Product Overview: Fuel Off-Road Anza D557 UTV Wheels

With the UTV market more popular than ever, the demand for aftermarket wheels continues to grow. Most UTVs have a focus on excellent suspension and good power, but things like wheel design often take a back seat, leaving many stock UTVs with some pretty ugly wheels. Luckily, companies like Fuel Off-Road make a plethora of aftermarket wheels. The D557 is one of the more popular UTV wheels from Fuel Off-Road. Currently, there is too many in stock, and we need them gone. Give us a call for the best possible pricing.

• Split five-spoke design


• Simulated beadlock for an aggressive look


• Available in 14” and 15” size


• 4+3 and 5+2 offset available, covering most fitments


• Looks great on any UTV

With a simple split five-spoke design and simulated beadlocks, the Anza D557 wheels have a nice and aggressive look. What’s great about these wheels is their low price. Coming in under $200/wheel and often under $150/wheel, these are easy on your wallet compared to many other aftermarket wheels.

If you have any questions about the Fuel Off-Road Anza D557 UTV Wheels or would like to purchase any parts for your UTV, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached by phone at 1.480.966.3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.

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Introducing New SSV Works Cage Mounted Pods

One of the best things about driving around in the desert with a UTV is blasting music with your friends. Unfortunately, many UTVs don"t come with a stereo or don’t come with a good one. For this reason, the UTV stereo market is huge and companies are constantly trying to innovate and bring better products to market. One of those companies, SSV Works, has just released their new cage mounts speaker pods which have a unique dual clamping system that allows for 360-degree rotation. Unlike “water-board” towers, these sound pods are designed to provide superior sound to all the passengers inside the UTV without blocking any visibility.

When ordering these speakers, there are a couple of options to choose from. They are available with SSV 6.5” Powersports speakers or Kicker KM Series speakers. Both of these speakers are pretty good, coming in around $350 and $430 respectively. If there is a different brand 6.5” speaker you want to use, you can order the speaker pods unloaded for $250. That pricing includes the unique dual clamp mounts. The pods themselves are finished in a black texture and can be custom painted to match the color scheme or your UTV, or whatever color scheme you like.

If you have any questions about SSV Works Cage Mounted Speakers or would like to purchase parts for your UTV, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached by phone at 1.480.966.3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.

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Can-Am X3 ECU Flash Comparison VR Tuned vs EVO Stage 3

There is always a debate on who has the best ECU flash for the 2018 Can-Am Maverick X3 RS.  There are many ways to test and compare the different tunes.  While some will try to cheat with fake drag races like an episode of Pinks, we test and compare ECU tunes in a controlled environment.  This is the only way to test.  Same car, same gas, same mods with the only variable being the tune.  But why do testing like this some may ask?  Why is there Coke vs Pepsi, Ford vs Chevy, and Taco Bell vs Del Taco?  Competition creates business and better products.  There is never one solution and just because someone may be first, does not mean they are best.

Starting in October 2016, Vivid Racing"s VR Tuned has been doing UTV ECU Tuning.  Besides real world testing and dyno sheets, we like to compare ourselves to other tunes to see where we place.  Names like Bikeman, Alba, RVS, PWR are all known in the Can-Am X3 tuning game.  However, one name that everyone brings up is EVO Powersports.  So we decided to get a 2018 Can-Am Maverick X3 DS with this tune and test it against our VR Tuned ECU Flash.  The car in question had a Gibson dual tip muffler exhaust, EVO intake, and KWI floating clutch setup.  The tests we ran were on our Mustang AWD Dyno here at our GIlbert, AZ facility running 91 octane.   Based on the Dyno Sheet times, there was about 2 hours in between runs.  Enough time to allow each car to run cool.  Our tests were done by MPH starting at 15mph and ending at 70mph.  70mph on the dyno computer is about 80mph on the car. 

Looking at the dyno sheet, the solid line is the VR Tuned ECU Flash were the dotted line is the EVO Powersports Stage 3.  VR Tuned does not do stages as we give you the best file the first time.  A "stage" should not cost you extra money as you are gaining power from the bolt-ons you have done.  The only time you should need a new tune is if you go with different injectors, fuel pump, or turbocharger.  Both cars had a max peak power of 124 rear wheel horsepower while the VR Tuned flash made about 2-3 more horsepower from the bottom to the middle of the power curve.  This is due to timing, fuel, and limiter differences.  You can see the green line compares boost pressure.  Both vehicles had an average of around 15.6psi with a spike to 16.1.  The AFR which is not plotted showed both cars in the 11.3-11.6 range.  This is a tad rich but safe for any type of weather use.  The car could be leaned out to around 12-12.5 and see boost pressures of around 17psi for a larger increase.  

So how do you make a good purchasing decision for your Can-Am X3 tuning?  Customer service and reliability is extremely important.  Vivid Racing has 40 people available to assist with all types of questions and support.  We are available via Live Chat, Email, and Phone Monday to Friday.  We even get customers back files outside of normal business hours and weekends.  We have been in business Since 2001 with one company that has continually grown.  Our VR Tuned support and product is designed to ensure your experience is smooth and easy.  We are always on top of giving customers the best file the first time.  Our ECU Flash system is all done via the diagnostic port and a PC Windows tablet or laptop.  You don"t need to be connected to the internet, buy credits, or wait for an activation.  Our solution is extremely easy to use and allows you to flash between your tuned and stock files.  This is a great feature for those concerned with warranty.  More importantly, VR Tuned has never recalled any of it"s ECU tuning or had any catastrophic engine failures.  We focus on power with reliability!

View all our VR Tuned Can-Am ECU Tuning Here

See how our ECU Flashing System Works Here

Please Enjoy Our Other Comparison Articles:

• 2017 Can-Am ECU Tuning EVO vs VR Tuned Chapter 1


• 2017 Can-Am ECU Tuning EVO vs VR Tuned Chapter 2


• 2018 Can-Am ECU Tuning Testing


• 2016 Polaris RZR Turbo ECU Tuning EVO Stage 2 vs VR Tuned


• 2016 Polaris RZR Turbo ECU Tuning EVO vs VR Tuned


• 2016 Polaris RZR Turbo Big Injector ECU Tuning EVO vs VR Tuned


• 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo ECU Tuning EVO vs VR Tuned

Why the Valvetronic Dump Pipe is Better Than an Exhaust on the Can-Am X3

There are many options to choose from when it comes to an exhaust for your Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo.  Between price, style, and sound, most exhausts will do the same for your upgrade desires.  However when it comes to performance, there is a different way to look at things.  When you do an ECU tune, you set boost pressure parameters in the ECU code.  This is typically set to about 17psi instead of the stock 14psi in our VR Tuned ECU flash and as we have tested in others.  What the ECU says and what the car will do can differ.  Mechanically, you have variables such as the wastegate, blow off valves, and exhaust components.  If we focus on the exhaust system, you can see there is some major variance.  If 1psi of boost equals 10 horsepower in theory, than this graph and article will show you why the Agency Power valvetronic dump pipe is the best option for your Can-Am X3 Turbo!

Turbochargers do not need any back pressure or restriction.  The more air you get in and the more air you get out makes them extremely happy.  If you put a simple 3 inch pipe off the turbo exhaust side, it would be happy as hell.  However your ears would not be.  A turbo is one big air pump and if you put a blockage on the exit of the turbo, it will not perform how it should.  Want to see?  Grab a hairdryer and put your hand in front of the opening.  Hear it about to explode?  That back pressure is restricting the flow.  However, Can-Am is not building race cars for the masses, they are building vehicles designed for the general population that meet government regulations.  With this, restrictions and audible requirements must be met.

The Agency Power valvetronic race pipe features a valve that is switch operated from inside the cockpit.  When the valve is open, the exhaust gases from the turbo goes straight out the dump portion with no restriction or back pressure.  This gives a loud race sound that some truly prefer.  When it is closed, the exhaust gases go through the now catless pipe and into the stock or aftermarket muffler.  This keeps the exhaust tone tame and tolerable for most.  By not have a cat for race use, the restriction is eliminated, but not completely.  We plotted 3 different boost graphs to show you how the immediate atmosphere dump of the exhaust gases is better than the stock exhaust with a cat delete pipe or with an aftermarket exhaust.

• Run #1 is a stock muffler with cat delete pipe that averages 15.4psi


• Run #2 is an aftermarket muffler with cat delete pipe that averages 15.5psi


• Run #3 is the Agency Power valvetronic dump pipe that averages 16.6psi

Check out the Agency Power Valve Dump Pipe Here

 

Can-Am X3 120HP to 195HP Conversion with DIY ECU Flash Video

VRTuned and Vivid Racing offer an upgrade for the 120HP Can-Am Maverick X3 to take it to 195HP with our ECU flash and OEM Can-AM BRP Parts. The 120HP X3 features the same engine and turbo as the X3 RS. By adding the X3 RS fuel pump, intercooler, and intercooler hoses, the first step of the conversion is done. Along with our VR Tuned ECU flash, the 120HP X3 now becomes a monster like the X3 RS with 195HP! ECU Flashing is done through the diagnostic port with our iFlash system that allows you to flash between tuned and stock as well as read and clear trouble codes.

Here are customer Mitch along with VR Tuned dealer MTS Off Road got this Can-Am X3 Max all dialed in. Check out Mitch"s video and view the full upgrade here - https://www.vividracing.com/vivid-racing-canam-2018-120hp-195hp-upgrade-kit-p-151948552.html