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FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING… Few things knock our socks off like a beautiful car, or intricate workmanship. With our second annual Style Book, we truly couldn’t be more excited to share with you the stories within these pages.

Almost surely, the reason you’ve got this book in your hands has something to do with the immaculate cover. It’s a rare sight – and even rarer on a cover – to find an RWB Porsche flying down the backlit streets, but Akira Nakai’s latest creation, aka “Tiffany,” has travelled all the way from Hong Kong right into your hands – in glorious form – thanks to the stunning work of photographer Linus Lam. Keeping with that exclusive theme, we’re venturing into futuristic territory with a brand-spanking new project lead by Ben Schaffer, Unplugged Performance and its new performance and aero line for the Tesla Model S. You might recognize his name as one of the leaders in all things JDM and tuning with Bulletproof Automotive and, now, he’s set to attack the latest trend in the growing EV market. Our love for petrol and ear-shattering exhausts will never die,

but this is a market that’s not going away anytime soon, and hey – the Model S is a looker, especially in front of Phillip Awad’s lens. Someone had to build it, and we’re just happy we could show it to you here.

What’s a Style Book without a highlight on the latest suspension and wide body trends and some of the hottest wheel builders around? Inside, we dive into the evolution of air suspension and what makes a body kit install a proper one. Too many people cut corners without even knowing it so, here, we answer all of your questions. After that we go inside Brixton Forged and the process behind its flawless, completely bespoke wheels. We also have an exclusive interview with CEC Wheels President and CEO Claus Ettensberger, who is celebrating the company’s Euro tuner roots and its 25th anniversary as one of the best. We really spit and polished this issue.

For our Buyers Guides, we spared no expense in hunting down the most soughtafter parts and accessories to build your

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The experts at Chemical Guys follow that up with a “how-to” for getting that showroom shine. Want your paint to sparkle diamond clear? Want your wheels to pop in the sunset?

We’re sure you’ll find a few tips worth your while (we did), and it’s all in time for the summer show season!

It’s so close we can almost feel our sunburns.

So dive in, get stoked, learn something new and get inspired. Feel free to drop us a line if you’d like at letters@pasmag.com. We’re more than happy to bring you this second offering of our Style Book and, as always, thanks for picking us up.

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Photography by George Webster & Terence Gamble Despite their influence on style, it’s difficult to pinpoint exact trends when it comes to wheel design. Wait.

Right. Spinners. Those were...ummm...great.

Aside from those masterpieces, we’ve seen a steady stream of (insert number here) spoked wheel styles, but it seems two trends have been taking over of late.

Throughout the community, we’re seeing directional wheels stake their claim as a stylish and functional pair of shoes, but it also seems we’re seeing a resurgence of a motorsport-inspired trend throughout the Euro community.

And we’d like to welcome the return of the turbofan.

Technically, it’s not a wheel (the original fans fit over top of certain wheels only) and original turbofans are hard to come by, but brands like fifteen52 (EVO SC shown,

right), Rota and Livery are incorporating side-cut designs into their wheels, or making new fans altogether.

To the untaught, they leave people scratching their heads, but tell us about a better wheel/accessory that is equal parts form and function and you’ll earn some wicked bragging rights. Turbofans look awesome, they’re like nothing else, and they’re constantly cooling your brakes with wicked forces of air that would otherwise flow right passed the wheel. BMW? Audi? Porsche? V-dub? They were highly popular in the ‘80s across Germany and Europe, and if you have an older model Euro, they’ll look even more at home. And they’ll get you plenty of props in the process.

Have a set of your own? Send us pics at letters@pasmag.com! - JL GET THE FULL PICTURE

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GET IT FROM THE SOURCE It’s no secret that you get what you pay for. A little extra dough on any part for your car will help you out in the long run. With the introduction of wide body kits that are more technical than ever, the fact is that a little extra cash and a trustworthy source will keep you from looking like a fool.

GReddy is one of those trustworthy sources. You probably know that they deal exclusively in Rocket Bunny

kits, but did you know that they’re the cream of the crop? The only RB kits they sell are ones directly from Kei Miura. Why are the Japanese kits the best? Top quality construction and fitment that only precision manufacturing can provide.

Every TRA Kyoto-designed wide body goes through some pretty futuristic tech to make it onto your car. It begins with a full vehicle

laser-scan. This creates a detailed 3D digital rendering of the vehicle. From there, the CG rendering is then revised and refined until it meets Mr. Miura's exacting standards.

After having its negative carved out via CNC mill to build symmetrical master molds(!), the end result is a superior fitting FRP aero kit. So, don’t look like a fool. Get it right and get it from the source. - MS

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My goodness. If only these cars were real.

Impressive, yes. But what’s even more so is that the virtual Picasso behind these images, concept artist Khyzyl Saleem, is only 21 years old. That’s right, he just turned legal drinking age, he’s teaching his elders a few things in this new age of digital design. And he’s only been doing it for four years.

He dove into Photoshop at just 17 and began experimenting with images and tools, and today, his photomashes and digital paintings are among the most creative and progressive in the world of digital automotive renders.

The Manchester, U.K. has been trending everywhere, most recently because of a design collaboration with Liberty Walk that saw an LED-laden BMW M3 take center stage during a Top Gear Live event.

"Those cars I designed for Top Gear Live are quite a personal achievement for me," he said on his @the_kyza Instagram account. "Seeing something you’ve helped create in the flesh is an amazing feeling."

Today, he’s offering his skills professionally to a growing number of automotive projects, but his main gig is with The Design & Print Co., which deals with everything from brand marketing to design and multimedia campaigns. So, which automaker is going to be the first to snatch him up?

We can’t wait to see those cars… - JL

If there’s one thing that’s become bigger than wide bodies and air suspension this year, it’s big wings.

And what else is there to do when the show scene becomes saturated with the same thing? You differentiate yourself. Here come the memes.

Enthusiasts are plastering decals on the underside of their wings, each with their own motto, charm, or attitude. Such classics include JJ Dubec’s "#WhatsNext" Or Killagram’s "#FINANCIALMISTAKE." Other popular choices are "#DATBOOTYTHO," "Twerk It Miley" and other ass-associated jokes.

Memes on memes, jokes on jokes, wings on wings.

This is a trend we’d love to see become even bigger in the coming year, so do us a favor and keep up the good work.

Do you rep a wing sticker? Do you plan on it? Send us some pictures of what you have, or what you’re going to stick to your booty at letters@pasmag.com. - MS

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Photography by Kevin Choi Renders by Raymond Leung and EJ McCauley People are driving around with anime characters on their cars. Some are fairly conservative and feature Pokémon or a main character in an action pose, while others are full-on panty shots of school girls. Straight class, guys. Straight class.

Anyway, as you shake your head in astonishment or disgust, know that the name for this is "itasha." The word itasha is a union of "itai" or "ouch" and "sha," the Japanese word for car. It literally means "ouch-car" or "painful-car," depending on who you ask. The Japanese also refer to them as "painfully embarrassing" and "painful on the wallet" because all that vinyl isn’t cheap.

That’s the awesome thing about itasha, though. It’s seen as embarrassing and the owners of the cars love it. Someone points and laughs and the driver just rolls with it. For them, it’s the ultimate showing of their two loves: anime and cars.

Of course, it has spread like wildfire and JDM enthusiasts are embracing it. Darren Balico, of SNTRL, is one such enthusiast. His Nissan S14 has already had a couple iterations, with another in the works. All of them have featured anime babes and manga bombs with vinyl and decals galore.

A team out of Chicago called the "4 Star Itasha Crew" has also hopped on the otaku train and will debut some designs at Tuner Galleria in 2015. You should be on the lookout yourself. Just notice them, senpai. - MS FILL 'ER UP

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There’s no denying that the Weds Kranze ERM still has status demand these days. Old and tired ERMs are being restored and sold for a pretty penny, and they’re snatched up quickly when a "for sale" ad shows up in the classifieds. Well, Weds Wheels North America took notice and bugged their HQ in Japan so much that the original designer of the ERM, Sugimoto, was like, "Fine! Jeez…"

New for 2015, we finally get the Maverick 709M. So, what’s new? The Maverick is a two-piece, has reinforced gussets between the wheel spokes and is forged from even better material. Also, as Kranze is now synonymous with the luxury scene, it didn’t make sense to launch the sport-inspired wheel into the VIP niche. Maverick picks up where Kranze left off as Weds’ new sport design wheel division.

Could we see other manufacturers follow Weds’ lead and re-launch some old favorites? What would you like to see? Get at us at letters@pasmag.com.

The 709M is available in 18- to 20-inch sizes with a step-lip option and most fivebolt patterns. Go get yourself some new Japanese retro-mesh! - MS

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mong the automotive aftermarket elite, CEC Wheels is celebrating 25 years of German performance, art and engineering. Rooted in the dawn of the German tuning scene, CEO Claus Ettensberger has taken his experience competing and building alongside the pre-Mercedes-Benz tuner AMG with Lorinser, and put that directly into his products today. That rich tradition, born in Stuttgart, Germany, has led to some of the most recognizable, timeless designs that have often been imitated, but never duplicated. Designing each wheel from the ground up, CEC’s 25th anniversary, “Made in Germany” collection highlights some of the most unique manufacturing processes, materials and artistic creations to ever leave Ettensberger’s office. We were lucky enough to catch up with the tuning maestro and dive into his inspirations, techniques and insights into one of automotive’s most fashionable style items...

PASMAG: What inspired you to get into the tuning scene?

Claus Ettensberger:

I came to this country in 1987.

I used to work at Lorinser, the Mercedes tuner. There were basically two [tuners] in Stuttgart, Germany; one was AMG and the other was Lorinser. There was no other Mercedes-Benz tuner in the world besides those two companies. AMG got bought out by Mercedes-Benz and is now part of the company.

So I came here in ’87 and was scouted by an American entrepreneur who used to do AMG in the states before it became AMG U.S. After he lost AMG, he came to us at Lorinser and wanted us to bring the

company to the States. So I came with them – I wanted to stay with them for two years – and I enjoyed the work environment, the ethics and the way of life in the United States. I decided to leave the company and form my own in 1990, with the blessing of Lorinser at the time.

What ideologies drive the brand and the company?

Basically, in 1990 I started CEC to represent the finest aftermarket and tuning companies from Germany. News spread quickly in Germany that I was here and doing a great job for Lorinser, so all of the other companies that were around at the time: AC Schnitzer, Remus Exhaust, AZEV Wheels

and Antera wheels – these companies knew of the success I had with CEC and importing fine European tuners, and they all basically wanted me to become their importer.

So that’s how CEC was built.

Every single high-end German or European tuning company wanted us to be their representative because of the German heritage that I have, and also because it was easy for them to speak to me because I spoke the same language.

The ideology behind the products is that we always pursue perfection. All we do is high quality – top quality craftsmanship. We don’t take shortcuts. For us, I firmly believe that our products are not just show, they’re also go. Our

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utmost priority is quality, safety and we never overprice. We’re not bling. Sometimes that hurts me for sure. Remember spinners?

All of my dealers were telling me I had to get them, and I said, ‘There’s no way in the world that we’ll sell spinners.’ It’s much more important to me to have longevity, to have quality and a reputation.

You cannot be everything to everybody. I’ve turned down 24-inch wheel requests for the ML, and 22 inches for the S Class at the time, and there was not one tire that was load-rated for the S-Class with 22 inches, so all we could do was 21 inch. A lot of customers had bent rims or blown tires and came back and said they should’ve listened to us in the first place.

What makes your wheels so attractive to European vehicle designs?

Being from Germany, I basically design our wheels, together with our team, around European cars and, predominantly, MercedesBenz, Porsche, Audi and BMW. But I’m from Stuttgart, and Porsche and Mercedes blood runs through me day in and day out. I do love BMWs, don’t get me wrong, but when I design wheels I always have Mercedes-Benz in mind.

If you could design a set of wheels for any manufacturer, what company would it be?

Was there a turning point when you knew you wanted to work with cars?

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That would be Mercedes-Benz, for several reasons. I’m from Stuttgart, it’s my favorite car company.

They also design cars that allow us to put wheels on it. MercedesBenz is actually endorsing it to an extent. They don’t mind, as long as the product is proper and fits right, if you take of a factory wheel and put on a CEC wheel for that matter. As long as it’s safe and not over the top and ‘bling, bling.’

They’re the only company that doesn’t cause you to lose your warranty if you put a set of aftermarket wheels on your vehicle.

I wanted to do two things: I either wanted to be a soccer player, or I wanted to be in the car business.

Those were a couple things that were my childhood dreams. And since I’m from Stuttgart and was surrounded from an early age by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche cars, I just grew fond of that.

To top it all, when I was a little kid, one of my neighbors used to be a marketing manager at Mercedes-Benz, and at that time there was no Internet or email, so marketing at that time was strictly catalogs, brochures, posters, pins, model cars and all that – that’s what they used as marketing material. That neighbor was so nice he literally brought home – every time they made something new from Mercedes-Benz, he brought one sample home and gave it to me.

So I had Porsches and Mercedes around me my whole life. I wish I had them now! I got brainwashed, let’s put it that way!

I’m very involved in designing the wheels, actually. Rudy, who is in the office with me right now, is a wheel designer. So we come up with ideas. We look at current market trends, we design around cars and especially MercedesBenz, and we always strive to reinvent the wheel, which is very difficult. The wheel has to be round, we know that, but there’s only so much we can do when we want to make it lightweight, good looking on not just one car, but four car manufacturers. So I’m involved from the initial sketch all the way to the manufacturing process. I fly to our manufacturers. We don’t only make wheels in Germany, we make wheels in Asia as well.

But our highlight wheels, the ones we introduced at SEMA: the C25, C26, C27 – the Anniversary Collection – those are made in Germany. But you can’t just sell $2,000+ wheels to everybody. There’s a demand for lower-priced, more mainstream wheels and designs, and we have factories in Asia that make them for us. Very good ones, I might say. One of them makes wheels for all the German tuners right now, and some of them are also making wheels for MercedesBenz right now. If you look at the new S Class – the S63, they have a forged wheel on that car.

When you take it off and turn it

Rudy Ghaly (CEC Wheel Designer): You’ll see that on

the dealership floor. Once you go there you’ll see wheel displays all over the dealership floor, and even here in the United States.

You won’t see that at BMW or Audi – they only promote their performance brands.

“You have the most freedom when you design a three-piece wheel.

You can vary the inners, the outers, the lips with a step or flat.

But it’s also an expensive process…”

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around it says ‘Made in Taiwan’ on the back, which I would have never thought. But they’re making better parts in Asia now than some manufacturers in Europe because they amortize. In China or Taiwan or Thailand, there is so much freedom and growth that they just go to Europe, buy German machines – which are the best machines to make wheels with, and they have the facilities with much newer manufacturing processes then they have in Europe in many cases.

What construction style gives you the most freedom in design?

You have the most freedom when you design a three-piece wheel.

You can vary the inners, the outers, the lips with a step or flat.

But it’s also an expensive process and it’s a little bit tricky because three-piece wheels can leak if they’re not put together properly.

So my favorite design is a monoblock design or my new two-piece design, which has a special manufacturing process where you take the entire front of the wheel as one piece (dish and face), and the rear as the second piece. Usually a two-piece has a barrel and the center that fits in, so we came up with a new manufacturing process and it works very well. But I have to say monoblock is the easiest wheel to make that is solid and strong, with no leaking whatsoever.

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Do you see any current trends taking the market?

A current wheel trend for us, and for most of the wheel manufacturers, is a directional wheel design. A true directional one, meaning the left rotation is different than the right rotation.

If you want a set of wheels for a [front/rear offset, like a] Ferrari 458, we are essentially making you four different wheel designs: the two front ones – one left, which propels to the front on the left side – and one right, which propels to the front on the right side, then the same for the two rear wheels. That’s the trend that we are going toward right now.

Let’s take the Mercedes SLR [and the turbine wheel], for example.

The wheel on the left side was the same as the right side. So if you take the left wheel that has a rotation to the front and move it to the right, it has a rotation to the rear. We make it directional where they look and flow air the same.

We are basically doubling up on inventory. But that’s what I want to do. I want to be special. If I make a directional wheel, it has to be directional. I think, that is going to take over the market for the next three or four years.

And we are a trend setter because we were one of the first ones to have it in our C26 collection, made in Germany.

Are there any fashion designers who influence your products?

Not so much. You know who influences me in design? Frank Stephenson (Lead Design Director at McLaren). I went to his factory in Woking and he gave me the royal tour and told me that he designs a lot with nature in mind: flowing with animals, organic, panthers jumping, whales in the ocean and how smooth they move.

That actually helped me a little bit to come up with the directional wheel design.

And Henrik Fisker (of Fisker Automotive) too; he’s a close friend as well. These guys influence me more than Giorgio Armani and Hugo Boss, because they are in my field. But it is always good to learn from people who are smarter and brighter and have achieved more than you.

What is the biggest change you’ve seen since starting in the industry?

The biggest change is that the manufacturers nowadays are jumping on the bandwagon and cutting into our [aftermarket] cake. Like the S63 I just mentioned, to most consumers this car is good the way it comes from the factory – there is very little you can do to it [to make it better]. So the basic consumer says, “I want to get a Mercedes and I want to have a customized Mercedes, so I am going to get an AMG,” which is an S63. Most people will not customize their car any further. In

the old days you had to get a basic Mercedes and bring it to CEC to make it look different or customize it. Nowadays the trend has changed. The number one competitor is now the OEM factory.

You can buy a carbon fiber spoiler for a 3 Series or 5 Series for $699. It’s probably not made in Germany anymore, but that doesn’t matter, it’s a great quality product and tuners, like AC Schnitzer can never compete with them. If you buy a Schnitzer spoiler right now, it’s probably $1,900, because they don’t make them in the same quantity like a BMW factory would make it. So the industry has changed tremendously.

The only things that you can still sell for these high-end cars are custom wheels, because wheels are fashion, like shoes – easy to change. They are like shoes for ladies; when you put them in stilettos they look great, and they have lots of them. The same goes with wheels. Wheels are an easy customizing item and it is also easy to change them back to stock.

Any closing comments?

All I can say is that my job is probably one of the best jobs there is because I turned my hobby into a business and I wouldn’t want to do anything else. I love to be in the car business, I love cars and I hope I can do another 25 years in this business before I retire.

We hope so, too.

“If you want a set of directional wheels for a [front/rear offset], we are essentially making you four different wheel designs...”

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Knock, knock. The future is here.

By Micky Slinger // Photography by Phillip Awad

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t seems like every year there is a promise of some insane automotive future.

Some seemingly well-off and well-adjusted individual promises a flying car, which is pretty much a smart car with some folded wings bolted to it, paired with a good Photoshop job of it flying high in the clouds. They take money from Kickstarters or investors, make up delays, and then fade into the night like a ninja trained in scamjutsu. What most people don’t realize is that the future is already here, and it’s made by a South African entrepreneur who also builds rockets and has a name that sounds like designer cologne. Elon Musk brought us the Tesla Model S in 2012 and the improvement train (or should I say Hyperloop) hasn’t put on the brakes. The Model S, as of 2015,

has become a full-fledged performance car with the introduction of its almost 700-horse P85D variant. Dual electric motors, rear-wheel-drive, a transmission that never has to shift and instant throttle response - all without the need for gas - have naysayers blushing. However, as some owners have noted while cruising around in their luxury spaceships, the car often gets confused for other large, four-door, upscale sedans. The Jaguar XF and BMW 5 Series are the usual suspects.

As a neighbor to both the Tesla Design Studio and a Supercharger station in Hawthorne, California, Ben Schaffer of Bulletproof Automotive has been taking notes.

Tesla is big, but it’s getting bigger, and with all of its energies focused on keeping up with demand, surprisingly, nobody has looked

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Absolutely everything is designed and manufactured in-house. Aero bits? Check. Interior carbon fiber pieces coated in the same BASF clear coat that Tesla uses?

You got it. Upholstery made from Rolls-Royce carpeting, Lamborghini Alcantara and Ferrari leather?

All custom-stitched and made to order.

at making aftermarket improvements to the Model S. Mercedes has AMG, so why shouldn’t Tesla have something similar? In 2014, the doors to Unplugged Performance were opened right across the business park from Tesla's Design Studio, who actually gave Schaffer and his crew the goahead to work over the cars they design. “We’re friends with some of the guys there and they gave us a lot of encouragement to start the Unplugged brand,” Schaffer says. “In fact, we started it with their blessing. An important part of us deciding it was the right opportunity was having the manufacturer’s support.”

The reason that no one has really tackled a Tesla project until now is the connotation that the Model S can’t be tinkered with.

They said the same about the GT-R (R35) back in 2007, but look how that turned out. Schaffer, having much experience in modifying upscale vehicles that

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“can’t be tuned,” moved forward with that mindset. And after many concepts and variations, the Unplugged Performance P85+ Model S you see here emerged from the shop.

Now, this isn’t just some slapa-widebody-and-wing-on-it-andsay-“Tada!” venture. Unplugged went above and beyond to match the quality and craftsmanship that goes into cars that share the same price tag. To give you an idea, one of their first hires was an ex-Ferrari F1 composite specialist. Each part they developed needed to have zero negative effects on the efficiency of the Tesla.

There had to be no downside.

“There are so many factors that go into play to make a part that makes sense,” Schaffer explains.

“Most of the parts out there are a tradeoff – you trade one thing for something else. You trade looks for ground clearance, or you trade a wide body for efficiency, or you trade power for a noisy exhaust

The reason that no one has really tackled a Tesla project until now is the connotation that the Model S can’t be tinkered with.

They said the same about the GT-R back in 2007, but look how that turned out.

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that pisses off the neighbors. It’s very hard to tune a car where it’s all upside and no downside.”

It’s not surprising then that the skirts, diffuser and spoiler on the car all have little to no effect on the OEM aerodynamics of the car.

The Model S left the factory with very little drag for increased efficiency, so the last thing Unplugged would want is to strand you in the middle of a road trip because they developed parts that steal power and aren’t aero efficient.

While tinkering with the Model S was getting thumbs up from Tesla, Unplugged’s work also caught the eye of aftermarket wheel powerhouse BBS. Working in tandem on the design and manufacturing, the 21-inch beauties that take up residence on all corners came to fruition. These BBSs are tailormade for the Model S. If you tried to put them on something else, it just wouldn’t ride right. Schaffer says it was a no-brainer going into business with BBS. “BBS is excited about what we were doing,” he says. “From our side, anything that we don’t make with our own hands, we only want to bring in partners that we think fit the long-term image for the brand. BBS is the kind of brand you want for wheels.” There is just no

compromise when it came to putting together this upscale plug-in.

You won’t find coilovers or an air system under the wheel arches.

Instead, you’ll find the factory units paired with a kit that Unplugged offers to dial in the ride height according to the owner’s preference.

There’s already a selectable suspension system onboard the Tesla, Unplugged just toyed with it a bit to produce some tasteful low.

Absolutely everything is designed and manufactured inhouse. Aero bits? Check. Interior carbon fiber pieces coated in the same BASF clear coat used on the Tesla? You got it. Upholstery made from Rolls-Royce carpeting, Lamborghini Alcantara and Ferrari leather? All custom-stitched and made to order. Regular aftermarket just isn’t good enough for a car of this caliber. Even the headlights received a blackout treatment and were upgraded with improved projectors and lenses, which are etched with the Unplugged logo, but are invisible in the beam.

None of this was easy or plug and play, however. The Model S is an advanced vehicle with complicated systems to match. Schaffer tells us that every part design had at least 20 iterations before a concrete product was good enough to

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work with the systems and provide the same efficiency - the most difficult being the menacing, revised front fascia. “The front bumper was the most difficult project we’ve ever done, as far as aftermarket,” Schaffer recalls. “All of that new technology comes with some very challenging systems. We actually reused all of the factory components that give the car its function, which is extremely difficult to do.”

The fog lights are a shining example of this. Even though they look aftermarket, they’re actually the stock units. Being flipped upside down and trading places from left to right, the daytime

running lights now have the same curvature as the new bumper, which looks awesome, and the hidden ducts that feed air to the cooling systems at speed retain their function.

Yes, it would have been easier to go another route, but in the words of Schaffer, “When you buy a $120,000 high-end car, you want it to have the parts that you bought.”

As of right now, there are no plans to squeeze a little extra juice out of the batteries that run down the middle of the car. Has Unplugged looked into it? Of course they have, but doing so would void the warranty. Do you really want to

lose your warranty when a replacement battery costs as much as a brand-new WRX STI? “At the end of the day, it’s all about passion,” says Schaffer.

“We do things that we like and that we believe in, and after driving the Model S for the first time, we just knew that this was something special and needed to be treated as such.”

The future isn’t a bunch of wishy-washy promises of winged cars. The future is already here.

Right now, it’s being upgraded in Hawthorne, California at its parents’ neighbor’s house and it’s pretty special.

Every part design had at least 20 iterations before a concrete product was good enough to work with the systems...

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2014 Tesla Model S P85+

BUILT BY: Unplugged Performance LOCATION: Hawthorne, CA PROPULSION: RWD dual electric motors HORSEPOWER: 416 HP

WHEELS / TIRES ∂ Unplugged Performance x BBS UP-01 wheels – 21-in. (f/r) ∂ Toyo Proxes T1R tires – 255/30 ZR21 (f/r) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION ∂ Unplugged Performance heightadjustable sport suspension kit EXTERIOR ∂ Unplugged Performance (front fascia, dry carbon side skirts, dry carbon trunk spoiler, dry carbon rear diffuser, high intensity headlights) ∂ Tesla BASF satin clear coat finish INTERIOR ∂ Unplugged Performance (bespoke redesigned sport seats, dry carbon seatbacks, bespoke sport steering wheel) ∂ Lamborghini Alcantara interior ∂ Rolls-Royce (carpeting, floor mats) MOBILE ELECTRONICS ∂ Unplugged Audio Package (400 W amplifier upgrade, 10-in. hidden subwoofer system, upper midrange tweeters (2) w/ passive & active crossovers)

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n the heart of Chiba, Japan lies a shop completely unbeknownst to the untold eye.

Operating as the workplace, and often, sleeping quarters of RWB founder, Akira Nakai, its downtrodden exterior blends seamlessly with the environment around it.

Hiding the automotive beauty and genius within, from the outside, it is a literal example of its owner's motto, "Rough World."

The list of automotive legends is brief, but it's in this place that Nakai san developed a concept that would put him amongst some of the greatest builders that the world – let alone Japan – will ever see.

The idea? It began more than 20 years ago, with Nakai as a core member and leader of "Rough World," a group of drifters and professional drivers who set out

By Jordan Lenssen Photography by Linus Lam

to build the best, most radical Toyota AE86s and Mark IIs that side of the Pacific. The wide wheels, negative camber, low ride heights and propped hoods were unheard of at the time. To outsiders, they appeared to be nothing more than an attention grab, but their cars were all function. They were built rough, and they were driven rough. It wasn't long before Rough World wrote its name into Japanese automotive folklore just three years later with RWB and the Porsche 911.

Renamed RAUH-Welt Begriff, or "Rough World Concept," look at the front splitter or rear wing of almost any RWB Porsche and you'll see "Zwiete (or Sekund) Entwicklung," denoting the "second development" of the Rough World. Nakai has taken each of the styles from the original Rough World builds –

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“This is a car I’ve loved since I was a child. For me, I believe it is the ultimate – but simple – sports car.”

- Akira Nakai shakotan (low ride height), onikyan (extreme camber), hippari tire (stretched tires) and tsuraichi (becoming one with the body) – and infused them into the 911 in a way that seems completely natural to the timeless German grand tourer.

"This is a car I've loved since I was a child," Nakai tells PASMAG of his muse. "For me, I believe it is the ultimate – but simple – sports car."

His first RWB and the company's flagship is "Stella Artois," a 1986 930 featuring a fully-built, naturally-aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six pushing 355 honest horsepower. Spec'd with RWB-specific components that include an Aragosta coilover kit, custom roll cage, titanium exhaust, custom SSR wheels, seats and of course, the signature RWB 930 aero kit, its coke-bottle shape – an extreme derivative of Porsche racers like the Group 4 Jägermeister 934, or 1976 Martini 935 – formed the basis for every RWB build to come.

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"The Porsche is, in its origin, one of the most compact sports cars," Nakai says. "The widebody style is fitting because aside from the Porsche's size, there are design elements that aren't available from other cars."

Long after its establishment in the Japan underground, RWB made its first appearance stateside at the 2011 SEMA Show in the form of the green (now black) "Pandora One" 964 Carrera 4, white "Hoonigan" 964 Turbo and grey, unmarked "Pandora Two" 993.

Nakai's workmanship immediately led to a cult following, headlining social media channels, YouTube, auto shows, and the creation of 12 RWB locations worldwide.

Aside from the authorized dealer locations, the entire RWB operation is run by Nakai, his painter Nojima Yusuke, and his business manager Ichiraku Toshiya.

His latest work is what you see here. Appropriately named after the factory mint green paint reminiscent of Tiffany & Co., this 1990 Carrera 2 964, or "Tiffany," is the first project by RWB Hong Kong, a sub-arm of expert

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RWB Quick Q&A with Akira Nakai

Do you have a preference to build molded or bolton wide body kits?

AN: I like either. I choose either one depending on how they are made.

How many builds are you capable of in a year?

AN: There isn’t a perfect ideal, if the customer wants an RWB, I do what I can. And if I had the time I would make my own car.

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vehicle consultants and builders, ReinART.Design, who oversee the RAUH-Welt brand and its operations at this 12th and newest shop.

What differentiates RWB from other wide body manufactuers is that Nakai doesn't simply distribute prefab parts – he builds each car, conceptualizing and customizing each one entirely on his own. After carefully selecting the name and color (nowadays in collaboration with his clients), he determines the fitment and the vehicle's driving character based on his customer and their geographic location. Where eager clients were previously required

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RWB Quick Q&A with Akira Nakai What is the most difficult aspect of an RWB build?

AN: The hardest part is working on a car from over 20 years ago in a country that I’ve never been to before.

Do you prefer naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines?

AN: NA has a direct feeling and I love it. My “Rotana” was my fi st turbo. I’m taking on the challenge of seeing how far I can go with the air-cooled Porsche RWB style, which I love.

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to ship their 911s to his shop in Chiba, the 12 shops now act as a stomping ground for Nakai to execute his craft.

An astute perfectionist, Nakai begins each project with the suspension. His partnership with Aragosta means a tailored, trackworthy Type S coilover setup that meets the requirements of street and track driving, with the stiffness needed to run low ride heights and the tuning ability to perfect his tsuraichi and customer-specific handling character of each car.

After her suspension is set up, Nakai properly secures Tiffany's 964 kit front bumper, custom grilles and signature black rubber seals. Then he moves to the piece de resistance: the fenders.

While each vehicle is a labor of love, it's here where Nakai has garnered his reputation, and where each Porsche becomes an RWB.

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Every cut into the body, every wide body fender, and each installation is done entirely by feel. Using just his eyes, his hands, and his experience, Nakai has given each of his 300-plus cars – and in this case, Tiffany – its unique character.

"Basically, I don't measure," he says simply. "When I cut, I measure with feeling because there are differences in the tools I use, and even the air pressure for each country. There are also differences in climate, in road conditions, so where I fit a fender is also different.

It's intuition – a gut feeling."

He doesn't know exactly how wide his fender flares are, or how the wheels will fit immediately. When he's done installing the fenders, Nakai spray paints Tiffany's front lip and rear diffuser, mounts them, and tapes and caulks every exposed body seam.

It's a series of massaging his work until it is absolutely perfect.

That couldn't be more evident than the wheel installation and alignment. Typically, the wide fenders of an RWB build require wheel spacers for proper fitment.

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OWNER: ReinART.Design BUILT BY: Akira Nakai (RAUH-Welt Begriff) LOCATION: Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong ENGINE: 3.6L flat-six cylinder HORSEPOWER: 236 HP TORQUE: 215 LB-FT

Wanting to match the special nature of Hong Kong's first RWB, ReinART.Design and Nakai contacted Cody Williston and Adam Majcherkiewicz from Brixton Forged to create a one-off set of 18-inch CM16 wheels that require no spacers, finished in Brixton's special colored gloss process, for a brushed rose gold barrel that complements the high-class, Tiffany & Co. theme.

Aligning the wheels, Nakai pulls out a small rule and two small metal tubes, tapes each one to the ground beside the wheels on either side, then starts pulling on the steering wheel. After a few minor adjustments to the tie rods, he goes for a test drive and makes one minor adjustment on the side of the road in Kowloon Bay. Inside, the car is just as organic. No bells or whistles, it's not far evolved from its stripped form. After all, Nakai's creations are meant to be driven, and driven rough. To that end, ROTtec carbon SRS bucket seats, Schroth Racing Profi II harnesses, an RWB-badged Momo Porsche GT3 Cup steering wheel and Rennline fully adjustable aluminum pedals sit inside a custom four-point roll cage. Save for the RWB-badged ignition switch, the factory dash and display are all that inform the driver.

Shifts happen quickly through a rebuilt drivetrain that sits on Rennline HD transmission mounts and includes a lightweight RS Cup clutch and single mass flywheel through a Wavetrac LSD. In the rear, the stock 3.6-liter is anxiously awaiting a TPC Racing supercharger, but for the mean-

ENGINE ∂ Completely rebuilt ∂ TPC Racing (intercooler, supercharger to be installed) ∂ Rennline solid engine mounts DRIVETRAIN ∂ Porsche RS Cup (clutch, 11.05 lb. single-mass flywheel) ∂ Wavetrac LSD ∂ Rennline HD transmission mounts EXHAUST ∂ FVD (headers, dual outlet sport exhaust system) ∂ 100 CEL high-flow catalytic converter WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES ∂ Brixton Forged CM16 Circuit one-off wheels w/ Brushed Rose Gold barrell, Matte Firecracker Black center, Gloss Firecracker Black hardware – 18 x 10.5 -1 et (f), 18 x 13 -33 et (r) ∂ Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires – 265/35 R18 (f), 335/30 R18 (r) ∂ Porsche 928 GTS “Big Black” front brakes – 4-piston calipers, 322 mm drilled rotors ∂ Porsche 993 C2 rear brakes – 4-piston calipers, 299 mm one-piece slotted rotors ∂ Porsche Carrera 4S brake bias valve ∂ Ferrodo DS2500 brake pads ∂ Goodridge stainless steel brake lines ∂ ATE Super Blue brake fluid CHASSIS / SUSPENSION ∂ Aragosta RWB-spec Type S coilovers (f/r) ∂ Stock sway bars ∂ Rennline urethane bushings ∂ Custom 4-point roll cage EXTERIOR ∂ RAUH-Welt Begriff 964 wide body kit by Akira Nakai (front bumper, rear bumper, over fenders, canards) ∂ Porsche (993 GT2 rear spoiler w/ Champion wing, OEM 964 taillights, OEM Mint Green paint) ∂ Custom grilles/inserts INTERIOR ∂ Stripped interior ∂ ROTtec carbon sRS bucket seats with carbon fiber seat back ∂ Schroth Racing Profi II harnesses ∂ MOMO Porsche GT3 Cup steering wheel ∂ Rennline (fully adjustable perforated aluminum pedals, radio delete blanking plate) ∂ Custom RWB ignition switch

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time, the completely rebuilt 236-horsepower engine sings the flat-six song beautifully through an FVD set of headers and dual outlet sport exhausts.

Like the AE86s and Mark IIs that came before, Nakai's cars might grab your attention with their radical style, but it's as much about great balance and performance.

"There is no one part about the build that I like the most," he admits. "I'm much more about the balance of the entire thing."

When it's all said and done, Nakai's latest masterpiece takes him just four days from his arrival at Hong Kong International and RWB Hong Kong. Soon after, he's jet-setting to his next canvas.

"Right now, I don't think of myself as living in Japan. I live in the world. I'm not concerned whether it's a far country or a nearby country. I live with my RWB family around the world. I go to the airport every week with that in mind."

"We only have one life. I believe this is a great experience and I don't want to put it to waste. That is why I will do this to the end."

Like a true artist.

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You should start by giving your car a hose rinse to remove any dust or contaminates that may have settled over the winter during storage.

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Then you will want to start washing; starting on the roof, then hood and trunk, always washing small sections and overlapping the locations about 25 percent so you don't miss any spots. When you're working your way down your ride, gently massaging your paint to help that shine get out, always remember to rinse your mitt in the clean water bucket to remove any dirt or contaminates before you go to the soap bucket to get more soap to wash. With your second mitt, wash your rims and wheel well edges.

Now that you've fully washed your ride, let's rinse. Whether you use a garden hose or a pressure washer, use the same method for the best result.

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Rinse your wheels, rims and tires before you rinse the paint, then start from the top, just like you did when you were washing. As well as rinsing top-down, keep your water stream at a 45-degree angle - this will not only help push soap and contaminates downward and off your car, but also get in all the edges and clean them as well.

The next step is very important. When inspecting your paint, as the flow chart (left) will show you, always go by the feel of your paint. The best way to do this is by putting your hand in a plastic bag.

If the paint is smooth, then you're good to move onto the next step applying a paint sealant or wax to refresh your paint.

But what do you do if your paint feels rough? Start with a clay bar to remove contaminants from your paint. Always remember: never use your clay bar dry. Always use Chemical Guys Clay Bar Lube.

Once this is done, you may need to compound and polish to completely recondition the paint. If you know how to do this step, great! If you would like to know how, we can teach you at our special University Detailing Class. Check it out at chemicalguyscanada.ca.

At this point, your paint is in good condition and ready for our Jet Seal sealant. Then you're ready for wax. You can apply one of the many waxes we offer. Whether it's chosen by paint color or wax type,

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and applied by hand or machine, we have the perfect wax for you and your ride.

Next up is dressing your tires.

Again, we have a few different tire dressings depending on the look you are going for, whether it is natural or a high-gloss shine.

Just spray it on and wipe it off!

Now that the outside is ready, let's touch up the interior. Here are a couple of different things you can do depending on the type of interior you have: Our Inner Clean spray is the best solution for cleaning all hard plastic surfaces; Nonsense Super Cleaner will take care of cloth and carpets; and one of the many leather cleaners and conditioners we carry will refresh your leather seats and get them ready for the warm sun. Using our amazing glass cleaner, finish each window, inside and out.

Now, the last and final step: spray one of our amazing air fresheners. With just two sprays in each foot well, run your fan in recirculation mode to have your ride totally show ready!

Make sure to check out our website chemicalguyscanada.ca and take a look at all of our amazing products, and watch our How-To YouTube videos for even more info.

Or you could just visit our location and take a hands-on class with one of our master instructors, who would love to show you how to clean, detail and maintain a showquality look on your beloved ride.

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$21.99 (CAD) | canadiantire.ca Aqua Wax is a spray-on wet wax. It is applied to a wet car directly after washing, so there is no need to dry the car. The banana scent carnauba emulsion protects the car and makes future cleaning easier. Aqua Wax can be applied to all exterior surfaces including paint, rubber, plastic, chrome and carbon fiber surfaces.

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High Definition Wax is Autoglym’s premier protective and vehicle enhancement wax. The result of over 40 years research and development, this expertly crafted wax is individually filled and inspected before being carefully air cooled, ensuring it is suitable for use on the world’s finest vehicles.

High Definition Wax is offered as a complete kit, containing applicator pads and a microfiber cloth.

Ultra Deep Shine is a polish that has been specially formulated for use on black cars suffering from excessive swirling, fine scratches or holograms. The hand-applied polish leaves swirled dark paint looking like new and benefits from additional wax protection left by the polish. It can also be applied to carbon fiber or chrome.

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Black Magic Wheel Cleaner Wipes are fast acting, and the pH neutral formula is safe for all wheels. Each wipe is designed to dissolve brake dust, dirt and road grime.

Great for on-the-go touchups, the durable wipes allow for precision cleaning in hardto-reach areas.

Lucas Slick Mist Interior Detailer is a spray treatment designed to clean and protect. Spray as needed onto interior surfaces such as plastic, vinyl, leather, rubber and metal for a “like-new” finish. Cleans and protects dashboards, consoles, doors and trim. Also works great on household furniture.

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MT300 Dual Action Polisher meguiars.com Designed by professionals for professionals, the MT300 Dual Action Polisher delivers features that the pros demand. From the lightweight, ergonomic form to the billet counter weight with multi-bearing design and Meguiar’s Digital Torque Management speed controller, the MT300 Dual Action Polisher is designed to be the workhorse polisher in the shop.

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Perfect Clarity Headlight Restoration Kit

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This specialized formula provides a durable, synthetic protective coating featuring hydrophobic polymer technology that provides 365 days of water beading protection. Unlike traditional waxes, Paint Protect’s pure synthetic polymer formula applies quickly and wipes off easily for a long-lasting solution. Meguiar’s Paint Protect can be applied by hand or machine with an orbital, dual action polisher.

Meguiar's Perfect Clarity Headlight Restoration Kit requires only two easy steps: clean and then coat!

The first step removes oxidation by using the Perfect Clarity Cleaning Solution and Cleaning Disc. Spray two coats of the Perfect Clarity Coating onto the headlight to reveal crystal clear results that have been lab tested to withstand up to a year of UV exposure.

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shiningmonkeycorp.com 360’s special formula has been created to clean and protect matte paint finishes, vinyl wraps, and plasti-dip without streaking, darkening or staining. Your finish will be protected from the elements and keep a flat appearance on vinyl work.

360 also works great on all hard surfaces including paint, glass, LCD screens, interiors, metal, plastics, and any other hard surface you can think of.

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PERMATEX

Battery Cleaning System permatex.com Permatex helps increase battery flow, performance and life by combating terminal corrosion with two convenient aerosols that simplify battery maintenance. Permatex Battery Cleaner instantly removes corrosive build without disassembly.

Permatex Battery Protector & Sealer coats battery terminals, cables and connections to prevent the build-up of corrosion and minimize battery drain.

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FINALE is a go-to product for every car owner with its wide array of uses on multiple surfaces.

It can handle matte paint, chrome, hard interior surfaces, clear-coated surfaces, and much more.

What is left behind is a sleek, sparkling finish and a layer of protection from AERO’s signature siliconefree polymer.

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In four easy steps, you can achieve professional results with no power tools needed. The Philips Headlight Restoration Kit takes the haze away, restoring the headlights to like-new condition and finish. The finish provides up to 2 years of UV protection, as well as makes driving at nighttime that much safer.

Rain X Spot Free Car Wash is a specially formulated car wash that leaves a spot-free shine without the need of hand drying. This car wash contains a unique blend of rinsing polymers, causing water to sheet off the vehicle for fast air drying. No towel drying needed! Wash, rinse, air dry and go.

Max-Atomizer is the most concentrated fuel injector cleaner on the market, using entirely unique technology to outperform other additives.

Formulated specifically for direct-injection gasoline engines – but effective in all types of gasoline and diesel engines – Max-Atomizer helps to reverse lost engine performance and efficiency that is the result of fouled or cooked injectors.

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Bare Bones Undercarriage Spray

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Vintage Butter Wet Wax is a new and improved formula that delivers an unmatched surface shine and deep wet look. This blend of natural Carnauba, polymers and resins leaves your car shining as if it were just washed, and enables you to attain the deep gloss of a paste wax in an easy to use, long lasting blend.

This citrus-based, hyper-concentrated wash and gloss is the ultimate surface cleanser, shampoo and gloss enhancer in one. This 100% surface-friendly, biodegradable formula lifts and holds dirt for easy, scratch-free rinsing.

Naturally derived citrus extracts are formulated with the finest cleaning and glossing agents for a cleaner with no artificial thickeners, colors or additives. Delivers a streak-free, highgloss finish.

Detailing your undercarriage is just as important as detailing the paint.

Wheel wells, sub-frame, springs and all of the other black and gray parts underneath the body need some love, too. A quick spray of Bare Bones not only adds shine, but also repels dirt and hides dirty spots and discoloration between parts, while enhancing any job.

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Wheel Rim Coating jrponline.com | sonax.com This highly effective wheel rim sealant has self-cleaning properties thanks to the dirt repellent finish it leaves on treated surfaces. It reliably protects all aluminium, steel, chrome and polished wheel rims against brake dust and other stubborn dirt contamination. Sonax Wheel Rim Coating provides protection for up to six weeks, and greatly simplifies subsequent wheel cleaning.

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JUNE 12 - 14, 2015 INVITING PROFESSIONALS AND ENTHUSIASTS TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST AUTOMOTIVE MARKET You’ve heard of SEMA and the Tokyo Auto Salon. All in Tuning is set to become one of the biggest automotive aftermarket shows in the world, and you can experience it all in this ultra-exclusive travel opportunity.

It's a unique chance to get up close and personal with the exploding tuning scene and see the best of what China has to offer.

Along with the diverse Beijing attractions, the show offers an ever-expanding list of Chinese event and racing promoters, professional tuners, drivers, dealers, distributors and enthusiasts.

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second-largest economy worldwide, and at an average GDP growth at 10 percent per year (2014), it makes for an expanding and more fruitful customer base than ever before.

At a time when vehicle use is expanding and restrictive automotive regulations are falling, the potential for the tuning community and automotive parts manufacturers are at an all-time high. Last year marked the fourthever All in Tuning showcase, featuring some of the most notable builders, businesses and modified vehicles in the Asian landscape.

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All in Tuning is set to return to Beijing from June 12 to 14 this year, carrying the massive momentum of the cultural shift that is seeing vehicle transportation and modifications take over. Going into its fifth year, exhibitor attendance has more than doubled, with nearly 85 percent of exhibitors made up of aftermarket parts manufacturers and distributors. Of the attendees in 2014, 21 percent were importers, distributors or 4S dealers (Chinese automotive dealerships), 15 percent were modification shops, 13 percent were agents or distributors, and eight percent were automotive manufacturers. It marks an unprecedented opportunity to get in touch with China’s more than 2,500 tuning shops, distributors and 4S automotive dealerships.

Whether you’re an enthusiast, a dealer, a manufacturer or a distributor, this year’s event promises to be the biggest AIT show on record, and an even better chance to get close to the cars, and the people who matter. From government representatives to dealers, importers and hardcore tuners, be part of the action in Beijing and the China International Exhibition Center. Make the most of your automotive passions with this ultra-unique opportunity.

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By Jordan Lenssen Photography by Phillip Awad, Linus Lam, Marcel Lech, Jordan Lenssen, ReinART.Design

THE MANY DOS (AND IMPORTANT DON'TS) OF BOLT-ON WIDE BODIES Wataru Kato, Kei Muira, Akira Nakai. They're the latest in a long line of popular body modiďŹ ers, and arguably the most successful when it comes to kits that draw crowds. With the help of social media and their almost-guaranteed show appearances, Liberty Walk, Rocket Bunny and RWB have brought the new era of wide bodies to the masses.

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t's a stark difference to days passed, when tuners pulled and rolled metal or molded, sanded and painted fenders. While that is still the only option for many builders, bolt-ons have taken over as the quickest and easiest way to give a vehicle some literal flare.

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misconception. While some may think it's a simple job, the work behind the current offering of wide bodies is anything but. There's a reason there are so few successful names across the globe, and why so many DIYers have failed.

"There is a lot of work under the fenders that you don't normally see [in order] to do a proper job," Gerard de Peralta of SERIALNINE says. "It's completely welded and sealed as if it were a stock car."

"Being the nature of body panels, almost nothing out there is a perfect fit...This comes down to material science as well."

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Attend just about any show and you'll likely see a rivet-heavy kit from one of the names above.

They're rough, aggressive and make a bold statement with no apologies. Sure, there are plenty

of wide body designs that make use of entire fender replacements, like Do Luck, Prior Design and

Varis, but the trend has shown that exposed bolts are the rage. Nakai himself has built numerous molded RWB Porsches, but take a look at his recent builds and try to find one with a seamless wide body fender.

The Jeopardy music just ended.

As a result of their "too cool for school" looks, it seems numerous installers and enthusiasts have been duped into thinking the bolts simply mean "bolt on." True, the bolts are how they are secured, but that's just the beginning.

The result is a shabby job that becomes a nighmare for some.

There's nothing more disappointing than seeing a perfectly worthy car and kit sitting stagnant at a

show, with a crowd of people shaking their heads in dismay. "I see a lot of bad fitment," says de Peralta.

"They just don't take the time to make sure the gap is perfect, or the parts are lined up. There is definitely a bit of a difference between a professional install and a home job."

Each fender from each of the major players, whether it's FRP, carbon fiber, fiberglass or otherwise, goes through a strict design process to ensure proper fitment.

"I like to study the form of the car.

Each kit is unique to a specific car, so it works with the lines, the curves and the overall design," automotive designer and builder

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"...unless you are a trained and experienced builder, leave the body kit installs to a professional, well-known body shop. These "Dos and Don'ts" are by no means a manual, but knowledge is power, and having that extra little bit may help you (or someone you know) recognize and save an improper install." z KNOW YOUR MATERIAL All body kits are made up of some sort of flexible polymer, but knowing what a kit is made of might help you make a more informed decision before settling on a design.

• Understand your material. Is it ABS, FRP, fiberglass, carbon fiber? Can it even be repaired? Cost will likely be a factor in your kit decision-making, but so should repairs. Almost all body shops can repair fiberglass, and FRP/CFRP is fairly easy to fix, too.

That's likely not the case with ABS, and materials like polyurethane can be susceptible to warping and paint adhesion issues.

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Cutting a fender results in a significant loss of exterior metal around all of your fenders to ensure and maximize travel. It's a grotesque sight that looks like surgery gone wrong. Usually this means the under fender (that plastic/metal guard protecting your wheel well from water and dirt) gets cut as well, creating an open gap between the outer skin and the under fender.

• Cover everything you aren't working on first.

Sparks and debris can easily imbed to paint and moldings, creating a lot of unplanned work and expense.

• Fit your fenders temporarily.

• Measure each corner to get the body as even as possible. Measure, eyeball, measure again, and yes, measure again.

• Cut to maximize the travel of your suspension.

• Use a plasma cutter (if available) for cleaner cuts.

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Matthew Law of ML24 tells us.

For that reason, it's imperative to ensure proper placement to avoid gaps and spaces, between the existing body and over fender.

We'll make this brief and advise that, unless you are a trained and experienced builder, leave the body kit installs to a professional, wellknown body shop. These "Dos and Don'ts" are by no means a manual, but knowledge is power, and having that extra little bit may help you (or someone you know) recognize and save an improper install.

NEXTMOD's Tom Nguyen has a few don'ts:

• Do not put pressure

DON'T on cutting tools. "Just allow the tool to work its way through the metal. Applying too much pressure can bend or break a tool, and at such high RPMs, it can become extremely dangerous."

• Pre-drill the over fender or body.

Paint first and drill/install after.

"The heat cycle from a paint booth can shrink or warp the panel slightly, so pre-drilled holes may not line up after," he says.

• Over cut the inner or outer fender. It's easier to cut again then add on lost material.

• Fill any openings with expanding foam. It is porous and absorbs moisture, eating the metal from the inside out.

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z SEALING / WELDING / PAINT FINISHING • Fill the gap around the wheel well and extend it to the new over fender.

New sheet metal panels need to be cut and welded in to provide a factory-like inner fender, by extending it to match up to the bottom of the new over fender.

• Etch prime the new inner fender (and any exposed bare metal), then weld, prime and paint. The new inner fender should create a flat surface from underneath the over fender into the wheel well.

• Dress each new over fender with some form of weather stripping to close any gaps on the exterior of the vehicle. The result is a watertight install with protection from the exposed parts of the fender and into the wheel well.

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• Avoid sealing / welding

DON'T a single gap. You'll soon have a rust bucket.

• Simply tack weld the outer fender shut. Instead, extend your inner fender to the new overfender - otherwise your fenders will be extremely noisy and exposed to the kicked up dirt and grime. There have also been horror stories of suspension travel maxing out at speed, only to have a driver stuck on the side of the road because the leading edge of their tackwelded fender literally sliced their tire in half.

BECAUSE OF THE INHERENT NOISE OF THE WIDER FENDERS (AND USUALLY WIDER, STICKIER TIRES), "WE MAKE ABS INNER FENDERS THAT FIT REALLY WELL AND ARE COATED WITH BED LINER, WHICH KEEPS IT A LITTLE QUIETER," DE PERALTA SAYS. "THE INNER FENDER HELPS BECAUSE IT DEFLECTS THE DEBRIS AS IF IT WERE A NORMAL CAR." TIP

"Each kit is unique to a specific car, so it works with the lines, the curves and the overall design," Law says. For that reason, it's imperative to ensure proper placement to avoid gaps and spaces... z FITTING "Being the nature of body panels, almost nothing out there is a perfect fit," Law says. "Everything out needs a certain degree of fitting in one way or another. This comes down to material science as well. Anything that's composite, fiberglass, carbon fiber or ABS plastic or polypropylene, these are polymers and they flex."

• Know your suspension travel and wheel fitment.

• Know your geography. Does the kit allow enough ground clearance depending on your suspension and where it will be driven? These are all things to consider, especially depending on the material your body kit is made of.

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z SUSPENSION Usually, wider also means lower. Suspension, whether it's air or coils, is a critical aspect of any wide body build. If you're building solely for the track, coils are always recommended. If you want functionality, adjustability and curb rash avoidance, then air is likely the way to go. In either case, there are some things you should know. "A lot of the roads here aren't perfect," de Peralta says. "In Japan there are cars that are unfathomably low – lower than air cars – and insanely stiff, but they can get away with that because they don't need to run over anything. Their roads are just so good."

• Make sure you cut enough of the body for your travel needs.

• Try to get your new, lowered suspension as close as possible to the stock geometry. Roll center adjusters, moving pivots, new toe links, ball joints and control arms are all things to consider.

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• In extreme cases, raising the front/rear sub frame may be necessary - especially with air - to avoid destroying any critical parts.

• Lowering may also affect your driveshaft angle, so make sure it is optimized for performance and drivetrain longevity.

• Place air lines close

DON'T to moving/heated parts and exhaust systems.

• Let air lines kink.

• Hard line any components that should be moving freely.

"We saw a dude hard line the car to his suspension," de Peralta laughs. "It was the copper line and it lasted six days. It broke off right at the coilover and rendered the car immoveable and unworkable because he couldn't get a jack under it or air into the coil."

Still think bolt-on over fenders are the easy way out? Next time you contemplate criticizing one, consider the time it took to get everything just right. Or perhaps, you'll have a tip or two to make it even better. Like the Liberty Walk cars say: "Imagine all the people living life in peace."

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Following the track and race-proven success of the Corvette C6 Z06/ZR1 line of aerodynamic products, APR has acquired a new Corvette C7 Z51 Stingray and are in the process of development for an all-new line of C7 aero components.

A splitter, rocker extensions, rear diffuser, spoiler, mirrors and hood and fender vents are on their way. Visit the website for more information.

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2013-14 Ford Mustang GT Wide Body Kit aprperformance.com The GT Wide Body Aerodynamic Kit for the Mustang includes 10 pieces that help to improve overall handling and traction. Increasing the front stance by 50 mm on each front fender and 50 mm per rear fender, it allows the installation of front wheel sizes up to 20x12.5 inches with 345/25 R20 profile tires. To enhance stability, the kit includes a carbon fiber front splitter and an optional 71-inch GT250 Mustang-spec adjustable rear wing and rear diffuser.

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Subaru WRX STI Carbon Fiber Splitter, Canards & GTC-330 Spoiler aprperformance.com The carbon fiber front splitter, canards and rear spoiler from APR Performance are the perfect answers to aerodynamically tuning and styling your 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Made from durable pre-preg carbon fiber, these aero pieces reduce lift, promote downforce, increase handling and can help shave precious seconds off your lap times.

DURAFLEX

Chevrolet Camaro GT Concept Wide Body Kit

Mercedes-Benz CLA Black Series Look Body Kit

$3,293.15 | extremedimensions.com

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Duraflex’s wide body design gives the Camaro an aggressive stance that harkens back to its muscle car heritage. Made from a combination of fiberglass, plastic and flex resins, Duraflex parts have a much higher durability rate than the average fiberglass product. The kit includes a redesigned front and rear bumper, fender flares, and GT Concept side skirts.

The 20-piece Duraflex kit is inspired from AMG's award-winning Black Series vehicles. The kit includes a front bumper, hood, canards, wide front and rear fenders, side skirt rocker panels, rear bumper, spoiler, and exhaust trims to give the CLA the perfect combination of aggressive and elegant style.

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Wheel

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Clutch & Drivetrain LEXON

Subaru WRX & STI NBR Concept Body Kit

Exclusive Lexus RC-F Aero Kit

$1,403.59 | extremedimensions.com

mastermindna.com

The Carbon Creations NBR Concept is a 5-piece splitter kit that augments the Subaru design, giving the WRX and STI a more aggressive look. Carbon Creations aerodynamics are manufactured with Grade "A" carbon fiber and finished with a premium clear coat for UV protection. All Carbon Creations products come with an authenticity badge and are backed by a one-year limited warranty.

Fresh off the presses from Japan is Lexon’s take on the new Lexus "muscle car."

Available in a 3-piece body kit, or separately as a front lip spoiler, rear under diffuser, or side skirts, these pieces are sure to put the finishing touches on the new two-door RC and RC-F.

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LIBERTY WALK

LB WORKS BMW 4 Series Body Kit

LB WORKS Porsche 997 Body Kit

Fro m $ 1 3 , 5 0 0 | l i b e rtywa l k- u s a . c o m

Fro m $ 1 8 , 0 0 0 | l i b e rtywa l k- u s a . c o m

A revised front and rear bumper with diffusers and splitters, signature wide fenders and a tasteful trunk spoiler add up to show Liberty Walk’s take on the BMW 4 Series. This kit takes an already beautiful performance coupe and brings it to the next level.

Not to be outdone by RWB, Liberty Walk has taken on the challenge of designing a wide body Porsche, reimagining the 997. The kit includes a revised front and rear bumper with splitters, wide fenders all around and a ducktail/GT wing and spoiler combo to finish it off.

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LB WORKS Dodge Challenger Body Kit

BMW F12/06 6 Series Wide Body Kit

Fro m $ 4, 8 0 0 | l i b e rtywa l k- u s a . c o m

$ 24 , 0 0 0 | p r i o r- d e s i g n . d e

The first entry in Liberty Walk’s catalogue for American muscle. The Dodge Challenger created quite the buzz with the Hellcat model, but now the LB WORKS wide body kit has dropped, featuring the now-infamous wide fenders and ducktail spoiler. A front lip, LB WORKS wheels, and even air suspension are available as options.

Prior Design’s product designers took extra time to make this kit special. Since its release, there has been nothing but positive feedback from the community and customers on how awesome this kit is. It truly makes a statement for any new 6 Series Coupe or Gran Coupe.

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PRIOR DESIGN

Mercedes-Benz CLS W128 Kit

$12,999 | prior-design.de

$11,999 | prior-design.de

Prior Design recently entered the domestic market with this beautiful wide body kit for the C7 Corvette Stingray. This kit provides an even more muscular and eye-catching appearance to the base 'Vette, and the added width in the rear allows for much larger wheels and tires for eye-catching performance.

Pieces also sold individually.

This kit offers the wide body appearance without the price tag, and simply says style and class. With Prior’s wildly successful W219 CLS kit, they had to put extra effort into making this kit a real jaw-dropper. Whether you're a high class professional or a horsepower junkie, everyone appreciates the style of this kit.

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ROCKET BUNNY

Porsche 964 Street Wide Body Kit

Acura NSX Wide Body Kit

$20,000 | rauh-welt.com

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RWB has combined Japanese and Euro tuning elements, creating a distinct style for Porsche chassis. This kit includes the front and rear bumpers, a pair of side rockers, front and rear wide fenders, a GT-2 or 3.8 Type wing and all hardware.

Special option packages are also available.

The Acura NSX is timeless, but that didn’t stop TRA Kyoto from reworking the Japanese classic. The body features Rocket Bunny signature riveted fenders, a GT-style wing, lip kit, diffusers and canards. If you’ve got the gumption to cut into an NSX, get your kit from GReddy.com.

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Nissan 350Z Wide Body Kit

Nissan R35 GT-R Wide Body Kit

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Give your 350Z a much needed facelift with the latest design from TRA Kyoto. This kit includes an FR-S-esque front bumper with LED lights, front lip, side skirts, diffuser, ducktail or GT wing spoiler and of course, the famous wide overfenders.

Fits the Z33 from 2003 to 2008. Get yours at GReddy.com.

The TRA Kyoto designed GT-R body kit features riveted fenders, revised bumpers, diffusers, canards, LEDs and a huge carbon wing. The kit is based on the GReddy D-Concept GT-R for the D1GP. Get over to GReddy.com to find yours.

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SERIALNINE

BREED 50 mm Fenders for Lexus GS

$1,200 | serialnine.com

$1,000 | serialnine.com

Modern, clean, sleek and stylish all describe the Type II aero kit. The Type II brings the Cressida into the 21st century with deleted trim, rear diffuser, a fourth brake light and HID driving lights (optional). Designed with more ground clearance than the Type One kit for ultra-low ride height or a discrete street style.

The BREED brings SERIALNINE’s signature low and wide style to this popular chassis. With an additional 50 mm (2 inches) of width, the stance and rim fit possibilities are endless. They've designed this kit for both VIP and drift car styles. The aggressive bulges accentuate the factory body lines for a wide and low GT style.

SKIPPER

SPIRIT REI

Nissan R35 GT-R Front & Rear Fenders

Nissan S13 Coupe Body Kit

mastermindna.com

mastermindna.com

Unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015, Skipper’s front and rear wide fenders give the R35 GT-R an aggressive stance with racing-style vents. Two versions of these fenders are available: one in FRP and the other in carbon fiber (at an additional cost).

Spirit Rei has made their presence felt with the introduction of the infamous Odyvia. Specializing in aero parts manufacturing for sport compact and drift platforms, Spirit Rei has turned their focus to the popular Nissan S13 Coupe.

Offering aggressive aero all around and wide rear fenders, this kit ensures that your S13 will stand out.

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VARIS

Tesla Model S Unplugged Product Line

Arising II Body Kit for Nissan Z34 370Z

unpluggedperformance.com

bulletproofautomotive.com

For owners looking to set their Model S apart at Supercharger Stations, Unplugged Performance offers their more aggressive lip kit, which contains a front spoiler and diffuser, side skirt set, rear under spoiler and diffuser, and a carbon fiber trunk spoiler.

The updated Varis 370Z aero kit (for 2009-15 models) includes a brand new full front and rear bumper replacement and GT-style front wide fenders, front fender fins, side step panel set, underboard set, rear skirt, and rear bumper air shroud.

Available in FRP or carbon fiber, the Varis Arising II is distributed worldwide by Bulletproof Automotive.

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VARIS

VICTORY FUNCTION

Magnum Opus Lexus RC-F Front Lip Spoiler

VF-RS Front Wide Fenders for Scion FR-S

$1,795 | bulletproofautomotive.com

From $799 | victoryfunction.com

Unveiled this January at the Tokyo Auto Salon, the new carbon fiber front lip spoiler from Varis Japan's sub-brand, Magnum Opus, adds a bit more aggression to the luxury Lexus RC-F while still keeping its appearance classic and timeless.

This design is a full front fender replacement for the FR-S, with a width increase of +20 mm across the full sweep of the wheel, instead of just the apex at the top of the fender arch. This alleviates exaggerated camber solutions and keeps the rotational arc of the tire away from the corner light. The goal is to offer a square setup solution, and one that is truly unique.

WEBER SPORTS

Zenith Line Nissan 370Z Body Kit mastermindna.com Unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015, Weber Sports’ Zenith Line took a shot at the Z34 chassis after its success with the Z33 350Z. The vented front bumper with lip, side skirts, rear bumper and spoiler all come together for a winning combination, especially with the integrated LEDs in the front vents.

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STYLE.2

AIRING IT OUT Let me see you get low

(You scared?)

By Micky Slinger | Photography by Jeremy Alan Glover, Icon Media, Intuned Online, William Lam, Kevin Choi, Cimon Brouillette, Anna Taylor & Jordan Lenssen

Pssssssht. Up. Pssssssht. Down.

There really is nothing comparable to the feeling of adjustability at your fingertips.

That's exactly why air suspension is such a tremendous trend today. Coilovers are great for adjustability and damping rates, but the sometimes harsh ride and the fact that you have to physically get out of your car, take your wheels off and take your tools out leaves much to be desired. That's the point when your buddy down the street airs up from inside his old LS 400, laughs, and rolls off.

However, air suspension still seems to be a mystery to some. There are wild misconceptions, genuine concerns, and the question of "How exactly did we get here?"

You came to the right place, friend-o. We've done our homework, so here's our essay.

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LOW LIFE HISTORY In recent history, air suspension was synonymous with the VIP scene and it almost exclusively stayed that way for quite some time. Now, everyone and their mother can get a kit tailored for their vehicle. The exotic takeover has Lexuses (Lexi?) and Acuras moving over to make way for the Liberty Walk Lamborghinis and Rocket Bunny GT-Rs. What came before all of this though? The answer is mini-trucks.

"In the '90s, small trucks were extremely popular and lowering them was popular as well," explains Kevin Crowhurst, President of Air Assisted. "People were finding new ways to get lower and there was a need to have some form of adjustable suspension to lift [the vehicle] back up."

"Air suspension, for many years, was called a major modification. That would score somebody a lot of points in their class or category, and maybe be the difference between them taking home the trophy or not." – Kevin Crowhurst, President of Air Assisted

The '90s was the era of minitrucks and low-riders. With air suspension systems available from their larger off-road brothers, the systems were adapted to fit and used for low. Of course, with the competitors in the sub compact show scene always looking for a new edge to get a leg up on their rivals, air suspension was the way to go.

"Air suspension, for many years, was called a major modification," Crowhurst says. "That would score somebody a lot of points in their class or category, and maybe be the difference between them taking home the trophy or not."

As you can imagine, jamming a truck setup into a Civic has its downfalls. The ride was also super mushy and handling was diminished, and as Freddie Fernandez of Autofashion USA tells us, there were even larger sacrifices.

"If somebody tried to do a bag setup, they would have to cut into the unibody," Fernandez laughs.

"With air cylinders, it was pretty much bolt-on. You'd just have to make custom brackets."

Air cylinder suspension systems were a step up and the first air solution for imports. They were essentially piston systems with smaller components to match the sub compacts they were being installed in. The ride quality still wasn't great, but it was leagues better than what truck bags had been delivering.

In 2003, rumors of a company in Japan developing vehicle-specific kits, with air bags designed to replace the spring on the strut, began swirling. That company was Airrunner. Fernandez, having previously worked with the lead engineer, jumped right on board, put his Scion xA on air and didn't look back.

"The bags were different and everything was just made for the car," recalls Fernandez. "The comfort was there and the reliability was there – almost like the OEM stuff, just more adjustable."

Vehicle-specific kits with improved management systems really changed the game. Nowadays, air systems are digitally controlled and come with preset ride heights that you can change right on a remote or your phone.

To give you an idea of how far they've come: high-end OEMs like Audi and Mercedes-Benz offer air suspension kits as factory options now.

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OVERBLOWN MISCONCEPTIONS Even though air suspension has been in the car modification scene for about 20 years, there are still a lot of 'what ifs' for potential buyers. How do you not end up like the VW, whose bags leaked and now can't even get a jack under the frame to tow it out?

Research and do your homework is the simple answer. In this market, you really get what you pay for, and air suspension isn't a market where you want to be learning the hard way. For a first time buyer, it's best to go with middle- to high-range equipment.

If you cheap out, it'll bite you later.

"A first time buyer is probably best going with a digital system with preset ride heights that are modern and easier to use," advises Crowhurst. "Something that's less intrusive and doesn't require any major modifications to your car."

So now that you know where to aim your sights, you need to know what exactly it is you're shooting for. With a market that's so saturated with different setups, it's easy to lose your target. Looking at vehicle-specific kits ensures reliability. Universal kits can be slapped on anything and likely aren't tested on your exact model. Once your kit is picked out, get it done right.

"Make sure you're going to someone reputable to do your install, otherwise you could end up hating it," warns Fernandez. "A lot of people say, 'Oh, I can install it,' and next thing you know they're saying, 'F@#$ bags!'"

"There's a lot of wiring involved and air line running," Fernandez continues. "It's something that's running in your car; like anything else, you've got to do maintenance – it's not going to run right all the time."

Make sure to check your rubber as well. Continental or Firestone, those same people who make your tires make most high quality bags and sleeves. That also means less of a worry for those of you looking to run air in colder climates. Their rubbers run in snow, too.

The air trend trickled down through trucks to sub compacts, the dub scene to VIP, and now to the present, with everyone – from FR-Ss to Lambos – airing up. Air suspension has come a long way and has a lot of heritage that has lead to it being the most popular choice for a comfortable, everyday suspension. When it comes to navigating this saturated market: know what you're looking for and talk to people with knowledge and reputation in the world of air. After all is said and done, catch up with your friend in the LS and show him how you air out: across the street from your car with your iPhone.

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AIR SUSPENSION

ACCUAIR

Vehicle-Specific Air Suspension Kits

From $1,795 | accuair.com

From $2,250 | accuair.com

The e-Level Air Management Packages combine all of the highest quality components available to control your air springs in one kit. Includes an e-Level controller, VU4 4-corner valve manifold, 5-gallon aluminum air tank, aluminum air filter, 3/8-inch D.O.T. approved plumbing kit and installation instructions.

These packages are available with a variety of options to build upon.

Accuair’s vehicle-specific air suspension kits come with front and rear air-over struts, nuts, bolts, and even sway bar linkage, brackets, bushings and spacers (in some applications). The air-over struts feature a coilover-style threaded body for height adjustment, as well as 36-way damping adjustment to further dial in your ride. The vehicle-specific isolated top mounts feature robust rubber for quiet operation.

AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE

AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE

Performance Digital Combo Kit

4 Gallon Pancake Air Tank

airliftperformance.com

$106.41 | airliftperformance.com

Get a complete package in one discounted part number with an Air Lift Performance Digital Combo Kit. This kit includes everything you need for a professional installation of an air suspension kit, including a front kit, rear kit, AutoPilot V2 digital control system, air line, a 4-gallon tank and a VIAIR 380c compressor. Check airliftperformance.com for applications and pricing.

As with any sport compact, space is a valuable resource. Looking to run air, but want to keep trunk space? Air Lift Performance has designed a tank that stows away in the spare tire area of your car. The 8x16-inch frame and plethora of ports make it an easy solution. It’s also D.O.T. approved.

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AIRREX

Air Suspension Systems

Digital Air Suspension System

info@airdynamiks.com

From $6,200 | airrexus.com

Airdynamiks is a North American company that designs, manufactures and sells air suspension products for a wide range of vehicle applications. The company is expecting to launch and have their new line of products ready for retail sale in late May, 2015. Keep your eyes out, or email info@airdynamiks.com for any enquiries or information.

AirREX systems are based on coilover setups for easy ride height and damping adjustability. The 12-way compression and rebound adjustable damper is matched to an air spring, all of which is matched to the vehicle-specific application.

AirREX’s air management system is also simple. The compressor, tank and valves are contained in a box, needing you to only connect a few wires and lines.

Check airrexus. com for you application.

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AIRRUNNER

Essential Series Auto Pilot V2 Management Kit airurnnersystems.com The Essential Series Auto Pilot V2 kit offers the best in ride quality and hassle-free height adjustment. The pressure-based, 8-preset height setup allows you to set multiple height settings for different days and conditions. Airrunner chooses from over 10 types of damper systems to find the right ride for you application. All systems are handmade in Japan.

D2 RACING

Air Struts

$3,050 | d2racing.com

AIRREX

Universal Wireless Controller $180 | airrexus.com The AirREX control systems offer a wireless universal remote, rechargeable battery and 100 meter range to wirelessly control most manifold and valve systems.

Vehicle raise and lower operation can be controlled individually or together for easier adjustment.

Includes two key chain remotes and ECU.

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Each air shock features a 36-way damping adjustable internal shock design for fine tuning ride quality and response.

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Deluxe Air Suspension Kit $4,600 | d2racing.com The Deluxe Air Kit is the next step in air suspension in the D2 lineup. It includes the essentials, but also allows you to adjust ride height while inside or outside your car with the compact wireless keychain remote control.

The shocks included have 36 levels of damping adjustment to allow you fine tune even further.

DAKOTA DIGITAL

ODYR-19-7 Quad Air Pressure Monitor $209.95 | dakotadigital.com The ODYR-19-7 Quad Air Pressure gauge can monitor and simultaneously display the front and rear pressure on a front/rear or four-wheel independent air ride system, monitoring each air bag for proper pressure. The selectable second screen displays tank pressure. Dakota Digital Odyssey Series II instruments offer a high brightness, non-glare vacuum fluorescent display for excellent daytime visibility and a lifetime of trouble-free use.

G-DRIVE

Geared Suspension System gdrivesystems.com G-Drive’s suspension system introduces new technology to the coilover game, eliminating traditional coilover adjustment with a method almost as simple as air. Using G-Drive’s specialized "G-Driver" tool, you don’t even need to remove your wheels to adjust your ride height. Just insert the G-Driver between your spokes, hook it up to the adjustment knob and drill your way up or down to your new height.

That simple.

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AIR SUSPENSION

Airtech Deluxe $3,500 | ksportusa.com The 36-way adjustable damping shocks and adjustable lower mounts for separate ride height adjustment make a return for the Airtech Deluxe kit. A 5-gallon air tank, electronics switches, 200 psi dual needle gauge, two VIAIR 380C compressors, remote control, airlines and wiring round out this step-up, bolt-in kit.

KSPORT

Airtech Pro Plus $4,600 | ksportusa.com

KSPORT

Airtech Basic $2,900 | ksportusa.com Ksport’s Airtech Basic kit offers 36-way adjustable damping shocks with adjustable lower mounts for separate ride height adjustment. Complete with a 5-gallon air tank, manual paddle valves, 200 psi dual needle gauge and VIAIR 380c compressor.

All lines and wiring are also included with this bolt-in kit.

Take Ksport’s Airtech Basic kit and add some luxury and flare. The Airtech Pro Plus kit features all the adjustability of the Basic, but comes with a polished 5-gallon air tank, two VIAIR 380c compressors, OLED full-color remote, four wheel adjustability and four user preset ride height programmability. There’s also a seamless installation unit to keep all hoses and solenoids tidy.

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TRUHART

Air Struts

$1,650 | truhartusa.com Truhart air struts allow for the ultimate range of fine-tined adjustment through lower mounts and aluminum top mounts.

The sleeve-style bags allow for maximum clearance and height adjustment range in a direct bolt-on setup.

TRUHART

ElementPlus Management Kit $800 | turhartusa.com The ElementPlus Kit is the next step in the Truhart air suspension lineup. With this kit, you get a faster flowing Air Zenith OB2 compressor, making it easy for you to go from slammed in one minute, to stock height the next. The tank and compressor comes pre-mounted to a noise isolating baseplate to further simplify installation.

VIAIR

380C Compressor viaircorp.com The VIAIR 380C is a truly-rated, continuous duty, 12-volt, 200 PSI compressor.

It is capable of filling a 5.0-gallon tank from 165 PSI to 200 PSI in 3.5 minutes consistently, while never pulling more than 23 amps of power (@ 13.8 volts).

Features include a standard Âź-inch stainless steel braided leader hose with a Âź-inch NPT inline check valve and insulated wiring.

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ACCESSORIES

CAR SHOP GLOW

Honda S2000 LED Taillights $1,649 | maydaygarage.com Give your S2K a refresh. Car Shop GLOW taillights are essentially the OEM lights from your AP2 (2004 to 2009), retrofitted with LEDs. These lights are made at Car Shop GLOW's HQ in Japan and are handmade, so allow 8 to 10 weeks when placing your order.

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LED Kouki-style Combo Lights for Mazda FD3S RX-7

Vulcanized LED Taillights for Scion FR-S, Toyota GT-86 and Subaru BRZ

$399 | maydaygarage.com

$440.00 | bulletproofautomotive.com

These LED plug-and-play combos mount right under your FD RX-7 pop-up headlights with no hassle.

They’re 99-spec, kouki style and tackle the job of being both parking and turn signal lights. Hand assembled in Japan and ready for your 1993-98 RX7, just leave some time for construction and shipping when you order.

For many owners, the BRZ/86/FR-S OEM tail lamps are a point of contention. As a result, Japanese company Crystal Eye has come to the rescue. Offered in several lens colors, these fully plug-and-play LED taillights add a high-end look to the ZC6/ZN6.

EUROLITE

GE

86 LED Taillights

X Series LED Lights

NIGHTHAWK XENON Headlights

maxzone.com | tomsracing.co.jp

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Maxzone is proud to introduce the LED tail lamp (D12-1906P-AS) for FR-S/86/BRZ. The lamp was co-developed by DEPO and Tom's, and it created big buzz when it debuted in Tokyo Auto Salon. The design features LED tubes, which increase visibility and uniqueness. Make your 86 stand out with some JDM goodness.

The X Series LED lights from Eurolite feature a characteristic surface body, which is made with 7075 high thermal conductivity aluminum alloy.

The thermal curved heatsink design ensures low temperature operation. The lights are also antivibration for reliable use. Available in blue, white or amber colors, these lights have a 50,000 hour life and are an easy plug-and-play install.

All looks and no hassle. A revolutionary solution for customers that offers the best of all worlds. GE NIGHTHAWK XENON headlamps deliver up to 120% more light and HID-caliber illumination, without the cost or hassle of conversion. The road ahead never looked so good.

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LIGHTING &

ACCESSORIES

GE

RALLYE 4000X LED Driving Light

gelighting.com/nighthawk

myhellalights.com

A bright, white light that's virtually maintenancefree, these are the ultimate replacement for conventional sealed beam technology. GE NIGHTHAWK LED headlamps have a long life, offer superior durability, require no maintenance beyond normal lens cleaning, and produce light with a color temperature that is close to daylight (5600K).

HELLA's newest addition to the Rallye 4000 Series uses an innovative double reflector and high power performance LEDs, creating a compact lamp that delivers powerful LED performance while using only 40 watts of power. The combination of rugged technology and extreme long-range beam makes this auxiliary light an easy match for the requirements of off-road and extreme conditions.

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Direct Replacement LED Fog Light / Driving Light Bulbs lumenshid.com Lumens' high-power, satellite-style replacement fog/driving light bulbs emit substantially more light than conventional LED bulbs. These bulbs are surrounded by next generation LEDs, known for their extreme brightness and wide light distribution.

These direct replacement bulbs provide a cleaner and crisper white color than conventional filament bulbs. Check for your sizes at lumendhid.com. Simply remove your existing halogen bulb and replace.

PIAA

Flexible LED Lighting

VisionLED Lighting

Performance LED Bulbs

From $5.58/ft. | oraclelights.com

$9.99 to $59 | philips.com

$299.99/pair | piaa.com

ORACLE Flexible LED Strips are a great way to accent any project with LED Illumination. All LED strips come with a self-adhesive 3M backing for ease of installation and draw very little power. The Flexible LED lights include more LEDs per foot, have a long life expectancy, and can be placed just about anywhere inside or outside your vehicle.

Philips VisionLEDs use cutting-edge technology to create dynamic lighting with a bright and well-focused beam, in a design that easily handles extreme heat and high vibration. These innovative lights are direct replacements for interior and exterior vehicle applications such as brake and taillights, back up, dome and glove compartment, side markers, trunk, and license plate lights.

Replace your halogen fog light bulbs with a PIAA LED bulb conversion kit. This LED lighting bulb upgrade is available in two color options: Xenon White 6000k or Ion Yellow 2800k. Designed for a quick and easy install, they plug directly in place of your stock bulbs with no rewiring, splicing or soldering needed.

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LED Taillights for 2008-14 Mitsubishi Lancer spyderauto.com Spyder's LED taillights greatly enhance the look of your Lancer, Evo or not. Want to have a show car look, or just something that satisfy your personal taste? Spyder's taillights are made with high-quality materials to ensure appearance, durability and fitment. They're also available in a variety of colors and tints to suit your taste.

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Toyota Supra COB LED Taillight Conversion $540 to $800 | toxic-automotive.com Toxic Tails offers the solution for any Supra owner looking to add a clean, simple and bright addition to their classic powerhouse. Whether it be a full COB (chip on board) LED taillight set, an OEM LED conversion, or a stealthy single COB LED ring install, Toxic has what you're looking for. After all, their kits were good enough for the PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds 2014 winning car!

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ZEVO LED Strip Kit

SilverStar zXe Headlight Bulbs

$39.99 | sylvania.com/zevostrip

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Put more colors and more light where you want, and add endless design options to enhance the interior look of your vehicle. True RGB mixing technology gives you 16 colors and five modes. A 20-button remote and 12V car adaptor makes for an easy plug-and-play installation. Easily expandable with extension kits.

Sylvania's special mirror tip and cobalt blue coating gives a crisp illumination from a headlight that's noticeably whiter than standard halogen bulbs.

SilverStar zXe headlights use a proprietary cobalt blue coating combined with xenon halogen gas technology to generate a color temperature that rivals HID. They're 100% street legal and meet all DOT requirements.

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REVO Series Jewel LED taillights

1993-98 Volkswagen Golf Headlights

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One of the biggest gripes with the 86 platform are the taillights. Give your FR-S or BRZ an updated and standout look with Valenti's new REVO Series Jewel LED lights. The taillights are SAE/DOT-approved for street use, made of high-quality, OEM grade plastic and LEDs and offer simple, bolt-on style installation.

Winjet's halo projector headlights provide a stylish update over the OEM units. The alluring look of angel eyes and LED DRLs is now available in more applications and finishes than ever before from Winjet. These lights are approved for road use by SAE/DOT and are made from high-quality components. Due to the complexity of the fog lights, professional installation is recommended.

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Lights that live on.

Philips Vision LED lights last 12 years, guaranteed.

A breakthrough innovation. Replace your standard incandescent bulbs with our robust Philips Vision LEDs that deliver dynamic lighting both inside and out. Thanks to their 12+ years lifetime, you will likely never have to replace them again.

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Nissan 370Z LED Rear Caution Lamp $295 | bulletproofautomotive.com Top Secret has released their improvement to the rear LED caution lamp on the Nissan 370Z. Featuring 20 LEDs for super bright illumination, this replacement lamp will not only up your style game, it will also prove to be a welcome safety feature.

To learn more, visit www.philips.com/visionled

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2008-10 Infiniti M45 Fog Lights winjetinc.com Fog lights are perhaps one of the most important precautionary upgrades you can make; enabling you to see the road ahead with clarity, but also providing illumination that is stylish. Say goodbye to blurry street signs and heavy eyelids when journeying into the night. Feel confident with Winjet's fog light upgrades. Approved for road use and made with high-quality components.

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AUTO TECH INTERIORS

52 mm Gauges

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$63.90 to $202 | bloxracing.com

ATI’s latest product for the Scion FRS / Subaru BRZ: the Triple Meter Gauge Pod. Available in a black felt or flat black finish, the Triple Meter Pod fits directly into place within minutes for a seamless fit and finish.

Whether it is boost, EGT, vacuum, voltage, RPM, oil pressure, or water temperature, BLOX has you covered with its line of gauges. Each is 52 mm with black lettering and a white face, which lights up green, red and blue at night for better vision of the goings-on under the hood.

BLOX RACING

“Limited Series” NEO Chrome Type-R Shift Knob $55 | bloxracing.com BLOX Racing's Limited Series 5- and 6-speed shift knobs are CNCmachined from high-grade stainless steel and custom-weighted to 450 grams. These heavier shift knobs are designed to increase the effects of quick-shifting and will help minimize binding. Featuring highly polished stainless steel cores and PVD-coated in four show-stopping hues. Available in 10x1.5, 10x1.25 and 12x1.25 thread pitches.

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BUDDY CLUB

Racing Spec Seat Rail enjukuracing.com The Buddy Club Racing seat rail works with Buddy Club bucket seats and many other side-mount racing buckets (Mugen, Bride, Sparco, Momo). There's no need to worry about your seat sitting too high with these - it’s all about the low-profile seating position. The rails come with three height adjustments for the front and the rear.

GRIP ROYAL

Red Racer Gauge USDM

Royal Tap Shifter

From $188 | tein.com | defi-shop.com

$80 | griproyal.com

Defi Red Racer USDM Gauges are now available with an even brighter red backlight and a highly visible white needle indicator, offering greater clarity and a quicker readout of your engine vitals. Defi’s advanced stepping motor provides fast and accurate measurements. Gauges read in Imperial units (PSI & Fahrenheit).

Finally, you can get your tap without bribing the bartender. Grip Royal’s beer tap-inspired shifters let you keep up with the trend without all the hassle. Featuring a wooden body construction with a metal base, support rod, and top cap, this shifter measures in at 12 inches tall and 2 inches wide. “GR” and “Grip Royal” etchings are sprinkled on to taste.

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JPM COACHWORKS

2015 Subaru WRX/STI Steering Wheel $695 | jpmcoachworks.com

The JPM Coachworks replacement flat bottom - or D-shape - steering wheel is crafted in-house and constructed from premium Alcantara and heavy-weight, UV-stable red stitching to perfectly complement the interior of your vehicle. Built on factory genuine parts for easy installation. There’s also an option to return your original steering wheel for credit on this one!

KATZKIN

Leather Interiors katzkin.com Katzkin offers interiors created by their professional designers to match the unique personality of each vehicle, or offer OEM-style interior upgrades for the more cost-conscious. Still don’t see what you want? Custom order exactly what you want from a seat. Visit the Design Selector at Katzkin.com and give it a test drive!

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FR-S/BRZ Cluster Hood $110 | jpmcoachworks.com

The JPM Coachworks replacement gauge cluster hood is crafted in-house and constructed from premium materials to perfectly complement the interior of your vehicle. Made with your choice of simulated leather or Alcantara and stitched with red, heavy-weight UV-stable thread. Includes a genuine factory part for easy, doit-yourself installation.

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Prototipo

$219.95 | momousa.com The Prototipo, one of the most successful Momo steering wheels to date, comes with a new livery for to celebrate the 50 years of Momo. Its peculiarities are a glossy black horn button detailing the “Momo 50 Years” logo and grey stitching. This 350-mm steering wheel also features brushed metal spokes and black leather grip.

SPARCO

4-point Cam Lock Street Harness $230 | sparcousa.com Sparco’s high-performance street harnesses are crafted from high-quality fabric and fitted with durable fasteners. Each harness restrains the body for added safety and protection. The 4-point street harness is made with 2-inch straps that attach to the frame using snap-in fittings. Each strap attaches in the center via a durable cam lock fastener. Available in black, blue, red, and silver.

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SK50 Shift Knob momousa.com SK50, the ultimate racing essence of Momo style, is derived from Momo's motorsport experience. Full aluminum body machined shift knob with an anodized glossy silver, red, anthracite or silver finish. The top Momo logo and its design oozes motorsport performance and style.

The SK50 measures 2.95-inches tall, 1.57-inches wide and weighs 226 grams.

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TAKATA

Drift III Harness

Drift Pro LE Seat

$305 | takataracing.com

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The Drift III is a street-legal seat belt for use in all US states with mandatory seat belt laws. The belt features a center pushbutton release buckle and our shoulder belt asmTM system to prevent submarining. The shoulder belt attachment brackets can be removed, allowing you to wrap the shoulder belts to a harness bar using the 3-bar adjusters provided.

TAKATA’s Drift Pro LE seat is a lightweight, hybrid composite recliner with a stunning pure carbon backrest, fine black leather with a subtle TAKATA Green diamond-stitch pattern, high-density molded polyurethane foam and polished stainless steel chassis work. The seat even comes standard with an integrated seat heater for modern comfort.

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Front Trays

From $280 | vipdout.com Stay classy and give yourself more space for drinks, vapes, wallets, etc.

These custom handmade trays are available in many different finishes and veneer stains, as well as one, two, or three level types. Since these trays are handmade, allow for three to four weeks for building and delivery.

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Pilotta Steering Wheel esrperformance.com The Pilotta 350-mm leather steering wheel from VMS Racing features a universal 6-bolt pattern, making it easy to install on whatever hub adapter you choose. Made from thick aluminum, this wheel doesn’t have any give or flex. Available in a variety of insert and stitching colors to match your style.

VMS RACING

Thin Quick Release Steering Wheel Hub esrperformance.com VMS Racing thin quick-release steering wheel hubs are universal and will fit most 6-bolt hubs. The VMS hubs are made from high quality aluminum with ball bearing structured releases. These hubs are anodized for a quality finish and maximum durability.

Available in a variety of colors and finishes to match your style.

VIP’D OUT

Rear Trays

From $565 | vipdout.com Give your passengers the VIP treatment with rear trays from Vip’d Out. Available in three-level style universal fitment and an array of finishes, these custom handmade trays are ideal for any application. There’s even an option for extended trays if you need. Since the trays are handmade, allow for 3 to 4 weeks for construction and delivery.

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Behind the making of Brixton Forged Wheels

By Jordan Lenssen // Photography by Jason Manchester

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aking a look through our Wheel Buyer’s Guide, you’ll see no shortage of quality manufacturers on the automotive stage.

Prime among those is none other than Brixton Forged.

Opening shop just over two years ago, they are young guns in the forged wheel industry, but have staked their claim as one of the most elite and exciting tailormade forged wheel companies to date. Manufacturing top-class lightweight monoblock and modular three-piece forged wheels, Brixton Forged uses unique and proprietary finishes showcasing not only their per-

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STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM Brixton Forged prides itself on building and providing its clients with a premium product – no shortcuts anywhere. So it makes sense to begin with a strong foundation. They begin by working with the client and the vehicle; going over the intended vehicle use, mods, the suspension and brake sizes, and most 90

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fect color, but the complex mill work underneath.

Rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, California and founded by engineering and marketing professionals Adam Majcherkiewicz and Cody Williston, Brixton Forged incorporates an intricate team of seasoned professionals. “This company is sitting on a solid foundation of certified engineers, designers and branding professionals with a key focus on designing and producing the best forged wheels in the world,” Williston says.

Recognizing that good design is enduring design, the Brixton Forged collection beautifully

optimal diameters. Clients can choose between compression forged monoblocks or three-piece models that focus on concavity or trackability, with exposed or hidden hardware options that include 12-point stainless steel or aerospace-grade titanium, which is 29-percent stronger and offers weight savings of 45 percent, or over three pounds.

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demonstrates this idea as a leading bespoke wheel manufacturer that offers a truly tailored experience with a classic, but progressive flair.

Since the beginning, Brixton Forged has sourced, manufactured and finished their entire product line in the Sunshine State.

As a result, “We make full use of the outstanding talents of our engineers and maintain full control over the quality of our wheels at every stage of the production process,” Williston says.

Today, you’ll find their wheels on the most popular show-stoppers all around the world, with a global dealer network ranging

from R1 Motorsport in California all the way to Simon Motorsport in Dubai.

“We’ve always been tuners at heart,” Majcherkiewicz says.

“Having the passion and talent behind it certainly helps, and you end up being able to create something that’s not only of the highest quality for the client, but high-quality in the sense of the brand too. Our clients deserve to have a wheel that represents quality from the core, and are proud to show friends and other industry enthusiasts.”

Without further delay, let’s take a look at the processes that raise Brixton Forged above the bar.

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LINE ART Brixton’s wheel offerings come in a wide variety of styles, all expertly designed by their in-house engineering team. They decide the optimal forging for each project: the depth, concavity and shape, and order the forgings if they don’t already have them. After all of the vehicle-specific model engineering, FEA testing and client approval, the raw aluminum forgings take the first step in the manufacturing process and begin taking shape. Here, the overall face shape is turned into the profile of the final product. The same thing goes for the barrel, which may have to be customized to match the face design.

Through unique machining processes and evolution in tooling, each Brixton Forged wheel begins its life towards a truly showstopping wheel.

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CUT ‘N’ CREATE

6061-T6 blank aluminum forgings to guarantee the highest quality, and utmost predictability, both in construction and on-vehicle performance. By sourcing quality components from a regular and local supplier, the team at Brixton is just a stones-throw away from where it gets its products, keeping everything within the family, and ensuring a safe, reliable and topnotch product.

“Basically, what stands us apart from the rest is that we have hardly ever duplicated a wheel set.

Each set is tailored to our client's tastes and driving preferences.

We also source everything locally from California,” Majcherkiewicz says. “So we don’t just bring components in from overseas and assemble them in California. We pride ourselves on making sure we have access to the guys who have been doing it for years and years.

In the end, we can trust the product and there are no surprises.”

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Next up is the HAAS CNC machine, which takes the rough profile and beautifully cuts into the forged aluminum like a hot knife through butter. Spitting out the engineers’ designs into a language called “G-Code” the series of commands define where the cuts will happen, and with what-sized tools. Brixton Forged uses the highest-quality CNC mill and drill bits in the industry, and it’s the reason you see such renowned finishes and intricate designs, somehow exiting the mill looking as if they’ve already been polished.

Due to their highly customized nature, each wheel comes standard with a milled billet aluminum Brixton Forged center cap, or centers can be custom bored to fit existing OEM center caps.

For clients looking for that lightweight edge, Brixton can mill the back pad area to trim as much as 1.76 lbs. from each wheel, while still obtaining maximum strength and rigidity.

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HANDCRAFTED While each component might look smooth as silk as it is removed from the CNC machine, the truth is, each edge – even some flat spots – are likely covered in burrs. To ensure a perfect canvas before any finishing work is even attempted, Brixton Forged puts each wheel through a bath to clean the wheel of any residue, and follows that with a hands-on de-burring, filing, buffing and polishing process. Multiple eyes inspect every wheel before it moves on.

When they pass the visual and feel tests, their special finishes – high-luster to brushed – are applied. Wheels with multiple color tones (or combinations of brushed and highluster finishes) are put through the powder-coating process and

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HANDCRAFTED finishing stages as many as four times so that no spot – no detail – goes unnoticed.

“For finishes, we utilize some of the best craftsmen in the California area,” Majcherkiewicz says. “We do the design, engineering, cutting, and sourcing of components ourselves. It ensures the product is always of consistent quality by some of the most skilled professionals in the wheel manufacturing industry.”

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FRAMEWORK Once the center is built and passes inspection, it is mounted to a rim half made from domestic, aircraft-grade aluminum. Each rim half is spun forged and heat treated twice to achieve maximum tensile strength before it undergoes the same finishing process and is fitted to the center.

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PICK A COLOR, ANY COLOR Brixton Forged prides itself on its workmanship behind each piece of aluminum, but its color selections are equally as impressive. Using a combination of powder-coats, Brixton Forged can replicate just about any color, and offer a unique number of finishes specific to each wheel and hardware accessory. Standard hardware finishes are polished, matte black or gloss black.

For transparent coat finishes, Brixton Forged uses a series of industry-leading and handselected colors, allowing a color finish that still showcases the top-quality metal craftsmanship and finish underneath.

To date, the only finish the company doesn’t offer is anodized, but with the number of brushed and polished options, there are more than enough to keep clients happy.

“We have some of the best rendering software and digital artists, too,” Majcherkiewicz explains.

“We can bounce back color options [to the client] right on the spot and dial that to exactly what the client wants.”

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THE GRAND FINALE After the wheel and each of its components are finished, the final assembly sees each face, dish and bolt hand collected and installed by Brixton’s certified technicians. Every bolt is carefully torqued to specification, every seal is inspected, and every tolerance – from the center-to-dish gap to the runout – is exact.

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before being cleaned one final time, then it’s off to be wrapped, boxed and shipped to the client, who, depending on order numbers and time of the year, has waited five to eight weeks for their pristine product.

But when it’s one of the nicest, most customizable, durable and highest quality wheel sets available in the industry today, we say the wait is well worth it.

“Every time a design comes through for someone’s car – any project – it comes across my desk, and it could be minute changes, or things that completely affect the concavity,” Majcherkiewicz says. “But it’s those little tweaks that, in the end, give it a completely tailored finish. And that’s what Brixton Forged came from, basically. It’s that want - to come out with something that the client loves, that you’ve put the time into, and that showcases to others that we’ve put 110 percent into it.”

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By Jordan Lenssen // Photography by Adam Zillin, Cullen Cheung, Hoonigan, Linus Lam, Phillip Awad

OK, let's cut to the chase. Your car's awesome. It's got the latest kit, the biggest wing, the freshest paint, brandspankin' new bucket seats, and matching harnesses and interior lighting…But you're rolling on a giant set of dubs, and they're from the VIP you just sold to build this. What gives? They don't match! That'll cost you some style points at the show, and on the road. Maybe we said awesome too soon.

There are few things that can define or decline a vehicle's style like a set of wheels. Size, finish, width, offset, construction – all of these things can vary drastically and require the perfect combination of compliments to help define your vehicle's purpose and style. So, what do you need to know? Are you style heavy? Motorsport inspired?

Do you want to hard park or fly down the back straight into the horizon? Let's take a look at some of the different wheel types and to help you decide what works best for you…

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES GRAVITY CAST This is the most basic (and typically, cost effective) process of manufacturing. Utilizing gravity, aluminum is simply poured into mold. Because there is no pressure on the material, it is less dense than a pressure cast, meaning more material to meet the required strengths, resulting in a heavier wheel. Cast constructions tend to have less detail due to the lack of machining/milling processes involved.

LOW-PRESSURE CAST Lighter and stronger than gravity casting, these are often what you'll find from OEMs. It uses pressure to draw the material up into the mold, resulting in a denser, stronger and lighter wheel by using less material than gravity casts.

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FLOW FORM A flow-formed wheel can begin life as either cast or forged billet aluminum. The wheel is either molded (cast) or pressed into a blank (forged), but with a shallow barrel. Using heat and high-pressure rollers, the barrel is spun pressed (or flow formed) into shape. This aligns the molecular structure (grain) of the aluminum, resulting in a thinner barrel with less rotating mass for optimal efficiency and highstrength over a cast-only construction. Flowformed cast wheels can offer barrel strengths closer to forged wheels, without the cost.

MAT CAST This process takes a one-piece cast with a short barrel and places it on a roll-forging machine (similar to flow forming), which pulls the barrel and elongates it to size.

This strengthens the barrel material, aligning the structure and reducing weight while still maintaining a lower cost. It is a process developed and licensed by Enkei, which claims to make the barrel as strong and light as a forged wheel.

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HIGH-PRESSURE CAST Similar in process to the low-pressure cast, high-pressure casts draw the material into the mold, but at higher pressures, resulting in greater strength and weight savings. You can find high-pressure casts on many high-performance OEM vehicles.

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CONSTRUCTION ONE-PIECE Can be cast or forged (monoblock) aluminum. Because of the mold, a cast wheel will typically lack the finer details of a forged wheel, which can be CNC milled for detail and weight reduction. In forged form, these are the lightest of the wheel types.

TWO-PIECE Typically, these consist of the face and barrel, but companies are also manufacturing inner or outer barrels mounted to the face and opposing barrel piece. These can be cast or forged faces and barrels, or a mix of the two to reduce cost.

The centers can be either welded or bolted to the barrel, giving the appearance of a three-piece without the price.

THREE-PIECE Made of an inner barrel, outer barrel and face, they are bolted together and sealed inside to prevent air leakage. These are the most customizable wheels due to the various materials, colors and finishes available. Again, these can be cast or forged faces and barrels, or a mix of the two to reduce cost. Proper assembly and quality components are key to prevent air leakage issues.

FOUR-PIECE The future of wheel technology…just kidding.

FORGED Forged wheels are the pinnacle in strength, light weight, and design. Starting from a single block of billet aluminum, they are offered in monoblock (one-piece), two-and three-piece versions. Monoblocks are typically the strongest of the three. A high-pressure, heated forge press stamps a wheel-shaped blank. If it is a monoblock, the blank is flow-formed to create the barrel, then it travels to CNC milling, deburring and finishing to create the face design and final product. A two- or three-piece version sees the face go from stamping to CNC milling, while the barrel is flow-formed into shape.

Because forged wheels start as a single piece of aluminum, there are zero compromises in material density and consistency, but the elaborate construction process means they are on the top end of the price scale.

CALCULATE YOUR OWN OFFSET

By Micky Slinger

You see these numbers: -38 et, -10 et, 7 et… What do they all mean?! Well, if you're looking for a new set of shoes or want to figure out your own, here's how you get your offset: 1 Turn your wheel face down on the ground. Measure from the bottom of the inside of the wheel, straight up to the rim lip. 2 Now, measure from your hub straight up to the rim lip. 3 Take both of your results and convert them to millimeters (mm). 4 Divide the bottom lip measurement (longer measurement) by two. 5 Subtract your hub-to-lip measurement from the resulting number Voila. You have your offset!

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Bottom to lip= =7"11" Hub to lip 11" = 279.4 mm 7" = 177.8 mm 279.4 / 2 = 139.7 mm 139.7 – 177.8 = -38.1 mm OFFSET = -38.1

SPUN FORGED This technology melds forging and flow-forming and technologies at the same time. A single piece of billet aluminum is forged pressed, but while it is being spun – often at an angle – to help create the shape. This creates a circular molecular structure for ultimate strength.

It then undergoes a flow-form process similar to a traditional forged wheel, followed by CNC milling and finishing.

MOLD FORGED Starting from a solid block of billet aluminum, this puts a wheel through a series of forge presses that progressively stamp the wheel and barrel into shape before going to milling and finishing. It strengthens the molecular grain structure differently than flow forming, but offers similar impressive weight savings and strength.

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WHEELS

2CRAVE

2CRAVE

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CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): TBA WIDTH (IN.): TBA BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Gloss black w/ titanium bronze face, Hyper silver w/ machined face

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): TBA WIDTH (IN.): TBA BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Gloss black w/ titanium bronze face

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CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): TBA WIDTH (IN.): TBA BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Platinum silver w/ diamond cut face, Gunmetal grey, Satin black w/ diamond cut face

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): TBA WIDTH (IN.): TBA BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Satin black w/ diamond cut face

MACH ME.1

MACH ME.9

MACH MT.2

MACH MT.7

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ADV5.0 TRACK FUNCTION CS

ADV05C TRACK SPEC CS

adv1wheels.com

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CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged, step lip SIZE (IN.): 17 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged, step lip SIZE (IN.): 17 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

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ADV05S MV2 CS

RGIII

adv1wheels.com

$528 to 784 | mackin-ind.com | yokohamawheel.jp

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged, step lip SIZE (IN.): 17 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

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CONSTRUCTION: Flow formed SIZE (IN.): 17 to 19 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x112, 5x114 FINISH: Racing hyper black, Racing gloss black, Racing gold metallic

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RSII

HS-02

$539 to $942 | mackin-ind.com | yokohamawheel.jp

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CONSTRUCTION: Flow formed SIZE (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 11 BOLT PATTERN: 4x98, 4x100, 5x100, 5x108, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114, 5x120 FINISH: Sunlight silver, Black line diamond cut w/ black clear

AF DESIGN

RAPTOR

afdesignwheels.com CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 18 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

AMERICAN RACING

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 18 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

AMERICAN RACING

VF481

americanracing.com CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 17 to 20, 22, 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 12, 15 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x120, 5x4.75 FINISH: Polished, Custom

AMERICAN RACING

VF482

VN807

americanracing.com

americanracing.com

CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 17 to 20, 22, 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 12, 15 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x120, 5x4.75 FINISH: Polished, Custom

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x4.5, 5x115, 5x120 FINISH: Satin black machined, Chrome

AVS

BRAELIN

F50

BR05

$1,190 to $1,376 | mackin-ind.com | yokohamawheel.jp

$270 to $400 | braelin.ca

CONSTRUCTION: Mold-Form Forged SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 to 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x114, 5x120 FINISH: Platinum black combi, Gloss black combi, Platinum red combi

BUYERS GUIDE

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9.5 & 11 BOLT PATTERN: 5x112 to 5x130 FINISH: Black

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BRAELIN

BR06

$375 to $400 | braelin.ca CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100 to 5x130 FINISH: Satin black, Silver w/ gloss machined face

BRIXTON FORGED

BRIXTON FORGED

CM7

F r o m $ 1 , 7 74 | b r i x t o n f o r g e d . c o m CONSTRUCTION: Forged monoblock, 3-piece SIZE (IN.): 18 to 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 16 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

BRIXTON FORGED

M52

M53

F r o m $ 1 , 7 74 | b r i x t o n f o r g e d . c o m

F r o m $ 1 , 7 74 | b r i x t o n f o r g e d . c o m

CONSTRUCTION: Forged monoblock, 3-piece SIZE (IN.): 18 to 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 16 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: Forged monoblock, 3-piece SIZE (IN.): 18 to 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 16 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

CEC

CEC

C26

C27

From $475 USD | cecwheels.com

From $475 USD | cecwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 20 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: 5-bolt custom FINISH: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 20 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: 5-bolt custom FINISH: Custom

DAMPFHAMMER

DAMPFHAMMER

FLEISCHWOLF

SCHIENENWOLF

From $999 CAD | dampfhammer.ca

From $999 CAD | dampfhammer.ca

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 17 to 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 13 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 17 to 24 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 13 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

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ENKEI

ENKEI

PSR5

TS9

From $150 | enkei.com

From $260 | enkei.com

CONSTRUCTION: MAT cast SIZE (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 6.5, 7, 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Hyper black, Matte black

CONSTRUCTION: MAT cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3 FINISH: Platinum grey, Matte black, Matte silver

ENKEI

ENKEI

TX5

YS5

From $260 | enkei.com

From $150 | enkei.com

CONSTRUCTION: MAT cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3 FINISH: Platinum grey, Matte black

CONSTRUCTION: MAT cast SIZE (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 6.5 to 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Hyper black, Matte black

FAST

FAST

F198 EXPLOIT

F200 ROYALE

$190 to $225 | fastwheels.ca

$190 to $225 | fastwheels.ca

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 WIDTH (IN.): 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 4x114.3, 5x100, 5x114.3 FINISH: Matte black w/ machined lip

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 15 WIDTH (IN.): 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100 to 4x114.3, 5x100 to 5x120 FINISH: Gold w/ machined lip

FAST

F201 KIMURA $210 to $230 | fastwheels.ca CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5, 9 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100 to 4x114.3, 5x100 to 5x120 FINISH: Gloss black w/ machined lip

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FC04 COMPETITION SERIES $250 to $290 | fastwheels.ca CONSTRUCTION: Flow-formed SIZE (IN.): 18 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100 to 5x120 FINISH: Titanium

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FATHOM

FATHOM

FDCR

STERN

fathom-designs.com

fathom-designs.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19, 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9.5, 10 BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Satin black, Satin black machined

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10 BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Satin black, Satin black machined

FIFTEEN52

FORMULA TR

From $239.52 | fifteen52.com CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 (more available soon) WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Silver, White, Black, Custom

FIFTEEN52

TURBOMAC BY KEN BLOCK From $279.52 | fifteen52.com CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18 (more available soon) WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 9 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Silver, White, Black, Custom

FOCAL

FIFTEEN52

TARMAC R43 BY KEN BLOCK From $319.52 | fifteen52.com CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19 (more available soon) WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 and 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Silver, HNCRN Gold, Black, Custom

FOCAL

422 F-007 ultrawheel.com CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 6.5, 7, 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 4x108, 5x100, 5x108, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 FINISH: Gloss black w/ milled accents, Satin black

FONDMETAL

444 F-06

KV1

ultrawheel.com

fondmetalusa.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 7, 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 4x108, 4x114.3, 5x100, 5x108, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 FINISH: Gloss black w/ diamond cut face, Satin black

CONSTRUCTION: Low-pressure cast SIZE (IN.): 19, 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10.5, 11, 12 BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Black, Black machined, Titanium, Titanium machined, Silver

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FONDMETAL

GRAM LIGHTS

STC-01

57VALKYRIE

fondmetalusa.com

$397 to 529 | mackin-ind.com | rays-msc.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10, 11 BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Black milled, Titanium milled, Silver milled

GRAM LIGHTS

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x114 FINISH: Sunlight silver, Black line diamond cut w/ black clear

HD WHEELS

57XTREME CJ SPEC

GEAR

$387 to $641 | mackin-ind.com | rays-msc.com

perfectlyround.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 19 WIDTH (IN.): 6.5 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x114 FINISH: Blue Japanesque, Black Japanesque

HD WHEELS

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 18 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5, 9 BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Satin black, Gloss red

HRE

VENTO

CLASSIC SERIES 305

perfectlyround.com

From $1,400 | hrewheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17, 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 7, 7.5 BOLT PATTERN: Most 5-bolt applications FINISH: Satin black, Gloss hyper black

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 18 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 13 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

HRE

HRE

FF15

RTR TECH 7

From $2,700/set | hrewheels.com

$1,900 | hrewheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Flow-form cast SIZE (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): Vehicle specific BOLT PATTERN: Vehicle specific FINISH: Liquid silver, Gloss black, Custom

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 2015+ Ford Mustang fitments BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

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BRIXTON FORGED TAILOR-MADE FORGED WHEELS. ENGINEERED AND PRODUCED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Brixton

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WHEELS

ISS FORGED

SPEC-A F1-15

SPEC-A GT-7

issforged.com

issforged.com

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged, light concave SIZE (IN.): 18 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 15 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom, Graphite handbrushed face w/ polished hyper green lip (shown)

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged, light concave SIZE (IN.): 18 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 15 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom, Satin black face w/ polished bronze lip (shown)

ISS FORGED

KONIG

SPEC-B RW-10

INTERFORM

issforged.com

konigwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged, light concave SIZE (IN.): 18 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 15 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom, hand-brushed gold face w/ triple-plated chrome lip (shown)

CONSTRUCTION: Flow-formed SIZE (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 8.5, 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Graphite w/ machined face

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KONIG

KONIG

OVERSTEER

RUNLITE

konigwheels.com

konigwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5 to 8.5, 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Opal, Gloss white, Gloss black

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5, 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3 FINISH: Gold, Matte grey, Matte black

KONIG

NICHE

TWEAK’D

H88 ASCARI

konigwheels.com

nicheroadwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 7, 8 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3 FINISH: Gloss black w/ red stripe, Silver w/ machined face

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged concave step lip SIZE: 19 to 22 WIDTH: 8.5 to 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x105, 5x108, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x127, 5x130, 5x150 FINISH: Gloss, Matte, Candy custom colors

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NICHE

NICHE

M116 MISANO

P91 MULSANNE

nicheroadwheels.com

nicheroadwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE: 17 to 20 WIDTH: 8 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Anthracite, Satin black

CONSTRUCTION: Mono II Forged SIZE: 18 to 22 WIDTH: 8.0 to 12.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120, 5x130 FINISH: Gloss, Matte, Candy custom colors

NICHE

PLATINUM

M112 SURGE

410 DIVINE

nicheroadwheels.com

ultrawheel.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19, 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9, 10, 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Silver machined, Black machined w/ dark tint

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 18, 20 (FWD), 20, 22 (RWD) WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100, 4x108, 5x100, 5x108, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 (FWD), 5x115, 5x139.7, 6x135, 6x139.7 (RWD) FINISH: PVD, Satin gloss black w/ milled accents

PLATINUM

ROTIFORM

412 OPULENT

INDT

ultrawheel.com

rotiform.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 8.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x110, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x115, 5x120 FINISH: Satin graphite grey, Gloss black w/ diamond cut face

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 14 to 26 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

ROTIFORM

ROTIFORM

LVS

SPF

rotiform.com

rotiform.com

CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 14 to 26 WIDTH (IN.): Custom BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9.5, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x112 FINISH: Custom

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ROTIFORM

RTX R˜SPEC

TMB

ASSASSIN

rotiform.com

rtxwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 18, 19 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5, 9.5, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x112 FINISH: Custom

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x114.3 FINISH: Black machined

RTX WHEEL

RTX WHEELS

BLACK WIDOW

CRYSTAL

rtxwheels.com

rtxwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17 to 20, 22 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5 to 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120, 5-127 FINISH: Satin black

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 16 to 18 WIDTH (IN.): 7 to 8 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5-120 FINISH: Hyper black machined

SUPER STAR

LEON HARDIRITT GEMUT From $600 | wedswheelsna.com CONSTRUCTION: 3-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 16, 17, 19 to 21 WIDTH (IN.): 5.5 to 13 BOLT PATTERN: Custom 4 or 5 bolt FINISH: Matte black, Titan gradation, Black clear brush, Chrome brush, Red clear brush, Gold clear brush, Bronze clear brush, Circuit white

TENZO˜R

AVID.1

AV-19

$128 | avid1wheels.com CONSTRUCTION: Low-pressure cast SIZE (IN.): 15, 16 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 8.5 BOLT PATTERN: 4x100 FINISH: Black, Bronze, White, Machined

TSW

TYPE S

BATHURST

$182 | tenzoracingsports.com

tsw. c o m

CONSTRUCTION: Low-pressure cast SIZE (IN.): 18 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 9.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x114.3 FINISH: Black, Bronze, White

CONSTRUCTION: Rotary forged SIZE (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Silver w/ mirror cut face, Gloss gunmetal

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TSW

TSW

CHICANE

NOUVELLE

tsw. c o m

tsw. c o m

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x108, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Gloss black w/ mirror face, Matte gunmetal

CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece cast SIZE (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Silver w/ brushed face & chrome stainless lip, Gloss black w/ chrome stainless lip, Matte black

TSW

VERDE

PORTIER

V99 AXIS

tsw. c o m

verdecustomwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece cast SIZE (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Silver w/ brushed face & chrome stainless lip, Matte gunmetal w/ gloss black lip

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Gloss bronze, Matte graphite

VERDE

VIP MODULAR

V25 QUANTUM

VRC13

verdecustomwheels.com

From $525 | vipmodular.com

CONSTRUCTION: Cast SIZE (IN.): 19, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Matte graphite/machined

CONSTRUCTION: Forged monoblock SIZE (IN.): 19, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

VIP MODULAR

VOLK

VRC110

TE37RT BLACK EDITION

From $525 | vipmodular.com

$826 to $881 | mackin-ind.com | rays-msc.com

CONSTRUCTION: Forged monoblock SIZE (IN.): 18, 20 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: Custom FINISH: Custom

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CONSTRUCTION: Mold forged SIZE (IN.): 18 WIDTH (IN.): 9.5 to 11 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x114, 5x120 FINISH: Pressed black

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VOLK

VOSSEN

ZE40

VFS-1

$ 8 2 6 to $ 1 0 24 | m a c k i n - i n d . c o m | R AYS - M S C . c o m

From $549 | vossenwheels.com

CONSTRUCTION: Mold forged SIZE (IN.): 18 to 19 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5 to 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114, 5x120 FINISH: Diamond dark gunmetal, Matte blue gunmetal, Bronze

VOSSEN

VLE-1 (LIMITED EDITION) $2,600|set | vossenwheels.com CONSTRUCTION: Low-pressure cast SIZE (IN.): 20 WIDTH (IN.): 9, 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x112, 5x120, 5x114.3 FINISH: Metallic gloss silver, Gloss graphite

CONSTRUCTION: Flow-formed cast SIZE (IN.): 19 to 22 WIDTH (IN.): 8.5 to 12 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x120, 5x114.3, 5x115 FINISH: Silver polished, Gloss graphite, Satin bronze

WEDS

MAVERICK – 709M From $590 | wedswheelsna.com CONSTRUCTION: 2-piece forged SIZE (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (IN.): 7.5 to 10.5 BOLT PATTERN: 5x100, 5x112, 5x114.3, 5x120 FINISH: Matte gun metallic, Premium silver, Brushed (optional rim barrel colors available)

WHEEL ACCESORIES

H&R

MCGARD

TRAK+ WHEEL SPACERS

BLACK CHROME LUG NUTS

optionsauto.com

shop.mcgard.com

H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacers move your wheels and tires outwards so they’re flush with the fender, instantly giving your vehicle the perfect stance. TRAK+ spacers are manufactured from a special proprietary alloy that’s lighter and has a higher tensile strength than billet aluminum. They are hubcentric and feature a full contact hub for even load force distribution and lateral support.

McGard black chrome lug nuts have a deep reflective look that will enhance the look of any wheel, for a monochromatic or a contrasting feel. Guaranteed for life not to rust, chip or peel, McGard’s one-piece wheel lock design is easy to use and provides unparalleled theft protection. Also available in bright chrome. Learn more or shop at shop.mcgard.com.

MCGARD

SPLINEDRIVE LUG NUTS shop.mcgard.com SplineDrive Lug Nuts offer a closed-end design, maximum gripping power, more stud engagement, and a greater seating surface than socket-style lug nuts. The chrome plating on all McGard lug nuts is guaranteed for life not to rust, chip or peel.

Available in bright chrome, gold, black, and anodized aluminum trim in red and blue (in most thread SIZE). Check shop.mcgard. com for your application.

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ALUMINUM COMPETITION LUG NUTS $125 | mishimoto.com Mishimoto Aluminum Competition Lug Nuts offer the advantages of high strength and minimal weight. The open-end, knurled design can be used on standard and extended studs and quick threading. Each pack includes 20 CNC-machined, high-precision and quality aluminum billet lug nuts. Available in anodized black, blue, red, and gold with a lifetime warranty.

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G E T

I N

T O U C H

W I T H

T H E

G R O U N D

Photography by Jeremy Alan Glover

Tires. An essential part of style? Some would say no, others would argue yes. If you’re of the latter, we tend to agree, because at the end of the day, whether we’re talking about a VIP or a Best in Show winner, a vehicle’s style is reflected in the care and attention given to every aspect and component.

TEMPERATURE RATING Again rated from high to low, tires are given an A, B or C designation for their ability to dissipate heat and resist heat degradation. The temperature rating is based on a 30 minute test at high-temperatures to ensure against sudden tire failure or a drop in performance.

With the latest stance movements, a lot of us are trying to experiment with sizes to get that one-off custom tire fitment. While we admit it can look amazing when done right, these fitments are nowhere near recom mended widths, camber or offsets. In some States and Provinces it is illegal to have any part of the wheel extending beyond the bodywork (case in point, the Province of Quebec vs. hellaflush). And when there’s a lot of time and money put into creating that perfect look, make sure to do your research to get the rubber and the style that’s best for you!

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SPEED RATING Q R S T U H V Z W Y

= 99 mph, 160 km/h = 106 mph, 170 km/h = 112 mph, 180 km/h = 118 mph, 190 km/h = 124 mph, 200 km/h = 130 mph, 210 km/h = 149 mph, 240 km/h = 149 mph, 240 km/h = 168 mph, 270 km/h = 186 mph, 300 km/h

18 IS THE DIAMETER OF THE WHEEL (IN INCHES)

LOAD RATING KILOGRAMS

TRACTION RATING Rated from high to low, tires either receive an AA, A, B or C rating. The rating depends on the ability of the tire to stop on wet pavement. Generally you want this to be high, but again it depends on your use (ie. if it’s going to be a street or track tire).

Finally there is the load and speed rating found on every tire. From the factory, these values are expressed as a number and letter after the tire size. Sometimes the speed rating can also be incorporated into the tire size (ie. 265/35 YR18). A 93Y on the load index means the tire can handle up to 1433 lbs. of load. The Y indicates the top speed rating. See the chart below for the complete measurements.

R IS FOR RADIAL TECHNOLOGY

POUNDS

TREAD WEAR This is the number designation given to the tire to determine the wear rate of the tire. The higher the number the better. A rating of 300 should last approximately 30,000 miles (in ideal conditions) and likewise a 400-rated tire should last twice as long as a 200 rated tire. But remember, this does not determine performance – many high-performance tires have lower ratings because they provide excellent grip, but wear fast.

265 MM (10.4 INCHES) WIDE

35-PROFILE IS 35-PERCENT OF THE WIDTH (SIDEWALL HEIGHT = 92.75 MM OR 3.6 INCHES)

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When choosing the right tire, there are more factors to consider than just size. You will have to examine the Uniform Tire Quality Grading or UTQG. The UTQG gives an insight as to how well the tire will grip, how it performs under high temperatures and how long the tire should last. The UTQG (ie. 100-AA-A, 300-A-B) is made up of three categories:

“style,” we recommend going with the recommended sizes based on your wheel. Stance and camber aside, properly choosing a tire will ensure longevity and prevent any unwanted blowouts while you’re cruising along your favorite route with no spare in sight.

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arm off in the process), or how to take advantage of contact patches and tire compliance. Instead, this is a guide to understanding and choosing the right rubber to put beneath your ride.

First off, being about “performance” as much as we are about

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aspects to consider when approaching tire buying, whether it’s the style, the conditions, the life, the stretch, or not.

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magine two beautiful Rocket Bunny S14s. Would you vote for the one that has a set of high-profile all-seasons, or a set of perfectly-fitted DOTapproved track tires with a groovy tread pattern? We rest our case.

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PIRELLI

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ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE

YOKOHAMA

AZENIS RT615K

FALKEN

NT01

P ZERO TROFEO R

ADVAN NEOVA AD08R

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nittotire.com

pirelli.com

yokohamatire.com

CATEGORY: DOT-Approved Competition WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 14 to 18 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 315 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 8/32 UTQG RATING: 200-AA-A

CATEGORY: DOT-Approved Competition WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 14 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 315 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 6.3/32 UTQG RATING: 100-AA-A

CATEGORY: Competition WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 18 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 325 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 6/32 & 7/32 UTQG RATING: 60-AA-A

CATEGORY: Competition WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 19 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 & 10/32 UTQG RATING: 180-AA-A

ACHILLES

BFGOODRICH

2233

G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2

achillestireusa.com

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CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 185 to 265 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A

CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 340-AA-A

CONTINENTAL

GOODYEAR

BRIDGESTONE

BRIDGESTONE

POTENZA RE970AS POLE POSITION

POTENZA S-04 POLE POSITION

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CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 & 11/32 UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A

CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 280-AA-A

KUMHO

TOYO

CONTIPROCONTACT

EAGLE GT II

SOLUS KH16

EXTENSA HP

continentaltire.com

goodyear.com

kumhousa.com

toyotires.com

CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 19 WIDTH (MM): 155 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 to 11/32 UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A, 500-AA-A

CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 20 WIDTH (MM): 275 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 11/32 UTQG RATING: 420-A-A

CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 14 to 18 WIDTH (MM): 185 to 245 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 & 10.5/32 UTQG RATING: 440-AA-A & 440-A-A

CATEGORY: High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 22 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 & 10/32 UTQG RATING: 360-A-A

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ACHILLES

AU02

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CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 22 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 to 12/32 UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A

COOPER

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 420-AA-A

COOPER

BFGOODRICH

G-FORCE SUPER SPORT A/S bfgoodrichtires.com CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A

FALKEN

ZEON RS3-A

ZEON RS3-S

AZENIS FK453

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falkentire.com

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10.5/32 UTQG RATING: 500-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 325 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 300-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17 to 22 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 & 10/32 UTQG RATING: 300-AA-A

HANKOOK

HANKOOK

KUMHO

HIGH PERFORMANCE

ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE

CONTINENTAL

EXTREMECONTACT DW continentaltire.com CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 21 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 325 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 & 11/32 UTQG RATING: 340-AA-A

GOODYEAR

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MAXXIS

VENTUS NOBLE2

VENTUS V12 EVO

ECSTA SPT KU31

MA-V1

hankooktireusa.com

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kumhousa.com

maxxis.com

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 18 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 500-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 21 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 280-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 13 to 22 WIDTH (MM): 155 to 295 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 8.3/32, 9.8/32, 10.5/32 UTQG RATING: 320-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 & 11/32 UTQG RATING: 300-A-A

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MICHELIN

MICHELIN

VICTRA PRO-R1

MAXXIS

PILOT SPORT A/S 3

PILOT SUPER SPORT

maxxis.com

michelinman.com

michelinman.com

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 19 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 245 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 & 10/32 UTQG RATING: 240-AA-A

NEXEN

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 175 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10.5/32 UTQG RATING: 500-AA-A

NEXEN

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17 to 21 WIDTH (MM): 215 to 345 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 7/32 to 10/32 UTQG RATING: 300-AA-A

NITTO

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STREET COMP

mickeythompsontires.com CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 235 to 315 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 300-AA-A

PIRELLI

N’FERA SU4

N8000

NEOGEN

P ZERO NERO AS

nexentireusa.com

nexentireusa.com

nittotire.com

pirelli.com

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 14 to 19 WIDTH (MM): 165 to 255 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 UTQG RATING: 320-A-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 275 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 280-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 20, 22 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 305 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9.7/32 to 10.6/32 UTQG RATING: 280-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 215 to 285 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 to 11/32 UTQG RATING: 400-AA-A

SAILUN

SAILUN

TOYO

YOKOHAMA

ATREZZO Z4+AS

ATREZZO ZSR

PROXES T1 SPORT

ADVAN SPORT V105

gosailun.com

gosailun.com

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yokohamatire.com

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 255 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 380-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 15 to 18 WIDTH (MM): 195 to 245 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 340-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 16 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 295 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 9/32 & 10/32 UTQG RATING: 240-AA-A

CATEGORY: Ultra High Performance WHEEL DIAMETER (IN.): 17 to 20 WIDTH (MM): 205 to 295 TREAD DEPTH (IN.): 10/32 UTQG RATING: 240-AA-A

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PASMAG WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF ITS PARTNERS IN THE RE-FIT BUILD

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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The PASMAG Re-FIT project is a collaboration with Honda Canada to create the perfect blend of style and performance for the third-generation Honda FIT. A global success, the FIT was given the special PASMAG treatment to showcase the versatile platform at major Canadian auto shows across the country. Highlighted by a long list of performance and JDM upgrades, PASMAG sourced a Mugen body kit straight from Japan while a set of WP Pro brakes sit nestled behind six-spoke Fast Hayaku wheels for some motorsport-inspired style. Bisimoto developed a special one-off Pulse Chamber muffler and axles to give the Re-FIT the sound and stability it deserved, which is enhanced by a set of Tein Street Flex coilovers and Cusco front and rear sway bars.

The PASMAG Re-FIT project drew wide fanfare at Honda booths across the Canadian auto show landscape, and highlights why Honda continues to be a top platform choice for enthusiasts and tuners worldwide.

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PASMAG (PERFORMANCE AUTO & SOUND MAGAZINE) was approached by Honda Canada and provided a 2015 Honda Fit EX to show what can be done with the platform that’s been heavily embraced by the automotive aftermarket. To make it a true PASMAG project, the magazine team tackled this “Re-FIT”, taking inspiration from the JDM (Japanese Domestic BROUGHT

Market) and B-spec racing scenes.

To get the proper look and feel, PASMAG sourced a full Mugen body kit from Japan, courtesy of Options Auto Salon. This kit gives the Fit an OEM fit and finish, while delivering a sporty and aggressive tone. This was then wrapped in Arlon Graphics’ Aluminum Red vinyl

by GTA Wrapz for a unique look, shine and feel, captured expertly at the BP

imaging photography studio.

To continue the JDM B-spec vibe, Tein was called on for a suspension solution – and they delivered. PASMAG’s Re-FIT sits pretty on Street Flex coilovers for spirited street and track driving. To back this up, lightweight Fast Hayaku wheels dressed in Nitto NeoGen tires provide style, grip and response.

Cusco stepped up to the plate to elimi-

nate body roll in the little hatch with their front and rear sway bars, strut tower bar and front lower arm bar. This chassis is going nowhere. After seeing master builder Bisimoto’s offerings from his own project Fit at the 2014 SEMA Show, PASMAG knew that his genius was needed on the Re-FIT. Rolling easy on new axles, sounding and performing better with the new Pulse Chamber muffler, and having

Puröl engine oil to keep things running smoothly are all definite pluses.

Inside, the Re-FIT not only looks trackable, but it’s also very comfortable.

Corbeau’s Sportline Boss Evo seats take up the helm with Sabelt four-point harnesses at the ready. While you’re securely fastened through the corners, ATI gauges oversee exhaust, gas and engine/oil temperature, as well as the

voltage output coming from the XS Power battery. PASMAG’s Re-FIT is the Fit that does it all. Whether it’s cruising around town or being a weekend warrior at the track, the Re-FIT has room for groceries, sports equipment and track tires. Whatever life throws at you, this little guy can handle everything, and look great doing it!

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R AV S P E C

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SERIALNINE

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GTA W R A P Z

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www.speedhunters.com

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SNTRL

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