VR Supercharged BMW M3 in Modified Magazine Jan 2014 Issue

Back in 2003 we graced the inside of our first magazine known as Super Street.  50 plus features, tech articles, event articles, and more later, we are still at it and this time with Modified Magazine.  Modified Magazine has done a lot with Vivid Racing over the years.  Featuring our Subaru WRX II in 2004, our Mitsubishi EVO VIII, a multi-part story on the Pepsi RX8, Modified Magazine is proving that print is not dead (RIP Sport Compact Car).  So fresh for the January 2014 Modified Magazine is a feature on our VF Engineering supercharged BMW M3.  This BMW M3 was an amazing project car to us.  The E90 M3 already is a beast in its own with the V8.  The VF640 kit puts a dyno proven 150+ horsepower to the wheels. With upgraded Brembo Brakes, KW Coilovers, H&R sway bars, and Niche Wheels, this really was the best daily driver ever.  Between our installation videos, Getaway in Phoenix Blonde Bombshell video, and our epic desert drift video, we definitely put in work with this car.

Go pick up your issue and make sure to check out all the old videos and pictures here.

VR Supercharged BMW M3 in Modified Magazine Jan 2014 Issue

VR Focus ST Road Trip to Buckys Boo BBQ 2013

Back in October we took our Project Ford Focus ST out to the 2013 Bucky’s Boo BBQ hosted by pro skateboarder Bucky Lasek.  His backyard skate pool, aka Lasekland, is every skaters dream.  Each year Bucky and his sponsors put on this costume event to gather food for the local food bank.  In addition to his world renown skateboarding career (which is still going at 40), Bucky is a huge car guy!  Having had cars such as a BMW M3 E46, Porsche 996 Turbo, and Subaru STI, he knows a couple of tricks at the track.  Now driving pro for Subaru/PUMA in the Global Rally Cross serious, we were honored to be able to hit up this event.  Enjoy these brief Ford Focus shots by the beach in Carlsbad and then watch some awesome skateboarding by some of the best pros including PLG, Bob Burnquist, many old schoolers, and more!

Full gallery of pictures located here – Bucky’s Boo BBQ 2013 Gallery.  Video and pictures courtesy of www.codygephart.com.

 

VR Focus ST Road Trip to Buckys Boo BBQ 2013

Amazing Hand Control as this Ferrari 360 Goes Rallying

I was sent this video and literally had my mouth open watching for 6 minutes straight!  This rally driver not only man handled the car through the stage, he did it all in a Ferrari 360 and simply did not care.  The video is not sped up either, they are just motoring the stage!  Having driven our Porsche 997 Turbo S in the Targa Newfoundland Rally, I understand the importance of a co-driver and pace notes while respecting high powered car.  So if you think you are a good driver, watch this and ask again!

Amazing Hand Control as this Ferrari 360 Goes Rallying

9 Pictures Why Our Panamera Turbo Makes You WANT a Vorsteiner Aero Kit

I must be honest and say that I am truly stoked to see the way this Panamera Turbo is coming together.  As I said in earlier Project Panamera Turbo articles that I always wanted one of these sedans.  But I was only going to get it if I could do the Vorsteiner Panamera Aero Kit.  Some may say that the Panamera is one of the ugliest cars ever built… I say nay, there are worse!  From the inside, you are driving a 911 with 2 extra seats.  From the outside, a Porsche enthusiast can see it.  I will agree that in it’s stock form, stock ride height, stock wheels, that the Panamera can be a little dull.  In response to that, I give you our Vorsteiner upgrade Part 1 with a big fat red stamp across the picture saying “Dayyuuummmmm!”

    

Having had the Vorsteiner kit on our previous Porsche 997 Turbo, I just love that front bumper styling.  The rear duct tail really helps the look of the rear end too.  Why I say Part 1 is that we still have the awesome rear bumper with carbon fiber diffuser to install once ready.  The beauty with Vorsteiner is their delivery, finish, and overall fitment.  Aftermarket aero upgrades are always iffy on fitment compared to OEM.  In fact most say to test fit before installing to make any alterations if necessary.  We took it out of the box and sent it right over to our guys at Allard Collision in Chandler, Arizona.  Because the front bumper has that beautiful carbon fiber lip, we wanted to match up the duct tail spoiler to show off some of the carbon as well.  John at Allard had his team mask off the rear spoiler so the paint and carbon lines flowed with the body.  In addition to the Vorsteiner parts, we also had Seibon Carbon‘s OEM style carbon fiber hood.  The hood was dry carbon fiber in full on both sides.  Since our Vorsteiner parts were glossy finished, we chose to have this work of art Seibon hood clear coated to match.  But before we did that, Allard took to their design team to mask off something special to display the carbon fiber and painted surface in a flowing look for the Panamera.

    

Allard Collision did some impressive paint work which made it hard to identify any lines differentiating the 2 surfaces.  When they delivered the parts back to us, they were put inside to not get damaged.  Since we are always busy here (no time for our own cars), a couple days had past and John offered to throw the parts on for us, naturally, we said no problem!  His team did a over the top job handling the parts like they were baby seal eyes (still in the head, just checking if your reading).  The rear spoiler was a simple fit removing the Porsche logo and trim, but leaving the all important “Panamera Turbo” writing.  The front bumper fit without any modifications.  This included the parking sensors, headlight washers, and intercooler ducts.

    

      

Moving back to the Vivid Racing shop to install the hood, it was like performing surgery, lightweight surgery that is!  The hood weighs next to nothing.  Having already test fitted it before, we new that the lines would be good.  Seibon really nailed it on all the other parts of the OEM-likeness.  All holes, clip areas, window washers, even under heat padding fit directly in place.  We did have to tap larger holes for the hood strut ball heads, but that is next to nothing compared to other aftermarket aero kit experiences.  The hood did not have a place for the factory Porsche emblem, but once that baby was closed and latched, and flows better without giving a sleeker, sexier look.

    

Stay tuned to our ever delayed Meisterschaft exhaust video, KW DLC review, and more of our Project Panamera TT here.

If interested in getting a Vorsteiner Aero Kit or Wheels, Visit Our Vorsteiner Shop Here.

9 Pictures Why Our Panamera Turbo Makes You WANT a Vorsteiner Aero Kit

2013 VW Golf R Perfectly Slammed with Work Meister Wheels

You know you got it bad when you go from the car lot, to the chop shop. If we can’t mentally think of the mods we want to do to a car, there’s no point in buying it. This 2013 Volkswagen VW Golf R feels the same way. This guy started modifying his VW before his paper plates came off. After the first few perfomance mods, he needed to need that automatic satisfaction piece, so went on a wheel binge to figure out what would look best. We are familiar with wheels binges. Our car see more shoes than our closet does. But when you find the perfect set, you know it was worth all the time and hassle. That’s why he came to us, to help him find the perfect set of wheels and not break the mod bank. He went with a set that we have recently featured on one of our project cars and at SEMA.

He settled on the Work Meister wheels 18×9 Front and 18×10 Rear wrapped in Federal Tires – 215/40/18 Front and 225/40/18 Rear. Once the wheels were on he lowered his levels to the extreme. Simply labeled as “fitted,” this thing is perfectly SLAMMED! This thing may be low enough to slither, but looking at the mod list you know this thing isn’t just for show. Below are the performance mods he has made to make sure his car isn’t just pretty, but upgraded enough to be brutal on road. (SCROLL FOR MOD LIST)

If you want to find the perfect set of wheels for your ride. Hit us up in the comment section below, on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or email us at sales@vividracing.com. See wheels before you buy with our Wheel App. Shout out to Ricardo Reyes for the stellar photography and Rolando for sharing his work of art with us.

Performance Modifications :

• DO Tuning Custom Tune
• INA Engineering Billet Valve Cover
• Eurojet Ammo Box Catch Can with Custom Volx Tuning Hose Kit
• HEP Billet Coolant Tank
• HEP Stage 3 Intake Manifold
• 1100CC ID Aux Injector
• RS4 Primary Injectors
• JE Pistons 83mm
• DMForged I Beam Connecting Rods
• Supertech Valve Train
• IE High Pressure Fuel Pump
• TTRS Low Pressure Fuel Pump
• CTS Turbo Kit with GTX3582R 
• PTE 39mm Wastegate
• Custom 3” Intake
• CTS Intercooler
• CTS Throttle Body Pipe
• Diesel Geek Short Shifter
• Solid Shifter Bracket Bushings
• Custom Cat-Back
• Snow Performance Direct Port Water-Meth Injection
• Clutchmasters FX850SS
• Flywheel EKgrip
• ARP Flywheel Bolts
• ARP Head Studs
• ARP Main Studs
• ARP Cam Tower
• ARP Crank Bolt
• Tial Q Bov
• 034 Track Density Mount Set
• Fluidampr
• Crank Dowel
• Neuspeed Race Haldex Module

Suspension Modifications:

• Airlift Air Suspension Front
• Slam Specialties Rear
• Airlift V2 Digital Management

2013 VW Golf R Perfectly Slammed with Work Meister Wheels