When you hear the name Lexus, you probably don’t think of an AMG or BMW M competitor. Lexus is best known for their luxury sedans and luxury-sport coupes like the RC. For someone who wants a large couple with big power and wild looks, there is the Lexus LC. The biggest problem with the LC is that it doesn"t look very aggressive like it’s German counterparts. From the factory, it lacks any sort of rear wing or aggressive front lip. Luckily, Vorsteiner recognizes this problem and they set out to make a simple, yet elegant solution; now that solution, V-LC VRS Aero, is available through Vivid Racing!
Both the rear decklid spoiler and front lip are made from autoclaved 2×2 carbon fiber with UV inhibiting satin lacquer coating, giving the parts a beautiful, premium look, just like the rest of the car. The decklid spoiler isn’t too "in-your-face" with its low profile design, however, it’s just enough to transform the rear of your LC and give it a much more aggressive look. The same can be said about the front lip which has a simple design that’s just enough to transform the look of the front end. Be sure to check out the photos below!
If you have any questions about Vorsteiner VRS V-LC Aero Program or would like to purchase parts for your Lexus, 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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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Now Available: Vorsteiner Lexus V-LC Aero Program
Introducing AEM CD-5 Carbon Digital Dash - Now Available!
One of the most critical parts of any performance vehicle is the ability to monitor its vitals. If you’re not able to watch or log essential metrics such as AFR, Oil pressure, oil temperature, boost pressure, ignition correction, and more, your engine could be running improperly, and you won’t even know it. The problem is finding a good way to monitor all these metrics without having a dashboard covered in gauges; This is where AEM comes in with their new CD-5 digital dash display.
The CD-5 carbon digital dash is a small 5”, daylight readable display that’s custom programmable with data logging. It requires a single cable for power, ground, and receiving CAN data, making installation much more manageable. If you want to go crazy with your data monitoring, you can add additional sensor data with the AEM 22 Channel CAN Sensor Module. The CD-5 Carbon receives channels from CAN bus inputs, and it does not require special modules to read AEM and/or 3rd-party CAN signals. If you have a 2008 or newer vehicle, the CD-5 digital ash will be able to read CAN bus data from the OBDII port after installation of the OBDII CAN Adapter Sub Harness.
One of the cool features of the CD-5 dash is the ability to set up custom warnings and alarms. If you’re trying to focus on driving as fast as possible, you might not notice that something is overheating, for example. By setting up a custom alarm, you dash will alert you when something is critically wrong. If multiple things go wrong at once, the CD-5 dash will scroll through them in order of importance.
This digital dash is the perfect solution for monitoring the vitals of your vehicle in a small 5” screen. It"s ideal for a race car or even a daily driver. If you want a dash with a larger screen, AEM also offers their CD-7 digital dash.
If you have any questions about the AEM CD-5 Carbon Digital Dash or would like to purchase any parts for your car, 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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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Product Overview: Weistec W.3 Turbo Upgrade for McLaren 570S
The 3.8L twin-turbo V8 M838 engine in the McLaren 570s is a great engine, providing excellent throttle response and top end power, which isn’t something many turbocharged engines can do. Unfortunately, the turbochargers that are used are a touch on the small side and lose efficiency above 6,500 RPM where the 570S starts to lose power until redline. Unfortunately, this isn’t something that can be tuned out of the car, as turbochargers have a limited efficiency range. Weistec recognizes this problem, and they have a developed a solution that uses the stock turbos with a little bit of modification. This upgrade, known as the W.3 turbo upgrade, works best when paired with other modifications, but is an excellent addition to any 570s.
With this upgrade, Weistec fully disassembles the stock turbochargers and machines the compressor housings and center cartridges to accept the larger Weistec 5-axis CNC machined impeller wheel. This Weistec impeller wheel uses a larger design, allowing it to flow more air. Despite being significantly larger than the stock wheel, this wheel weighs the same thanks to its lightweight construction. The result is more flow which results in more power, but without any sacrifice in throttle response and spool time. Weistec W.3 turbos add top end power without sacrificing low-end torque or throttle response, to put it simply.
Depending on the modifications, tune, and fuel used, you can see as much as a 200whp gain with these turbos; This will take your McLaren from 485whp up to 668whp. As you can imagine, adding 200+ horsepower to already ridiculously fast car is incredibly fun and incredibly fast.
If you have any questions about Weistec W.3 turbos for McLaren 570S or would like to purchase any parts for your McLaren, 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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Monday, April 16, 2018
New TJ Wrangler Products from Fishbone Off-Road
As Vivid Racing continues to expand into the off-road market, we continue to add new products for our customers to enjoy. Fishbone off-road just dropped three new products for the TJ Wrangler, and now these products are available through Vivid Racing. These products consist of the Fishbone Piranha rear bumper, steering box skid plate, and a tailgate plate. As you may imagine, all of these products are design to give your TJ more protection off-road.
Starting all the way at the back is the new Piranha rear bumper. This rear bumper is about as minimalist as it gets when it comes to bumpers. There are two D-ring tabs, and two d-rings are included with the bumper. Both the d-rings mount near the corners of the bumper, making recoveries much easier. In the center of the rear bumper is a tubular step, allowing you to reach anything you may have mounted on the roof rack.
The steering box skid plate is super cool, as accidentally hitting your steering box on a rock is easier than you might think. If you hit it hard enough you can crack the housing and end up stranded with no way to steer your Jeep. To avoid this problem, all you need is a little protection. Protection is exactly what this steering box skid plate offers.
If you have any questions about the Fishbone rear bumper, steering box skid plate, or tailgate plate, or would like to purchase any parts for your car, 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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Saturday, April 14, 2018
In Stock Alert: Lexus RC-F Meisterschaft Exhaust
Although the Lexus RC-F is an excellent luxury-oriented performance coupe with some comparing it to the BMW M4, it’s not perfect. Lexus managed to squeeze an impressive 467 horsepower out of the 5.0L V8 under the hood of the RCF, but they left a little bit of performance on the table. One of the easiest ways to get more power out of your RCF is with an aftermarket exhaust. Meisterschaft is one of the biggest names in the exhaust market and their exhaust for the RCF is a favorite amongst many Lexus enthusiasts.
The rear section of this Meisterschaft exhaust is offered with three main options: build material, tip shape, and valved/non-valved. As you might’ve already guessed, the rear section of this exhaust is offered in either stainless steel or full titanium. Titanium is significantly lighter, but also more expensive. The GTC variant provides an electronically valved muffler which allows you to control the exhaust volume of your RCF which is perfect for those early mornings or late nights. Separate from the rear section of this exhaust is the option front-pipe/mid-pipe section which is available in stainless steel or titanium.
Meisterschaft’s exhaust systems are built with extreme care and precision, which results in far superior build quality. As tested by Meisterschaft, this RCF exhaust system has been proven to gain up to 46 horsepower and 19 ft-lbs over the stock exhaust while also providing a way better sound.
If you have any questions about the Meisterschaft RC-F exhaust or would like to purchase any parts for your car, 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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Friday, April 13, 2018
Introducing the New AWE Exhaust for 2018 S550 Mustang
Although AWE is very well known for their Audi/VW products, they also make a host of products for American cars. The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular choices for enthusiasts who want a V8. Being a muscle, one of the most popular modifications is an aftermarket exhaust. AWE recognizes this and has been developing their new exhaust systems for the S550 Mustang. As of today, these new exhaust systems are available through Vivid Racing!
One of the easiest ways to get more power out of your engine is with a catback exhaust. The stock exhaust is relatively restrictive, without small diameter piping and unnecessary bends. An aftermarket exhaust, like these new ones from AWE, will use larger diameter piping with a smoother design. This allows the exhaust gases to flow more freely, helping your engine breath easier, ultimately resulting in more power. There are two versions of this exhaust: Touring and Track. The Touring Edition uses AWE’s drone-canceling 180 Technology, and the Track Edition is a simple, loud system.
- Great sound - No drone
- Max gains of 8 hp and 18 ft-lbs at the crank
- Proudly designed and built in the USA
- Touring Edition features AWE 180 Technology
- 4.5” double-walled tips
- Hand made from T304L stainless steel
- Direct bolt on
- Perfect fitment - guaranteed
- No check engine light - guaranteed
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Thursday, April 12, 2018
Introducing New JL Wrangler Products from JCR Off-Road
Even though the JL Wrangler was released recently released, many owners are already looking to modify their JL heavily. There are already LS swap kits, suspension kits, and more. JCR Off-Road, one of the most trusted names in the off-road world, has just released their new front bumpers, rock sliders, tire carrier riser, side plate, and winch plate. As you might imagine, most of these products are designed to give your JL Wrangler extra protection out on the trail. Let’s face it, no one wants to smash their brand new Jeep, but everyone wants to experience what it can do off-road.
Just like JCR’s other Jeep bumpers, these front bumpers are offered in three different widths: full-width, mid-width, and stubby. Each version of the bumper is available with or without powder-coating and with or without the tubing. The front skid plate is a must-have, especially for Rubicon models because it will protect the electronic sway bar. The sliders are also a must-have, as you don’t want to smash into you rocks and give your Wrangler some body damage. The rear tire carrier is pretty cool, as it allows you to run a larger sized tire on the factory tire carrier with the factory bumper.
If you want to give your JL Wrangler some good off-road protection, then these new parts from JCR off-road are the perfect way to do it. If you have any questions about JCR Off-Road JL Wrangler parts or would like to purchase parts for your Jeep, 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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Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Introducing the new HKS GTIII-RS Turbo Kit for FA20
The BRZ/86 is a popular car amongst enthusiasts for a variety of reasons, but most will agree that it’s underpowered. It’s not slow, but the chassis could handle more power, especially after improved suspension and sticky tires are added. There is only so much you can do with a naturally aspirated 2.0L engine that is pushing 100 horsepower per liter without adding forced induction to the mix. HKS is a huge name in the JDM market, and they’ve just released their GTIII-RS turbo kit for the FA20.
What’s special about this new turbo kit is the turbocharger itself. With a large turbocharger, you’ll have a ton of top end power because that’s where the turbo threshold will be. Unfortunately, a large turbo will be laggy and make your car terrible to drive on the street. Using the smallest and most efficient possible turbocharger to meet your power goals is ideal, as you’ll have great throttle response and a lot of low-end power which will make your car very street friendly. The GTIII-RS turbo kit focuses on providing the best possible throttle response by using a relatively small turbocharger with a lightweight billet compressor wheel.
Kit Includes:
- GTIII-RS Turbocharger with wastewater actuator
- Oil and water piping
- Intercooler piping
- Intercooler
- Exhaust manifold and catless extension pipe
- Heat shield
- Gaskets, brackets, bolts
As you may be able to tell from the list above, this is nearly a complete kit. The fuel system and ECU tune will be left up to you, as everyone wants something a little bit different. As tested by HKS, a stock FA20 can make 350 horsepower with this kit and a built 2.1L stroker FA20 can make 450 horsepower. These are crazy power levels considering how responsive the GTIII-RS turbocharger is. If you’ve wanted to boost your FA20, then this is the perfect kit for you.
If you have any questions about HKS GTIII-RS Turbo Kit for BRZ/FRS/86 or would like to purchase parts for your car, 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 Vortech Maxflow Intercooler Upgrade Package for EcoBoost F-150
Although there are a ton of EcoBoost F150 owners out there who love their truck, that doesn’t mean they don’t want to modify their truck. When air is compressed it heats up. If air becomes hot enough, it can ignite an air/fuel mixture without a spark. This is known as detonation or pre-ignition, and it’s not something you want happening inside your engine. Unfortunately, it is an inherent problem with turbocharged engines, especially ones that run high boost levels like the 3.5L EcoBoost. The intercooler’s job is to cool down hot compressed air before it enters the engine. Although the stock intercooler does a decent job, an aftermarket intercooler could do an even better job. You can read more about how an aftermarket intercooler will help your engine in our Intercooler Guide article.
Although Vortech is best known for their superchargers, they cover all segments of the forced induction aftermarket. They’ve just released their Maxflow Intercooler for the 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 and now it’s available through Vivid Racing. This intercooler has a 75% increase in frontal area with a 200% increase in overall core volume. The result is lower and more consistent charge air temperatures, ultimately leading to a 26% peak power gain with 18% over gains at the wheels. This power gain, of course, depends on if you purchase the intercooler with the tuner or not.
With or without the tuner, your truck will be much happier with lower and more consistent charge air temperatures. If you have any questions or would like to purchase a Vortech Maxflow Intercooler for 3.5L EcoBoost F-150, 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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Monday, April 9, 2018
Vortech Superchargers Releases 2018 5.0L Mustang GT Tuner Kits
Although the Gen III Coyote engine is relatively new, it’s already been discovered that it is, by far, the best Coyote engine yet. Straight from the factory is makes an impressive 460 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Like the Coyote engines before it, the Gen III responds great to bolt on parts and even better to forced induction. Vortech is the first company on the market to offer a supercharger kit designed specifically for the Gen III and now this kit is available through Vivid Racing. If you are looking for a complete kit that has absolutely everything you need, then you’ll have to wait a little bit longer because this kit is a “tuner” kit. Vortech’s tuner kits require you to choose your own fueling system (aftermarket injectors and fuel pump) and ECU tune, but this can be done pretty easily. The benefit of a tuner kit is more flexibility and customizability.
Being a tuner kit, there isn’t any official horsepower number you can expect after installation. Depending on the fuel you use, tune, boost, and any other mods, horsepower will vary. Of course, bolt on modifications such as a full exhaust will increase horsepower even further. If you decide to go absolutely crazy with your Mustang, you’ll be glad to hear this supercharger support up 1000 horsepower with supporting mods. With the stock pulley, this blower will make anywhere from 7.5 to 8.5 psi at redline on the stock engine. These kits are the first kits to use the Vortech V-3 JT Supercharged, which is a high efficiency self-lubricated centrifugal supercharger.
Included with the kit is an air to air charge cooler which will allow charge air temperature to stay consistent, resulting in less heat soak and the possibility of more horsepower depending on your tune. Also included is a 98mm MAF housing with is configured for a “blow-through” setup. The included air inlet duct will work perfectly with the stock air box and it will also work with select aftermarket air intakes. The supercharger itself will be available in Satin, Polished, or Black, with the Satin kit coming in around $200 cheaper than the others.
If you have any questions about Vortech Tuner Kit for 2018 Mustang GT 5.0L or would like to purchase parts for your Mustang, 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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New Wheel Design: Brixton Forged PF7
If you’re into high-end cars and high-end wheels, then you’ve probably heard of Brixton Forged. They’re known for their high quality, yet still affordable wheels. Just recently, they unveiled their new PF7 wheel which is designed for SUVs, sports cars, exotic cars, and even track usage. Everything about the wheel is designed to be as lightweight as possible which reduces rotating mass; ultimately a lighter wheel will help your vehicle accelerate, turn, and stop better.
Like many modern performance-oriented wheels, the PF7 feature backed pocketing which helps save weight with compromising strength. The two and three-piece versions of the PF7 wheel use full titanium hardware for excellent strength and longevity, plus titanium hardware is significantly lighter than stainless steel hardware. The three-piece version of the PF7 has floating spoke ends, a design feature that has become extremely popular with high-end cars. The entire wheel is made from 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum which reduces weight further and provides great strength.
The actual design of the wheel is something like a split five-spoke, but with a little bit of flare thrown into the mix. It’s a design that could look good on pretty much any car or SUV. Available sizes range from 18” to 24” depending on the variant of the wheel (one piece, two piece, three piece). Widths range 6” to 16”. These wheels are bespoke, meaning they are available in any lug pattern or offset, allowing you to have a wheel tailored to your exact vehicle and style.
If you have any questions about Brixton Forged PF7 or would like to purchase wheels for your car, 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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Friday, April 6, 2018
New Product Release: Alpha 991.2 Carrera High Flow Air Filter from AMS Performance
Because an engine is a giant air pump if you want more power you need to get more air in and more air out. Of course, the air entering the engine needs to clean and dust free, otherwise, the cylinder walls can get scratched; this is the purpose of the air filter, but many OEM air filters are not designed for maximum flow, instead, a cheap design to keep production costs down. This is where AMS Performance comes in with their all-new Alpha high-flow dry media filter.
This new filter from AMS Performance is designed to maximize flow while still providing excellent filtration, letting your engine breath lots of clean air. Of course, when this is combined with an AMS Alpha intercooler system, the result is lots of cold and fresh air entering the engine, resulting in exceptional performance. With the proper tune, the AMS filter can also improve how fast the turbocharger spools up, resulting in improved drivability.
If you have any questions about AMS Performance Alpha Filter or would like to purchase parts for your car, 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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Thursday, April 5, 2018
New ABT Sportsline Audi RS3 Parts Available!
In case you missed it, a couple months back Vivid Racing began offering ABT Sportsline parts to our customers. We are always looking for new, high-quality parts manufacturers to bring on board and ABT fit that description perfectly. ABT is extremely popular in the Audi/VW world, as they continue to develop amazing parts at great prices with unsurpassed quality. For all our Audi RS3 customers, you can now rejoice, as the ABT catalog of RS3 8P parts is now available on the VR Website!
This catalog of ABT parts includes 15” performance rotor upgrade kit, adjustable coil-over suspension, anti-roll bar kit, fender inserts, lowering springs that are magnetic ride compatible, muffler system, and intercooler. As you can see, they have braking, handling, power, and looks all covered. Their parts may seem a little pricey compared to other companies parts, but you must remember that ABT builds some of the nicest parts in the entire Audi/VW market. If you want quality, you must be willing to spend a little bit more.
If you’ve been wanting to mod your Audi RS3, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. If you have any questions about ABT Sportsline parts for Audi RS3 8P or would like to purchase parts for your Audi, 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.
Introducing HRE Forged C105 Wheels
HRE is known for making some of the best wheels in the industry. From their affordable FlowForm series of wheels all the way up to their Forged Monoblock wheels. Their C1 Series of wheels are designed to survive heavy track usage by combining engineering a strong and lightweight design. HRE doesn’t release a new C1 Series wheel very often, so when they so, it’s pretty big news. That’s exactly what has happened with the all-new C105 wheel.
This new wheel uses the classic 3-piece 5-spoke design, but with the added strength necessary for track usage. HRE even went as far as offering optional titanium bolts for the most strength possible. For all your hardcore Porsche guys, there will be center lock options. Like many other wheels from HRE, there will be a ton of color options for the C105, allowing to truly make your car unique.
- Limited lifetime structural warranty
- Modular 3-piece design
- Extremely lightweight and strong
- Aerospace-Grade 6061-T6 forged aluminum
- CNC machined to custom specifications for your specific application
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Monday, June 6, 2016
Mode Carbon Dresses Up Mercedes C63 Coupe
We love the C63 AMG and even more in the coupe edition.  The powerful V8 6.028L engine produces nearly 500 horsepower and looks incredible right from the factory floor.  Mode Carbon is an aftermarket supplier of aero products for cars like the new BMW M3 M4 and other Mercedes AMG platforms.  Our Colombian partners have just equipped this customer C63 Coupe with the Mode Carbon Rear Diffuser and rear track wing.  The carbon fiber diffuser is a beautiful hand laid 2×2 weave that gives the rear end a much more aggressive look.  The big aero upgrade is in the track wing.  Similar to the black edition, the rear adjustable wing features billet aluminum adjustable uprights and a stylish carbon fiber wing blade.  Check out more Mode Carbon Fiber Mercedes Parts Here.
Mode Carbon Dresses Up Mercedes C63 Coupe
Friday, June 3, 2016
BBS FI-R Wheels on a NEW 991 GT3 RS SOFAKING HOT!
The Porsche 991 GT3RS is the most sought after out of the box race car for the street. Â There is no substitute for Porsche! Â Now to make them even more amazing, BBS Wheels have released their new 20 inch wheel fitment for the GT3RS. Â The wheels are done in a 20×9.5 and 20×12 with slightly more aggressive offsets than stock. Â Utilizing the factory Sport Cup tires, the new BBS FI-R centerlock wheels save a tremendous amount of rotational weight compared to factory. Â The full forged wheels weigh in at about 7.9kg front and 9.3kg rear. Â Astonishing craftmanship and functionality out of these true motorsport wheels. Â Check out more on the BBS FI-R Wheels Here.
BBS FI-R Wheels on a NEW 991 GT3 RS SOFAKING HOT!