Beautiful Porsche Panamera GTS on HRE P101 Wheels

Our customer sent us these photos of his beautiful white 2015 Porsche Panamera GTS  after it was fitted on the new set of Satin black 21″ HRE P101 Conical Monoblok Wheels.

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HRE P101 Conical Monoblok 21 Inch Wheel 21×9.5 ET57 5×130 IO profile Satin Black Finish wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Nero GT 265/35ZR21 (101Y)
Rear

HRE P101 Conical Monoblok 21 Inch Wheel 21×11 ET58 5×130 MO profile Satin Black Finish wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Nero GT 305/30ZR21 (104Y)

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Beautiful Porsche Panamera GTS on HRE P101 Wheels

Porsche Panamera V8 Gets Meisterschaft Growl

One of our customers was so pumped about our Project Panamera Turbo Meisterschaft video that he just had to have one of their exhausts for his Panamera S.  The Panamera S comes with a 400HP normally aspirated V8 engine with enough ponies to create some fun.  Meisterschaft is extremely well known in the BMW market for their M3 and M5 exhaust systems.  Having systems for many other cars such as Mercedes and supercars like Lamborghini, they are without a doubt one of the best in the biz.  Their exhaust systems for the Porsche Panamera are available in the GTC (valvetronic) and GTS (sport version) in both stainless and titanium.  Here is a short revving clip from our customers Panamera S with the Meisterschaft GTS exhaust.  Check out more Meisterschaft Exhausts here.

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Porsche Panamera V8 Gets Meisterschaft Growl

KW DLC Air Suspension Video and Pics on our Porsche Panamera

This is definitely one of the coolest products ever and of course the suspension genious group at KW Suspension is behind it. We have been huge advocates of the KW coilovers for street and track applications for some time. But when they are not winning races, they keep daily drivers styled. Their DLC suspension kit works with factory air ride suspension such as the one equipped on our 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo. Instead of just a lowering module, this DLC kit allows you to control the ride height with an integrated iPhone application. Stock ride height, pounded to the ground, or just lowered for a clean look. Check out the video and view more at http://www.vividracing.com/kw.

Video by http://www.codygephart.com

Other mods from Vorsteiner, Meisterschaft, Agency Power. View the complete gallery of this Porsche Panamera Turbo here – http://www.vividracing.com/blog/gallery/?album=522&gallery=612

 

KW DLC Air Suspension Video and Pics on our Porsche Panamera

Sneak Peak of Vorsteiner Kit, KW Lowering Module, and Meisterschaft Exhaust

Our Panamera Turbo has been undergoing some mods and we have been filming and documenting them with incredible detail.  So much that we have yet to finish these videos but soon will!  So we thought we would give you a sneak peak at what has been going on.  First off, we could not be more excited than to have the Vorsteiner aero kit for the Porsche Panamera ready to be installed.  We have made Vivid Racing synomonous with Vorsteiner in many of our Past Project Cars.  Most recognized is our Porsche 997 Turbo and our Mercedes C63 with over 1Million views on YouTube.  Like all other Vorsteiner products, the attention to detail and quality is over the top.  The front bumper available in their DVWP material with carbon fiber lip is the main focal point.  The bumper is predrilled for parking sensors which is a plus.  The beautiful carbon fiber 1×1 weave of the front lip looks better than a OEM factory part.  Most impressive is how Vorsteiner provides their QR codes on the parts and stickers of authenticity to ensure you are getting the best of the best.  The bumper includes the trim to mount the factory DRL/signal lights and includes new intercooler ducts.  In addition to the front bumper, we also got the add-on duck tail which definitely makes the rear look more aggressive.  For those that are iffy on the Panamera styling, this is the fix!  The spoiler is a huge selling point for a couple of reasons:  Simple add-on which makes it a easy DIY install.  Does not interfere with the factory wing that comes up and down at speed. The high quality carbon fiber can be left exposed if it fits your cars color or you can paint it leaving only the edge exposed as we did on our BMW M3 with Vorsteiner.  The upgraded rear bumper with massive carbon fiber diffuser and side skirts will be coming next.  This first install will give a good insight to those that just want a little more style without going all the way.

Next up is the KW DLC Lowering Module.  This module plugs inline of the factory system to allow you to control the cars ride height via an iPhone app.  It can be manually set with switches on the DLC box or adjusted via wifi on the go.  What is even more amazing is that it keeps all the factory suspension functionality, including the PASM.  KW designed this product to be a great alternative to standard lowering modules allowing the driver to really choose how the ride height should be set according to their needs.  Sometimes you really need stock height and maybe sometimes you go to shows and want it super tucked.  We did some incredible video of the DLC install and function, so stay tuned for that.

Finally, we hooked up the car with some more sound using the Meisterschaft GTC muffler exhaust system.  Meisterschaft has appeared on many of our customers cars over the years and is very well known in the BMW market.  For the Porsche Panamera, it replaces the axle back system and features a remote key fob to change the tone of the exhaust.  Much like the factory PSE but it is much more pronounced.  The mufflers not only save a ton of weight, but the larger tips with Meisterschafts trademark splitter inside is very noticeable.

So here are some sneaks of these mods and stay tuned for some serious video which we will launch on our YouTube Channel Here!

Sneak Peak of Vorsteiner Kit, KW Lowering Module, and Meisterschaft Exhaust

Prior Design Makes Your Panamera a Vehicular Vixen

Prior Design is known for upgrading any make or model that’s worth upgrading. They have a kit for tons of different cars and therefore are sought after by many. We try to keep you up to date on the latest body kit releases, and since this particular kit is one that hits home, due to our current project car. Prior Design released a wide body kit for the Porsche Panamera. This murdered out kit with gold accents will make this wagon, a mean looking machine. The Panamera is known for it’s unique body, giving those hips some meat only makes this vehicular vixen more attractive.

We have had aero pieces for the Panamera from Prior Design in the past, but the big news is the release of the full wide body kit. You can still buy it piece by piece, but why tease yourself? Just dive into a more aggressive ride. The attention you get, will be well worth every penny spent. Plus the holidays are right around the corner, and the best gifts, are the ones you give to yourself! Like Nike says, “Just Do It!”

Your early holiday gift to yourself can be purchased HERE. Check out the rest of the Prior Design stock HERE and see what others have done with Prior Design parts HERE. Pictures below, ENJOY!

Prior Design Makes Your Panamera a Vehicular Vixen

Seibon Dry Carbon Fiber Hood Test Fit on Porsche Panamera Turbo

With some basic mods already done on our Porsche Panamera Turbo, we are looking to start doing some exterior upgrades.  Having partnered with Seibon Carbon for our 2012 BMW M5 F10 at SEMA and now our new Project SRT Viper for the 2013 SEMA show, we connected with them again for the Panamera.  They shipped us out one of their Dry Carbon Fiber hoods to check out.  Seibon is well known for their carbon fiber products with most coming as a glossy clear coat carbon top and a black frp bottom.  However their Dry Carbon Fiber Hoods can command the high dollar price.  The underside of these hoods is a work of art.  Complete carbon fiber all around, these hoods save some serious pounds off the car.  We took some test fit snapshots to show how it looks on our Panamera Turbo.  We will be painting the top of it partially to go with our other carbon fiber accents soon to be added.  Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned for more updates!

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Seibon Dry Carbon Fiber Hood Test Fit on Porsche Panamera Turbo

Carbon Fiber Y-Pipe Boosts Power on Porsche Panamera

Now being that this is the ultimate in luxury sedan, we want to make sure we keep it subtle, but still sexy.  So along with our plans to install a Vorsteiner aero kit to go with our Vorsteiner wheels, we are also adding hints of carbon fiber.  One part we just installed is the Agency Power carbon fiber Y-Pipe.  Back in 2011 we developed this part on a different Panamera Turbo here with great success.  After offering the part in aluminum for a while, we decided to also create it in carbon fiber.  Though the powdercoated aluminum looks good, there is nothing more sexy than some carbon fiber under the hood!

The throttle body on the Panamera Turbo is the same size as the Cayenne Turbo which we also use on our 996TT and 997TT TB upgrade kits. The stock YPipe is a 2 piece (halfs) plasic Y design that is smooth on the inside. The bad part about the stock one is it goes from a 78mm ID at the throttlebody down to a appx 2inch 51mm diameter Y split which then goes to rubber boost hoses that expand under pressure. Both of these are a power robbers! If you retain the stock design and stock diameter hoses, you cannot gain power no matter the Y-Pipe material. This is why we made a complete YPipe kit which retains a 3inch aluminum design all the way to the factory end piece connections.

Now because you are replacing all the factory parts with this 3 inch diameter pipe, its a tight fit in there as you can see.  The mouth of the Y-Pipe slides just on to the throttle body and this is secured with the coupler as pictured.  Having been driving around with this in our own car now for a couple of weeks, the improved throttle response from increased air flow going into the throttle body is definitely a plus!

Up next is our installation of the KW DLC lowering module.  Stay tuned to our Panamera Turbo Gallery Here.

 

Carbon Fiber Y-Pipe Boosts Power on Porsche Panamera

New Project Car - The Porsche Panamera Turbo

Most people are not fond of its styling or even why the iconic brand surrounded by the 911 chassis would even consider a 4 door.  The success of the Cayenne made sense to go this route and soon after we saw the likes of Audi and Aston Martin with theirs as well as Lamborghini showing a concept of their own.  Though it is now 2013 and a facelift is upon us, this 2011 Panamera Turbo does not mean we are late to the party.  Having been fortunate enough to own and drive cars like our 825hp 997 Turbo and our 2011 Turbo S, this was simply another progression of our strong prescense in the Porsche market.  Having just sold our BMW M3 supercharged by VF Engineering and our little play toy Noble M400, it was time to get the new family sedan in place.  We already did the CLS63 Bi-Turbo, we have the new BMW F10 M5, but somewhere, this has been on the want list for quite some time.  In fact even before the car was released!

Back in 2008 while on the way up North to do some motocross, we came across a pack of test Panamera’s with barely any camo left on them.  Simply amazed by this brand new vehicle for Porsche out in the wild, I have stayed in touched with the progression in styling, performance, and features of the Panamera.  When it came time to search for one, I hit the usual outlets looking for a great car that we could truly make Vivid.  Coming across many black and silver colors, they just did not pop enough for me.  White was definitely on the top of the list but unfortunately, I’m not into beige interior.  So when I stumbled upon this beautiful blue Panamera with PCCB brakes and gorgeous black leather interior, this was it!

We had the opportunity to work on products for the Panamera Turbo back in 2011.  We developed a high flow y-Pipe and catback exhaust system.  So for this toy, we have a couple of cool upgrades to showcase.  First, the car already had a set of Vorsteiner VS-140 21 inch wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.  This was perfect because of our cooperation with Vorsteiner on outfitting our car with their aero kit upgrade.  Having had Vorsteiner on many of our past project cars, we knew the quality and fitment would be there.  But even more important, the styling is spot on with the direction we wanted to go.  The front bumper, rear bumper with diffuser, and side skirts is a combination of adding aggressiveness while keeping it classy.  Because of the air ride suspension, lowering the car is usually done with the typical lowering module.  However we are going to take on a new piece of technology by KW Suspension by adding their DLC system to the car.  Controlled by an iPhone app, you can save different profiles with ride height settings to go anywhere from stock down to 60mm drop.

We wont leak everything now, so stay tuned to this build, driving reviews, videos, and view all photos here on our Panamera Turbo Gallery!

New Project Car - The Porsche Panamera Turbo