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TSW Alloy Wheels introduces the all new Hockenheim-T Rotary Forged® wheel for 2019.

The Hockenheim-T features a classic sport mesh fe spoke style with modern ball milling on each spoke.

As an homage to TSW's racing heritage and classic wheel designs, the Hockenheim-T utilizes a full aluminum center lock style covered cap with three unique color options for the locking nut.

Standard finishes for the Hockenheim-T are Double Black w/ Ball Milled Spoke and Silver w/ Brushed Silver Face.

The option for Gold, Red, or Blue locking nut center caps are included with standard pricing on a set of Hockenheim-T wheels.

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BEEN QUITE A WHILE SINCE OUR LAST DOUBLE-ISSUE! We figured with two of our most anticipated books of the year, it would be great to double up and release a special jampacked PASMAG for all of our readers. Contained in this extra thick issue of PASMAG is both PAS #155 and our annual ever-popular Style book.

PAS #155 makes up the front half of the book, crammed with a bunch of content centered around the GT86/ZN6 chassis. All of you FR-S, BRZ, and 86 owners have been waiting for this one! To give you some inspiration on builds of your own, we’ve got four different 86 builds to follow, each one with their own unique spin on the platform. After that, don’t forget to take some notes from the 86 Buyer’s Guide section so you can see the latest and greatest offerings from brands throughout the industry. Just like any other regular PAS issue, the front half of the book contains some of the latest event coverage, another PASMAG Reader’s Choice award, as well as some of our esteemed #TBGLIVE winners. Then we dive into the cream of the crop with some of the most stylish features we’ve ever had. Many of our readers are familiar with Roadster Shop, one of the baddest shops on the planet!

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Once you’ve come down from the star-struck awe, the back half of the book is chock full of styleoriented buyer’s guides. It’s all here: Lighting, Exterior, Interior, Suspension, Wheels, and Tires buyer’s guides, all tailored to offer you a look at some of the latest aesthetically pleasing modification options in the industry. This is one book we know you’ll come back to time and time again!

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2013 SUBARU BRZ LOCATION › LONG BEACH, CA ENGINE › SUBARU FA20 2.0L H4 HORSEPOWER › 330 WHP

ENGINE GReddy (T518Z Turbo kit, engine oil cooler) + Edelbrock e-Force supercharger + Delicious Tuning E85 flex fuel kit + Jackson Racing (radiator, oil cooler) + DeatschWerks 700cc injectors + Full Blown Racing fuel pump + EcuTek OBD2 app w/ RaceROM 10 EXHAUST Tomei (equallength headers, over-pipe) + HKS dual resonated front pipe + AceHeader Laguna 100 cat-back exhaust DRIVETRAIN Exedy stage 2 clutch + Driveshaft Shop axles WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Rotiform LHR wheels + R1 Concepts Forged Series BBK CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension management + Airforce doublebellow bags + Air Zenith air compressor + Specialty Suspension air tank EXTERIOR Rocket Bunny Pandem (V3.5 widebody kit, end plates personalized by Kei Miura) + BMW Carbon Black paint + 3M Black Rose vinyl wrap + Killagram chassis and subframe-mounted spoiler + VIS Racing (carbon fiber trunk w/ molded duckbill, carbon fiber vented hood) + ZakusTech carbon fiber rear window louvers + Password:JDM winged fender garnish + Valenti retrofitted headlights w/ RGBW light bar and hidden halos + 2017 Toyota 86 tinted tail lights INTERIOR Sparco (R100 seats, L575 Steering wheel) + Studio RSR teal half-cage + Takata Drift 2 harnesses + Works Bell hub + NRG teal quick-release + Street Faction door cards + Black Rose painted interior panels AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Pioneer double-DIN head unit + Kenwood (12inch subwoofers (2), 1000 W amplifier) SPONSORS Password: JDM + Premium Auto Styling + Ronin Automotive Lighting + R1 Concepts + Zakus Tech + Delicious Tuning

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LOCATION › Santee, CA ENGINE › SUBARU FA20 2.0L H4 HORSEPOWER › 450 WHP

ENGINE AVO Turboworld turbo kit w/ upgraded turbo, radiator, catch can, intake, intercooler) + Custom built engine

by Outfront Motorsports + CP 10.5:1 pistons + Carrillo connecting rods + Kings bearings + Supertech (valves, springs) + Delicious Tuning E85 Flex Fuel kit + DW (700cc injectors, 300c fuel pump) + Radium fuel rails + urbosmart BOV + EcuTek tuning software EXHAUST AVO Turboworld (unequal length turbo manifold, 3-inch front pipe, over-pipe) + Tomei 80R 3-inch cat-back exhaust system DRIVETRAIN ACT 6-puck sprung race clutch + Driveshaft Shop 600-hp axles WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Rotiform LVS wheels - 18x10.5 -17 (f), 18x12.5 -27 ® + Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires 255/35/18 (f), 285/35/18 ® + R1 Concepts (calipers, drilled/slotted rotors, Street pads) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Air Lift Performance (air struts, 3P air suspension management) + Cusco (front LCAs, rear LCAs, rear toe arms, rear trailing arms, strut tower brace) + AEM front strut brace EXTERIOR Rocket Bunny Pandem V3.5 widebody kit + Verde Ithaca paint + Custom livery by SocalSignCraft + BattleAero chassis-mounted swan wing + Seibon (TS hood, OEM-style trunk) + UbeyMade custom rear diffuser + Spec-D custom retrofitted headlights + 2017 Toyota 86 tail lights + Custom LED reverse light INTERIOR Status Racing (GTX seats w/ custom green diamond stitching, 5-point harnesses) + Autopower half-cage + Shrader rear seat delete + Sweidit custom interior Alcantara (dashboard, door cards, console) + Custom Lime Green overhead + Weathertech floor liners + WeAreLikewise shift knob + OLM carbon fiber dash and center console accents + Vertex 1996 steering wheel + NRG (hub, quick-release) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Custom painted Verde Ithaca 8-inch subwoofer + Carbon fiber component speakers SPONSORS Status Racing + Voodoo Ride + LTMW + Advanced Clutch + Delicious Tuning + Seibon Carbon + BattleAero

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2013 SCION FR-S LOCATION › Henderson, NV ENGINE › SUBARU FA20 2.0L H4 HORSEPOWER › 220 (EST.)

ENGINE Injen Evolution prototype intake + Crawford BPB + Motoeast Flex Fuel kit + Cusco catch can + Grams Performance throttle body + JDM factory AC delete + Mishimoto (high capacity radiator, high output fans, fan shroud, oil cooler, trans cooler, silicone rad hoses, polished aluminum overflow tank) + OFT Stage 2 + Custom tune

by Shiv EXHAUST Motiv (front pipe, over pipe) + Borla V2 UEL headers + Magnaflow/borla exhaust DRIVETRAIN Driveshaft Shop aluminum driveshaft + Torson 4:11 rear differential WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES F1R 102 wheels + Accelera 651 Sport tires - 265/35/18 (f/r) + R1 Concepts BBK (356mm rotors, 6-piston front calipers, 4-piston rear calipers) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Airforce Air Suspension performance bags w/ top hats + Air Lift Performance V2 management system + Eibach sway bars (f/r) + Megan adjustable rear endlinks + Scion Racing adjustable front endlinks + Air Zenith compressor + 5-gallon air tank + Cusco (front tower brace, power braces) EXTERIOR Varis Type A widebody kit + Aero Motion wing + Seibon (carbon hood, carbon trunk) + APR GT mirrors + Beat Sonic blade antenna + Haugen Racing printed roof + Zakustech carbon fiber rear window louvers + Ronin Auto (retrofit headlights, tail lights) INTERIOR Off Grid Engineering trophy truck style half cage + Sparco (Chrono seats, 4-point harnesses) + Street Faction (door cards, heel plate) + Infocus (shift knob, shift boot) + Midnight Sand Metallic vinyl wrapped interior trim + ATI (gauges, gauge pod) + Cusco (pedals, drift knob) + Carbon fiber (vent trim, instrument cluster shroud cover) + Custom (door sills, center plaque) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Kenwood head unit + Kicker speakers SPONSORS Mishimoto + R1 Concepts

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2017 SUBARU BRZ

LOCATION › Tustin, CA ENGINE › SUBARU FA20 2.0L H4 HORSEPOWER › 280 WHP TORQUE › 235 LB-FT ENGINE GReddy (T518Z Turbo kit, engine oil cooler) + CounterSpace Garage (Ceramic coating, SPAL fans, CSG fan shroud) + Delicious Tuning (ECU tune, flex fuel kit, 3 port boost controller) + JDL auto design Garrett intercooler upgrade + Deatschwerks (300C fuel pump, 700cc injectors) + Holly Hydramat EXHAUST CounterSpace Garage Touring86 exhaust DRIVETRAIN CounterSpace Garage (spec OS Giken Clutch, ATS carbon limited slip differential) + GReddy high capacity differential cover WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Rays Gram Lights 57CR wheels - 17x9 +38 (f/r) + Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires - 245/40/17 (f/r) + CounterSpace Garage (V2 BBK, C1/ C2 brake pads) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION CounterSpace Garage spec Tein Flex A coilovers EXTERIOR APR Performance (carbon fiber front air dam, carbon fiber side rocker extensions, carbon fiber rear bumper skirts) + Voltex (Type 2 1600mm spoiler, 245mm stands) + TrackSpec Motorsports hood louvers INTERIOR Sweidit Alcantara (steering wheel, shift boot, e-brake boot) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS OEM Audio Plus (Reference 500Q amplifier, 8-inch quad voice-coil subwoofer w/ quick-release, Multi-channel 32-bit DSP amplifier)

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E-Force Supercharger System for 2013-2017 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/ Toyota 86 $5,785.87 | Edelbrock.com

This Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger system is designed exclusively for the FA20/4U-GSE engine. Its inverted design features long runners that allow for maximum flow at high rpm while retaining great daily driving characteristics. It also features an efficient high-flow inlet configuration that results in a shorter, less restrictive intake path and a large dual pass air-to-water intercooler that dramatically improves mid-range performance. This system is 50-state emissions legal.

BRIAN CROWER

Connecting Rods for 4UGSE/FA20 Engines $714 | RunBC.com

Brian Crower has a complete lineup of connecting rods for the 4UGSE/FA20 engine platform found in the GT86/FR-S and BRZ chassis. Designed for every level of horsepower, torque, rpm range, and boost levels. The economically priced ProH2K features H-beam design with ARP's venerable ARP2000 fasteners. The ProH2K is rated to 175 horsepower per cylinder. This same H-beam design is also available as the ProH625+ with upgraded ARP custom fasteners for high boost and high horsepower use up to 250 horsepower per cylinder.

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21-853C Air Intake for 2013-2018 Scion FR-S/Toyota86/Subaru BRZ $524.99 | AEMIntakes.com

The 21-853C air intake is specially designed, tuned, and dyno-tested to improve performance for 2013-2018 Scion FR-S, Toyota 86, and Subaru BRZ models. This kit features a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube to smoothen and straighten airflow. The oil-free Dryflow synthetic AEM air filter lasts up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions, and the steel heat shield housing the filter reduces intake temperatures. This system is backed by AEM's lifetime limited warranty.

ISC SUSPENSION

V3 Rear Adjustable Control Arms for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ $475 | ISCSuspension-na.com

The ISC V3 control arms are made of 6061-T CNC aluminum construction, which reduces flex and increases strength. More than 5 degrees of adjustable camber, with sealed pillow-ball mounting point. Stainless steel hardware is included with purchase.

GREDDY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS GPP ITB Conversion Kit $2,900 | GReddy.com

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GTX-R Tuner Turbo Kit for 2012-2017 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/ Toyota 86 GReddy.com

GReddy is proud to introduce the latest addition to the GReddy turbo line-up. The Version 3 GReddy GTX-R Tuner Turbo Kit for the FR-S, BRZ and 86 is designed around a powerful and responsive Garrett GTX2871R. This premium kit features a larger centered Type-24 intercooler and all the necessary hardware for a versatile kit, ideal for stock and built FA20 engines.

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The GPP individual throttle body conversion kit for the FR-S/86/BRZ FA20 engine is designed to improve throttle response and mid-range torque. The system utilizes the stock FA20 electronic single throttle body, through special linkages, to operate the ITBs. The bolt-on kit includes necessary hardware, brackets, vacuum canister, high quality cast intake manifold adapters, large diameter runners, and an intake manifold plenum to the stock throttle position.

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Tuner Series Aluminum Flywheel for Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 $402.30 | McLeodRacing.com

McLeod aluminum flywheels are ideal for numerous applications such as supercharged or turbocharged engines. These flywheels are ideal for higher horsepower engines and combinations that achieve rapid RPM levels. McLeod aluminum flywheels are CNC machined from 6061 T6 aluminum, and come with a replaceable steel friction plate and 1045 steel hardened ring gear.

VELOX MOTORSPORTS

7075-T6 Lightweight LCA for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 $579.95 | Velox-Motorsports.com

Adjust rear camber easily with the lightest LCA units on the market. Weighing in at 2 lbs and 10oz, these are nearly a pound lighter per side than OEM. CNC crafted from 7075-T6 aluminum for superior strength-to-weight on a design dictated through extensive FEA, bench, and real world testing. Perfect for street and track cars alike.

NIA AUTO DESIGN

NIA Splitter Kit for 2017+ Toyota 86 $1,375 | NIAAutoDesign.com

Want to give your Toyota 86 an aggressive stance? The NIA splitter does just that. It bolts right on the bottom of your car with your factory clips and supportive screws. Made from ABS plastic in their Miami factory, making them strong and flexible enough to withstand the common potholes, curb rash, and occasional parking blocks. All kits are test-fitted before leaving the facility. Color matched to OEM paint.

The kit includes a front splitter, two sides and two rears.

MXP short for Mackin eXtreme Products is the brainchild of Mackin Industries who has 30+ years of experience in the automotive parts industry. MXP currently offers a wide variety of products for Import vehicles which increase performance and improve appearance. Each MXP product is developed and tested on US model vehicles at Mackin Industries.

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ML24

Subaru BRZ V2 Widebody Kit for 2013-2016 Subaru BRZ $4,999 | ML24.net

The V2 ML24 widebody kit introduces exceptionally futuristic cues across the body from the shape of the fenders to the long sculpted lines along the sides. Every detail reflects the evolution of the ML24 design philosophy and while retaining the aesthetic of the Subaru brand. All ML24 products are digitally developed with 3D laser scanning, 3D CAD, sketches, and ultimately hand-crafted with the utmost precision and quality.

PASSWORD:JDM

Ultimate Strut Tower Brace for 2013+ Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ $399.99 | PasswordJDM.com

This kit is constructed from billet SS303 rod end connectors and AL6061-T6 material for dependable rigidity, not bent extruded aluminum and welded pieces of sheet stock that could flex when pushed to its limits. You can also adjust the tension of each brace so that you can dial-in your suspension and the feel of your car through the corners. Conceived, designed and manufactured in the USA.

VELOX MOTORSPORTS

Exhaust Cutout Cover for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86 $149.95 | Velox-Motorsports.com

Protect the plastic rear bumper from melting with these carbon exhaust cutout covers. Carbon is a great thermal barrier and looks great. This carbon unit does not utilize gel coat, and instead is polished to a gorgeous shine that will not yellow over time, and handles heat extremely well. Included in the package is high quality, 3M double-sided tape for long lasting installs.

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ELITE TUNER ORGANIZED THEIR FIRST-EVER event at Atco Raceway in Atco, New Jersey, presented by 1Hunnit Street Expression and Voodoo Ride, and sponsored by Synergy Automotive Protection, and attendees witnessed many competitions and activities throughout the day.

■ Test and Tune ■ Low Car Limbo ■ Team Tug of War ■ Burnout Contest ■ Show & Shine ■ 2-Step Competition ■ Live Performances ■ DJ ■ Raffle Giveaways

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A main attraction for the event was an Audi A5 car giveaway by 1Hunnit Street Expression. A video was posted on Instagram of the emcee announcing the winning ticket #778 - as the crowd cheered with excitement.

In the PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds award category competition, Seed No. 4 Alyse Jackson, the owner of a 2008 BMW 328i, was announced the winner with 80% of the popular vote!

Stay tuned to Alyse's print feature in a future edition of PASMAG.

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FOR MANY YEARS I'VE KNOWN CARY MICHIO INAYOSHI and the events he's involved in, which include Wheels N Meals and Shukai, so when he mentioned to me a new event he's organizing called CarNVL at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, it was a nobrainer for us to work together and get (more) people involved and engaged.

"Dude, I'm going to have a ferris wheel at the show," I remembered him telling me. This brought me real excitement, because I felt that the vibe and hype of the show would be Instagram, social, and photo-friendly.

He also mentioned many other activities in our conversation: bike stunts by Str8Up crew; kid zones

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(live animals, kids rides and balloon animals), amateur/pro drifting, an appearance by the Easter bunny, and food trucks (as he pointed to a child eating a J-shaped treat called a Hawaiian Honey Cone). Inayoshi asked me how PASMAG can get involved.

Naturally, I mentioned our Tuner Battlegrounds initiative and how it creates social and online engagement, and awareness of the vehicles, builders (registered for the event), and their passion, which can have an exponential reach. Inayoshi reciprocated the same excitement.

On April 20th, Inayoshi and his team created history with their inaugural car show and festival: CarNVL.

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TORQUED IS THE LATEST CREATION FROM THE SPOCOM USA TEAM. Designed to recognize and acknowledge the modern muscle domestic market, Torqued is an event that combines certain attributes from their traditional (SPOCOM) events with new innovative ideas to create a groundbreaking spectacle.

Although participation from the modern muscle market has been steadily increasing at SPOCOM events

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in recent years, they realized that what they were capturing was just a small piece of a much larger pie.

And with further research, SPOCOM deduced that there was no event in the Southern California area that targeted the modern muscle market and provided a structured platform where that specific crowd could compete and socialize in an organized and entertaining setting.

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 ENGINE: BNR S3 turbo + JMF V1 intake manifold + JBR (EBCS, 3-inch turbo inlet pipe) + Treadstone TR8 intercooler + CX Racing piping + 3-bar MAP + Damond (oil catch can, engine mounts) + Corksport (51R battery box/ECU container, high-pressure fuel pump, injector seals) + COBB Accessport V3  EXHAUST: Corksport (divorced catless downpipe, test pipe) + LowKey Fab custom 3-inch exhaust  DRIVETRAIN: ACT (HD 6-puck sprung clutch, Prolite flywheel)  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: CCW LM5 wheels - 18x10 +19 (f), 18x11 +7 (r) + Nankang NS-20 tires - 225/35/18 (f), 245/35/18 (r) + Sickspeed extended lug nuts + WeAreLikewise spiked black jewel valve stem caps  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance (air struts, rear LCAs, 3H management) + Dominant Engineering (toe end links, camber arms) + Custom rear pressurized strut brace w/ dual 2-gallon tanks + VIAIR dual 380 compressors + Corksport front adjustable sway bar end links + Hotchkis rear sway bar  EXTERIOR: Garage Vary front lip + Autoexe badgeless front grille + Nextmod rear spoiler lip + DG Motorsports rear diffuser + Custom metal widebody + Evoke Dark Metallic Gray paint w/ Summertime Watermelon flake + Shaved (antenna, side markers, badging) + Smoked LED tail lights  INTERIOR: Custom black leather and pink suede upholstery w/ honeycomb stitching + Black suede wrapped pillars + WeAreLikewise Lil Oozie shift knob + Custom Hello Kitty shift boot + Illuminated starry night black suede headliner  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Pioneer double-DIN head unit + Alpine (Type R 12-inch subwoofer, Type R door speakers, tweeters, dual amplifiers)  SPONSORS: Anderson Motorsports, Built 4 Speed, Everything Air, Lesa’s Auto Body Supplies, Premier Upholstery, R&P Motorsports and Coatings

LOCATION › Whitewright, TX ENGINE › Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3L I4 HORSEPOWER › 350 whp

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 ENGINE: Turbonetics 6162 turbo + Tial (BOV, wastegate) + Goautoworks (mini ram horn manifold, dump tube) + DEI (cry02 system, intake tube wrap, hood insulator, intercooler sprayer, intake tube drop) + AEM (fuel rail, fuel pressure regulator) + CJS ground kit + Buddy Club oil cap + Devsport (fuel tuck kit, power steering delete kit, fuel return lines) + Custom (3-inch charge pipe, backdoor intercooler) + Grams (1000cc injectors, 255lph fuel pump, fuel gauge) + Skunk2 (Ultra street manifold, 0.5 plenum spacer, pro series 74mm throttle body, Vtec solenoid) + Brian Crower stage 2 NA cam gears + Supertech pistons + Golden eagle rods + ACl (bearings, piston rings) + ARP (bolts, head studs) + Supertech (race flat valves, valve springs, titanium retainers, bronze valve guides, valve stem seals, valve lock keeper set, lost motion assembly) + Fluidyne radiator + Samco racing hoses + Mishimoto (carbon fiber radiator cap sandwich plate, slim fan, coolant tank, drain plug, thermostat) + Hasport motor mounts + Password JDM carbon fiber cooling plate + Avid torque mounts + Gates racing timing belt + NGK spark plugs + Downstar dress up kit + Hondata s300 v3 bluetooth  EXHAUST: 3-inch Goautoworks dump tube + 3-inch exhaust + Megan Racing muffler + Electric Y-pipe cutout  DRIVETRAIN: ACT 6-puck racing clutch + Insane shafts axles  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Volk Racing TE37 - 16x7 +42 + Federal 595RS-RR + Boostforboobies tire stickers + Rays lug nut + EBC brake pads + Downstar (brake tuck kit, brake plate) + Wilwood brake master cylinder  CHASSIS & SUSPENSION: J2 32-way adjustable coilovers + Skunk2 (lower tie bar, control arms, rear camber kit, front camber kit, control arm dress up kit, front strut bar, rear strut bar) + Autopower roll bar + Cusco pillar bars  EXTERIOR: Custom (air brush paint, hood vents, air dam, side skirts) + Championship white paint + Mayhem metal werkz front bar + Top 1 hood lovers + Devsport (splitter, canards) + Carbon fiber (gas tank door, cowl cover) + Window visors + Front lip + Spoiler w/ custom brackets + Downstar dress up hardware + 6000k HID lights  INTERIOR: J’s Racing steering wheel + NRG hub + Suede (dash, gauge pod, door panels) + Buddy Club (fixed back seats, seat rails, shift knob) + Downstar dress up bolts + Bride fabric reupholstered (black armrest w/ blue stitching, black door panels, black sun visors) + Status 5-point harnesses + Cusco shifter plate + Broadway mirror + Custom (dead pedal, floor plates, battery holder, ECU bracket) + AEM (boost gauge, fuel ratio gauge) + Samsung tablet  SPONSORS: Tirestickers.com, Gangstarrdesigns, Devsportparts.com, Designengineering.com, G-Tuned Garage, Buddy’s Body Shop, Pacheco Garage Powder Coating

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LOCATION › Menifee, CA ENGINE › Toyota 2JZ-GE 3.0L I6 HORSEPOWER › 215 whp CLUB › NvUS

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 ENGINE: Swift Racing Technology (intake, air filter, ECU) + Custom honeycomb carbon fiber (wrapped intake inlet duct, wrapped timing cover, wrapped ECU cover, radiator cooling plate) + Custom painted engine cover  EXHAUST: HKS Hi-Power exhaust + OBX Y-pipe  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work VS-KF wheels - 18x10.5 (f/r) + Federal 595 tires - 225/35/18 (f/r) + Threepiece.us red/gold Work VS center caps + VMS Racing (black lug nuts, red True Truck spikes) + R1 Concepts (cross-drilled/slotted rotors, brake pads) + Custom painted red calipers  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance (air struts, 3P management, 5-gallon aluminum tank) + VIAIR dual 444c compressors + FIGS Engineering (caster arm polyurethane bushings, front lower control arm polyurethane bushings)  EXTERIOR: BN Sports (front bumper, side skirts) + JDM Toyota Altezza (rear bumper, TRD rear lip, fenders, fender side markers, power folding mirrors, dark chrome 3-bar grille, black housing headlights, yellow fog lights, window visors) + Honeycomb carbon fiber mirror covers + TRD carbon fiber license plate garnish + Vertical doors + HIC rear window visors + MMSports black housing tail lights + Clear inner trunk tail lights + F1-style third brake lights + NRG 69-inch carbon fiber spoiler + Aerowolf (red spoiler end plates, side skirt double-fin canards, front canards) + Pearl White vinyl wrap + 55W 8K HID headlight bulbs + LED (turn signals, reverse lights, strobe tail light bulbs) + OPT7 LED underglow  INTERIOR: Cusco (6-point roll cage, harness bar) + Bride Gias seats + Takata Drift II racing harnesses + Bride red fabric reupholstered (shift boot, arm rest, door panels, rear seat, floor mats, custom neck pillows) + Carbon fiber vinyl wrapped door switches + OPT7 interior LED lights + Custom fiber optic galaxy headliner + LED courtesy door lights + Custom honeycomb carbon fiber pillars + TRD gauge cluster + White LED dash lights + Custom painted blue gauge needles + NRG (short hub, 4.0 red quick-release) + Grip Royal 330mm steering wheel + WeAreLikewise Death Grip shift knob  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: Pioneer 7-inch double-DIN head unit + Alpine (6.5-inch front speakers, 6x9 rear speakers) + JL Audio W3 10-inch subwoofers (2) + Power Acoustik 1600 W amplifier + MTX Thunder 850 W amplifier  SPONSORS: Air Lift Performance, Voodoo, Mishimoto, Grip Royal, AP Upholstery, Bumpboxx SoCal

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It seems like a lifetime ago when Roadster Shop debuted their “Rampage” racecar at SEMA 2014, a car which has since become an instantly recognizable second-generation Camaro icon, and arguably one of the most impressive second-gens ever conceived. Upon the initial debut of Rampage, Roadster Shop was already one of the industry’s most impressive builders, with more than 30 years of industry experience as of today.

In the early 2000s, the shop transitioned to a larger location and began focusing on muscle car/pro touring chassis and suspension systems, and the production capabilities the shop has developed over the last 15 years were on full display in the race-ready culmination of all their efforts in the Rampage Camaro.

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Rampage Camaro was all business - a true, purposebuilt, pure-bred, bonafide badass racecar. As awesome as it was, it lacked the ability to legally cruise the streets, which turned images of the Rampage Camaro into a pipe dream for most street enthusiasts with posters of the race-ready second-gen Camaro in their garages. Of course, it wasn’t even a full day after the debut of the Rampage Camaro that people began asking what a road going version of the car would be like. Luckily for us, a mysterious client of Roadster Shop had the means to ask that question seriously, in the form of a real job for the Roadster Shop team.

“Road Rage,” as the project has been dubbed, is the answer to those questions regarding a road going version of Rampage. “Designed around a similar fender flare and diffuser package as the race car, Road Rage takes the visual impact of the original and adds Roadster Shop refinement, fit, finish, and road going manners that make for a truly unique GT car, at home on the track or the highway,” the guys at Roadster Shop tell us. That refinement, fit, and finish is exactly what makes this car so special, and those aspects are what made this build so challenging.

“The biggest challenge was making sure Road Rage didn’t just look or feel like a nicely painted Rampage,” they said. “It had to have its own personality.” That personality comes in spades, courtesy of bespoke parts and details that do an excellent job of setting the car apart from its racecar predecessor.

“As with most highly custom builds, the biggest challenges are the unknowns,” the crew remembers. “How do we build a thin, low profile rear window louver? How do we balance all the finishes together across so many parts and have it look cohesive? How do we maintain the impact of the concept sketch through to the final, physical object?”

Thanks to an amazing team of fabricators, engineers, machinists, mechanics, paint and body guys, and their network of partners, they were able to check all the boxes. That thin, low profile rear window louver was created in-house as a one-off piece. The finishes and color scheme of the car

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come together perfectly thanks to cohesive planning, and it goes without saying that the final product keeps the insane looks of the Rampage-derived concept drawings.

In addition to that impressive flushmounted rear louver, Roadster Shop designed and produced the widebody flares and both front and rear carbon fiber diffusers similar to those on the Rampage Camaro, as well as the lower valance, rocker extensions, and the F40-inspired mesh tail panel designed to fit Lotus Elise tail lights. On that back end there is also an integrated rear bumper and a custom fabricated deck lid spoiler. Tying it all together, and solidifying its true street vehicle status, is a stunning coat of BASF’s Glasurit paint, appropriately dubbed “Rage Blue,” with tasteful gold accents in the form of a grille surround and side stripes featuring the RS logo.

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gline and Roadster Shop have worked in tandem to develop and bring to market all new wheel styles, one of which is the latest LS3C wheel you see here. With an 18-inch set in the front, and 19-inch set in the rear, the centerlock Satin Race Gold faced wheels are the perfect fit for some meaty Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, coming in at 315/30 in the front and 345/30 in the rear, an ample amount of tire to keep the power down. What, you thought this was just a show car?

Roadster Shop takes immense pride in producing vehicles which are built to be driven hard, so it goes without saying that a road-ready version of their iconic Rampage Camaro would feature much of the same performance pedigree. Just like its predecessor, Road Rage boasts a Texas Speed and Performance custom LSX, a monster of a 7.4L V8 putting out a soul-churning 750 horsepower, fed by a Vaporworks fuel system. In addition to performing as needed, the engine certainly looks

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the part. Custom gold components throughout the LSX’s top half include a Kinsler stack injection system and beautiful velocity stacks.

It’s not a far cry to declare Road Rage’s engine bay one of the most impeccable engine bays in SEMA’s history - and that’s part of the reason so many customers seek out Roadster Shop’s team to build their wildest dreams. The attention to quality and style is second to none. Within that same engine bay you’ll find Roadster Shop’s Fast Track cantilever suspension system, complete with inboard pushrod-style suspension and Penske shocks. As if it weren’t immediately clear this Camaro is ready to rock and roll, the same cantilevered and pushrod suspension system makes up an independent rear

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The lack of rear seating is only a minor compromise when you consider the rest of the interior. Not one to leave an aspect below par, Roadster Shop

got some helping hands from Avant Garde Design to bring the heat inside the cabin as well. The beautifully reupholstered interior features peanut butter brown leather, as well as CNC construction for some of the bespoke

components like the steering wheel and gauge pods. The custom center console features an Alpine Halo 9 head unit, paired to a JL audio system, and the whole thing is surrounded by the interior’s pièce de résistance - a roll cage that matches the upholstery, almost completely hidden from the outside.

Just like its predecessor, Road Rage was built to have the wheels driven off it, so we expect that’s just what the owner has gotten up to since the end of its show floor touring - and that’s just what the guys at Roadster Shop wanted. “We don’t just build pretty things destined for trailers and shows,” the guys at Roadster Shop joke, reaffirming everything we already knew, “they are built to drive, and be driven hard.” Needless to say, we’ll be keeping our eyes on Roadster Shop as long as they’re doing what they do best - building the world’s coolest cars.

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BUILT BY › Roadster Shop, Texas Speed and Performance LOCATION › Mundelein, IL ENGINE › Chevrolet LSX 454 7.4L V8 HORSEPOWER › 750 whp SOCIAL MEDIA @roadstershop @RoadsterShop ENGINE

Custom LSX engine build by Texas Speed and Performance + Kinsler (stack injection system, individual throttle bodies) + Vaporworks fuel system + Custom intake velocity stacks + American Autowire harness + Emtron ECU + XSPower Battery EXHAUST

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BASF Glasurit Rage Blue paint+ Roadster Shop custom (3D-designed widebody flares, lower valance, rocker extensions, front and rear carbon fiber diffusers, nose trim, mesh tail panel, integrated rear bumper, decklid spoiler) + Custom one-off rear window louvers + Lotus Elise tail lights INTERIOR

Full custom RS designed interior + Avant Garde Design interior construction and upholstery + Dakota Digital custom gauges + Recaro Sportster seats + Boom Mat sound deadening + Custom machined (steering wheel, gauge pod) + Custom roll cage AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

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BY A L AC K O F R E S T R I C T I O N S As an automotive designer, Jose Gonzalez is a man who is used to meeting client demands for cars. “Sometimes frustration can set in when so many people have influence on a final product,” he says of his freelance work. “I always wondered what it would be like just to build one with my own two hands and not have so many constraints.” With 18 years of design work under his belt, including numerous SEMA cars, movie cars, racecars, and production car designs, he decided it was time to create a masterpiece of his very own.

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knowing exactly what he wanted, but knowing it had to be something unique to stand out in the Detroit area, Gonzalez originally started looking at a Datsun 510. He knew he appreciated the more boxy cars of 1970s JDM. That’s when a good friend of Gonzalez pointed him towards JDM Legends, a renowned specialty classic JDM shop in Salt Lake City, Utah. As per his friend’s advice, he inquired about the iconic Hakosuka - the early ‘70s Skyline of every JDM fanboy’s wildest dreams. While on a waiting list of 15 other people chasing the same chassis, Gonzalez got

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a call, and he happened to be ready with a deposit the moment it came up for sale. Given two options to choose from, a red one and a silver one, Gonzalez opted for the lower cost of the silver example, and flew to Utah to finalize the purchase.

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As soon as he took possession of the car, he knew right away that it needed work. Even without proper build experience of his own to guide him, it didn’t take a professional fabricator to realize the previous owners in Japan had different ideas on how

to fix rust, and the body was in less than stellar shape. Unfortunately for Gonzalez, most Detroit shops wouldn’t touch the car with the amount of work needed on such a unique and rare platform, but he was lucky enough to have good friends in the car community

who would lend a hand. Soon, the car was stripped down to bare metal to do a proper restoration and build from the ground up.

With a love for Japanese classics, as well as the core pillars of Japanese car culture, Gonzalez had a general

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NO CO NST R A I N TS idea of the kind of build he was looking to create. The racing history of the GT-R, from as far back as original trims from the Prince Motor Company all the way to the modern R35, was one of his primary influences, and he wanted to keep his Hakosuka true to its roots, with just the details setting

“MY OVERALL VISION WAS TO HAVE MODERN TOUCHES BUT KEEP THE BUILD SIMPLE, CLEAN, AND CLASSY.” it apart. Building a period correct 1972 Nissan Skyline with a few modernized details is easier said than done, a lesson that Gonzalez would soon come to learn.

“I did not know the build would cost so much. If I knew that I most likely would have opted for the 510,” he laughs, remembering his simpler desires early on. Luckily for us, he persevered, having fully committed to the platform. “I tried to keep

all brands original to the Japanese make,” he writes. “My overall vision was to have modern touches but keep the build simple, clean, and classy.”

With a reupholstered interior complete with a cool pair of Bride Histrix seats, a rare set of seats chosen to keep the car period-correct, the car was ready for paint.

A bright and beautiful Solid Red A54 paint job, the same paint you can find on the modern GT-R, was applied

by Ohio Paint Modification, and the car’s exterior was well on the way to a proper restoration. A set of special Marchal headlights add to the historical significance of the platform, but from there it’s all tasteful modernization. Carbon Signal supplied bespoke carbon fiber front and rear bumpers, grille trim, headlight and tail light bezels, and front splitter, which replace all chrome exterior components with beautiful carbon fiber pieces, working

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perfectly with the Number 7 Racing Products custom adjustable spoiler.

Inside the Hako’s cabin, you’ll find more of the same carbon fiber weave, with Carbon Signal’s instrument panel, as well as a carbon fiber steering column and carbon fiber Momo 6C steering wheel. Combined with the previously mentioned Bride Histrix seats, a set that took Gonzalez three years to acquire, the interior of the car is dark and simple, save for the “Blood Money” shifter from Nostalgic Grains and the red horn button in the center of the steering wheel - all simple, yet exciting additions to the 1972 interior. Rounding out interior comfort is a Kenwood audio system, complete with 6x9 speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer.

At the ground level, the Hakosuka is equipped with a staple of JDM vin-

215/50/16 and 225/50/16 in the front and rear respectively. Behind the Watanabes is a Wilwood brake setup, featuring 2-piece 300mm rotors, and Forged Dynalite 4-piston calipers - an ample setup for stopping the lightweight classic on a dime.

With the chassis looking proper inside and out, it was time to add a drivetrain. Of course, no classic car build is complete without its fair share of struggles, and that’s exactly what Gonzalez was in for. “Initially I built two engines, but since my knowledge was limited, both engines failed,” he tells us, remembering his two blown L-series engines. To save himself further heartbreak, and to be sure the engine was done right, he had the folks at Automotive Machine in Roseville build him the bottom end, and let Slovers Racing in California build a race-ready head for the L28, which would now be bored out to a 3.0L. tage racing - a set of bronze Watanabe R-Type wheels in staggered 16-inch fitment, 8-inches wide in the front, and 9-inches wide in the rear. Adding performance to the iconic looks is a set of Toyo R888R tires, measuring

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ESSENTIALS 1972 Nissan Skyline LOCATION › Detroit, MI ENGINE › Nissan L28 3.0L I6 HORSEPOWER › 250 (est.)

SOCIAL MEDIA @72gonzuka /72gonzuka ENGINE

L28 bored to 3.0L + Tomei forged pistons + E31 valves + Welded chamber intake + Port polished (intake, header) + Triple Mikuni 44mm carburetors + Custom gold velocity stacks EXHAUST

M Speed exhaust DRIVETRAIN

Datsun 280zx 5-speed transmission + Subaru 3.8 LSD + Wolf Creek Racing custom CV axles WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

By the time the block and the head came together, the L28 was equipped with Tomei forged pistons, E31 valves, ported and polished header and welded chamber intake, and a super cool set of triple Mikuni 44mm carburetors mated to custom gold velocity stacks. Now making an estimated 250 horsepower, almost double the L28’s original power, the rear half of the drivetrain would need to be able to handle the power it would be putting down. Gonzalez enlisted the 5-speed transmission from a Datsun 280zx,

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Watanabe R-Type wheels - 16x8 -8 (f), 16x9 -13 (r) + Toyo R888R tires - 215/50/16 (f), 225/50/16 (r) + Wilwood (300mm 2-piece rotors, Forged Dynalite 4-piston calipers) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Techno Toy Tuning 280zx coilovers + M Speed (adjustable rear perch, 18K springs) EXTERIOR

and a Subaru 3.8 LSD paired with custom CV axles from Wolf Creek Racing - a potent drivetrain combination perfect for a spirited drive.

Once the beautifully assembled engine was tuned, Gonzalez’s dream car existed in the flesh, created only with his imagination at the helm, free from outside influence on his design.

“Building a car is overwhelming at times,” he says in closing. “During

the body work process I was tempted to give up on many occasions. The thing that kept me going was all the people that say they’re going to do something and never get it done!”

Determination to not let life pass him by is what Gonzalez needed to bring his magnum opus together. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a car that needs some work done. Thanks for the motivation, Jose!

Nissan Solid Red A54 paint + Carbon Signal (front bumper, rear bumper, grille, headlight bezels, tail light bezels, lower splitter) + Number 7 Racing Products spoiler + Napoleon Baccu carbon fiber fender mirrors + Marchal headlights + Mazterpiece titanium bolts INTERIOR

Bride Histrix seats + Carbon fiber steering column + Carbon Signal instrument panel + Momo 6C carbon steering wheel + Mazterpiece bolts + Nostalgic Grains custom “Blood Money” shift knob + Coco mats + Custom pedals AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Kenwood (10-inch subwoofer, 6x9 speakers, amplifier) SPONSORS

Carbon Signal, Toyo TIres, Number 7 Racing Products, Momo

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Hi, Jon! Could you please introduce yourself to our audience for anyone who may not already be familiar?

My name is Jon Sibal, an automotive design artist from Southern California. As an automotive artist I create concept design renderings for builders and tuners to help them visualize their build. I’ve been involved in the SoCal import car scene since the early ‘90s, and doing automotive design work professionally for over 10 years.

I’m also a comic book inker currently working on DC Comics’ Batman Earth One graphic novel.

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Many of our fans know you for some of your wild vehicle renderings, but you do all sorts of work from livery to body kit design. What other work do you do for the automotive aftermarket?

That is pretty much the bulk of my work load. In detail, I help automotive companies and independent builders with their design needs from logo designs, posters, brand and content creation, to full add-on and widebody kits, and oneoff build concept designs. I also used to do speculative renderings of upcoming models - basically an educated guess on how it may look based on the available information.

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What got you into cars in the first place?

I doodled a lot when I was young, mostly anime stuff like robots and spaceships. I soon learned that drawing cars was just as satisfying.

I immersed myself in sports cars and race cars, and that got me hooked from then on. I looked at a bunch of books and magazines for reference, got model cars, even raced RC cars, but seeing them in person was very motivating. I couldn’t afford to own them, but drawing them definitely made me feel like I did.

Can you walk us through the design process of one of your renders?

Design process varies depending on the project, but typically starts with getting as much info and details that will determine fee and delivery date. From there, I start preparing the vehicle in 3D, both for body kit design and concepts. A 3D model can also be used to preview the livery design more thoroughly. Modeling the body kit is done in Blender 3D, and wheels are done in CAD-based tools - all exported to Keyshot to render images. These can take a few days to a few weeks depending on the details. For designs that will go into production, everything needs to make sense and be buildable. Designing kits with proper proportions that work with the original lines of the vehicle is just as important as reducing any headaches in manufacturing. It’s a different approach to just creating some unrealistic, exaggerated car renders that might be fun to look at, but are not production-friendly.

What techniques and/or software do you use?

Before I switched to designing in 3D, I used Photoshop to create renderings, and I still do for post processing and livery designs, along with Illustrator to generate vector files. But I use whatever I can to get the job done. I’m also exploring augmented reality and motion graphics to help with presentation. YouTube tutorials are great for learning techniques, and can help develop your own through practice and time.

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My eight-year old iMac (3.4 GHz Quad-core i7, 32GB RAM, etc.) just took a dump recently, so I’m looking to invest in their custom spec, mid-level, pro set up. Single monitor setup with just a magic mouse - no tablet or anything. Just as long as it can handle my work flow, I’m content.

Do you know how many of your renderings have gone on to become real builds?

Has anyone ever surprised you by bringing a really ambitious rendering to life?

I don’t keep track, so I’m not sure of an exact number, but there are quite a few, and even more for the ones that I designed under NDA.

There are quite a few, but one that stands out at the moment is the C6 Corvette that Angie King of CarPorn Racing had built. The design idea was to give a C6 Corvette a C7 conversion with a full widebody treatment that’s wider than an H1 Hummer and a full clamshell hood front end.

It was unreal even after seeing in person.

How do your renderings become real cars on the SEMA floor? Do people approach you for bespoke designs?

Do some people see an already completed rendering and tell you they want to build it for real?

I design body kits for a company on a consistent basis, but the majority of my other clients come from referrals. They typically already have a vision of what they want to build, but just need help with putting their ideas on paper that can be presented to fabricators and potential build partners. Some were inspired by my renderings and want to build it in real life - or a version of it. I work closely with them to decide the proper combinations, color, finishes, etc. When I can, I also try to help them get connected to the right parts manufacturer and/or vendor.

Some of your renderings and liveries are very unique to say the least. What are some sources of inspiration for you?

Motorsport is a heavy influence for body kit designs where I try to find balance translating some of the elements for street applications like the CSF Radiators widebody Evo X project. The livery design inspirations vary greatly per clients’ needs, so I typically ask them for preference to narrow down the options. Inspiration can also be based on a product that a client wants to promote, such as in the Meguiar’s x TJ Hunt collab project we just finished recently.

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reality Do you have a favorite artist?

Do you have a favorite project you’ve worked on?

My personal cars will always be my favorite projects since I have full control on everything. My BMW E36 was the car that made me want to learn how to render. I wasn’t happy with any off-the-shelf body kits on the market, so I decided to design my own. I pieced parts together from different tuners, and redesigned them for cohesiveness. It made a big difference to have a rendering to convey my ideas to the body shop for proper execution.

Do you have a favorite car that became a real build from your own rendering?

I would have to go again with a personal car, this time my RWB 964. I’ve always drooled over these builds, and was fortunate enough to help them launch their brand here in the states. After saving enough money I was able to buy a donor car, but it sat for another year until I was able to get the build going. I’m still in disbelief, but very thankful for everyone involved that helped me with it.

I have a few automotive artists that inspire me depending on which project I’m working on. Too many to list, but for concepts I look at Walter Kim’s stuff. When I’m stuck and not sure what to do, his work gets my creative juices flowing.

I also admire Judson Bryan’s vector work. In the sea of vector artist out there his work stands out to me, as it gives me that OG Option Magazine style vibe. For the most part, anyone that has great creativity and sensibility in their designs will always grab my attention.

Who are some of your high profile automotive clients when it comes to renderings and livery design?

I was fortunate enough to be involved with a number of builds, getting to work with a lot of talented people and companies throughout my career. Big thanks to a few friends like RJ de Vera that led me to work with Meguiar’s and more, Fred Chang that led me to work with Scion, Stan Chen at Toyo Tires, Pat Au that got me designing model cars at JADA Toys, John Pangilinan where we worked on past Ford and Hyundai builds, Papadakis Racing where we designed the body kit and livery for Fredric Aasbo’s drift car, Toyota Motors, KIA Motors, GReddy, H&R Suspension, Mountune, SuperStreet, IAD, CSF Radiators, Roborace, RSTRADA where I got to design the livery for couple of race cars and their client’s Porsche 918, and all the independent builders out there. You guys know who you are.

Is there anything we didn’t cover here that people get wrong about your line of work?

What are you working on these days? Anything you can tell us about?

I have a few projects that I’m involved in that will be revealed at SEMA, but for the builds I can talk about now, one is a Porsche 912 being built by Austin Barnett of Billetworkz. I also got to render Rutledge Wood’s RWB backdate build, and helped him choose the proper wheel design for it. John Sarkisyan is bringing the heat again this year. I’m also excited to work with Stan Chen and Igor of CAtuned this year for an old school BMW build.

Some think that it’s easy to do what we do. It can be easy, but totally changes when your livelihood depends on it. The worst is when some think we’re just doing this for fun, and not as a real job, so they expect you to work for free or they offer to pay through exposure.

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LARRY CHEN

LOCATION WEST COVINA, CA EQUIPMENT CANON EQUIPMENT

JUST ABOUT EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SPACE KNOWS OF - AND IS INSPIRED BY - LARRY CHEN. LOCATED IN WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CHEN HAS BEEN KEEPING BUSY SHOOTING FOR THE LAST 14 YEARS, WITH BIG PROJECTS INCLUDING HIS POSITION AT SPEEDHUNTERS, FORMULA DRIFT, AND ALONGSIDE KEN BLOCK’S TEAM FOR GYMKHANA SHOOTS. IN ADDITION TO ALL OF HIS TRAVELING AND SHOOTING ADVENTURES, HE HAS ALSO FOUND TIME TO BE A PASMAG CONTRIBUTOR FOR PROJECTS AS FAR BACK AS NINE YEARS AGO. WE’RE LUCKY TO HAVE SUCH A TALENTED INDIVIDUAL IN OUR ROSTER. TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF HIS WORK!

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCATION TO SHOOT?

Any place with an interesting backdrop. Location is key when it comes to feature car photography.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ASSIGNMENT?

It's tough to say, but I'd say being on the set of the Gymkhana films are always a blast.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU HAD TO OVERCOME?

It was tough for the longest time to become financially stable. There were times when I would just ride with race teams to races in order to make it there. I would sleep on hotel room floors because I could not afford hotels. I did anything I could to make it to the events.

ANY FINALS WORDS?

I just wanted to thank everyone that has helped me over the years. Especially my lovely wife Mei who takes care of me and the kids, which allows me to push hard and bring you guys as much awesome content as possible.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO OTHER ENTHUSIAST PHOTOGRAPHERS OUT THERE WHO ASPIRE TO BECOME A GREAT WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER/ VIDEOGRAPHER?

Just push hard to achieve your dreams, because you can't get photographs of cars from your living room couch.

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THERE WERE TIMES WHEN I WOULD JUST RIDE WITH RACE TEAMS TO RACES IN ORDER TO MAKE IT THERE. I WOULD SLEEP ON HOTEL ROOM FLOORS BECAUSE I COULD NOT AFFORD HOTELS."

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Buddy Club LED tail lights bundle the latest style and technology all in one affordable and attractive package.

U.S. DOT compliant, the Buddy Club LED tail lights feature a sequential blinker pattern that cascades from inside to out when using your turn indicator or hazard signals. With an effortless flick of a switch located on the backside of the tail light, the sequential feature can be turned off for a solid illuminated indicator.

Driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow can be a challenge at the best of times. The G7 LED fog light kit allows you to drive safely in nasty weather. The color given off by the G7 fog light kit is a pure white 6500K that covers the road perfectly. With a plug-and-play installation, they’re quick and easy to install without having to modify your vehicle, and will provide you with luminous output of 8000 lumens.

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Color changing footwell LEDs fit all VW/Audi models with footwell housings. No wiring, and no using a 12V/cigarette lighter for power, these interior lighting pieces are direct plug and play into your OEM footwell housing. With over 15 colors to choose from, and flash/strobe/fade lighting options, you can easily transform the look of your interior.

The SL1 LED headlight bulb is the first LED headlight bulb made in USA, compact enough to fit without modification, and designed with advanced optical simulation and modeling tools to provide street legal output. The SL1 delivers more light to the road for truly superior performance.

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Lumens HPL has developed an LED solution for replacing D5S HID bulbs. Don't just replace your existing D5S with another dim OE D5S bulb. Instead, upgrade it to a Lumens HPL D5S LED replacement bulb at a fraction of the cost, and increase the light output at the same time!

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Sportline LEDs for Projector Headlights $99.99 | LumensHPL.com Lumens HPL Sportline LEDs are for those interested in a mini fan-based LED headlight specifically designed for projector housings. These lights will provide optimal light patterns, output, and distribution in projector headlights. Bulb types are offered in: 9005, 9006, 9012, H11, H1, H3, and H7. Being fan-based, they are not recommended for use in housings that aren't enclosed.

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The all-new Oculus Bi-LED headlamp system by ORACLE Lighting. Featuring advanced LED projection with 3,200 Lumens of high-quality illumination for enhanced driver visibility in all weather conditions. The LED light source has lower power demands compared to the factory lamps while providing more light output. Featuring precision LED lighting projector for optimum light distribution and beam angle adjustability for proper light focus on lifted vehicles.

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WINJET

Renegade Halo Ring DRL Upper Grille for 2015-2017 Ford Mustang WinjetInc.com

Renegade 2018 S550 Style LED Headlights for 2010-2014 Ford Mustang WinjetInc.com

This Winjet upper grille is designed and developed by Winjet to give your S550 Mustang an aggressive race inspired appearance that looks awesome on and off the race track, available with the Mustang signature modern aggressive halo ring DRL for an impressive head-turning appearance. Installs reusing the stock clips and mounting points. There is no cutting or modification required for a clean installation.

The killer styling of the modern S550 Mustang is now available for 2010-2014 Ford Mustangs in the form of Winjet’s Renegade series headlights. With a gloss black housing, LED sequential turn signals, and S550-style LED daytime running lights, these headlights provide modernized style to the previous generation of Mustang. Professional installation is recommended.

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AEM PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

CD Carbon Flat Panel Digital Dash Displays From $940 | AEMElectronics.com CD Carbon Flat Panel Digital Dash Displays are perfect for flush mount installation or in-dash enclosures with tight tolerances. They include all of the robust features found in original CD-5 carbon dashes, but without buttons or LED shade hood built into the enclosure. Features include fullcolor, daylight readable screens, logging, and GPS capability.

They work with stock ECUs (2008+), over 250 CAN-based devices, and any vehicle using CAN converter modules.

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BRAUM RACING

Type-R Style Shift Knob $50 | BLOXRacing.com

Venom Series Racing Series $749.99 | BraumRacing.com

The BLOX Racing 5- and 6-speed Type-R style shift knobs are CNC-machined from high grade stainless steel. Each is then counter-weighted to 450 grams and then PVD-treated in four different matte finishes. The BLOX Racing Type-R shift knob is also referred to as the "teardrop" shift knob.

For those who tower above the average driver in height and performance, the Venom series racing seats are the perfect fit. As the tallest seat in Braum’s lineup, the Venom series seats offer Braum’s typical combination of style, support, and comfort, but in a form factor well suited for the 5’10 and above crowd.

BRIDE

BUDDY CLUB

XERO Full Bucket Seat Bride-jp.com

ZETA III King Bride-jp.com

Racing Sport Seat BuddyClub-USA.com

The next generation full bucket seat series, XERO, has arrived!

Each model is equipped with a head guard, special shell shape and material, and quilted design side panels. Available with a silver FRP shell or a carbon aramid shell, as well as black or gradation logo fabric options.

The ZETA III King is based on the ZETA III, the standard racing seat model from Bride. Bride has been a consistent supporter of driver safety and countless victories over the years in all facets of the motorsports scene. This is a special model with production overseen by Keiichi Tsuchiya, a man who has favored Bride seats for 35 years from the company's founding until the present day.

By utilizing Alcantera fabric to cover the racing spec sport seat, Buddy Club was able to minimize seat slippage, while holding the user firmly in place with style and luxury.

Redesigned with advanced anatomy data collected during endurance racing, the newly developed seat padding achieves maximum comfort while helping reduce driver fatigue. This becomes indispensable when endurance racing.

CORBEAU

CORBEAU

GREDDY

Sportline Evolution X Seat $399.99 | Corbeau.com

Sportline RRB Reclining Seat $858 | Corbeau.com

Steering Wheel $260 | GReddy.com

The Sportline Evolution X is the newest addition to Braum’s Sportline series of seats. The Evolution X was inspired by the C5 and C6 Corvette. As most Corvette owners know, seating options are limited due to the small cockpit area of the vehicle. Because of its unique design, the Evolution seat, which is the reclining version of the Evolution X, would be a perfect seat for the C5 and C6, but unfortunately it was just a little too wide down by the reclining mechanism.

The Sportline RRB combines the brilliance that is the new Sportline series of seats with the lateral support of a Corbeau race seat. If you look at the way the thigh bolsters come into contact with the back of the seat, you will notice how it still gives that bucket look and feel that you see in a fixed back seat, while not eliminating the convenience of a reclining seat.

GReddy steering wheels were developed and tested though racing. They provide the driver comfort, enhanced steering feel, and improved interior styling. The contrasting GReddy yellow, teal, and navy blue colored stitching to the black suede leather rim and anodized black spokes speak of their racing heritage, while 340mm diameter and medium wheel dish provide comfort for everyday driving. Included with each wheel is tapered bolts and a GReddy horn button.

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GRIP ROYAL

Hex Shifter From $60 | GripRoyal.com In-house hand made acrylic shift knobs made to your order!

Available in a handful of shapes and styles. Choose up to three different colors to be hand-mixed for your personal shift knob.

No two knobs are identical. All shift knobs are hand finished on Grip Royal's manual lathe. Custom text or logo etching is also available.

MOMO

METRA ELECTRONICS

TouchTronix Dash Kit for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro MetraOnline.com The 99-3028S dash kit has a combination of Metra’s interfacing and laser etched hard buttons, paired with the factory rotary controls to provide a custom look while keeping the OEM style.

The OEM rotary knobs are removed from the factory panel and assembled with Metra’s kit components. This kit is designed for double-DIN and single-DIN radio installations, and is painted silver to match the factory finish. It includes an Axxess interface, wiring harness, and antenna adapter for a complete installation.

NRG INNOVATIONS

MOMO

MOMO x Hot Wheels Steering Wheel $399.95 | Momo.com For half a century, Hot Wheels has inspired generations of car enthusiasts, creating a passion for racing in even the youngest fans. Now, in honor of its 50th Anniversary, two iconic brands are joining forces to create a limited edition MOMO x Hot Wheels steering wheel. Initially designed to exclusively outfit iconic Hot Wheels full-scale vehicles like the Bone Shaker and Rip Rod, this must-have collectible celebrates MOMO's craftsmanship and the iconic artistry of Hot Wheels.

NRG INNOVATIONS

Tuner Steering Wheel $219.95 | Momo.com

Collector Series Shift Knob $49.99 | GetNRG.com

The Arrow - PVC Sport Seat $439.99 | GetNRG.com

MOMO’s Tuner steering wheel can replace an OE steering wheel while adhering to the strict street-legal qualifications of even Germany’s KBA, making it a best-seller among German enthusiasts. Tuner is available in two diameters to match your driving preferences: the 320mm is ideal if you desire faster, responsive control, and the 350mm provides a more relaxed, flexible driving experience.

Customize your interior with one of 26 available custom Collector Series shift knobs. Different shapes of the shift knob are ergonomically correct depending on shifting style patterns. Weighted aluminum construction improves shifting by increasing inertial weight in order to allow the shifter to move smoothly and quickly engage into the gearbox.

Reclinable bucket seats for extra comfort and endurance. "The Arrow" PVC Sport Seat comes with maroon PVC and maroon stitching, featuring an NRG circular pressed logo. All reclinable bucket seats are only sold in pairs. Sliders included.

PASSWORD:JDM

Brass Shift Knob Type 1.1 From $59 | PasswordJDM.com Password:JDM BrassKnuckle shift knobs for heavy hitters!

For those of you who have Paul Bunion power. The PW:JDM BrassKnuckle knobs weigh in at a massive 544 grams! There are advantages to having a weighted shift knob, especially on D- and B-series transmissions. Many racers like having a heavy knob, as it’s a better counterweight and the shift is easier.

PROSPORT GAUGES

PROSPORT GAUGES

Digital Dual Air Pressure Gauge w/ OLED Display $149 | ProsportGauges.com

Wideband Digital Air Fuel Ratio + Boost w/ White OLED Display $270 | ProsportGauges.com

This dual air suspension gauge features two separate digital air pressure readings allowing you keep an eye on your changing suspension conditions. This dual air suspension gauge includes two electronic premium air pressure sensors that work completely independently of each other, read air pressure from 0 to 200 PSI, and feature 1/8-27 NPT threads, making them easily installed to any tank, valve, or air hose. This gauge features a white digital OLED readout, and a tinted lens.

Utilizing the latest Bosch wideband O2 sensor -5 wire heated LSU 4.9, Prosport’s gauge now has the widest range (10.0:1 to 20.0:1) AFR readings on the planet. Featuring white OLED readout in the center of the gauge for AFR, and bar-graph style LEDs around the outside of the gauge to display boost.

This is a complete kit including the gauge, sensor, control box, visor, all necessary wiring, and instructions.

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RECARO

Pole Position NG $1,450 | Recaro-Automotive. com / JRPOnline.com The Pole Position NG's ergonomic S-shaped shell forms to the back. The built-in lumbar support provides structured support for the lower back that protects against spinal compression in high impact accidents. Combined with high quality foam, the seat is outstandingly comfortable. The bolsters and deep seat cushion pocket cradle your body. The seat holds you firmly in place preventing the fatigue and discomfort caused by unwanted movement during aggressive driving maneuvers.

SPARCO

2-Inch 4-Point Bolt-in Harness $120 | SparcoUSA.com Sparco’s full line of high-performance street harnesses is designed for weekend racers and hobbyists. Crafted from high-quality fabric and fitted with durable fasteners, each harness restrains the body for added safety and protection. This 4-point street harness is made with 2-inch straps that bolt to the frame. Each strap attaches in the center via a durable quick-release fastener.

Available in black, blue, red, and silver.

SPARCO

Sprint

$449.99 | SparcoUSA.com / JRPOnline.com The Sprint is an entry level competition seat, perfect for weekend racers.

It carefully balances safety, styling, and value. The fastenings for side or bottom attachments on the tubular frame are better positioned on the shell, while the holes for fifth and sixth seatbelt points provide improved safety. This seat is made from fire retardant fabric and features contrasting quilting. FIA approved.

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TAKATA RACING

Comfort Pads $89 | TakataRacing.com One pair of 2-inch shoulder pads to be used either with factory 3-point harnesses, or 2-inch shoulder webbing on a Drift II harness. Very soft and luxurious fabric on the outside, filled with Confor foam for ultimate comfort. Zipper down one edge for easy installation.

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VIPDOUT

Drift III Snap Racing Harness $49.99 | TakataRacing.com

Branded Highrise Floor Mats $299 | Vipdout.com

This belt is manufactured in accordance to the European Standard ECE-R 16.04 and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209. It is a legal seat belt for use in street cars in all US states with mandatory seat belt laws. The belt features a center push button release buckle and Takata’s shoulder belt antisubmarining system. Features 3-inch shoulder belts and 2-inch lap belts with comfort padding.

These new custom floor mats from Vipdout give enthusiasts the option to add class, style, and superior protection to your interior. The mats are both flame retardant and waterproof, and are made of scratchresistant materials. Easy to clean and offering complete coverage, these mats are available in a variety of configurations, made specific to your vehicle.

WEARELIKEWISE

Street Edition Steering Wheel $386 | WeAreLikewise.com WeAreLikewise chose ATC International to produce their steering wheels for their unparalleled blend of quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

Based in Osaka, Japan, ATC has been the leading manufacturer of steering wheels for over three decades. Their reputation for superior craftsmanship has resulted in direct manufacturing partnerships with well-established brands including Vertex and KEY’s Racing.

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The Suzuka Extension Adapter Version $84 | WeAreLikewise.com A shifter extension designed just for you. Easily adjustable clamping with high-tensile bolts allows a full 360-degrees of orientation and 100mm of height adjustment range. Put your knob exactly where you want it.

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ALLOYGATOR

Rear Window Vents for 2016+ Honda Civic $92.71 | 27WON.com

AlloyGator Personalized Wheel Protection $159.95 | AlloyGatorNA.com

In some sanctioned track events, such as HPDE or AutoX for example, the rear window must be 100% closed. The 27WON track vent allows you to have improved cabin ventilation while still abiding by the 100% closed rule. They also look awesome posted up at the show.

You love your wheels, so you don’t love wheel damage, let alone expensive repairs. That’s why there’s AlloyGator: Engineered wheel protection that actually prevents curb damage. Unlike do-it-yourself, stick-on rim rings, AlloyGator uses a tough nylon composite, and is installed by industry professionals. Its inner stainless steel teeth grip the tire edge, so no glue is left on your valuable wheels. That’s why AlloyGator is the only product on the market that is TUV approved and HORIBA MIRA certified.

APR PERFORMANCE

Carbon Fiber Aero Kit for 2017+ Toyota 86, 2017 Subaru BRZ APRPerformance.com A simple and attractive solution to enhancing the GT86’s looks without going insane on widebody options. This carbon fiber aero kit includes a front air dam, side rockers, and rear bumper skirts, all in carbon fiber. Optional pieces include front bumper canards, and a front splitter.

BIG COUNTRY LABS

ARK PERFORMANCE

ANDERSON COMPOSITES

Type-GT5 Carbon Fiber Hood for 2015-2019 Ford Mustang $1,799 | AndersonComposites.com

These unique double-sided carbon fiber hoods not only look good, but feature a large vented area in the center section to improve heat extraction for high performance engines. This hood is lightweight, durable, and is ideal for off-highway/ racing applications. These hoods mount to the factory location with OE hardware for easier installation.

BATTLEAERO

Legato Wide Body Kit for 2018+ Kia Stinger $4,350 | ARKPerformance.com

Duckbill Spoiler for 2009+ Nissan 370Z $350 | BattleAero.com

ARK Performance is proud to release the Legato wide body kit for the Kia Stinger. This body kit was featured on the ARK Kia Stinger at SEMA 2018 in the ARK Performance booth. The Legato kit enhances the appearance of the Stinger, giving it a more aggressive and sporty look while also allowing for a wider wheel/tire combo.

Available in both FRP or carbon fiber, this duckbill spoiler from BattleAero features integrated threads for added security, ensuring your stylish upgrade to your 370Z is attached properly. Semi-solid design featuring increased rigidity. Fits 2009+ Nissan 370Z models.

BIG COUNTRY LABS

CLINCHED

1700mm Universal GT Wing $799 | CrunkYourTrunk.com

1850mm Universal GT Wing $1,049 | CrunkYourTrunk.com

New School 10cm (3.9-inches) Fender Flares $260 | ClinchedFlares.com

Big Country Labs wing decks are made of the highest quality materials to stand up to your toughest beatdown. Fiberglass decks are vacuum-formed and arrive in a smooth matte finish.

Carbon fiber decks feature a tight weave and ultra high gloss finish. All wing decks include stainless steel mounting hardware, cup-washers, and adjustable laser-cut aluminum endplates.

Available in both fiberglass or carbon fiber, this universal fit GT wing extends a stunning 1850mm wingspan. All BCL wings are available with three different upright options in varied heights, and with three endplate options.

Now sold as a kit with everything you need to complete the installation. Kit includes a pair of flares, rubber gasket and type 3 installation hardware. You will need to drill and cut your original fender flares and/or quarter panels in order to install these New School 10cm fender flares on your car. These fender flares could be installed on many makes and models with minor customization.

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J’S RACING

MY17 R35 GT-R Widebody Aero Kit for 2017+ Nissan GT-R $3,100 | GReddy.com

Type S Aero System Version 2 for 1999-2009 Honda S2000 $2,953 | J-sRacingUSA.com

The five piece aero kit enhances and refines the muscular look of 2017+ model year Nissan GT-R. It replaces the factory front lip with a more flowing and stylish lip spoiler. The dynamic front and rear over-fender sets add 75mm in width on each side. This makes it possible to house wider or more aggressive offset wheels and tires for both competition use and/or flawless vehicle stance. The GReddy aero kit was designed and manufactured in Japan with only the finest FRP materials.

J's Racing collected an enormous amount of data for effective racing parts from their own participation in the Super Taikyu Series from 2003 to 2004, as well as from other race teams which used their aero parts. By constantly improving the existing version race by race, based on the feedback from racing data, they have perfected the aero parts with outstanding effectiveness in regards to downforce and cooling.

LIBERTY WALK

LB Works Type 2 Body Kit for 2009-2017 Nissan GT-R LibertyWalk.co.jp LB Works is the most high-end brand within the LB Performance body kit line. The LB Works philosophy is similar to the ‘70s Nissan Works race team, where lowered over fender sports cars were common. Designed to complement the original body lines of the GT-R, this kit is a stylish transformation to the R35 GT-R body style.

NRG INNOVATIONS

Carbon Fiber GT Wing $599.99 | GetNRG.com

The NRG carbon fiber GT spoiler is made with high lightweight carbon fiber glass. Aerodynamic benefits include fuel efficiency and the reduction of drag. Comes with all components and bolts required for installation.

MCGARD

LIBERTY WALK

LB Works Body Kit for BMW 4 Series LibertyWalk.co.jp The Liberty Walk LB Works body kit for the BMW 4 series can be bought as an entire kit, or as individual parts. The full kit consists of a front bumper, rear bumper, trunk spoiler, wide fender, and side diffusers. Liberty Walk kits and parts are made to order in Japan.

NRG INNOVATIONS

Installation Kit McGard.com

Carbon Fiber Canards $66.99 | GetNRG.com

Everything you need to install your new wheels in one convenient package! McGard has combined the best wheel and tire theft protection available with the highest quality fully machined chrome plated lug nuts. Available with Tough Nut hex lug nuts, SplineDrive tuner lug nuts, or lug bolts.

Most kits include wheel locks and key tool, I.D. card, and a storage pouch.

NRG carbon fiber canards are made with high grade carbon fiber and steel mounting brackets. The canards are designed to increase downforce of a vehicle, as well as fuel efficiency.

Comes with four pieces total and includes mounting hardware.

PASSWORD: JDM

Dry Carbon 2-Piece Front Splitter for 2013-2015 Honda Civic Si Sedan $399.99 | PasswordJDM.com The all new Password:JDM dry carbon 2-piece front splitter for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic Si sedan gives an aggressive look and a wider stance while emphasizing the lines of the front fascia. These 2-piece kits are fabricated with only the best carbon composites. This product can come as the 2-piece kit only, or can be upgraded to the full 3-piece kit.

RALLY ARMOR

Mud Flaps $135 | RallyArmor.com / JRPOnline.com Weathering dirt roads, steep driveway inclines, or grinding through heavy snow, Rally Armor UR mud flaps are the seasoned vets when it comes to mud flaps. Out of pure consideration for your faithful odometer, don’t waste your miles or money on cheap wannabe equivalents. Rally Armor is known for setting the standard in mud flaps. Never any drilling, always custom fit using stainless and plastic retainers to resist galling and rusting.

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RALLY INNOVATIONS

Rear Hatch Wing for 2015+ Ford Focus ST $589.99 | RallyInnovations.com

RHO-PLATE

V2 License Plate Relocator

Add some style to the rear profile of your 2015+ Ford Focus with this rear hatch wing from Rally Innovations.

Brackets have been powder coated to protect from abrasion and rust for a simple bolt-on installation. Requires drilling into trunk. Track tested to withstand wear and tear. Available in both fiberglass and carbon fiber options.

$82.99 | Rho-Plate.com / JRPOnline.com A license plate relocator that provides full adjustability in position and angle to fit your vehicle’s body line. Heavy duty construction provides long lasting support and strength.

ROCKET BUNNY

ROCKET BUNNY

Pandem Aero kit for 2007-2013 BMW M3 $3,850 | GReddy.com

Pandem Aero Kit for 1972-1979 Datsun 620 $1,575 | GReddy.com

Kei Miura’s designs have gained global acclaim for the trend-setting style that drives automotive enthusiasts to demand authentic Rocket Bunny Pandem aero kits. This TRA Kyoto designed aero kit is made specifically for the E92 BMW M3. Includes a front lip, front lip support rods, front fenders, rear fenders, and a rear wing. Optional GT wing set available.

Kei Miura’s designs have gained global acclaim for the trend-setting style that drives automotive enthusiasts to demand authentic Rocket Bunny Pandem aero kits. This TRA Kyoto designed aero kit is made specifically for the Datsun 620. Includes a front lip and overfenders made of the highest quality FRP materials.

• Mold-Form Forged 1piece construction • Six slim spokes with advanced side cuts • 3D machined logo on each spoke • Available P.C.D.: 5-112, 5-114.3, 5-120 • Color: Racing Candy Red, Machining & Racing Hyper Black Machining & Black Coated Graphite • Centercap: Sold as optional

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MACHINING & RACING HYPER BLACK

MACHINING & BLACK COATED GRAPHITE

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SEIBON CARBON

Carbon Fiber GT Wing SeibonCarbon.com Give your car a high-tech aerodynamic look with this carbon fiber rear spoiler.

Besides looking great, a rear spoiler can increase downforce for better traction. Whether you're a racer, or just want to look the part, you can depend on Seibon for style, performance, light weight, and durability. Measures 58.25 x 26.5 x 7.5 x 11 inches.

VERTEX

Toyota 86/Scion FR-S Lip Kit $1,480 | Vertex-USA.com Upgrade your Toyota 86/Scion FR-S with the Vertex lip kit. This kit offers a clean looking accent to the car, rather than changing the lines of the car entirely.

Made out of the highest quality fiber reinforced plastic, and pre-drilled for ease of installation. Made in Japan.

VERTEX

VERTEX

Vertex Digna LS 460 Front Lip for 2007-2009 Lexus LS 460 $640 | Vertex-USA.com The Vertex Digna Lexus LS 460 front lip offers one of the cleanest front lips you can buy for your car. The no-nonsense design is simplicity at its finest. Great quality made in Japan.

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Edge Wide Body Kit for Nissan S15 Silvia $2,890 | Vertex-USA.com The Vertex Edge wide body kit for the S15 Silvia comes with a front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, front aero fenders, and rear over fenders. The kit will widen your S15 by 50mm once installed. Optional items available include front under diffuser, carbon or FRP hood, front bumper canards, rear roof spoiler, and rear spoiler.

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AIR FORCE SUSPENSION

Super Performance Kits AirForce-Sus.com

With this system, it's possible to adjust the ride height of the four suspensions individually. Each air bag has its own pressure value. This is a complete kit with the most excellent damping setting to match up properties of pneumatic springs in order to increase the vehicle’s stability, unlike other brands with non adjustable shock absorbers which cause the vehicle to be bouncy and unstable during cornering.

AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE

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AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE

Performance Series for 2018-2019 Honda Accord AirLiftPerformance.com

Featuring double-bellow air springs, paired with Air Lift Performance’s threaded-body, monotube dampers, this kit provides a front drop of 115mm (3.1 inches), and a rear drop of 93mm (3.7 inches). With the 30 levels of adjustability that Air Lift Performance dampers provide, and the included, adjustable camber plates up front, you have the freedom to form your perfect ride.

The front kit for the Accord features a pair of double-bellow air springs, paired with threaded-body, monotube struts, and are topped off with adjustable camber plates. All these elements combine to drop the vehicle 102mm (4 inches) from stock ride height in the front, and 150mm (5.9 inches) from stock height in the rear. 30 levels of damping adjustability available on both front and rear.

AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE

Performance Series Air Suspension for 2012-2018 Audi A6 AirLiftPerformance.com

Slam Series Air Suspension for Volkswagen Golf Mk7 AirLiftPerformance.com

Up front, a pair of double-bellow air springs, paired with monotube, threaded-body shocks, which drops ride height down 105mm (4.1-inches). In the rear, it’s more of the same, starting with a massive 110mm (4.3-inch) drop to get the low look you love. With 30 levels of damping adjustability, you can perfectly tailor your Air Lift Performance shocks to your unique performance needs, whether it be the street, track, or a show.

30 levels of damping adjustment allow you go from race car stiff to a comfortable ride with the twist of a knob. Top all that off with a T6061 aluminum adjustable camber plate covered in a sexy red hue. All this equates to performance handling, killer ride quality, and the ability to slam the front end 4.8-inches from stock. The rear suspension was treated to a doublebellows air spring in the place of the factory coil spring, giving you a 5.8-inch drop from original stock height.

ARK PERFORMANCE

BC RACING

DT-P Coilovers for 2018+ Kia Stinger $2,199 | ARKPerformance.com

BR Series Coilover for 2004-2013 Mazda3 $1,050 | BCRacing-na.com

Designed to react and operate quickly, monotube shock design of ARK Performance’s DT-P coilovers provides immediate feedback response. With 16 levels of dampening adjustment, you can fine tune these coilovers to fit your driving style. Pillow ball mounts allow for a precise road feel and the ability to fine tune camber adjustments.

The BC Racing BR Series is their most popular suspension package. Equally at home on the street and on the track, the BR Series offers the best of both worlds with ride height and damping adjustability. Damping is adjusted simultaneously and height is adjusted independently of piston and spring stroke. The BR Series offers a minimum 2-inch drop as well as 30 levels of damping adjustment. Assembled by hand in BC Racing's facility, each application undergoes stringent quality control protocols to deliver the best possible product.

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Performance Series for Mercedes CLA/ GLA/A-Class/B-Class and Infiniti QX30 AirLiftPerformance.com

AIR-ZENITH

Dual-OB2 White Flex Kit $900 | Air-Zenith.com This super fast 100% duty Air-Zenith 200 PSI OBA deluxe kit is lab tested 8.5 CFM! Get a serious jump on the competition with Air-Zenith Dual-OB2 on-board air compressor kit.

Air-Zenith second generation OB2 is the fastest 200 PSI air compressor coupled with two full year warranty. Air-Zenith Dual-OB2 fills one 5-gallon air tank from 160 to 200 PSI in less than 40 seconds - an air compressor that's ready for the toughest street jumping or pavement slam.

BLACKWORKS RACING

SS Full Coilovers for 2006-2011 Honda Civic $1,050 | BlackworksPerformance.3DCartStores.com The new BWR SS coilovers feature a wide range of height adjustments without changing the spring compression and sacrificing the shock stroke. The bottom shock fork/connector is threaded to allow height adjustments to each driver’s needs without having to shorten the suspension travel by maintaining the original spring perch location.

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D2 RACING

Sport-R Coilover Kit for 2016+ Mazda MX-5 $2,280 | CuscoUSAinc.com

D2 Racing RS Coilovers $1,100 | D2Racing.com

A competition spec 24-way adjustable monotube shock absorber with pillow-ball upper mount and a full-threaded shock absorber body. Optional coil spring rates are available on order with no additional charge, making Cusco’s Sport-R coilover kit an easy-to-customize coilover option for the ND MX-5.

The RS series suspension kit is D2’s most popular coilover.

Featuring a 36-way damping and rebound adjustable monotube design, RS series coilovers are perfect for the modified street car that also sees occasional track days.

This coilover has separate height and preload adjustments allowing for optimal suspension tuning while maintaining full strut travel at all times.

FUNCTION7 ENGINEERING

GREDDY BY KW

Rear Lower Control Arms for Subaru WRX STI, BRZ, Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S Function7.com

GReddy by KW Coilovers for 2015+ Subaru WRX/STI $1,550 | GReddy.com

Designed for the track, all of Function7’s lower control arms are precision machined out of 7075 aluminum for maximum strength and then treated for corrosion resistance. Every arm is tracked in every step of the manufacturing process, and each arm is individually serialized and barcoded for quality assurance. Features one-piece design aimed at weight reduction, track-optimized precision camber adjustments via lightweight cam-type adjusters, and multiple sway bar mounts.

GReddy by KW Suspension combines the best from around world for your Japanese import vehicle. Designed for the optimum balance of traction, comfort, and adjustability for American roads and tracks, these groundbreaking systems incorporate years of Japanese tuning knowledge with highestquality German innovation and construction standards.

KSPORT

KW SUSPENSIONS

EIBACH

Special Edition Pro-Kit Performance Springs for 2018 Acura NSX $554.44 | Eibach.com The Eibach Pro-Kit is the perfect answer for most popular street cars. It’s Eibach’s legendary spring system that dramatically improves both a vehicle ́s performance and appearance. Every Eibach Pro-Kit is designed and tested by suspension engineers and performance driving professionals, to deliver aggressive good looks and high performance handling, without ever compromising safety or ride quality.

ISC SUSPENSION

Triple S Lowering Springs for BMW F30/F22 $249 | ISCSuspension-na.com Allowing for use of the OEM damper, designed for a mild drop and with comfort in mind, ISC now offers lowering springs for BMW F30/F22 models. Made from SAE9254 cold forged silicon aluminum alloy, and providing a 15mm drop, these springs are a great option for any street car seeking to obtain functional daily driver usage, but wanting a more aggressive look and less body roll.

MEGAN RACING

Airtech Air Suspension Kits From $2,000 | KsportUSA.com

2-Way Clubsport Coilovers KWSuspensions.com

EZ II Series Coilovers 2009-2016 Nissan 370Z $899 | MeganRacing.com

All Ksport Airtech kits feature high quality air bags, proven to handle the stress and abuse of daily driving, as well as drift or circuit use. Take advantage of the near infinite adjustability thanks to the adjustable lower mount, 36 levels of damping adjustment, and the unmatched height adjustability (0120/200mm depending on vehicle) of air suspension. These air suspension kits are designed for easy bolt-on installation. No modifications to OEM shock absorbers or top mounts required.

The KW Clubsport coilovers combine KW's high-end racing technology with maintenance-free KW OEM-quality components. Designed to provide you the ideal product to utilize the full potential of your sports car during autocross, track days, high performance driver’s education (HPDE) courses, and club racing, and tested rigorously on race tracks such as the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

The EZ II series coilovers for 2009-2016 Nissan 370Z feature 15 levels of damper adjustment. With internal monotube construction, and CNC-cut aluminum front and rear upper mounts with rubber inserts, these coilovers are a plug and play improvement to both ride height and handling. Features 10K front spring rate, and 8K rear spring rate.

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OHLINS

G U IDE

PERFORMANCE AIR SUSPENSION

Ohlins Coilovers $2,022 | Ohlins.com / JRPOnline.com Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for 40 years. Building some of the most high end suspension kits for automotive racing, the quality and performance is one of the best on the market.

SKUNK2 RACING

Classic Coilovers for 2009+ Nissan 370Z/ Infiniti G37 $479 | Raceland.com

High durability 2-ply double convoluted air springs - or rolling sleeve air springs - help provide both a comfortable ride at driving height, and maximum drop when aired out. The size of the bellow or rolling sleeve is carefully chosen by AirREX engineers for each application to ensure correct spring rate and proper clearance for the vehicle.

Raceland is now offering a coilover solution for Nissan 370z and Infiniti G37 owners looking for an increase in adjustability and performance from their suspension. With independent spring preload, adjustable lower spindle mounts, and pillow ball upper mounts, 370z and G37 owners have a wide range of adjustment to suit their stance or performance needs without sacrificing daily drivability. Included with all Raceland products is an unmatched lifetime warranty.

SOLO-WERKS

Front LCA w/ Spherical Bearing for 19921995 Civic/1994-2001 Integra $398.99 | Skunk2.com

S1VW016 Coilovers for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta MQB $599 | Solo-Werks.com

Skunk2 Racing’s spherical bearing front lower control arms for the 1992-1995 Civic and 1994-2001 Integra are direct replacements that greatly improve OEM suspension geometry by increasing freedom of motion on multiple axes simultaneously and eliminating suspension bind. Spherical bearing front lower control arms offer the hardcore racer and discerning enthusiast the very best of the best.

Solo-Werks’ Solo S1 coilovers system kits are designed for the driving enthusiast who is looking for a comfortable yet sporty ride at a lowered level in the spirit of an OEM sport suspension with adjustable height.

STANCE SUSPENSION

RACELAND USA

AirREX Air Springs for 2010-2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe PerformanceAirSuspension.com

TEIN

SPC PERFORMANCE

Rear Camber Arm for 2015+ Ford Mustang SpecProd.com You need an adjustable rear control arm to optimize your tire contact by adjusting your camber. Designed, engineered, tested, and assembled in Colorado, SPC’s forged aluminum link will provide -2 to +3 degrees of camber adjustment, reduced weight vs the OE arm, and exceed OE strength. SPC's adjustable arm features high rate rubber bushings to maintain OE noise, vibration, and harshness.

TEIN

Air Cup Suspension System From $1,995 | Stance-USA.com

EnduraPro/EnduraPro Plus Shocks From $100 | Tein.com

Tein Coilovers

The Stance air cup suspension system uses a Viair 380C compressor for its proven durability and performance. The main control unit comes pre-wired and assembled, making it easy to install, and does not require additional parts. The cup is CAD engineered and made from CNC cut billet aluminum and hard anodized. When the air cups are not being used, the coilovers have the same performance and ride quality as if without. With the click of a button, the system provides up to two inches of lift.

EnduraPro and EnduraPro Plus are high-performance OEshape shock absorbers. Designed to use with the vehicle's original spring and upper mount, their lower spring seat is shaped identical to the OE shock absorber. In addition to replacing worn or leaking OE dampers, these products are excellent to improve specs like ride quality or handling without changing your ride height. You can also use them with Tein lowering springs. EnduraPro Plus features 16-level damping force adjustment.

Tein makes a twin-tube coilover system that is comfortable on the street and performs on the track. Kits come with height adjustment, 16-level damping control, and upper top mounts.

Now with a new lower price for the same quality coilover.

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WHEEL

BOOK

BBS

CH-R Nurburgring Edition

BBS SX

ENKEI WHEELS

BBS.com

+ CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed + BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, + SIZE (IN.): 18-20 5x120, 5x130 + FINISH: Satin Black + WIDTH (IN.): 8-12

5x114.3,

+ CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 17-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 7.5-9

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

5x108,

ENKEI WHEELS

5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 SIlver, Brilliant Silver, Crystal Black

5x112, 5x114.3 + FINISH: Storm Gray, Gloss Black, Matte Bronze

HRE WHEELS

$2,245 | HREWheels.com / JRPOnline.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x120, FF04 + SIZE (IN.): 19-21 5x130 + FINISH: Liquid Metal, Tarmac + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10

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FI-R

DEUTSCHMAN WHEELS

+ FINISH: Platinum

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

BBS

5x108,

BBS.com

$270 | Enkei.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed TS-5 + SIZE (IN.): 17-18 + WIDTH (IN.): 8-9.5

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BBS.com

+ CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 19-21 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-12.5

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x112,

5x130

5x120,

+ FINISH: Satin

Bronze, Platinum Silver, Satin Black

DeutschmanWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Forged + BOLT PATTERN: 5x108, 5x112, D01 + SIZE (IN.): 20 5x114.3, 5x127 + FINISH: Silver Machined, + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10 Machined Red, Gunmetal

TS-V

KANSEI WHEELS Corsa

$270 | Enkei.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed / MAT Cast + SIZE (IN.): 17-18 + WIDTH (IN.): 8-9.5

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 Gray, Gloss Black, Gloss Bronze

+ FINISH: Storm

$245 | KanseiWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 + SIZE (IN.): 18 + FINISH: Gloss Gunmetal, + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10.5 Textured Bronze, Hyper Silver w/ polished lip + BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

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BOOK

G U IDE

KANSEI WHEELS

$245 | KanseiWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 KNP + SIZE (IN.): 18 + FINISH: Gloss Gunmetal, + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10 Textured Bronze, Hypersilver w/ polished lip, Championship White + BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

KONIG WHEELS

$236 | KonigWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed Freeform + SIZE (IN.): 15, 17-19 + WIDTH (IN.): 7.5-10.5

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+ BOLT PATTERN: 4x100,

5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 + FINISH: Matte Silver, Radium Bronze

KANSEI WHEELS Tandem

$245 | KanseiWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed + BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, + SIZE (IN.): 18 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 + FINISH: Gloss Gunmetal, + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10 Textured Bronze, Hyper Silver

KONIG WHEELS

$200 | KonigWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + BOLT PATTERN: 4x4.25, 4x100, Lockout + SIZE (IN.): 15-18 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 + WIDTH (IN.): 7-9.5 + FINISH: Bronze, Gloss Black

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KONIG WHEELS

+ BOLT PATTERN: 4x100,

NICHE ROAD WHEELS

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x108,

$215 | KonigWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast Tandem + SIZE (IN.): 16-18 + WIDTH (IN.): 7.5-9.5

NicheRoadWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast DFS + SIZE (IN.): 19-20, 22 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5

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5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 + FINISH: Dark Graphite

5x112,

5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 + FINISH: Silver/Machined, Gloss Black, Bronze

LEXANI

Savage

NICHE ROAD WHEELS

Lexani.com

+ CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 19, 20, 22 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug

+ FINISH: Satin Bronze w/ Gloss Black Lip,

Satin Black w/ Gloss Black Lip, Gloss Black w/ Stainless Steel Chrome Lip, Silver w/ Stainless Steel Chrome Lip

NicheRoadWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast Gemello + SIZE (IN.): 20 + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10.5 + BOLT PATTERN: 5x112,

5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 Black/Machined DDT, Gloss Anthracite/ Machined

+ FINISH: Gloss

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BOOK

NICHE ROAD WHEELS

NicheRoadWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged Verux Multi-Piece + SIZE (IN.): 17-24 + WIDTH (IN.): 8-14

PUR WHEELS

PURWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged LX13 3-Piece + SIZE (IN.): 19-22

RAYS

Gram Lights 57Xtreme Spec-D

RAYS

Volk Racing ZE40 RW

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$505 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 18 + WIDTH (IN.): 9.5-10.5

$892 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged / Cast + SIZE (IN.): 18

G U IDE

NICHE ROAD WHEELS

NicheRoadWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged Vulcan Multi-Piece + SIZE (IN.): 17-24

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug + FINISH: Custom

RAYS

Gram Lights 57CR

+ WIDTH (IN.): Custom + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug + FINISH: Custom

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

5x120

+ FINISH: Matte

White (O2Z)

5x114.3,

RAYS

Versus Salvatore (Stratagia)

Graphite (MF),

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11 + BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 + FINISH: Dash White/REDOT (RW)

ROTIFORM

BUC

$305 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 15, 17-19 + WIDTH (IN.): 8-10.5

$542 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 19-21 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-9 + BOLT PATTERN: 5 Lug

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8-14 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug + FINISH: Custom

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x100,

5x114.3, 5x120 Black, GunBlue II

5x112,

+ FINISH: Glossy

+ FINISH: Diamond Cut/Side

Dark Shining Silver (FAJ), Diamond Cut/Side Black Mica + Machining (PAC)

Rotiform.com

+ CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 18-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x112,

5x114.3, 5x120

+ FINISH: Anthracite,

Matte Black, Silver

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ROTIFORM

CVT

ROTIFORM

OZR

+ CONSTRUCTION: Forged

Multi-Piece + SIZE (IN.): 17-24

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LHR-M

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8-14 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug + FINISH: Custom

+ CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 19 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5

$450 | Titan-7.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 17-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-12.5 + BOLT PATTERN: 5 Lug

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x114.3 + FINISH: Anthracite, Matte

Black

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x105,

5x112, 5x114.3 + FINISH: Gunmetal

+ FINISH: Satin

Rotiform.com

+ CONSTRUCTION: Forged

Multi-Piece

+ SIZE (IN.): 17-24

Rotiform.com

RTXWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Forged FF10 + SIZE (IN.): 18-19 + WIDTH (IN.): 8-8.5

T-S5

ROTIFORM

Rotiform.com

RTX WHEELS

TITAN 7

G U IDE

5x108,

Titanium, Satin Gunmetal, Machine Black, Satin Black, Techna Bronze

RSR FORGED

$493 | RSRForged.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged R903 Monoblock + SIZE (IN.): 18

SSR

Formula AERO MESH

TITAN 7 T-S7

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8-14 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug + FINISH: Custom

+ WIDTH (IN.): 9.5 + BOLT PATTERN: 5x120 + FINISH: Bronze, Titanium

SSR-Wheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 16, 18-19 + WIDTH (IN.): 6-12.5 + BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x98,

+ FINISH: FM

$480 | Titan-7.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 18-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11

+ BOLT PATTERN:

5x112, 5x120,

+ FINISH: Hybrid

Dark Machine,

5x100, 5x108, 5x114.3, 5x120 Silver w/ Red Plate, FM Silver w/ Blue Plate, Custom

5x130

Iridium Silver

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BOOK

TSW

Aileron

TSW

Chapelle

TSW Evo-T

$410 | TSW.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 20-22 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11

$250 | TSW.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 17-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8-10

$505 | TSW.com + CONSTRUCTION: Rotary Forged + SIZE (IN.): 19-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5

WORK WHEELS

WorkWheelsUSA.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast Emotion T7R + SIZE (IN.): 15-18 + WIDTH (IN.): 5-10.5

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+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x108,

5x112,

TSW

Aileron

5x114.3, 5x1200 Gunmetal

+ FINISH: Metallic

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x108,

5x114.3, 5x120 Black

5x112,

TSW

Clypse

+ FINISH: Matte

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x108,

5x112,

TSW

Hockenheim-T

5x114.3, 5x120 + FINISH: Silver, Matte Black

+ BOLT PATTERN: 4x100,

4x114.3.

5x100, 5x114.3, 5x120 + FINISH: Matte Bronze, Matte Gunmetal, White, GT Silver

WORK WHEELS Equip 40

$385 | TSW.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 18-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11

$300 | TSW.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + SIZE (IN.): 18-20, 22 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11

$505 | TSW.com + CONSTRUCTION: Rotary Forged + SIZE (IN.): 19-20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5

WorkWheelsUSA.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast 3-Piece + SIZE (IN.): 15

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x112,

5x114.3, 5x120

+ FINISH: Gunmetal,

Bronze

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x112,

5x120

+ FINISH: Titanium,

+ BOLT PATTERN: 5x108,

5x114.3, 5x120

+ FINISH: Double

5x114.3,

Gloss Black

5x112,

Black, Silver

+ WIDTH (IN.): 5-13 + BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, + FINISH: Sprint Gold,

4x114.3

Brut Silver

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Avoid expensive wheel repairs with AlloyGator.

Unlike stick-on products, AlloyGator uses super-tough nylon composite, and is installed by professionals. Its inner stainless steel teeth grip the tire edge, so no glue touches your wheels. That’s why AlloyGator is the only product that is TUV and HORIBA-MIRA approved.

Engineered with teeth. www.alloygatorna.com

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Available in 15 colors.

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BOOK

WORK WHEELS

WorkWheelsUSA.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast Meister L1 3P 3-Piece + SIZE (IN.): 18-19

G U IDE

+ WIDTH (IN.): 8-16 + BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x114.3 + FINISH: Matte Gunmetal,

Matte Silver

XO LUXURY

$480 | XOLuxuryWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Rotary + BOLT PATTERN: 5x108, 5x112, Auckland Forged 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x130 + SIZE (IN.): 19-20, 22 + FINISH: Brushed Gunmetal, + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11 Matte Black

XO LUXURY

XO LUXURY

XO LUXURY

XO LUXURY

XO LUXURY

YOKOHAMA WHEELS

$530 | XOLuxuryWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x114.3, Florence + SIZE (IN.): 20, 22 5x115, 5x120 + FINISH: Matte Gunmetal + WIDTH (IN.): 9-10.5

$420 | XOLuxuryWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x114.3, London + SIZE (IN.): 19-20, 22 5x115, 5x120 + FINISH: Silver, Matte Black, + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5 Candy Red

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$520 | XOLuxuryWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Rotary Forged + BOLT PATTERN: 5x108, 5x112, Moscow + SIZE (IN.): 19-20, 22 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x130 + FINISH: Silver, + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11 Gloss Gunmetal

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$420 | XOLuxuryWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Cast + BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x114.3, Helsinki + SIZE (IN.): 19-20, 22 5x115, 5x120 + FINISH: Dark Bronze, + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-10.5 Matte Black

Madrid

Advan Racing R6

$520 | XOLuxuryWheels.com + CONSTRUCTION: Rotary + BOLT PATTERN: 5x108, 5x112, Forged 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x130 + SIZE (IN.): 19-20, 22 + FINISH: Matte Black, + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-11 Hyper Silver

$1,161 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged + SIZE (IN.): 20 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-12 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug

+ FINISH: Machining

& Racing Hyper Black, Machining & Black Coated Graphite, Racing Candy Red

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YOKOHAMA WHEELS

+ FINISH: Machining & Racing Hyper

YOKOHAMA WHEELS

YOKOHAMA WHEELS

+ FINISH: Racing Hyper Black,

YOKOHAMA WHEELS

$372 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed Advan Racing + SIZE (IN.): 18 RG-D2 + WIDTH (IN.): 7-11 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug

$1,161 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Forged Advan Racing + SIZE (IN.): 20 RZ-F2 + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-12 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug

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Black, Machining & Black Gun Metallic, Machining & Champagne Gold, Semi Gloss Black

Racing Umber Bronze, Racing Titanium Black, Racing Titanium Blue & Ring

Advan Racing RS III

$1,161 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION:Forged + FINISH: Black Gun Metallic & Ring, + SIZE (IN.): 20 Racing Candy Red & Ring, Racing Hyper Black & Ring, Umber Bronze & Ring, + WIDTH (IN.): 8.5-12 Racing White Metallic & Ring + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug

$566 | Mackin-Ind.com + CONSTRUCTION: Flow Formed Advan Racing + SIZE (IN.): 18 TC-4 + WIDTH (IN.): 7-11 + BOLT PATTERN: 5-lug

+ FINISH: Racing Gun Metallic &

Ring, Umber Bronze Metallic & Ring, Black Gun Metallic & Ring, Racing Candy Red & Ring

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ALLOYGATOR

OFFERS A NEW OPTION FOR WHEEL PROTECTION AND STYLE AVE YOU EVER CURBED A WHEEL IN YOUR CAR? WE KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS DONE IT CRINGES AT THE VERY MENTION. You can practically hear the awful sound of the wheel scraping the concrete when you read the word “curbed,” right? We all like to think it won’t happen, but mistakes are a part of car life, and some are more painful than others. If only there was a way to protect yourself from the curb you just grazed. Well now there is.

The folks at AlloyGator have come up with an innovative solution that we’re surprised no one has done yet.

AlloyGator is the only TUV and MIRAcertified wheel protection system in the world, designed to help reduce curb damage on impact. The design is simple enough - a ring engineered and constructed from a tough nylon com-

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ALLOYGATOR IS THE ONLY TUV AND MIRACERTIFIED WHEEL PROTECTION SYSTEM IN THE WORLD

posite which protects the outside edge of your wheels from abrasion without using an adhesive.

Produced in 15 different color options, available in multiple finishes, as well as two different styles, AlloyGator’s wheel protection rings are a clever way to add both protection and style.

You can choose to keep things discreet by choosing a ring color that blends in with your wheels and tires, or take the opportunity to add a sporty personalized look with a protective accent.

Never before has wheel protection looked so stylish, or worked so well.

AlloyGator -

Engineered with teeth

Check out all available AlloyGator products and styles at AlloyGatorNA.com!

1-855-534-2867 AlloyGatorNA.com / info@alloygatorusa.com @alloygator_usa AlloyGator North America

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#MEMPHISAUDIO

Folded Surround for Maximum Excursion

Direct Vent Voice Coil Cooling Rapidly dissipates Heat

7.5” VOICE COIL

VIV1422 2200W/4400W

THE PERFECT SUBWOOFER The 14” VIV SixFive Series subwoofer was designed to be the perfect subwoofer.

Flawless performance and extreme power handling make the VIV1422 one of the only true SQ and SPL subwoofers ever created.

High power handling is created by magnet gap combined with the proper p number of windings on the voice coil. The massive 7.5” diameter coil allows the windings to be arranged in only 2 layers vs 4 layers used by the competition.

This design has more surface area for rapid cooling as well as lower inductance which results in a flat frequency response and more output. www.memphiscaraudio.com

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Designed and Developed in the USA, Memphis, Tennessee

Distributed in Canada by Trends | 877-946-9255

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TIRE

BOOK

ACHILLES RADIAL

AchillesTireUSA.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High ATR Sport 2 Performance + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15-21

BFGOODRICH

G-Force Sport Comp-2

COOPER

Zeon RS3-G1

FALKEN TIRES

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+ WIDTH (MM): 195-305 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 + TQG RATING: 400-AA-A

BFGoodrichTires.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15-20

+ WIDTH (MM): 195-285 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9-9.5/32 + UTQG RATING: 340-AA-A

CooperTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance + DIAMETER (IN.): 16-20

+ WIDTH (MM): 205-305 + TREAD DEPTH: 10/32 + UTQG: 500-AA-A

FalkenTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High AZENIS FK510 Performance + DIAMETER (IN.): 17-22

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COOPER TIRE Zeon RS3-S

FALKEN TIRES

AZENIS RT615K+

BFGoodrichTires.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance / All Season + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-20

ContinentalTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance / All Season + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-22 + WIDTH (MM): 195-315

CooperTire.com + CATEGORY: High Performance + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17-20 + WIDTH (MM): 205-305

FalkenTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance + DIAMETER (IN.): 14-18

+ WIDTH (MM): 205-305 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 + UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A

+ TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 + UTQG RATING: 560-AA-A /

560-A-A

+ TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9.5-

10/32

+ UTQG RATING: 300-AA-A

+ WIDTH (MM): 195-315 + TREAD DEPTH: N/A + UTQG RATING: 200-A-A

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Ventus S1 Noble2

KUMHO

Ecsta PA51

MICHELIN

Pilot Sport 4S

HankookTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance / All Season + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-20 + WIDTH (MM): 195-285

KumhoTireUSA.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance / All Season + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-20 + WIDTH (MM): 205-285

Michelin.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance

+ WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17-22

PIRELLI

P Zero

Pirelli.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance

+ WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17-22

HANKOOK

Ventus V12 EVO2

+ TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9.3-

10.5/32

+ UTQG RATING: 500-AA-A

500-A-A / 400-A-A / 500-B-A

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+ TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10.5-

KUMHO

Ecsta PS91

11/32

+ UTQG RATING: 500-AA-A

+ WIDTH (MM): 215-335 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 30/32 + UTQG RATING: 300-AA-A

+ WIDTH (MM): 205-355 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 + UTQG RATING: 220-AA-A

NITTO

NT05

SAILUN

Atrezzo SVA1

HankookTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance / All Season + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-21

+ WIDTH (MM): 205-305 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 + UTQG RATING: 320-AA-A

KumhoTireUSA.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 18-20

+ WIDTH (MM): 225-305 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 + UTQG RATING: 260-AA-A

NittoTires.ca / NittoTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High + WIDTH (MM): 205-335 Performance + TREAD DEPTH: 6/32 + WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15-20 + UTQG RATING: 100-B-B

SailunTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance

+ WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16-20 + WIDTH (MM): 205-275

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TOYO TIRES Proxes R888R

ToyoTires.com / ToyoTires.ca + CATEGORY: All Season + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9.6/32 + DIAMETER (IN): 15-20 + UTQG RATING: 500-A-A + WIDTH (MM): 185-315

ToyoTires.com / ToyoTires.ca + CATEGORY: DOT-Approved + WIDTH (MM): 185-345 (Streetable) Competition + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 6.3/32 + DIAMETER (IN.): 14-20 + UTQG RATING: 100-AA-A

YOKOHAMA TIRE

YokohamaTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Advan A052 Performance + DIAMETER (IN.): 16-18

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+ TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9-10/32 + UTQG RATING: 300-A-A

TOYO TIRES Proxes 4 Plus

TOYO TIRES Proxes Sport

YOKOHAMA TIRE

Advan Sport A/S

YOKOHAMA TIRE Advan Neova AD08R

ToyoTires.com / ToyoTires.ca + CATEGORY: Ultra High + WIDTH (MM): 195-315 Performance + TREAD DEPTH (IN): 10.4/32 + DIAMETER (IN): 16-20 + UTQG RATING: 560-A-A

ToyoTires.com / ToyoTires.ca + CATEGORY: Ultra High + WIDTH (MM): 205-325 Performance + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9.4/32 + DIAMETER (IN.): 17-20 + UTQG RATING: 240-AA-A

YokohamaTire.com + CATEGORY: All Season

+ WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17-20 + WIDTH (MM): 205-275

YokohamaTire.com + CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance

+ WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15-19

+ TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 11/32 + UTQG RATING: 440-AA-A

+ WIDTH (MM): 205-305 + TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9-10/32 + UTQG RATING: 200-AA-A

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or too long, the tire choices for luxury SUVs, trucks, and crossovers have been choices between a load-bearing, heavyduty working tire, or a tire with stylish fitment options designed for less work and more play. Today, Sailun Tire is proud to introduce their Atrezzo SVR LX+ to the world of road-going truck, SUV, and crossover owners who longed for something that balanced all aspects of an all-season, high-performance tire that can stand up to the harshest conditions you can put it through.

Designed specifically for the daily duties of these heavier vehicles, the sporty design of the Atrezzo SVR LX+ accentuates the tire’s fitment and

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overall appearance, while scientific advancements like its state-of-the-art tread design offer a blend of performance, comfort, and a long-lasting tread life! Tread design features like the large wide open outer blocks provide smooth responsiveness and improved handling, while symmetrical V-shaped channels from the center of the tread to the outside blocks provide excellent water evacuation for added poise in wet conditions.

Truly engineered for the perfect balance of style, luxury, and all-season high performance, the Atrezzo SVR LX+ inspires even more confidence with its promise of extra carrying capacity as well as improved tread life, even going

“TRULY ENGINEERED FOR THE PERFECT BALANCE OF STYLE, LUXURY, AND ALL-SEASON HIGH PERFORMANCE” so far as to offer a trusted one-year road hazard replacement program for added peace of mind. Available in sizes from 20-24 inches with M+S

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For more information, or to find a retailer near you, visit SailunTire.com

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AIR TIME A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE DEVELOPMENT OF

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WITH AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE. Story by

Adam Gordon

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the past several years, air suspension has been all the rage in the show circuit, as well as on the road, and even sometimes in unique track builds. For some enthusiasts, air suspension has become a must-have modification to dial in their stance and ride quality, adding “airing out” to their car’s bag of tricks to impress the crowds at shows and meets. With the growth in popularity of air suspension, companies like Air Lift Performance have to keep innovating and developing their state-of-the-art air suspension systems for new platforms whenever possible. Being ISO 2015 certified and TUV certified as a production facility, this family-owned company maintains the commitment to excellence that has set it apart since 1949. A mainstay on stock cars during the first two decades of NASCAR, this Michigan company quickly built a reputation for innovation in the heart of American automotive country.

So how does that work? Every vehicle is different, with varying suspension layouts and geometry, so we can assume the process requires some precision planning from the research and development department. We sat down with Ian Cain, a CAD designer at Air Lift Performance, and one of 30 or so team members that it takes to launch products, to get an idea of what it takes to build a new air suspension system from scratch, using a new vehicle.

Before we start, can you introduce yourself to our readers?

I’ve been working here for 12 years starting out with CAD, specifically for the performance division.

But realistically I'm in charge of following the project from start to finish from an engineering standpoint, from concept all the way down to “we are ready to build.”

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How does the process of choosing the next platform to develop for take place?

We have an advanced product quality planning group that assesses the market data, so that could be stuff that we’ve found as requests on our website, and/or stuff that’s brought to us from our dealers as requests, and they say there’s a market for them. Then we’ll create a business case for it with projections and estimated annual usage. Collectively everyone agrees on “yes, this is something we should do,” and that’s it, let’s do it.

Where do you source the new platforms to develop once you’ve decided on the candidate?

If we happen to know somebody, or if we happen to have it in the shop already - like somebody that works here has it - we start there. We have recently started doing a bit of outsourcing - actually finding them and paying for them long term for testing, with an understanding of what we’re going to do, how many miles we’re going to put on it, and how it’s to be brought back to whoever has it. In some cases, we also buy them. There’s a bunch of different ways we can attack it.

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You mentioned you oversee things from concept to final product, can you walk us through the stages of a brand new system all the way from conceptualization to vehicle teardown, R&D, and then building and finalizing the suspension?

So when a vehicle is selected, we then do online research and find out: “Is this something we’re going to need immediately to come up with a concept?” or if it’s a simple one where we’ve got a lot of clearances, we have a general idea of

what air spring we're going to use, and it’s quick and easy. If we need a vehicle, because we’ve got questions about how close things are, then we’ll find one - either go to a dealership and crawl underneath it to review it, or rent one. Actually we did rent a vehicle for a trip. We brought a 3D scanner, and we scanned the components, and brought it back for later development when we finally kicked that project off.

In cases where we think there’s going to be significant development, we use that 3D scanner, come up with a concept, and then order prototype parts. We verify they work, and by that we mean we’ll probably order some actual components for the vehicle like lower control arms

and spring seats, and then we’ll take those prototype parts and mock them up against it, make sure they’re conceptually going to work, and then we’ll schedule a vehicle in. When we get the vehicle, we assess how the vehicle arrives whether it's on stock suspension or aftermarket suspension. We’ll catalogue everything from tire pressures to ride heights in its current state, and then we’ll go do a ride evaluation on a specific route that we take, and rate it.

On disassembly, we will take photographs for our instruction manual, so we’ll have that portion in there ready to go. From that point, we then start trying to actually install our product, whatever our prototype happens to be. Any snags along the way, we’ll iterate if necessary, taking pictures as well for our instruction manual. Once it’s installed, we’ll cycle through the suspension, verify that we have all of our clearances, and iterate as necessary again, button everything up with torque specs, align the car, and then go do a ride evaluation on the same route we had done the stock one on. Then we assess it along the same lines. Real world testing is not limited to just one ride evaluation,

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You mentioned your stuff goes through a lot of review once you have it installed and tested. What’s the most common thing that sends you back to the drawing board? but varies depending on the complexity of design. Some applications may dual path tens of thousands of road miles along with strenuous rig testing before signing off.

We go through our criteria and verify: “Did we hit our marks on what we expected our suspension to do for our customer requirements?” and if we didn’t, we make changes, and do it all over again.

If we did, we’ll continue on with creating our component drawings, assembly drawings, and drafts for our instruction manuals to hand up to the marketing folks to put into our format. We go over any sort of test plans for validations that are in unique conditions, not just our standard practices, and go through that testing as necessary. Once we have our drawings all figured out, as to what our components are going to be, verified by a couple different eyes, we’ll put it all on a plan for what parts need to be ordered, what parts need to be manufactured, and go from there.

That’s kind of our engineering release to the organization.

From there it’s inspections, and during the build process we’re verifying that everything works to our prints, and that there aren’t any build material changes or drawing changes that need to be updated.

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The thing that makes us go back to the drawing board is what air spring we’re able to fit in there, and if the advanced planning group isn’t happy with what air spring fits, and they want something else, then it’s going back to the drawing board and asking how we can achieve this. That’s a case of market perception, and making sure the market is happy with what they’re getting in an appearance sense. When they pull it out of the box, what is their expectation? What are they planning on getting? And does it work with whatever size wheels they decide to choose? We’re definitely in the industry where big, wide wheels are important, so if we have a spring that is longer and affects the ability of people to have wide wheels, that’s a start-over point for us.

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How long does it usually take to make an air suspension system from scratch on a new platform?

From an assigned business case that says “go ahead and start doing this,” it’s about six to eight months, assuming there aren’t any hurdles in the way, or unique testing that needs to happen.

So what does Air Lift Performance do to ensure you have an edge over your competitors in the market?

Marketing, testing, and developing a solution that fits, works, and lasts. That is one of our key differentiators. Some competitors have a product that does work, however sometimes the way they apply it isn’t in ideal conditions for people who just bolt it in and go. Sometimes they just need to read the instruction manual, and if they don’t, they’re going to have problems. Yes, we have some of that as well, but a lot of what we spend our time on is a simplified solution to make the customer experience easy and enjoyable.

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PRINTED VINYL WRAP DESIGN PA R T 1 :

C O N C EPT I O N Story by

Damir Pecenkovic

Many of you, I’m sure, have seen cars at shows that are fully wrapped in vinyl to accomplish a color change, or you may have even seen cars that have just a few parts wrapped, like the hood or roof for a partial wrap. Let’s take a look at a third kind of wrap - the printed wrap. When most people think about vinyl wraps they think about style and show cars, but in this case we are taking our track-prepped 2017 Mazda MX-5 and we are utilizing the abilities of a printed vinyl wrap to help create a custom and unique livery. This will help it stand out and represent the sponsors/partners that support it on the track.

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Renders by

Reid Stanton of Tailored Auto Styling

WHEN

the time came to get this project started, we reached out to Anthony Fisher, the owner of Tailored Auto Styling in Portland, Oregon, to pick his brain on all things vinyl. Anthony grew up around cars, with a special thanks to his grandparents who drove autocross events, and though he knew that he had a passion for cars, modification and car culture, he was not passionate about being a mechanic or doing that type of work. After trying his hand at welding, and owning his own custom apparel company with his wife, Anthony found himself doing more

vinyl decals, stripes, and graphics work , until he started messing around with full vehicle wraps. Fast forward to the spring of 2017, after getting trained professionally to wrap cars, Anthony and his wife Mickeala founded Tailored Auto Styling.

We asked Anthony to cover the basics on the different types of wraps, and elaborate on what was possible with each. Anthony explained that in the shop they typically use 3M or Avery branded wrapping vinyl. In this specific case we were using 3M vinyl. Most customers do one of three things: a partial wrap, a full color change wrap,

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or in our case, a printed wrap. A partial wrap is most commonly seen on the hoods and roofs of cars - typically you will see cars with roof panels wrapped in black, or hoods wrapped in carbon fiber. You will also see owners who want to completely change the color of their car, but are not willing to commit to the permanence of paint, or the higher cost, so they will simply have their cars wrapped in a material like 3M’s 1080 series vinyl film. Lastly, you have situations like ours where a full color change would be a great start, however, we want different colors, patterns, and small details all over that car that simply wouldn’t work with color change vinyls. This is where printed wraps come into play.

Simply put, a printed wrap is a clear or white piece or wrap vinyl that is specified for printing and is fed through a large industrial wide-format printer to have a design printed on it. After the print is completed, it is usually laminated to give the color and design a specific top layer finish, such as glossy or matte. The lamination also acts as a form of protection to help the ink last longer, as well as protect it during installation. The printed option allows for more possibilities, whether it is matching specific colors that don’t exist in vinyl films, creating unique designs such as wild gradients, or patterns, or even textured designs like reptilian scales. In short, printed vinyl gives you more freedom and creativity

AFTER THE PRINT IS COMPLETED, IT IS USUALLY LAMINATED TO GIVE THE COLOR AND DESIGN A SPECIFIC TOP LAYER FINISH, SUCH AS GLOSSY OR MATTE.

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with minimal limits. There are even options to print on reflective materials to have your design really stand out.

The capabilities with printed vinyls really are amazing, but with more intricate designs come more expenses when compared to more traditional applications of vinyl.

Once we had broken down our options, we were ready to begin the printed wrap process. The first thing that Anthony wanted to know was the purpose of our build. Was it

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a show car? A track car? What was the goal of the car? What story were we trying to tell? After answering a few questions, we decided that it would be best to base the race livery around the driver’s custom helmet. Images of the helmet were taken and submitted to the house designer, who then takes the information and makes a small scale version of the vehicle.

Shortly after, a few design iterations were created, and we were asked for our feedback. This process

lasted a few rounds as we went back and forth deciding on what would best fit our needs, and look best on the car, until the final design was decided on. At this point, once the final design was created, it was time for myself and Anthony, the shop owner, to sign off on the design and to get the printing process started.

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PAINT IS NOT DEAD Story by

Story by

Damir Pecenkovic

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Adam Gordon with notes from Danyon Kirchner

As much as vinyl wrap companies and enthusiasts will hashtag #PaintIsDead in their social media posts, the vast majority of the industry recognizes the fact that paint will never die. As stunning and intricate as some vinyl wraps may be, no vinyl will ever compare to the shine and luster of a fresh paint job, with depth you could get lost in for hours. While some enthusiasts may scoff at the often more costly paint process, there are just as many who know that a proper paint job is worth it.

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WITH

Adam Gordon, Brian Fox, Michael Nardi

paint, the possibilities are endless, but how exactly does the process differ for different paint finishes? What makes a matte paint stay that way? How does a satin finish blend the best of both matte and glossy finishes? How does a single stage paint differ from a fourstage paint? We sat down with BASF, one of the best paint companies in the world, to see exactly how different paint finishes come together.

The first step to any paint job is preparation. To ensure a proper job, the car, truck, bike, or whatever you have to paint has to be prepped for the entire process. We asked BASF what the most important parts of prep are: “The first step in prepping a car for refinish is cleaning. All panels to be refinished require thorough and proper cleaning, using both waterbased and solvent-borne cleaners.

After the parts are clean and dry, the

preparation is solely dependent on the substrate. Substrates include raw plastic, primed plastic, aluminum, steel, galvanized steel, E-coat, old OEM paint work, as well as old aftermarket paintwork. In any case, after cleaning the next step is almost always sanding.

The sanding grits used are chosen depending on what coating is being applied first - for example, spray filler, primer, sealer, basecoat/clearcoat or single stage paint. All paint manufacturers produce technical data sheets, and these contain all of the information needed on how to prepare a substrate for a particular coating.”

With the car cleaned, sanded, and ready for paint, it is then time to make a move towards the actual painting process. As you may imagine, it’s not always as simple as just spraying paint on the prepared car and rolling it out of the booth - but it can be. We mentioned single stage paint, two-stage, threestage, and four-stage paint above, so what do those “stages” mean? I’ll let BASF explain: “Single stage paint is color and clearcoat in one. They do not do well in outside high-UV environments, unless they are protected by an additional clearcoat. Two-stage is basecoat and clearcoat, which is what 98% of the manufacturers use today. It simply means there is a color applied (stage 1), then a clearcoat (stage 2) to give

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protection, shine and color clarity.

Three-stage in general are pearl whites, however there are some other colors that are three stage, or tri-coats. This process utilizes a solid ground coat (stage 1), followed by a pearl coat (stage 2), and then lastly a clear coat (stage 3).

Four-stage, or quad-coats, are becoming more popular. It is similar to a threestage, but a lot more complex. Lexus Structural Blue is a good example. First a solid color is sprayed (stage 1), followed by a metallic or pearl color (stage 2), then a candy or very transparent solid color (stage 3), and then lastly the clear coat (stage 4).”

So where exactly does the finish of the paint come into play? Glossy, matte, and satin finish paints are all drastically different in appearance. How exactly does each one get sprayed?

Let’s have BASF break it down.

GLOSS FINISH:

“After the application of the color coat - either basecoat or single stage - then clearcoat is applied. For a standard OEM repair, the base coat will have two full coats of clearcoat applied, with a small dry time in between coats. In the industry, we call the time between coats flash time. This designates how much time is required starting at coat one, and moving to subsequent coats. The more coats, the longer the flash. After the clearcoat is applied, the vehicle is allowed to air dry, or it is baked, depending on the environment. After the paint is cured, small imperfections are sanded out with a fine grit of paper, and then the vehicle is polished by machine to generate a high gloss.”

MATTE/SATIN FINISH:

“The preparation is the same for all paint work. Cleaning and sanding are required for 99% of paint operations done today. The key difference is that you are using a matte clearcoat. To clarify, a regular clear coat is 100% glossy in appearance. We put a flatting agent into the clearcoat, and that knocks down the gloss level to about 50%. This gives the appearance of a matte/satin finish (satin is no different than matte, with the exception of a 20% higher sheen). Just remember it cannot be sanded and polished when finished. Cleaning and preparation is critical for the success of a matte paint job, as any dirt inclusions will be visible after the paint work is complete.”

“AS STUNNING AND INTRICATE AS SOME VINYL WRAPS MAY BE, NO VINYL WILL EVER COMPARE TO THE SHINE AND LUSTER OF A FRESH PAINT JOB”

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PAINT IS NOT DEAD

Still curious about the paint process and materials? We were too, so we held a brief impromptu interview to make sure we covered all of the bases about paint techniques for you guys!

HOW DO THINGS LIKE PEARLS AND FLAKES FIND THEIR WAY INTO A PAINT? DOES THAT PROCESS CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE PAINT FINISH?

“When we match paint, we mix color from a formula. We add the pearls or metal flakes into the color when we mix a specific formula. Every color is different, so every mix is different. The manufacturers dictate colors, and then we must match them in the field using many types of toners. All colors are sprayed about the same, with minor adjustments being made on metallics and pearls.”

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WHAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE OFTEN GET WRONG ABOUT MAINTAINING THEIR FRESH PAINT JOB?

“Brush style car washes are the worst. Brushless is way better, as it is not putting micro-scratches into the clear coat. All vehicles should be waxed at a minimum of twice per year, always using a clay bar prior to waxing. Fresh paint needs to be cured for about 60 days before applying wax or sealant because it needs to breathe. The wax can stop that process, and cause premature paint failure.”

CAN YOU BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CHEAP PAINT JOB AND A PROFESSIONALGRADE GOOD PAINT JOB?

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