Thursday, December 31, 2015

Happy New Year - Hear Us Rip Through 2015

Happy New Year from all of us at Vivid Racing!  2015 was a blast and bigger things are happening in 2016.  Not cliche but the truth!  So we appreciate your support, your follows, and your business.  Here is a little video of some fun we had in 2015 with various cars!



 


 



Happy New Year - Hear Us Rip Through 2015

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Porsche Macan S 3.0L Turbo Tuning Box Install

We have already shared the Porsche Macan Turbo 3.6L and Porsche Panamera S 3.0L tuning box installs, so now we have pictures and video for the Macan S 3.0L Turbo.  The Panamera and Macan S have the identical engine.  There are a couple things to make sure of when you are installing the Tuning Box Kit.



  1. You must have a solid power source.  Use the factory positive and negative terminals.

  2. The connectors for boost, manifold, and camshaft are factory Bosch connectors. They have a flat on both the male and female ends that must line up.  Make sure these are the same orientation and the connectors are all the way plugged in.

  3. It is recommended to use the USA drivers side camshaft sensor instead of the PDF instructions USA passenger side sensor.  Watch video for explanation.

  4. Make sure when you are installing and unplugging sensors that the car is completely off or it will throw codes.


Porsche Macan 3.0/3.6 Tuning Box Instructions


Watch Video Here



Install Photos of Macan S 3.0L Turbo Tuning Box


The demo car – 2016 Macan S


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The Engine Bay


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Boost Pressure Sensor


 


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Manifold Pressure Sensor


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Camshaft Sensor


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Power Connections


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Porsche Macan S 3.0L Turbo Tuning Box Install

900 Horsepower Mitsubishi EVO 7

Our friend Hassan from Bahrain has this awesome Mitsubishi EVO 7 fully built making over 900 horsepower!  We shared some of his pictures and story before here.  The Mitsubishi EVO 7 was so sought after in the USA that companies were trying to figure out how to import them in.  The rarity of this car and style along with it’s famed rally history put it on the must have list.  However much like the Nissan Skyline, it was just not meant to be.  Some EVO 7’s trickled in like this one that was here in Arizona, while others like us, did the EVO 7 conversion.  Thankfully though the Mitsubishi EVO VIII and EVO IX were a huge hit in the states.  The EVO X came out and was becoming a bit more of a comfortable ride lacking that of the rawness that the previous 3 versions had.  Eventually, Mitsubishi has killed off the EVO after this year.  So I guess Subaru won this battle.  Either way, we still love the older Evolution’s like Hassan’s.  Check out the pics and mod list below!


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AMS 900x turbo kit ( 6266 presicion  )


AMS F1 intake manifold



AMS Intercooler and pipes

AMS fuel rail

1000cc ID injector

Manley H-Beem rods

JE pistons  ( 85.5mm )

ARP head, main studs

Cleative main,thrust bearing

BC valves

BC valve springs

GSC balance shaft

HKS cams, 272 int, 278 exh

Tial mvr 44mm watercolled wastage

Tial BOV

Exedy triple  HD clutch

Mishimoto radiator

AEM v2 ems ecu

AEM UGUO

AEM oil pressure

AEM methanol failsafe

AEM water methanol injection

AEM 320L fuel pump

Cosworth head gasket 1.3mm

Cosworth timing belt

Sheptrans stage 2 Tcase

Bomba 75mm throtle body

Cusco 7point rollcaage

Cusco front brace

Volk ce28n 18×9.5 +22

Nitto 555r 255/35/18

Tein street flex coilover

Tein EDFC controler

Custom 3″ exhust system

Varex 3.5 catback

Apexi boost gauge

Apexi exhust temp gauge




900 Horsepower Mitsubishi EVO 7

Ohlins Track Setup on a BMW M3 E46

The BMW E46 M3 was a huge step up from the E36 M3 and became one of the best track cars around.  I desperately wanted one of these cars back in 2002 when I first spotted a Laguna Seca Blue one on the highway.  Over the years I had the chance to see more and more and then we finally did a Vivid Racing Project BMW M3.  The E46 has still reigned supreme in the track world and even in the show scene.  As an enthusiast vehicle, the limits continue to get pushed.  One of the best ways to make the rear wheel drive coupe even better is with some sticky tires and performance coilovers.  One of the leading names in suspension for automobiles and motorcycles is Ohlins.  Dating back to 1976, the Swedish suspension company has been apart of hundreds of championship teams including LeMans, MotoGP, Super GT, and more (See History Here).  Some of the most popular Ohlins street applications for Vivid Racing have been the Mitsubishi EVO 8/9, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 997 Carrera, and Volkswagen Golf/GTI (view install here).


Our customer Andrew got his BMW M3 prepped for track and sent us his photos.  See all the Ohlins Coilovers Available Here!


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Ohlins Track Setup on a BMW M3 E46

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Braille Battery Did You Know and Hot Sellers

One of the most overlooked parts in your vehicles is the battery.  Better cranking amperage and lighter weight are things that can be accomplished from a Braille Battery.  The hot seller right now for the performance street & track vehicles is the GreenLite G20 (upgrade for PC680 in 4 & 6 cylinder cars) and GU1R (upgrade for PC925 up to small block V8) lithium batteries.  In addition, the Intensity I34X and I35X full-size replacement battery for something similar to an Optima but at only 11 lbs, with more power and much longer life, not to mention the performance benefits.


The lightweight AGM batteries have up to double the cranking power (pound for pound) compared to the competition, as well.  As a dedicated, performance starting battery, there is no compromise on cranking power and are the only smaller lightweight AGM batteries that are designed and warrantied for automotive street & race car use, where the others are designed for powersports (motorcycles) and NOT for automotive applications.  In many cases, use in Automotive applications voids the warranty of other small AGM batteries (most don’t know that).


Here are the key advantages of Braille lithium over lead or other “consumer grade” (low cost, low quality) lithium batteries the other sell, as the only American Made “OEM/race grade” product on the market based on the professional race series and more OEM factory race cars than all the other battery companies combined!!


Braille Lithium delivers a higher, cleaner voltage which improves the performance of every electrical component and has shown to provide:



  • Quicker starting (a full volt higher than lead and less voltage drop during cranking)

  • Improved engine management & data logging performance (more stable voltage)

  • Less horsepower draw from the alternator due to efficient charging (5 times faster than lead),

  • Lasts 3-5 times longer (especially under the harshest environments),

  • Much more reliable (less than 1% failure rate)

  • Significant weight savings. (up to 1/4 the weight)

  • Don’t self-discharge, so if the battery is disconnected (no draw or via power disconnect switch), they can sit for over a year and still have over 13 volts to start the vehicle.


It is due to these reasons that Braille Lithium is currently being used in every Indycar & new Indy Lights car, every car in the DTM (Audi/BMW/Mercedes), SuperGT (Nissan/Honda/Lexus/Subaru) and Australian V8 Supercar (Volvo, Nissan, Mercedes, Holden, Ford) series, nearly every car in the IMSA TUDOR series (factory Corvettes, Vipers, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Ford, Mazda, etc.), Formula 1 and top teams in NASCAR, drag racing, Pro 2 & 4 off-road trucks, Rally (all Olsbergs cars) and many more.


Now you are dialed in on why and what a Braille Battery can do for you.  Shop all Braille Battery Products Here.


You can also check out this article in Motorwerks Magazine done on Mini and BMW cars here.


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 B2015C
Braille Carbon Fiber Advanced AGM Battery | 1067 Amp | 7 x 3 x 6 inch | Right Positive
Braille Carbon Fiber Advanced AGM Battery | 1067 Amp | 7 x 3 x 6 inch | Right Positive

$341.24  $324.99


 B3121C
Braille Carbon Fiber Advanced AGM Battery | 1380 Amp | 7 x 5 x 7 inch | Right Positive
Braille Carbon Fiber Advanced AGM Battery | 1380 Amp | 7 x 5 x 7 inch | Right Positive

$393.74  $374.99


 B14115C
Braille Carbon Fiber Advanced AGM Battery | 904 Amp | 6 x 3 x 6 inch | Left Positive
Braille Carbon Fiber Advanced AGM Battery | 904 Amp | 6 x 3 x 6 inch | Left Positive

$314.99  $299.99


 B168LC
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery 1925 Amp
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery 1925 Amp

$2,099.99  $1,999.99


 B169LC
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery 950 Amp
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery 950 Amp

$1,049.99  $999.99


 B6034
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery | 2132 Amp | 10 x 6 x 8 inch | Left Positive
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery | 2132 Amp | 10 x 6 x 8 inch | Left Positive

$314.99  $299.99


 B7548
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery | 2390 Amp | 11 x 7 x 8 inch | Right Positive
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery | 2390 Amp | 11 x 7 x 8 inch | Right Positive

$356.99  $339.99


 B10049
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery | 2856 Amp | 14 x 7 x 8 inch | Right Positive
Braille Endurance Advanced AGM Battery | 2856 Amp | 14 x 7 x 8 inch | Right Positive

$419.99  $399.99


 G20C
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Combo Lithium Battery 697 Amp
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Combo Lithium Battery 697 Amp

$599.99  $574.99


 G7K
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 190 Amp
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 190 Amp

$220.49  $209.99


 G9K
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 300 Amp
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 300 Amp

$293.99  $279.99


 G20
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 697 Amp
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 697 Amp

$549.99  $524.99


 GU1RC
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 947 Amp
Braille Geen Lite 12 Volt Lithium Battery 947 Amp

$629.99  $599.99


 GU1R6
Braille Geen Lite 6 Volt Lithium Battery 1400 Amp Plus Lithium Charger
Braille Geen Lite 6 Volt Lithium Battery 1400 Amp Plus Lithium Charger

$629.99  $599.99


 G4
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 192 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 192 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch

$183.74  $174.99


 G5
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 197 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 197 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch

$188.99  $179.99


 G7
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 214 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 214 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch

$241.49  $229.99


 G5LS
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 346 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 346 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch

$314.99  $299.99


 G9
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 346 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Left Side Positive 346 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch

$314.99  $299.99


 G4L
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Righ Side Positive 192 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Righ Side Positive 192 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch

$183.74  $174.99


 G5L
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 197 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 197 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch

$188.99  $179.99


 G7L
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 214 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 214 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch

$241.49  $229.99


 G5S
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 346 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 346 AMP 4.45 x 2.36 x 3.39 Inch

$314.99  $299.99


 G9L
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 346 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch
Braille Green Lite Lithium Ion Battery Right Side Positive 346 AMP 5.9 x 2.57 x 3.58 Inch

$314.99  $299.99


 iM34X
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1265 AMP 10.87 x 6.99 x 7.76 Inch
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1265 AMP 10.87 x 6.99 x 7.76 Inch

$1,364.99  $1,299.99


 iM34D
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1315 AMP 10.87 x 6.99 x 7.76 Inch
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1315 AMP 10.87 x 6.99 x 7.76 Inch

$2,623.95  $2,499.00


 iM65X
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1350 AMP 11.76 x 7.32 x 7.42 Inch
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1350 AMP 11.76 x 7.32 x 7.42 Inch

$1,364.99  $1,299.99


 iM65D
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1410 AMP 11.76 x 7.32 x 7.42 Inch
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1410 AMP 11.76 x 7.32 x 7.42 Inch

$2,623.95  $2,499.00


 iM31D
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1650 AMP 12.91 x 6.77 x9.12 Inch
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1650 AMP 12.91 x 6.77 x9.12 Inch

$3,148.95  $2,999.00


 iM31X
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1750 AMP 12.91 x 6.77 x9.12 Inch
Braille Intensity Lithium Ion Lightweight Battery Left Side Positive 1750 AMP 12.91 x 6.77 x9.12 Inch

$1,574.99  $1,499.99







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