Centric Introduces the All-New StopTech Sport and Street Brake Pads

Centric Parts, North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of OE and aftermarket brake and chassis components, has announced important changes to its high performance StopTech Brake Pad range. This includes the introduction of a new StopTech Street Brake Pad, in addition to a new name for the former StopTech Street Performance Pads, which are now known as StopTech Sport Brake Pads. While both new StopTech brake pad lines offer high performance braking gains, the street pads are intended for road use only, while sport pads are engineered for occasional track duty as well.

StopTech Sport Brake Pad Features:

• High MOT (Max Operating Temperature) to Eliminate Fade

• Excellent Actuation, Modulation and Release Characteristics

• 100% Positive Molded for Uniform Friction Material Density

• Scorched to Raise Initial Cold Effectiveness and Ease Bed-In

• Para-Aramid Composites Provide Linear Response at All Temps

• Dynamometer Tested for Maximum Performance and Service Life

• Lab-Developed Formulas with Strong Initial Bite

• Ideal for Autocross and Light Track Day Use

Formerly known as the StopTech Street Performance Brake Pad, the Sport Brake Pads are engineered to meet the demands of high performance driving situations while maintaining their ability to work in normal driving conditions. These pads combine the benefits of premium street brake pads with aggressive friction formulas suitable for track day and autocross use. Para-Aramid composites deliver optimum stopping performance over a wide temperature range and are specially formulated to deliver linear response in both cold and hot conditions. All StopTech Sport Brake Pads are 100% positive molded and include OE designed shims to eliminate noise associated with brake pad vibration. In addition, each StopTech pad is scorched to remove any impurities in the friction material. While this does not eliminate the need to bed-in new pads, it does provide improved stopping power right out of the box.

StopTech Street Brake Pad Features:

• Superior Braking Performance for Everyday “Street” Drivers

• Lab-Tested, OE-Style Design, Manufacturing and Features

• Rotor-Friendly, Low-Dust Formula for Cleaner Wheels

• Dyno-Proven, Noise-Isolating Shims for Quiet Operation

• 100% Positive Molded for Life-Long Consistent Performance

• Scorched to Raise Initial Cold Effectiveness and Ease Bed-In

• Includes Premium Hardware for Precision OE Fitment

• Application Specific Brake Hardware included

• Dynamometer Tested for Maximum Performance and Service Life

• Platform Specific Friction Compounds

• Ideal for Daily Driving and Touring

The StopTech Street Brake Pads are a new addition to the StopTech product portfolio. StopTech street pads are engineered to provide superior braking performance for everyday street driven vehicles. The lab-developed and dyno-tested friction formulations provide the perfect combination of performance braking characteristics with the lowest dust and quietest operation available. The advanced friction compound delivers optimum stopping performance over a wide temperature range and is specially formulated to deliver linear response in both cold and hot conditions. All StopTech brake pads are 100% positive molded and include OE style shims to eliminate noise associated with brake pad vibration. In addition, each StopTech brake pad is scorched to remove any impurities in the friction material. While this does not eliminate the need to bed-in new pads it does provide improved stopping power right out of the box.

Centric Introduces the All-New StopTech Sport and Street Brake Pads

MANSORY Redefines Sports Cars with the Mercedes AMG GT S

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 that can go from 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds. It’s small, nimble, quick and track ready both appearance-wise and under the hood. MANSORY managed to take this beastly roadster and work their magic, redefining what it means to be a sports car. Check out the official release from MANSORY below, as well as the incredible photos that follow of their version of the AMG GT S. You can also browse through Vivid Racing’s entire selection of impressive MANSORY products here.

Press Release: Refining supercars is more than just a business for MANSORY. The attention to detail and the love of all that is special and unique is what drives us to produce out-of-the-ordinary automobiles. The latest stroke of genius of the company once again proves this in an impressive way. The MANSORY interpretation of the Mercedes AMG GT S with its exclusive and comprehensive refinement programme is enough to raise the blood pressure of true sports vehicle fans the world over.

Above all, the wide bodywork package makes it clear that for MANSORY, visual refinement of the sport car takes centre stage. Alongside design elements such as the hood in red exposed carbon, you will find targeted alterations to the front, side and rear to give a boost to the car’s aerodynamics. For instance, the front spoiler reduces lift, which is decisive for improving the handling and agility of the GT S. Striking extensions on the sides measuring 25 millimeters per side ensure there is plenty of room for wide tires with great traction. The rear spoiler also provides more downforce and, in combination with the rear diffuser, ensures there is extra grip on the road. The MANSORY aerodynamic package will show its strengths even on winding country roads and generates pure driving pleasure.

MANSORY manufactures its bodywork components in the traditional way from carbon. In this procedure, carbon mats are adapted in moulds and hardened under high pressure at high temperatures in an autoclave. The advantages of this high-tech procedure are clear: the reduced vehicle weight brings improvements to acceleration figures, braking distances and the energy consumption of the car.

The advantages to agility and handling leave room for yet higher performance. In even in its basic version, the GT S boasts impressive engine performance, but the MANSORY engine department knows how to unlock a few extra power reserves in the V8 twin turbo engine. The main components of performance optimization are larger turbochargers as well as a sport exhaust system made from stainless steel. When combined with a sports air filter, this is responsible for the powerful, robust sound of the 4.0-litre aggregate. These components are precisely tuned to work in union using a new mapping system for the engine’s electronics. With a peak performance of 730 PS / 537 kW, the MANSORY engine exactly meets the wishes of its clientèle who have sporting ambitions. The uprated Gran Turismo offers exquisite performance figures: The two-seater only requires 3.4 seconds to go from 0 – 100 km/h and with a top speed of 330 km/h, even the basic model of the MANSORY refined GT S is streets ahead.

Another highlight of the refinements is the lightweight metal wheels featuring the name SPYDER . At the front, the recommended wheel-tyre combination is 9.5×21 inches with tires featuring the dimensions 245/35ZR21. At the rear, 10.5×21 large rims with a tire size of 305/25ZR21 are put to use. As an alternative, MANSORY also offers ‘10-spoke central lock rims’. This model of rims is especially lightweight due to the way they are manufactured using forging technology. This reduces the unsprung mass, improving the handling, acceleration and braking response of the sports car yet further in an appreciable way. MANSORY recommends the following combinations: 9×20 inches with 275/30/20 tires on the front axle, and 10.5×21 with 305/25/21 tires on the rear axle. The wheel & tire combination and chassis springs help lower the sports car to leave a lasting impression.

In the interior, MANSORY has created a control centre to unify functionality and comfort. The sports steering wheel designed especially for the Mercedes AMG GT features a carbon inlay and the aluminum pedals guarantee full control over the vehicle. The interior simultaneously exudes pure luxury. Almost all interior furnishing components have been masterfully created by hand from leather and top-quality MANSORY carbon fabric. Precisely embroidered logos and illuminated door sills perfectly round off the refinement programme.

MANSORY Redefines Sports Cars with the Mercedes AMG GT S

Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport’s 5.0L engine produces a great exhaust note from the factory, but there is still so much power and sound that held is back by the restrictive OEM system. This is where the QuickSilver Sport Exhaust comes in to action with it better flowing design that improves the power and produces a deep aggressive exhaust note. The exhaust features carbon fiber tips and is complete bolt-on, requiring no cutting or modification to the the vehicle.

We installed this system on our customer’s beautiful 2015 Range Rover Sport and put together this sound clip to give you an idea of what this system would sound like on your 2014+ Range Rover Sport 5.0L Supercharged.

You can purchase and find more info on this QuickSilver Sport exhaust by clicking here or contacting us directly by phone or email.

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Range Rover Sport