Fear "The Beard"

When we got our Project Focus ST there were other people out there starting to mod theirs. A lot of them were vendors, but there was this one enthusiasts, @williamstern (aka. The Beard) from Miami we ran across on Instagram. We’ve been following his build since the beginning of his build. His Tangerine Scream Focus, has been getting a lot of attention online. It’s been almost like a game of chess between him and us. We would add something, then see what he would add, and so on. Although this ST project car is far from finished, he thought it was far enough along to share the progress.

Not only is this custom color loud and body aggressive, but it’s the custom pieces that make this build memorable. One of the first things you’ll notice besides the color, are the custom painted ADV.1 ADV15 MV1′s. These 18×8.5 with YokohomaS Drive’s stretched around them demand attention. No matter how you feel about domestics, or the ST, there’s no way you can look at this car and not think it’s bad ass. The fierce black accents  that he had done by The SignSavers on the roof and side mirrors are more of a sleeper upgrade.  The Tangerine Scream is an awesome color, but it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. The customizations on the mirrors and roof are the perfect counter balance to the Tangerine Scream.  When you get closer, you’ll notice one of our favorite custom touches. “The Beard” wanted to make sure every passerby knew who’s car this was. So he had Tikore make custom lug nuts with a mini-silhouette of him, and his infamous beard.  It’s like the signature, on a piece of art.  Although we won’t be printing our mug on any lug nuts soon, we can appreciate the hint of narcissism. 

The next noticeable upgrades are on the body. He’s taken the already distinctive lines of the Focus ST and extended them to add definition to his custom creation. The Street Scene Sides and Front Lip Kit, he got from us, really put the finishing touch on the exterior. It’s an unspoken rule in the tuner world that you can’t have a body kit and custom wheels without adjusting the suspension accordingly. He went with some BC Racing NA Coilovers to make sure those custom ADV.1 were perfectly slammed .

Although we spent a lot of time praising the exterior, don’t think for a second that this thing’s just a show pony. The performance upgrades are, just as impressive, as the exterior upgrades. Here’s a list of mods he had done at Dynamic Turbo, that make this thing put down 273 wheel horsepower and 357 pounds of torque.

COBB Stage 3 Package including, 

• Intake System
• Front Mount Intercooler
• Cat-Back Exhaust
• Downpipe
• V2 Accessport

Extras from COBB 

• Shift Knob
• Front/Rear Sway Bars
• Rear Motor Mount
• Short Shift Plate

We didn’t cover all the upgrades that make this beast what it is. But now when you look through the stellar pictures HE took, you can have a fonder appreciation for his labor of love. We are excited that we could inspire/ be inspired by a fellow tuner. If you have a custom creation that we’ve inspired email pictures to marketing@vividracing.com. If you would like to own your own custom Ford Focus ST, our Project ST that debuted at SEMA this year is still up for grabs. Email dan@vividracing.com if you’re interested.

Fear "The Beard"

Audi S7 Land Yacht with Niche 21 inch Wheels

The Audi S7 is a distant cousin from our Porsche Panamera Turbo.  So if you are into big body sport sedans like the Aston Martin Rapide and Panamera, here is this sloped back Audi S7 rockin some fresh wheels from our partners at Niche.  Whats nice about these 21×10.5 wheels at all 4 corners is they are part of Niche’s new cast wheel line.  With a retail of around $500/wheel, the set of 4 doesnt look half bad at all.  The Niche Essen M147 has a +32mm offset and are wrapped in Nitto Invo tires which are 295/25/21 all around.  Check out the pics and let us know your thoughts!  View all of our Niche Wheels Here.

 

Audi S7 Land Yacht with Niche 21 inch Wheels

Start Your Black Friday Wish List

This Black Friday we wanted to give you more than just discounts and products on sale. That’s when we came up with the raffle idea. Every $100 you spend gives you that much bigger of a chance to win the $500 Vivid gift card. In order to win the $500 Vivid Gift Card, you have to call-in on Black Friday and order your parts over the phone in order to be entered into the drawing.

Here are a few of the vendors that will have discounted items on Black Friday. (Click the link to see details)

• Get insane discounts on hundreds of Seibon carbon fiber parts.
• You will now be able to afford those ADV.1 wheels you’ve had your eye on.
• Agency Power is practically giving away their instock exhausts.
• APR has a ton of their most popular carbon fiber wings on sale.
• Endless Brake Pads are giving away a can of brake fluid with every purchase of front and rear brake pads. Performance brake fluid is imperative to the longevity and endurance of your performance brakes.
• You can get huge discounts on Falken and Nitto tires. 
• HRE is making room for their new models of FlowForm Wheels, so they are cutting prices of their current FlowForm model.
• REMUS has one of their most popular BMW exhausts on sale at a huge discount.
• Wed Wheels is also making room for new 2014 inventory and must sell the inventory they have instock now. Wheels prices so low, you might as well get two sets.

This is only a few of the vendors who are having big sales this Black Friday. Don’t waste your time in the store, call-in, order and have the chance to win big!

Start Your Black Friday Wish List

ADV.1 Inventory Blow Out Sale

ADV.1 is making room for 2014 inventory. Shop all the ADV.1 Inventory HERE. For questions on pricing or fitment call 480-966-3040.

 

ADV.1 Inventory Blow Out Sale

ADV.1 Wheels Releases New Video and Photoshoot

Even when you love what you do, Monday’s are rough. What better way to start off the week than with a little car porn, courtesy of ADV.1. If you aren’t familiar with ADV.1, they are a wheel company that has never wanted to be a major wheel company in the industry, but rather be known for their quality and unique nature of their premium products. Their wheels are made by enthusiast’s, for enthusiast’s.

We’ve been featuring some of their product pictures over the past couple months. Not only do they have sexy wheels, but their photoshoots are ridiculous. When we dream of sexy wheels on dope cars, our dreams look a little like an ADV.1 photoshoots. But in this particular instance, you’re not only getting great pictures to drool over, you’re getting a video to set on repeat for the rest of the day. Other wheel brands can take notes on how to market wheels from ADV.1.

Check out these crazy photos and tell us what you think of the video in the comment section below or on our social media sites. Speaking of Facebook and Instagram, if you haven’t “Liked” us, or ADV.1 already, do so now. We will be releasing other ADV.1 pics on Facebook and Instagram throughout the week, stay tuned!

 

 

Audi A 4 – ADV005MV2 SL

Audi R8 – ADV5.1

Audi R S4 – ADV10TS

Bentley Continental – ADV5.0 TS

 BMW 1M – ADV5.0DC

BMW M6 – ADV005MV2

Jeep Wrangler – ADV6.1

Land Rover D SC – ADV08TS

Mercedes ML – ADV07.1

Nissan GTR – ADV005MV2 SL

ADV.1 Wheels Releases New Video and Photoshoot

Ballin NSX with Sexy Advan"s

This is one of our sales guy Ahmed’s (ahmed@vividracing.com ext. 231) customer. This NSX thing is show or track ready. The NSX on it’s own get head whipping attention, but when you add a sick set of Advan’s on it, it’s a wrap. There’s no head that won’t turn when this thing goes by. We can’t say it enough. If you’re strapped for money or just getting into the tuning scene and you want to make a noticeable difference in your car, but not break that bank, a set of wheels is the solution. We have a gang of great brands and sales people who can help you find the perfect setup for your ride.

If you’re looking to throw down some dough, go with Niche or HRE’s if you’re looking for something that looks like HRE’s and Niches, but you don’t have to sell your first born child for, go with Volk, ADV.1 or Avant Garde. If you’re set on brand names HRE just released their first line of flowform wheels that are just a reliable, stylish and durable but they are made with a more cost effective process,. You can rock HRE’s, a new set of DC’s, AND still have enough to take your chick out.

Don’t let your car look normal, make it stand out with a new set of wheels!

 

Ballin NSX with Sexy Advan"s

ADV.1 Gives You Something to Drool Over

ADV.1 takes the car you’ve always wanted and turns it into the car of your dreams. It’s like dating a girl with a good frame, knowing she’s getting a boob job down the road, it’s an investment, right amigos? ADV.1 wheels are the icing on the cake. Take a look at these Ferrari wheels, they are 21×9.5 in the front and 22×12 in the back. They’re finished with a gunmetal center and brushed outer rim. This particular model is available for the Ferrari 599, Ferrari 458 (this is more of an aggressive fit), and Ferrari California. These beaut’s are listed as ADV5.0 TS versions, and they are available for your ride…  So get on it.

Although Advanced 1 has only been on the scene for a minute. The years of experience and knowledge they have between their owner and staff sums up to a lifetime in the industry. They are taking the traditions and knowledge learned and combining it with new technology to make the hottest wheels on the market. The California based manufacturing plant they have, has been around for over 30 years. Whether you visit their facilities or their website, there’s a classic meets edgy vibe to it. They pride themselves on being a startup when it comes to creativity and innovation, and an established business when it comes to the business logistics and processes.

It is that combination that leads to these amazing ADV10, deep concave, wheels for Mercedes CLS63. They got the 21×9′s in the front, and rock the 21×10.5 in the rear. They are perfected with the brushed center, polished windows, along with polished lip and single tone inner. I’m just saying, I wouldn’t be mad if someone left one in my driveway, that’s all.

To end this wonderful glimpse into our car heaven we are going to leave you with this sexy Nissan GT-R R35.  This is one of our favorites because it is sneaky hot. We think of it as the girl next door who wears glasses and a pony tail, once those are gone you’re left with a wicked hot broad. This is a tribute to the secretly hot chicks everywhere. You’re welcome.

Wipe your mouth off and go over to Facebook or Twitter to tell us which car was your favorite.  If you have a car you think the world can’t live without seeing, submit it to our gallery or on Instagram @vividracing.

ADV.1 Gives You Something to Drool Over