BMW E46 M3 tuned by Rieger Tuning!

BMW’s vehicles are commonly well known, so there’s no need to introduce this manufacturer. From the beginning they’ve represented one of the best alternatives on the market. The Bavarian cars are symbols of precision, performance and immutable charm. Let’s be honest – who didn’t dream about the BMW in their childhood? At least once? We dreamed about the time, when this machine would be our. The BMW brand is a synonym for a young and unchained power that wants to reveal. Also we known that these cars are common target of many tuners, no mater if they’re pros or only enthusiast garage owners?. One of the prestigious companies is a famous Rieger that uses same language as the manufacturer. This time the company has improved the most powerful car of the 3-class – BMW M3. Let’s take a look at the result.

BMW M3

The BMW M3 is a combination of power and perfect design that is known for every fan of four wheels. The letter „M“ in the name means something more than an ordinary BMW can offer – it’s especially a great performance and sporting feeling. But in this case it isn’t only about the feeling. The first model BMW E46 M3 was introduced in the year 2000 in Geneva and it was clear, that this will be a very successful car. Now we can agree.

Under the hood of this BMW we can find a furious 3.2 liter V6 that produces satisfactory 343hp (252kW) at 7900rpm. 100kmph takes only 5.2 seconds.

RIEGER BMW M3 TUNING

As we’re used in the case of Rieger, this company always offers something special to attract its customers. Rieger is famous for its approach to tuning without doing something extreme and the results are often very sporty with distinctive shapes of bodykit boosting car’s furious image.

So Rieger has prepared for this BMW a really pumped bodykit that has many fearless elements. Everything starts the front part of the car that has been modified very carefully, because also the stock M3 has a really big sporting potential.

For more aggressive look, there are new eyebrows of the headlights and an extension for the front bumper. It consists of a laminated spoiler with attached carbon diffuser. This is only 44 mm wide but on the other hand, it improves its self-confidence and sporting accent :).

Furthermore, this set has also a pair of small stabilizers as seen on various racing cars as from DTM series. This element is very nice and fits perfectly with the rest of the bodykit.

Also the side part of the car is great as the front. There are very expressive sill extensions that are characteristic with a pair of smaller openings on each sill divided with a laminated bar. As usually, they’re used for cooling disc brakes. More over, they’re beautifully designed and match amazingly.

The last step is the back of this ride. This is also a place where the designers made decent, but sporting changes, they modified the rear bumper with installing a carbon diffuser that is surrounded with two pairs of exhaust tips. It’s very elegant bud maximally sporty work.

Maybe the best delicacy on the car is beautiful 14-spoked silver BBS rims. Their dimensions are 8.5Jx19 in the front and 10Jx19 in the back. They wears Continental tires.

I think that there’s no better pair than the BMW coupe and BBS rims. The rims made by this producer are simply the best and extremely durable.

So safety first and the tuners has installed Brembo brakes with 355x32mm ventilated discs, there’s also the KW’s sporting suspension for the massive wheels and sporting K&N filter.

The tuners of Rieger did a great job. But don’t be modest, they’re works are always perfect.

VW Touareg, Porsche 996 Turbo, Ford GT and Maserati MC12 XX by Edo Competition

Tuning companies’ portfolios are growing larger, no matter the kind of car. No matter if it is station wagon, sedan, SUV or coupe, all cars are in demand. We assess Germany as the country of unlimited possibilities, at least in the area of automobiles. It makes not odds, if you are owner of a sporting station wagon or an uncompromising full-blooded sport car – Germans can adjust anything. One of such companies is specialist on pure sport vehicles as for example Lamborghini Gallardo, Aston Martin DB9, Porsche GT2 RS, etc. Not by accident they say, that Germans are tuning maniacs and this is true also for the company Edo Competition, which has dispatched four representatives: Porsche 996 Turbo, VW Touareg, Ford GT and Maserati MC12. You wouldn’t find more powerful lineup.

EDO COMPETITION

Behind all this stands one passionate German motorist Edo Karabegovic. After some time spent in one Ferrari workshop in the south Germany and some traveling around the world with various racing teams, he gained enough experience and knowledge to start his own business. 2001 was a breakthrough year, because this is when the special Porsche 996 GT3-R was born. This moment started the tuning history of this German company – Edo Competition.

By now, this company created more than 20 modified high-class vehicles. Today, we want to introduce you one quartet, which is really worth it.

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG TUNING

There’s no need to introduce this luxurious SUV. It’s been some years from his birth, but the demand for it still doesn’t decline and this true also for tuning companies. Several modified versions of this cross-country has been made. However, until now, we have written about the “old” version.

It is not so long ago, that the new version of popular VW Touareg was introduced. And some time after this, first visual-performance packet appeared.

On the outside is the modified Touareg different with expressive red-black paintwork. The interface between red, which starts at the front part, and black is designed in such a way, that the red continuously fades with look of strokes of paintbrush. I don’t know why, but I find this combination of colors very suitable for a car. Tuners really knew, what they wanted to reach.

Exterior + interior
Design and interior adjustment wasn‘t worked out in a difficult way, tuners preferred sporting decency.

In the front part of the bumper is new bottom part GFK, which includes a large central opening for air delivery to the cooler of engine, a pair of side openings with integrated fog lights and regular headlights, and chromium grille. Almost all openings are filled out with black expanded metal. Sometimes, less can be more.

At the side of the car were added very sporty side sills and chromium plates on every door. It may look like, it is not enough, but side sills perfectly fit the style and overall essence of this SUV. More aggressive elements would be beside the symbiosis of car and style. The rear part is characteristic with diffuser with central opening and four round exhaust tips with diameter 89 mm, which are based on stainless cat-back system for more sharp sound. This will certainly help Touareg to get noticed.

Aluminum pedal set and other details are natural parts.

Performance
Engine modification of any vehicle indicates, that tuners are not satisfied with what is default stored under the hood. In every engine, some potential is hidden and this is twice evident in VW Touareg. By modification of control unit and by means of added sporting filter, the tuners increased the power of 5-liter 10-cylinder by 70 horse powers.

With this increase of power, the suspension had to be adjusted too. In place of stock alloys, there are new two-color three-part twisted alloy wheels with dimensions 10,0x22 inches with tires 295/30R22. Behind them is new braking set of brake-wheels with 360 mm and 6-piston calipers. Moreover, pneumatic suspension with adjustable height was added.

PORSCHE 996 TURBO TUNING

Vehicles Porsche have always been symbols of sporting spirit in motor sport. Ferdinand Porsche certainly didn’t thought of what success his car make may have, when he manufactured his first car. Porsche family grew very quickly and constantly created new members. One of them is powerful Porsche 996 Turbo, which became the target of team of Edo Competition company.

All was initiated with red-black paintwork, which is identical with paintwork of modified Touareg. Everyone has to make his own opinion about if this style fits the character of this German car.

Design
Since the vehicles Porsche are proud owners of aerodynamically elements with a decent amount of sport exclusivity already in their stock versions, guys from Edo Competition better didn’t try to change it. What is perfect, can’t be made better. So, only a bottom spoiler under the front spoiler was added. This, with its aerodynamical shape, creates a pleasant harmony with the rest of the front part.

And we suppose we don’t have to mention the car looks more aggressive. Furthermore, all front openings were stocked with protective grills, to support the more powerful engine. Simple and impressive.

Performance
Much more was done inside of this German sting. Also here rebounded the desire for more power – stock 420 horse powers were obviously too few for tuners. Because of this, under the hood was installed more powerful turbo and sporting filter BMC-Sport. The result is better performance – but not just because of these changes. Besides that, new exhaust system terminated with four robust exhaust tips (because of higher amount of emissions), sporting clutch and the improved transmission were installed. Result – astonishing 585 horse powers (438 kW) at 6790 rpm. With this you can do miracles :-).

Safety above all. This sentence is probably slogan of every tuning company and in Edo Competition, they interpret it as height-adjustable pneumatic suspension and powerful disc brakes. In front, these are drilled brake wheels with 370 mm with 6 pistons, in the rear, there are 342 mm wheels with four pistons. There was place also for beautiful and relatively large alloy wheels booted in low-profiles 245/35R18 in front and 315/30R18 in the rear. These are 18 inch three-part alloy wheels painted black with dimensions 9.0x18 in front and 12x18 in the rear. System, which controls pressure in tires is a matter of course.

Bulletproof Automotive Honda S2000 GT

There are some special vehicles in the automotive history that influence their fans. This means still increasing interest in their heritage and of course in their ownership. And this is more intensive, when one of these fans is an owner of not small tuning company that hasn’t any showcar yet. So this is the time for a really luxurious project. We’d like to introduce you an American tuning company called Bulletproof Automotive and their showcar made of Honda S2000.

HONDA S2000 – still popular image-maker

The Honda S2000 is a popular stylish roadster made by Japan designers that was created on the occasion of the Honda’s 50th anniversary. Meanwhile it’s also a successful follower of previous sporting models as S500, S600 and S800. It’s a real fun car after some time – an engine in front, RWD so it provides exciting ride all the time. And don’t forget it’s a convertible.

The Honda S2000 is a popular stylish roadster made by Japan designers that was created on the occasion of the Honda’s 50th anniversary. Meanwhile it’s also a successful follower of previous sporting models as S500, S600 and S800. It’s a real fun car after some time – an engine in front, RWD so it provides exciting ride all the time. And don’t forget it’s a convertible.

This vehicle has a few important advantages compared to other cars, not only tuning ones. These advantages particularly involve its small dimensions (with only 2 seats), only 1200kgs of weight, super temporal design and of course amazing handling.

And it has an astonishing aggregate inside.

Honda installed a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder aggregate with DOHC-VTEC direct injection. It can produce 243hp (179kW) at surprising 8300rpm. It’s very impressive value also in these days, when there are similar engines with similar power, but turbocharged or supercharged. But this wasn’t the S2000’s only engine; there are still a few modifications for different markets and needs.

Bulletproof Automotive HONDA S2000

Bulletproof Automotive isn’t much known tuning company among Europeans, but their results are one of the greatest on the scene.

This American company provides import and distribution of high performance tuning parts from Japan. And it’s well known that Japanese are crazy about tuning. So Bulletproof Automotive has decided to build their own showcar for presentation.

Exterior
The car has a very long list of modifications. Let’s get started from the exterior with a really wide bodykit. It’s interesting that it’s made of more bodykits from various companies as Tracy Sports, Top Secret and Powerhouse Amuse.

Creativity has no borders and this car proves it. The bodykit is an incarnation of bold ideas and brain waves of designers assigned to build a fascinating showcar.

The front part of the vehicle is characterized with the extending massive bumper with one central opening providing cool air to the engine’s cooler. On the sides we can find two pairs of smaller spoilers correcting this air-flow. The bumpers have oval lines, same as the rest of the bodykit and it’s fluently connected to the extended fenders. These are parts of Japanese wide bodykit same as the distinctive side sills.

Side of the car is something not seen very frequently. The space behind the front wheels is 100% used with many openings as a pair of vertical elongated right behind the wheels and six branchiform ones behind. All openings are used to off take hot air from the brakes.

They also have fancy side sills that are continuously connected to extended rear fenders. But don’t forget about external mirrors inspired by JGTC NSX with a decent carbon line.

Everybody knows that the Honda S2000 is a roadster with a canvas roof in the stock version. But it’s noticeable at the first sight, that this modified Honda is a little bit different. Ann that’s the element that Bulletproof Automotive designers are proud of.

The custom hard top was specially designed for this car and meets all necessary requirements of aerodynamics. It’s attached to the stock roof and visually stretches the car. There’s a decent wing and third brake light on its end. Additionally windows are created by Bulletproof same as the front window is.

Yes, the rear part makes many of us having willies. It has a distinctive extending of rear bumper with wild design. Openings for hot air off-take from the rear brakes are situated in the extended fenders nearby rear lights. The rear bumper is heavily modified and it’s very different from the stock one. The bumper is wider thanks to a pair of side wings and massive carbon diffuser. This one hides a pair of Tracy Sports’s 70mm wide titanium exhaust tips.

The car is trimmed with the finest stuff from Japan tuning scene – gold paintworks by Top Secret and ornaments by Japanese graphic designer Manabu Mana-P Suzuki.

Performance
When you’re building a showcar, you need to think about all aspects and parts of the car, especially about what’s under the hood. It’s necessary that also the engine needs to be well maintained, same as the car‘s exterior. So Bulletproof Automotive did some huge changes in this way. The stock F20C engine is now controlled by AEM control unit and Vortech compressor. The engine has new Tracy Sports‘s buffed lead-ins, then connected sporting exhaust system with a sporting catalyzer also made by Tracy Sports. Shifting is now provided with a carbon clutch by ORC and short shifter. The rear wheels drive is secured by the Bulletproof Automotive’s carbon shaft. This list of modifications is long and no doubt that there’ll be a nice performance boost. But unfortunately we don’t know any numbers yet.

Almost all parts of the Honda’s suspension were replaced by modified ones made by the most famous companies as Js Racing and Top Secret. So the suspension is a delicacy with a big „D.“

So let’s start – now we can stop thanks to more powerful disc brakes by Js Racing with 6-piston brake calipers. And the there are new shock-absorbers, springs, spindles, arms, joints etc. This suspension is only of its kind, because it’s a sporting suspension with immediate electronically change of ground clearance.

The Bulletproof Automotive Honda S2000 has two types of wheel set – street and track. Our pictures show the track set including 12-spoke black rims RAYS Japan which have 18x10.5 dimensions on both axles. These beautiful rims wear Toyo R1R 265/35/18 tires.

Interior
The interior of the beast combines comfort and effectivity. Elegant, but important changes don’t distract the harmony of the interior, but increasing comfort and safety.

Stock seats were replaced with sporting carbon models by Bride together with Top Secret’s sporting steering-wheel and titanium shift stick by ARC.

As Ben Schaffer (boss of Bulletproof Automotive) said: ”I’ve been admiring Honda S2000 since its birth in 1999 for its smoothness and great handling. Since then the Bulletproof Automotive wants to help the owners of S2000 to build their dream car. This project helped me to build my own dream car and I hope that this inspires others as they inspired me. I just wanted to build a legal street car for everyday use.“

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Startech Tuning

The STARTECH company, an exclusive German tuner of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge; and part of respected tuning corporation Brabus, has respond to the introduction of portfolio of legendary American off-road – Jeep Wrangler.

It’s a „mother of all off-roads“, as everybody knows, but the Jeep Wrangler needs to face growing competitors, despite of its undoubted off-road genetics.

The competition includes smaller and bigger SUVs that can attract customers also without their appropriate off-road talent.

Jeep is aware of this uncomfortable situation, so it strikes back with a brand-new model Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that is the first model with diesel engine that has been a taboo for this American conqueror.

Also it’s the first model with four doors, but that means more comfort inside the full-blooded off-road.

Designers of Startech hasn’t finished the development of styling program for the new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, so the main indication of exterior modifications are especially alloy rims Startech Monostar 9kX20, that reduce an unsprung weight of the car and that means better attributes on the „ordinary“ road.

Its high structural rigidity and surface resistance are attributes that allow driving with no fear in a hard terrain. Depending on driving conditions, the rims wear sporting or off-road tires 285/50 R 20. Also massive side stay bars for protection side sills are available as well as for the classic 3-door Wrangler.

A cover of spare wheel is a very fancy and useful element and it has a hem made of buffed stainless steel to improve the overall image of the rear part.

The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited can be obtained outside the USA also with the diesel aggregate. It’s a 2.8 liter CRD 4-cylinder engine with common-rail direct injection.

In its stock version it can produce 130kW (170hp) and 410Nm. But soon, the Startech engineers will introduce some power upgrade. At the first stage it will be only simple replacement with a modified ECU SD 4T and it’s important that this easy replacement can be done in all authorized Jeep workshops.

Specific numbers of this power boost are not known yet, and we don’t know about other more exacting improvements of the engine. But we know for sure, that exhaust will flow through the sporting exhaust finished with a pair of oval chromed tips symmetrically placed on both sides of the rear bumper.

In the near future, Startech would like to add a big interior program that includes also quality leather upholstery and prestigious accessories.

ASMA Design Mercedes S-class Tuning

This is an old warhorse with new ideas that has proved that it is successful in the project focused to the future and based on luxurious cars of world-famous brands that can be an advantage for your business.

In addition to known and reliable services, the company ASMA Design offers also an amazing collection of products that attracts all bystanders.

This new project is based on the car Mercedes S-class. It was created during a series of unseen, amazing and precious research tests conducted on German roads.

The amazing model is called Eagle II, because it brings some respect on the road.

As the strong wings of an eagle, there are typically elegant intakes and fenders that are constructed till the end of rear doors and lure all potential customers.

Promises need to be fulfilled so ASMA Design put different accent in case of the rear part that can scare you similarly as a dominant front part or exhaust system under the ride.

We think you remember it also thanks its warning optics. This all prove that the Eagle II is a mature machine.

The sporting exhaust system includes 40mm exhaust tips to convert the ride to a full-blooded fighter jet rolling on the wheels designed by ASMA Design too. Their dimensions are 9.5x21 in front and 11x21 at the back. Its tires are 255/30/21 and 295/25/21.

And now the high spot – technical parameters: this eagle is boosted with a 5.5 liter V8 engine producing unbelievable 425hp at 6000rpm and 430 lb-ft of torque at 2800rpm. The transmission has 7 speeds and of course its automatic as should be in a limo. Braking of 425hp is provided by cooled disc brakes – 13,9“ on the front axle and 12,6“ at the back.

The new BMW M3 V8

The M3 has been always something special in a sporting division of BMW M GmbH .Thanks to its active life in the motor sport, customers always buy it with a piece of racing history. Every of three generations of the most powerful 3-class always capitalized this legacy on the track and this made it something more than an ordinary vehicle. The fourth generation isn’t an exception and continues in this tradition.

The newest elaboration of M3 comes from the recently introduced BMW 3 Coupe and this defines main visual characteristics of the body. The perfect work is most visible on the exterior, of course, and especially on the bottom part of front bumper with massive air inlets in a typical M’s design.

All identifications such as headlamps or side profile are identical with ordinary Coupe. But I need to say, that I’d like to see the M3 based on saloon version, because its look is unbeatable.

But that doesn’t mean that the new BMW 3 has no aggressive visual that can pump your heart to the max.

In addition to the changes on the front, other modifications are in the case of immutable hood with air openings, aerodynamic rear mirrors, beautifully embedded heat sinks behind the rear wheels, more massive side sills, and of course amazing finishing of rear part with four exhaust tips.

Traditionally, we can find a specific design of wheels in case of the BMW M3s. There are 18“ forged alloys with dimensions 8.5“ width in front and 9.5“ at the back.

Maybe it’s not visible at first sight, but there’s a black roof panel made of carbon fibers with transparent paint. Particularly the visible carbon structure reveals connection with motor sport where this material is often used.

An unsprung weight, the deadliest enemy of all suspension tuners, is eliminated by aluminum parts of most parts of suspension.

A specific shape of arms and technological process of forging in combination with aluminum save about 2.5kgs on the undercarriage.

Engines are maybe the most important parts of the models of BMW M GmbH. And in case of the new M3, there are more reasons than we think.

After 15 years of six-cylinders in two recent versions and „Engine of the Year“ title, now there’s a 8-cylinder engine inside of this beast! The V8 engine has 3999 cm³ and it can produce 309kW (420hp). So we have 77.3kW (105.2hp) per liter and BMW proves that it’s an elite among naturally aspirated engines.

Its construction maturity can be seen on the fact that the peak performance is available at amazing 8300rpm.

Its maximum torque is 400Nm available at 3900rpm. More interesting is that 85% of these 400Nm are available in the range of 6500rpm and that’s astonishing. This is sometimes more important than a value of peak torque. So practically, you can use 340Nm at 2000rpm and count with them till its redline. It’s great that despite of more cylinders and bigger volume, the V8 is 15kgs lighter than the V6 from its forerunner. The power is transferred by a 6-speed manual transmission with double clutch plate to the rear axle on 265mm wide tires. There’s a brand-new variable M differential lock made by BMW M GmbH.

Besides compensations of right and left rear wheel revs, t can lock differential whenever it’s necessary for optimal traction on any surface.

Driving style can be actually modified thanks to the function Mdrive. This extension of well-known iDrive system can easily and fast change settings of all dynamic driving attributes to your own taste. For example, the driver wants more adrenaline to his veins, so it can set-up sporting profile of suspension, deactivate DSC stability control, power-steering Servotronic to the Sport mode, remap the ECU to fastest option - this everything can be saved to the iDrive. Whenever he wants to drive to the limits, he can push the magical M button on the multifunctional steering wheel and unleash the power immediately

Dodge Caliber Tuning

An Austrian tuner Königseder has no fear in case of its modifications. It can bravely start any tuning of heaviest caliber. So its newest work is a modification of American beauty called Dodge Caliber.

The Dodge Caliber is a project from DaimlerChrysler’s portfolio. It attracts especially with interesting shapes, fastback body and typical Dodge front mask that reminds muscles of American trucks. In Europe we can purchase this vehicle in three various equipments (S, SE, SXT) and with two gasoline and one diesel engine.

The gasoline V4s has 1.8 or 2.0 liters and their made by World Engine in alliance with GEMA (Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance). This alliance includes companies such as Daimler Chrysler, Hyundai Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. The weaker 1.8 liter produces 110kW (150hp) at 6500 rpm and 168Nm of torque at 5200rpm.

The 2.0 liter engine is a little bit stronger and it’s able to produce 115kw (157hp) and 190Nm of torque at 5100rpm.

The 4-cylinder turbo diesel has 103kW (140hp) and 310Nm of torque at 1750rpm. It has VGT technology and four valves per cylinder, electronically controlled direct injection of fuel under high pressure (2000 bar). So this improves fuel burning and that causes better performance and fuel economy.

The Caliber is so original and typical Dodge vehicle that there’s no way to make a mistake with another car. And the tuner Königseder put some Austrian elegance to this American beauty.

The mask was changed on the first place. Now it looks less brutal than in the original Dodge. Front bumper is a little bit wiser and there can be front diffusers.

The side line of the vehicle is prettified with side sills that are made of two parts in front and at the back. Same broadening has been used in case of the both bumpers. At the back we can find also a stylish roof spoiler.

Of course, also exhaust tip makes the rear part sportier and more pleasure. So this is a short list of Königseder’s changes made on this car. But there are more modifications for the Dodge caliber to mention.

This Dodge can be closer to the road about 30mm with lowering springs and also with sporting KW shock-absorbers. Its engines have enough power so we need more stability on the road.

But Königseder needs more power, so it can reprogram the ECU and boost the diesel engine to 175hp and 390Nm.

Wheels make the car. So here you can see 8.5x20“ ATS Magnum alloy rims. You can also order a set of tires – Hankook K104 245/35/20.

So this is the end of article about the American beauty. We’ve achieved more info about this car. The beauty can be more beautiful, muscles can be stronger and this all thanks to the company Königseder.

Peugeot 207 Tuning – Quick Fit bodykit!

Peugeot 207, a successor of very successful and maybe legendary model 206 is now stabile part of the market. As we used to see before, a new model brings also new equipment and tuning accessories. And we can find there also Belgian legend among its first tuners – Carzone Specials – styling professionals.

The Peugeot 207 continues in the success way of its predecessor. Its design is similar to previous model, but the shapes are now more modern. The hood descends to its „smiling“ mask and headlights are dynamic and predacity.

It’s bigger compared to the 206 and that’s visible especially in the interior where passengers enjoy enough space also at the back. The interior is elegant and characteristic with clean lines and simple layout of controllers.

There is a wide range of petrol and diesel engines to choose from. We can mention a small, but economical and lively 1.4 HDI diesel engine producing 68hp (50kw) or 1.6 gasoline engine developed in cooperation with BMW.

This unit offers amazing torque 240Nm at 1400rpm and 110kw (150hp). Thanks to these parameters you have guarantee that these 1356kgs allow you to drive sporty and dynamic.

So that power needs some really good sporting exterior. So this is the time to look for various bodykits. And one of these bodykits is available in a portfolio of Carzone Specials.

My first look at photos of this 207 made by Carzone Specials made me surprised. Carzone Specials is know for its action, aggressive bodykits, but this Frenchie has only nice plastics that don’t interfere with lines of really well designed vehicle. This bodykit is maybe better than more aggressive that I’ve seen before.

The bodykit called Stream consists of spoiler on the front bumper. It’s same in case of three or five door version. The Belgians removed the Peugeot badge from the mask.

Of course, we can see side sills that continue in the line of front spoiler. This line directs to the rear spoiler that is available only for diesel engine, but Carzone Specials is preparing also spoiler for gasoline engines. So lovers of high revs shouldn’t be sad.

All parts of this decent bodykit are made with Quick Fit system. This system wil be used also with next favorite bodykits. But what is this system? It’s a way of installing spoilers on bumpers that can reduce time of installation for about 75% compared to ordinary spoilers.

Laminated bodykits are various. Some producers offer good quality, but some degrade overall reputation of these parts. So the Quick Fit system requires more effort of distributors to sell. The best way how to persuade customers that Quick Fit parts are different is to demonstrate its quality compared to ordinary products.

The ordinary laminated bodykits have thin hem (2-3mm) so sometimes a professional installation is necessary. A lot of glue and tension of parts need to be hold-up with tapes or cramps and you need to wait. So you can’t enjoy your new tuning for a longer time.

Hamann Ferrari F430 Tuning!

Maybe you’ve noticed that Hamman isn’t only focused on the BMWs. Now its activities cover almost all premium and luxury brands including supersports. About two years ago they tuned Ferrari 360 Modena, so they can’t miss its successor – the Ferrari F430. They present it as a racing car suitable for ordinary driving.

So let’s take a look what it really means. The Hamann engineers created a discreet bodykit that was tested in a wind tunnel. Despite of the stock’s very individual character, this Hamman’s can’t be mistaken. The front spoiler guarantees enough trust on the rear axle and sill extensions optimalize air-flow around the body.

Its reworked rear diffuser made of composite materials is used for thrust on the rear axle. By the way, some used parts are made of ABS plastics can be also ordered made of composite.

Next group of engineers found out that the engine has some more power hidden in its exhaust system. They’ve developed brand-new tubes and lead-ins and with help of racing catalyzers they achieved 25 kW more (48hp). They made improvements on the suspension, handling and brakes.

You can choose from two types and few dimensions of the wheels. There are PG3 and Anniversary II models from 9x19 to 8.5x20 in front and 11.5x19 to 12.5x20 at the back. Of course there are many carbon accessories for the interior and not very nice price.

Citroen Xsara Picasso Cup - Sbarro

So today we’d like to present you a car that was introduced few years ago on international motors shows, but its beauty lures nowadays too. It’s a design (but fully functional) study of Xsara Picasso by Citroen. There’s a word „Cup“ in the name, but it’s no simple, like we‘re used in the case of design and prototypes.

Franco SBARRO, a well known French construction designer obtained a chance to modify and tune vehicles for Citroen and its best-seller Xsara Picasso. Conditions were clear: it should be a fully functional racing version meeting all necessary requirements of the motor sport. Except of one condition – it should be for four passengers.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso Cup has intestines as the engine or transmission from the Peugeot 306 S16. The engine is a 2.0 liter producing 175kw and it replaced its stock 1.8 liter gasoline aggregate. Also there’s a 6-speed transmission that come from the Peugeot model. The vehicle is proud of its beautiful massive 19“ rims with 255/40 tires. Of course, that its original suspension was replaced with a racing, fully adjustable version from the Citroen Xsara Kit Car. This is also the case of braking system where we can find 8-piston brake calipers and 370mm brake discs.

Besides these drastic changes of handling and performance, there are other changes all over the car. It was broadened with massive fenders and extreme front and rear bumpers. But the most noticeable changes were made on the central part. Franco Sbarro decided that four doors are too much so now we can enjoy two gull-wing doors. In addition to the unique entrance, the change makes the chassis more stabile and stronger to avoid torsional distortion.

Franco Sbarro and Citroen show that isn’t impossible to create the beast like this from an ordinary family car. One of the Citroen spokesman said: “This Picasso has same genetics as our Xsara Coupe VTS and unbeatable champion Xsara Coupe WRC. “ So we hope that this study will be pleasure not only for all Xsara owners but also for all enthusiasts and tuning fans.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli for the year 2008!

Golf GTI Pirelli is back. The GTI is more powerful, faster and more exclusive. Volkswagen continues in tradition of one of the most known limited editions in Europe.

The original Pirelli Golf was introduced in May 1983 and it was based on the first generation of Golf GTI. It differs especially with distinctive alloy wheels with „P-like“ openings on their outer circle.

Only 10 500 cars were made and sold during six months. Yes, it was a limited edition. If there’ve been a Hall of Fame for young-timers, this Pirelli Golf GTI would be definitely its part.

But it’s here again. It’s a brand-new model to celebrate the legend. Of course with the newest high-performance Pirelli tires.

The tires are installed on 18“ titanium Pirelli rims. Its interior is slightly modified – semi-leather sporting seats with a tire pattern on the trim. Amazing.

Instead of original 112hp, the new Golf GTI Pirelli offers 230hp. This power allows reaching 245kmph and its TFSI engine produces enough power to beat 100kmph in 6.8 seconds. This beast was presented by its creator Volkswagen Individual on a perfect place – an international GTI show nearby the famous lake of Wörthersee in Austria. The Pirelli GTI will be launched in September.

A closer look at the numbers reveals that it’s the engine with same parameters as in the model Golf GTI Edition 30 introduced in 2006 in occasion of the 30th anniversary of GTI (169kW/230hp). 200hp of the original GTI has now 30hp more (30th anniversary of the introduction). And now the jubilee engine is in the Golf GTI Pirelli.

Thanks to this engine it beats 100kmph in 6.8 seconds, but it can be faster! In combination with the DSG transmission it takes only 6.6 seconds.

The GTI‘s philosophy is about a powerful car with reasonable fuel economy 8.2l/100kms or 7.9l/100kms in case of the DSF. And this is a proof of VW’s masterpiece and craftsmanship.

The motto of Pirelli is that „the power is nothing without the control. “ And Volkswagen has same opinion – rigid chassis, strong brakes, ESP – this is a right portion of safety that was proven also on the Nurburgring‘s Nordschleife. But the most important thing is good tires.

So of course, Pirelli used the latest generation of Pirelli P-Zero high-performance tires. They were designed and developed for the best possible characteristics, handling, braking, and comfort and avoiding aquaplaning. The Golf FTI Pirelli owns the 255/40 R18 version.

Just like in the year 1983, also today the tires are on the alloy rim, but they’re 7.5x18“ instead of 6x14“. Its surface is covered with a beautiful titanium painting and its five spokes evoke the original design of the first GTI with the „P“ openings. This famous letter is also here on the spokes.

Golf GTI Pirelli has fully painted bumpers and side sills in the car’s color. The original Golf GTI introduced in 2004 has black sills, front spoiler and bottom part of its rear bumper.

Like the model GTI Edition 30, also the Pirelli one has the „exclusivity“ badge on the fifth floor. From the side view you can notice tinted windows and Pirelli marks on side protection moldings.

Color of this mark depends on the car’s color – there are four colors available. If you choose the color Blue graphite or Black magic pearl, the Pirelli badge will be silver. If you order the GTI Pirelli (3- or 5-door model) in the colors Sunflower or Reflex Silver, this badge will be black.

By the way the color Sunflower (bright yellow) was specially created for this model. So if you see something bright yellow in your rearview mirror and it’s approaching fast, it should be only one car – the new Golf GTI Pirelli.

Also a look into the interior takes your breath away. Similarly as the GTI Edition 30, also the interior of the GTI Pirelli is based on the stock GTI. For example its sporting seats, developed by Volkswagen Individuals, was changed to perfectly match with the Pirelli style. Side parts of the seats and its rear part, head restrains and also armrests are covered with quality leather and sewed yellow stitch. A very interesting visual contrast. But a real delicacy can be finding on the central part of the seats. They’re made of very luxurious and airy micro fiber by an Italian manufacturer Miko. There’s a tire patter all over the central part so it boosts the sporting image of the car. The limited edition can be seen on the head restrains with the Pirelli signs where the GTI signs should be.

The seats are heated and electrically adjustable. There’s a storage place under the front armrest that can be equipped with a CD changer or MP3 player.

The quality perforated leather is used on a three-spoke sporting steering-wheel and the handbrake has also the yellow stitch to match with the seats. The vertical spoke on the steering-wheel has a metallic Pirelli badge to show its exclusivity.

It’s the 25 years since Volkswagen has started the era of smaller engine volumes on its first turbo diesel engine. Of course the Turbo FSI engine in the new GTI can’t be compared to the first TD engine. But they have something common – it’s the performance achieved not by bigger volume, but thanks to turbo charging. About 10 years were necessary to replace old TD technology with TDI engines using direct injection. This engine has enhanced the principle of better performance from smaller volume thanks to the direct injection technology. This combination caused better fuel economy, lower emissions and higher output and torque.

In the Golf GTI is used this concept since 2004 when Volkswagen introduced a powerful petrol engine improved with turbo charging, intercooler and direct injection. The engine is characteristic with great fuel economy and sporting behavior too. The proof is simple and measurable – the TFSI engine with 147kW/200PS and 280Nm of torque under the GTI’s hood can reach 235kmph and only 7.2 seconds are necessary to beat 100kmph.

Its average fuel consumption is quite low – only 8 liters per 100kms. And if the car is equipped with the DSG transmission, the consumption is even slightly lower – just 7.9 l/100kms. The Golf GTI Pirelli is a proof of very big potential of the engine that combines direct injection and forced aspiration. Its turbocharged petrol engine is currently the strongest four-cylinder by VW. Its power is transferred to the wheels by a standard 6-seed transmission.

The power of this 16V V4 engine with 1984cu.cms is 169kW/230PS at 550rpm. Top torque is 300Nm and it’s available at wide range from 2200rpm to 5200rpm. Nothing is better for a sports car that the range like this.

Its efficiency is measurable also here. Despite of the extra amount of 30PS and 20Nm that increase maximum speed for 10kmph in case of the manual transmission, it consumes only 0.2 liters more than the 200hp version. The DSG version has actually same economy – 7.9 liters per 100kmph.

Porsche 997 TechArt Tuning

TechArt offers a broad tuning program along with an introduction of the newest series of 997 Porsche 911 Carrera. The German TechArt sells tuning for both types of 6-cylinders in Carerra and Carrera S in coupe and convertible versions. New bodykits from TechArt includes a sporting filter and newly programmed engine’s electronics. The kits are prepared for the engines 3.6 liters and 3.8 liters. After their installation the car has 20hp+.

The car’s attributes are improved according to used tires and weight. Its acceleration was improved about a half-second, from 4.8 sec to 4.3 seconds. The maximum speed is now 290 km/h. This is also possible thanks to the sporting exhaust available in few variations. TechArt offers superior and quality wheels. 235/30-20“ and 305/25-30“ ContiSportContact 2V max tires are booted on the elegant, sporting 5-spoked alloy rims. Sporting springs decrease the car’s ground clearance for about 30mm. The suspension with TechArt Vario (made in cooperation with Bilstein) shock-absorbers improves overall stability on the road. Brakes have 8-piston calipers and brake discs have 365mm or 380mm diameter.The look of the original version is excellent, but TechArt made some improvements. The designers and tuners from TechArt has prepared a very nice sporting-aerodynamics kit for this beast meeting competition in Stuttgart Area (Porsche’s birthplace). The front spoiler lures with sporting passion and aggressively; side sills are very decent. TechArt developed also a diffuser for the 997 models that broaden the rear part of the car and offers a place for two rounded exhaust tips. The interior, as we used, is luxurious and TechArt can do changes meeting the customer’s requirements. It offers a wide scale of colors and various proposals.

Opel/Vauxhall Tigra Twin Top Tuning

OPEL TIGRA TWIN TOP / VAUXHALL TIGRA TWIN TOP

The Tigra Twin Top is powered by a 1.4 ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine producing 66kW/90hp including enhanced TWINPORT technology. This helps improving its fuel economy. Next gasoline variant is a 4-cylinder again – 1.8 ECOTEC producing 92kW/125hp and that’s very good choice. Both engines meet EURO4 requirements and controlled wit a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.4 engine can be obtained also with an automated manual transmission Easytronic. Despite of the car is a convertible; it has enough space for luggage. It’s not only because of the roof enfolds vertically, but there’s also 70 liters behind the seats. So together it’s 510 liters. It’s a very solid value for a type of car like this one. This car is ready not only for great trips without roof, but for tuning too. Today it’s the tuning by Lester.

OPEL TIGRA TWIN TOP TUNING / VAUXHALL TIGRA TWIN TOP TUNING

Basic modifications of the Tigra include side sills, front and rear lips, rear wing, special rearview mirrors... Next accessory is a polyurethane made cover on the hood for air-intake to the suction and also for off-take from engine space. An original stock grille with badge was removed and replaced with the „Lester-style“ grille, that is also in the big bottom opening in the central part of the front bumper. Added eyebrows of front headlights give phlegmatic look and are unusual.

The front lip is nicely designed and continues in the lines of central openings to the cooler. The side sills are perfect and match with overall design of the car. There’s one exhaust tip under the rear lip. Whole plastics have a distinctive sporting character also thanks to the vertical lines for better off-take and air-stability under the vehicle. The rear eyebrows are made in the Lester style too and fit perfectly. The car stands on 7x17“ Rocket rims and 205/45/17 Yokohama tires.

The accessory looks elegant, its sharp edges aren’t disturbing, but they look great in combination with stock parts of the body. The car has now more modern and sportier design.

Jeep Hurricane Concept Car

Who’ve ever think that off-roads can accelerate sky-rocket and its turning radius is zero? In the most cases, they accelerate slowly and top speed is very limited. But that isn’t the case of Jeep Hurricane that can be shot to 100kmph in five seconds and it has minimum turning radius.

A hurricane? Why this name? We should imagine a powerful weather situation, where everything is flying around a great vortex all over the country. And it can sweep everything from the ground, like the Jeep Hurricane. And what‘s the principle? The most important thing is its undercarriage with all wheels turning in one way like a hurricane. This is great in a terrain or in cities, where is not enough space to turn or maneuvers with an ordinary car. This ability is a great luxury and it’s definitely an essential part of the car.

A vice-president of Chrysler Group, Mr. Trevor Creed says, that this is the most maneuverable, powerful and capable vehicle in among off-roads ever made. Its approaching angles 64° in front, 86.7° at the back, 363mm of ground clearance and huge wheels prove this theory.

An amazing fact, that the suspension elevation is 500mm, says the wheels will be always on the ground despite of extreme conditions. This car can get over all obstructions on the ground, but it can also pass a river (but you need to check its depth first). The Hurricane can turn its wheels in two ways – the first is turning the rear wheels in opposite way as the front ones to achieve better handling in the curves, and the second mode is turning all wheels in one direction, so the car can better change its direction also up-hill or down-hill.

Trabant Optik P50 Tuning

We’ve recently obtained a few pictures of little box called Trabant. This vehicle is very popular among tuners because of its very good price in the past, good fuel economy and tiny dimensions, so it can be parked everywhere. It has survived till today. Thanks to its bakelite body, small wheels and especially smoky two-stroke engine the car has low consumption and it can reach steady 90kmph?. Because of the engine was weak and its sound wasn’t very sporty, it’s called „ a furious vacuum cleaner“(just look at its front mask and hear the exhaust system ;-).

But let’s take a look at this grey handsome that can’t be blamed. This box stands on fancy 15“ rims. The body (especially at the back) was broadened because of wider tires so the fenders were pulled too. The roof is lowered to achieve the Top Chop modification. But now it’s smooth, looks really rounded and this means better aerodynamics of the car. Clear headlights and blinkers match perfectly.

Its interior is heavily modified and it’s noticeable that some parts come from other brands such as AUDI. But it looks superb. Who’ve ever think that Trabant will have a luxurious leather interior in brown-red colors, or aluminum gauges that improve overall visual effect and driving experience of its passengers.

But it’s only for two passengers, because there are no rear seats. Now there’s a roll cage to protect the passengers in the case of accident. The roll cage continues to front part of the cabin.

0-100kmph takes only 6 seconds and the top speed is 228kmph? Is it a bird, or is it a plane? No! It’s the Trabant P50 from the year 1959!

Sascha Fiß – a German tuner is a big fan of Trabants, but it’s not very popular on Trabant’s shows. Because it betrayed the idea of two-stroke two-cylinder engine. It mounted the body of Trabant on the complete chassis and slightly modified carcass of Volkswagen Lupo GTi. The Trabant’s body had been modified with laminate, broadened and lowered the roof. This style was born in the USA and it’s commonly known as the „top chop“.

But now, let’s get to the mot important part of this super Trabant. Under the hood we can see a VW engine! Its perfect placement of important parts as central cooler, containers, tubes proves that a really good craftsmanship was made there. 70-80hp in a 1.4 liter engine can allow to „fly“ at 170-180kmph! And this can compete with modern cars and 1.6 liter engines. Truckers can laugh when they see this car in their rearview mirror, but than they can be really surprised if it pass them in high speed.

The 16V 1.6 liter engine produces 125hp. The stainless exhausts system is made individually, includes two lambda probes and tow sporting catalyzers so it meets the EURO 2 requirements. The body has no former decoration and now it has fancy details such as an aluminum cap from a motorbike, or front Mini blinkers. The stylish teardrop door mirros can’t miss there. The headlights have clear optics and bi-xenon lamps behind them. The color comes from Audi TT’s catalogue.

But it has more common with the TT than you think. So what do you say about the dashboard? It also comes from the TT and we’ve seen it in everything, but not in Trabant yet. And what about the Recaro seats with a so-called baseball trim? And this everything with door leather upholstery.

Excellent! In case of the roll cage we don’t know if it’s for safety or only for the image. But it looks very good. Instruments in the dashboard have origin in the Lupo GTi and have blue illumination. Of course we can find sporting shock-absorbers and OZ Superturismo alloy rims with dimensions 7x15 and 195/45 R15 tires.

Peugeot 307cc tuning by Carzone Specials

Today, we have again something interesting from the visual tuning by Carzone Specials, the company that’s famous on the European market for its beautiful and extravagant spoilers on various brands. It prepared a brand-new bodykit called Samurai for all Peugeot 307cc cars. Besides the spoilers, the car has more new accessories to see. Read more in this article.

Peugeot 307cc:

After the very successful introduction of 206 CC, the French manufacturer Peugeot decided to continue in the „CC“ tradition. It chose a very popular model among its customers – Peugeot 307 and then introduced its CC version in autumn 2003. The biggest advantage of the CC vehicles is their hard rooftop that guarantees your style in summer and protection against severe weather in winter.

With four real places, its new HDI FAP 136 motor, its built-in sports bumper with a large air intake and chrome grille, it displays a powerful, determined character.

Peugeot 307cc Tuning:

The Peugeot 307CC is especially for young and dynamic people and the guys of Carzone Specials appreciate this fact. The company focused particularly on visual tuning offers a front spoiler and side sills that are fully compatible with the version 307. As we know about Carzone Specials, they install mostly bumpers of distinctive shapes attracting all fans, no matter if younger or older. There’s a big opening in the front bumper covered with a black perforated sheet and used for air-intake to the cooler. As it’s common, there are smaller cut-outs on the sides that intake cool air to the front brake discs, so they prevent their overheating and improve the car‘s overall safety.

The rear bumper continues in the lines of the car and aesthetically refreshes them. There’s a place for a license plate in the middle and on the left we can see an oval exhaust tip of tuned exhaust system. Air turbulence behind the car is minimized thanks to the diffuser that fits with the lines of the spoiler. Morette – a French manufacturer produces very marketable, exclusive lens headlights, and its products are popular also in this case. Rear LED backlights remain intact. The hood is now made of carbon and it’s also a place for stickers of cooperating companies. The outer beauty is improved with carbon door mirrors with blinkers and wing.

Under the car we can enjoy neon bulbs that illuminate after dark and distinguish the car. The highlights of the show are LSD (Lambo Style Doors), an original system of vertical door opening. But don’t forget about electron rims with low-profile tires that are must.

If you look inside, you can’t miss sporting, but still elegant Street tuner seats. There are additional gauges on the left A-post for better control over the car. The right A-post has an extinguisher in case of the fire. As we used in the vehicles by Carzone Specials, parts of the interior has same color as the exterior and often we can find laminated parts. Majority of out households own some DVD player in this hi-tech era, so this gadget can’t miss also in this CC. Pioneer displays are installed in the head restrains and entertain rear passengers during and after the ride. All parts from Carzone Specials are certified and homologized in all countries of the European Union and meet the requirements of German TŰV (Technischer Űberwachungs Verein).

BMW 1 tuned by Rieger Tuning

There’s no need for close introduce of German tuner Rieger Tuning. Also „ordinary“ fans know that its products belong to top of the market. And in today’s article we’d like to present you Bavarian model 1-class (E187) modified by this company.

A Rieger’s hand is noticeable at every sight on the vehicle. The company is focused on every detail and every part of the bodykit is designed to respect quality, aesthetics and sporting look of the automobile. The front bumper is proof of this philosophy. Its shape copies the stock bumper, but there are new openings for air-suction covered with a perforated sheet. The side openings include fog lamps. Thanks to this simple change the sporting look is now more distinctive. The rest of the front remains stock. Other modifications were made on the side sills. Rieger choose an innovative design for them, with opening in front and at the back. The perfectly match with the front bumper and they look massive thanks to its wider ends. The rear part has a new bottom spoiler. There’s same perforated sheet used as in case of the front bumper. In two side openings we can see sporting double exhaust tips. There’s a spoiler over the rear window. There’s not only for some aesthetical function, but it increases down-force on the rear axle. Five-spoke, chromed WORK rims are obvious and they wear low-profile tires.

Rieger Tuning has proved again that also only simple improvements are necessary to achieve a great look of any car. Once again it’s clear that Rieger belongs to the elite and we can’t wait for another masterpiece from their workshops.

Audi A4 Tuning by Caractere

Audi – a famous car manufacturer is more than 100 years on the market. Its badge – four rings, symbolizes a connection of former independent manufacturers (Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer). A limousine and Avant estate have been modified by the famous Belgian company Caractere that works on Audi, VW and Porsche cars since 1992.
Audi A4 was introduced in 2004 in Paris in four versions – limousine, avant (estate), convertible and sporting S4.

Audi A4 Limousine:

The shape of this car is a combination of sport and luxury. You can choose from 15 engines for this model. The fastest petrol S4 version one can reach 100kmph in 5.6 seconds meanwhile its output is 253kW (344hp) at 7000rpm. Gear change is provided by a 5 or 6 speed transmission. Size of wheels depends on the chosen engine, it can be from 16“, through 17“ to 18“ aluminum or steel wheels. The same portfolio of engines is available for the estate.

Audi A4 Avant (estate):

This model is very successful also thanks to its predecessor – a previous generation of Avant. Research revealed that people wants spacious, comfortable and safety cars. These conditions are successfully handled by the Avant so no doubt that this car is in many hearts of enthusiasts.

Audi A4 Tuning

So as we said before, Caracter has decided to tune not only one, but both models of the manufacturer. So if you want to now something about results, continue in reading.

Audi A4 Avant Tuning:

The front spoiler has two openings filled by a black plastic grid. We can see also fog lights in this space. There’s a big sporting mask in the front part (chrome-lined), a symbol of current Audi vehicles. In the middle of the mask we can install our license plate, and behind the plate we can see Audi and Caractere badges. Front and rear lights are stock. The rear bumper has been also modified and now there’s a spoiler with a place for Duplex rounded exhaust tips of sporting exhaust. Side sills now fit better with overall design. Visual elongation of the roof is possible thanks to a roof wing with third-brake light. Sporty image of the car is enhanced with 20“ multi-spoke rims with low-profile tires.

Audi A4 Limousine Tuning:

This sporting limousine has same modifications as its brother Avant, but there are some differences:

• the roof wing has no third-brake light
  
• its trunk has two variations of spoiler
  

All components made by Caractere for these two models are of course certified and homologized in the European Union and meet standards set by TUV and DEKRA.

Hyundai Coupe / Hyundai Tiburon Tuning

A Viennese company Pakfeifer has decided to make Hyundai’s fans happy with its modification for a sporting model called Hyundai Coupe (Europe) or Hyundai Tiburon (USA) respectively.

Something about Pakfeifer first:

This Austrian company is doing tuning for more than 30 years. It was founded in 1972. Pakfeifer loves especially Asian brands such as Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota etc. But it doesn’t hesitate to tune other brands such as Audi, Citroen, Opel, Peugeot or VW. Customer can order parts individually, or also complete bodykits.

Hyundai Coupe / Hyundai Tiburon:

The version we present you today is the most distinctive from Hyundai’s family of coupes. Hyundai Coupe / Hyundai Tiburon is particularly for young and dynamic people and they match together Its top speed is slightly more than 210kmph and braking is provided by disc brakes on all wheels with support of ABS and EBD..

Hyundai Coupe Tuning / Hyundai Tiburon Tuning:

The Korean guy with extravagant shape has been modified by Pakfeifer. It has very distinctive shapes, but now it’s enhanced with fancy bumpers. The front bumper is connected wit the car’s mask and it’s also like eye-brows for front lights. There can’t miss place for opening to cooler and little ones for cooling front disc brakes. As we used to see before, the openings are covered by a perforated sheet, now it’s the silver version. Side sills help to cool rear brakes and they have interesting shapes. The rear part of the bodykit is not so extravagant, but don’t worry, it fits perfectly.

This everything we can find on the rear bumper:

• a diffuser for more stability and no air whirling behind the car
• openings covered with a perforated sheet for air-off take
• fog lamps and license plate between them

There’s a spoiler on the trunk and electron rims with low-profile tires look great.

As we can see, Pakfeifer is a professional of styling (bumpers, spoilers, eyebrows, wings...). All products meet the highest requirements set by German TŰV (Technischer Űberwachungs – Verein) and Dekra (Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug – Űberwachungsverein). This modification isn’t the most beautiful one from their portfolio, but its extravagance can be a like an arrow to your hearts.

Opel Zafira II tuning by OPC

Daddy cool! So that’s the way how Opel introduced its vehicle for family trips with adrenaline potential. It‘s a second generation of Zafira in its most powerful version tuned by OPC (Opel Performance). And now it’s also the fastest European stock MPV. It has same engine as smaller Astra OPC – 2 liters of turbocharged volume producing 176kW (240hp). The power is transferred through the 6-speed manual transmission and thanks to 320Nm of torque it can „fly“ at 231kmph and beat 100kmph in 7.8 seconds. Safety first, so OPC guys installed sharp brakes – 321mm in front and slightly smaller 278mm at the back.

Pictures of Opel Zafira Tuning:

Besides traditional safety features as traction control, there’s also an ESP and new feature in this class – an intelligent suspension IDS Plus cooperating with CDC system of shock-absorbers. Recaro seats dominate in the cabin with seven seats. You can easily recognize OPC version of Zafira by four typical colors – blue Ardenblau, black, red and silver. The chassis has massive bumpers and side sills, everything in typical OPC style. 18“ rims are standard, but you can order 19“ version. Zafira is 2 years on the market, but it’s still unbeatable.

VW Phaeton tuning by JE Design!

JE Design is a professional tuner from Germany’s Leingarten of brands such as VW, Audi and SEAT. It offers products like V-max controller to turn on/off speed limiter during the drive and front mask without VW’s badge.

The speed limiter is also installed in Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 liter V8 4-motion and 6.0 liter /W12 4-motion. It stops acceleration at 250 kmph and it’s controlled by programmable ECM system. A standard ECM system with maximum diagnostic capability like meeting all exhaust requirements can be reprogrammed without any obstructions or breaking technical specs. But new ECM systems can come soon.

Just one reprogramming of ECM allows Phaeton to reach 276kmph. And it still meets all TUV requirements.
JE Design also offers a very fancy front grill for all Phaeton’s models. It has no VW badge so now it’s even more elegant. In this case we can’t expect sporting experiments, because the most important values are precious work and first class quality. Because there’s no other company on the market offering modifications for this car, it’s quite popular. And this result was proved by TUV.

JE Design developed an electronic module to decrease Phaeton with pneumatic suspension. This modification involves also new wheels. There are 8,5 x 20“, ET 30mm in front and 10 x 20“, ET 35mm at the back made by German manufacturer AZEV, type PS. The manufacturer recommends Dunlop / Continental / Good Year / Pirelli or Yokohama tires with 255/35 R20 and 285/30 R20Y tires. JE Design has also own models – Multispoke. Visage, Masterline in 18“ and 19“ versions.

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG - the demonstation of the power

Mercedes Benz S-class is sometimes told as a symbol of luxurious limousines. A combination of first class comfort, enough power under the elegant design has many fans. Where maximalist approach is wasting of money, in this class it‘s necessity. But it’s not because of its top position in Mercedes’ range, but it’s a member of family that doesn’t allow any compromise like its competition or demanding customers.

The top of the class was very challenging for constructers of Mercedes AMG, a traditional producer of perfect vehicles. But they took the challenge responsibly and now they can proudly present the most powerful stock saloon in the world.

Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG had its premiere at NAIAS 2006 motor show in Detroit (8th – 22nd of January 2006). The capital city of American automotive industry was a witness of demonstration of the German manufacturer for which is this market primary.

„Demonstration of the power“ – there’re no other words to name the possibility to manufacture a car that’s potential to abash producers of sport cars meanwhile it can please you with the highest comfort in the class. The highest credit of AMG vehicles is especially based on top aggregates.

Every 12-cylinder engine of S65 is handmade and installed in accordance to AMG’s philosophy of „one man-one engine. “ That means every engine is a work of one of few technicians leaving his signature on the engine.

The AMG engineers valuated their long tradition of presence in top racing competitions. A precious balanced crankshaft is made of ultra-tough materials; forged pistons are extremely resistant against pressure and heat. Every piston is also cooled by individual oil jet. Temperature of oil is maintained by a powerful oil cooler that is suitable also for extreme conditions. A cooler of pressured air is about 70% bigger than in S 600 and also turbochargers parts are bigger. They’re producing 1.5 bars of pressure. A reworked fuel system works with variable pressure in range of 3.6 – 5 bars. The V12 biturbo engine has 5980cu.cm and 450kw (612hp) between 4750-5100rpm. It has a breath-taking torque of 1000Nm available between 2000-4000rpm! But not only is the value of torque excellent. It’s very linear and a lot of torque is available practically from idling revs – 570Nm at 1000rpm and 750Nm at 15000rpm!

This big portion of power and torque needs to be safely transferred to the wheels do the engineers developed new clutch discs made of high quality metal and also its drive shaft is completely redesigned. Five-speed automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT allows you to shift directly under the steering-wheel (F1 style). The shift knob with traditional PRND modes is now situated on the steering-column as a lever. Its former place is now used as a controller of transmission and suspension styles – Sport, Comfort and Manual.

Dynamic potential of S65 AMG needs no compromise in case of braking system. Innovative double brake calipers combine advantages of flowing construction – lower heat stress and cultivated work with performance of massive calipers.

Composite brake discs has 390 and 365mm and their ventilated technology is beautiful behind 5-spoke 19“ AMG alloy wheels. Optimal contact with roads is provided thanks to tires with these dimensions: 255/40 ZR 19 in front and 275/40 ZR 19 at the back.

Aerodynamic modifications of bodykit and four exhaust tips reveal that you’re looking at the top model of the class, but individual character is noticeable in the interior. After door opening the AMG logo appears and covers the speedometer of 360kmph.

Sportsmen enjoy special gauges such as oil temperature, voltmeter and special gadget called Racetimer. This function process time spent on the circuit – fastest lap, average or top speed, remaining distance etc. Racetimer can bea easily accessed with buttons on the ergonomic sporting-wheel.

Tuning the Ford Mustang ECU

You've got a late model Ford Mustang, and you really want to fine tune its performance, but doing a physical engine modification is a bit beyond you. What do you do? You start by tuning the ECU - the electronic control unit - but to do this, you need either a chip or a tuner. How do you choose? Each type of programming device has merits; each has flaws. Here's a brief rundown of some of the major options:

Using a chip, such as the 4-Bank SCT Eliminator Chip, can be the most straightforward choice, because a chip plugs directly into the J3 port on the ECU that came with your car.

Pros:

• Retains your stock tune, but also holds settings for four custom tunes
• Has a switch that allows for instant tune changing (say, if you're about to be in a drag race).
• Can be fitted with a bezel so it will mesh with the look of your car.

Cons

Has to be removed from car and returned to manufacturer in order to add or edit installed tunes.

Tuners:

Unlike chips, these are handheld devices that overwrite, or "flash," the existing tuning settings in the computer of your Ford Mustang , much like flashing the firmware on an mp3 player or PC. These tuners are plugged into the OBD II port, which is found on the driver's side of the car, beneath the dash. They come in two basic types, "strategy" and "custom."


Custom Tuners Custom tuners like the Livewire, X-Calibrator 2, and X3 Powerflash allow a certified programmer to adjust as many as 3,000 different variables (depending, of course, on the specific model and year of your Mustang), each of which is created specifically for your car. Each tune will take into account any previous modifications you have done, so even highly modified used and new cars, even those that have been turbo-charged, can be custom tuned to your desired specifications.

Custom tuners include the ability to make end-user adjustments to things like gear ratio and Air/Fuel ratios, and can also be adjusted very precisely to accommodate specific weather or road conditions.

For your safety, most custom tuners retain your original settings (downloaded the first time you plug it in), for later reversion. They also lock to the VIN number on your car, so no one else can use them.

The downside of custom tuners is that they only hold three tuning profiles, and they have to be programmed by licensed SCT programmers. As well, if your Mustang is turbo- or super-charged, you need to find an SCT programmer with a dynamometer.


Strategy Tuners Strategy Tuners, on the other hand, contain a selection of popular stock tuning profiles, for Mustang drivers who need control, but not custom settings. They have fewer end-user settings that can be adjusted, but if you have experience with Mustang tuning you can still accommodate settings for your bolted-on modifications. They also allow some adjustment for weather, road, and fuel injection changes.

The cons of selecting this kind of tuner include the fact that you really need to know what you're doing before you make changes. However, they can be moved from car to car - so if you bought a tuner for one car, and have since purchased a new one, as long as the first car was flashed back to it's original tuning, you can re-tune your tuner for the new Mustang in your possession.

Sources like AmericanMuscleCar.com also offer hybrid tuners that merge some of the features of both custom and strategy tuners, and can be easier for beginners to use. Selecting a tuner, or choosing chips over a tuner, is only just one step toward a truly customized Mustang. Still, by starting with the computer, you can get a taste of customization both quickly and cleanly.

2008 Dodge Challenger exposed

The original Dodge Challenger was a late introduction to the United States pony car market, and was first launched in the 1970 model year, as a direct competitor of the Mercury Cougar, and derived from the Plymouth Barracuda, though it was two inches longer and had completely different lines. Following the recent trend of retro-muscle cars being re-imagined, the 2008 Dodge Challenger, which will be released later this year, joins Ford's redesigned Mustang and Chevy's upcoming 2009 Camaro as a modern muscle car.

The concept form of the 2008 Challenger debuted at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show, and since then it's earned a fair share of buzz both online and in print media, garnering more than a few magazine covers along the way. Dodge is clearly hoping that this Challenger will give its performance image a boost.

Based on the same platform also being used for the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger Sedan, a modified version of the Chrysler Group's LX platform, the initial Challengers will be offered with rear-wheel drive, and only one choice of engine: a 6.1 liter Hemi V-8 that pushes out 425 horsepower in cars where it's already in sue, like the Charger, Magnum, and 300. While Dodge is clearly intending this to be a limited edition vehicle, critics worry that limiting production to one engine design may hurt sales, especially since the competing Ford Mustang and planned Chevy Camaros both offer V-6 options.

While there is only one engine, purchasers of the 2008 Dodge Challenger will have the option of either a six-speed manual transmission, or a five-speed automatic, which will combine with the 6.1 liter engine and comparatively low curb weight to allow acceleration from zero to 60 mph in under 5 seconds. As well, it's got fat tires supporting it's modern suspension system, antilock brakes and an aggressive anti-skid system.

Cosmetically, the 2008 Challenger stays true to the original car from the '70's, with a nose and tail taken directly from the older car, and sides that are reminiscent of the Barracuda from the same year. As well, this vehicle is a true hardtop - there are no central roof pillars - and Dodge doesn't seem to be planning a convertible version.

Inside the car, which comfortably seats four people, the black upholstery is a lean contrast to the bright orange exterior, though it is accented with silver, as well as narrow bands of orange on the seat backs. Principal interior designer Alan Barrington even cites the 1970 model as a source of inspiration, telling reporters last summer that, "…we wanted to capture the memory of that car, but expressed in more contemporary surfaces, materials and textures." What they wound up with is an instrument panel that sits high in the car and is intersected by a cluster of three circular gauges, and a fourth, larger gauge (really a computer display) that allow the driver to monitor overall speed, quarter-mile speed and time, and the top speed for each gear.

Those in the know say that the production vehicle of the 2008 Dodge Challenger looks exactly like the concept car, inside and out. Dodge's website has a link to information about the auction of the very first Challenger, but the rest of us will have to purchase one. The starting MSRP, at your local new car dealer, ranges from $37,320 to $40,095.

Weineck Cobra 780 cui Limited Edition – a modern devil in classic body!

Today’s world is overcrowded with new trends, gadgets and modern stuff. Maybe in the near future we’ll have mobile phones installed in our hands or credit cards in thumbs. So this is also the case of automotive industry where technology rules. It’s not bad, but sometimes we forget about classics. The classic on four wheels reigned many years ago and beat speed limits. There were cars with highest performance and look great also today.

Let’s take some examples as ´69 Dodge Charger RT or Shelby Cobra CSX 4000. These famous names remain in our heads and hearts. But there are people that don’t want only to remember those times but resurrect this golden age. We’re talking about the guys from Weineck Engineering that started to rebuild the most famous classic roadster – Cobra. So come on, take a look at the result, but some history first.

History of Shelby Cobra

Everything started in 1923 in American town Leesburg in Texas, when a boy called Carroll Shelby was born. In that time nobody had idea that this little baby would be a part of automotive history and his name would be held by the most famous roadsters.

Carroll was an ordinary guy; he was studying, fighting in a war and then working at farm. But after few years he left farming and became a racer.


He was racing with passion and it was noticeable that he loved cars really much. In 1954 he became a professional racer after success competitions. He became widely popular and during the years 1956 and 1957 he was honored as the Sports Car Driver of the Year by famous Sports Illustrated.

He always had dream to build its own car. He was always drawing and trying to create his own design. He also realized its name – Cobra. And then it happened. His first own built car was also famous as CSX2000 or Cobra. It was born with a V8 engine made by Ford. This was just the beginning – next cars were 427 S/C Cobra, Cobra 289, Shelby GT 350SR, GT 500E „Eleanor”...

STOCK COBRA

The core is ´65 Shelby Cobra 427, the best roadster in those times and roads. It attracted people not only with unique design, but also with its performance. And those numbers were enormous. The car was powered by Ford’s 7.0 liter V8 power plant producing stock 425hp (362kW) at 6500rpm. It was controlled with a 4-speed manual transmissions and its top speed was 266kmph. But more impressive value is its acceleration. It can easily beat 100kmph in just 4.2 seconds. Unbelievable, the power of the 60’s. This cars was and is still beast with „mojo.“