no modifications to the car at all. The complete kit is available and ready for sale now.

View all Hofele Upgrades for Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche Here.