September 2011

TechArt Porsche 911 GT2 RS

September 15, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Porsche,Tuning Kits

Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The German tuning company TechArt has released this quick kit for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS which they have shortened to calling it the GTStreet RS. Power has been refined to produce an extra 100 PS, bringing the total numbers to 720 PS and 900 Nm of torque. With these figures, the Porsche 997 is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds while recording a top speed of 352 km/h.

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EXCLUSIVE: Win a free ride with Vaugh Gitten Jr. and more!

Attention gear-heads, FancyTuning and Bosch Auto Parts have teamed up to offer an exclusive 2 day/1 night trip to participate in a meet-and-greet and ride-along with Vaughn Gittin, Jr. on Oct 15-16. The winner will also receive a GoPro HD Motorsports HERO camera (ARV: $299), a set of Bosch Iridium Spark Plugs (ARV: $50), Bosch branded apparel (collared-shirt and cap)(ARV: $50), and $100 total in cash to use towards meals. The ride will even be captured by in-car video to be posted on the Bosch Auto Parts Facebook page. You will have exclusive access with 2010 Formula D Drift Champion, Vaughn Gittin Jr. at the 2011 Monster Energy Drink Super Cross Cup on Saturday October 15, and then hang out with the man, in person, during your very own Bosch Shotgun Drift ride along at the motor speedway on Sunday! Entry is super easy and completely free! Contest ends at 10pm PST on September 14th and is for US residents in the 48 contiguous states, 18 and older with a valid, and current US drivers license.

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APP BMW 1-Series M

September 9, 2011 | CATEGORIES: BMW

APP BMW 1-Series M

If you desire some extra power for your BMW 1-Series M Coupe, then turn to the APP European tuning company. They have developed a complete package for the BMW consisting of styling and mechanical modifications. Under the hood, APP partnered up with MR Car Design to construct a kit for the 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six. It consists of a larger intercooler, titanium sport exhaust system, and ECU tuning upgrade. Performance numbers for the BMW 1-Series M after the jump.

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Cam Shaft Ferrari 458 Italia

September 9, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Ferrari

Cam Shaft Ferrari 458 Italia

The guys at Cam Shaft have done a tatseful Ferrari tuning job with the Ferrari 458 Italia by using chrome throughout the exterior. Check the out the pictures where you can see the slight chrome additions to the roof, winglets, and rear diffuser. Then you have the tinted taillights and black wheels to contrast the chrome effect. Overall, you have a unique Ferrari 458 Italia that has handled a chrome accent look quite well.

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RS Tuning Renault Megane RS

September 8, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Renault

RS Tuning Renault Megane RS

Britain car specialists RS Tuning have released this new Stage 2 kit for the Renault Megane RS 250. It’s an impressive package, consisting of a new high-flow intercooler from Forge Motorsport, stainless-steel exhaust unit from Milltek, and the option of a cat bypass pipe or sport catalytic converters. Additonally, an ECU remap brings out the full potential. After the tuning, the Renault Megane RS now produces 320 PS and 488 newton meters of torque.

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