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Roush Mustang Stage 3 Suspension, Now Sold Separately

Good news for 2003 through 2009 Ford Mustang owners that don't want to throw down $21,000 on a complete Roush Stage 3 kit: The suspension alone is now available separately for just $1,449, meaning it's now affordable to make your 'Stang handle. The complete kit is a direct replacement for the spongy stock suspension, lowers the car 1", and includes springs, dampers, jounce bumpers and anti-roll bars. Full details follow the jump.

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4:00 PM on Thu Jul 31 2008
By Wes Siler
1,276 views, 28 comments

tuners

Stark Automotive Lotus Elise R Powered By VTEC, Distinguished By Silly Paint

What do you get when you take a Lotus Elise S, subtract one 2ZZ Toyota four-banger, and substitute a Honda K-Series VTEC engine? You go back one in the alphabet and get the Stark Automotive Lotus Elise R. The crew starts with a base Elise, strips the car down and rebuilds the already-nimble sports car to customer specifications. The new mill is a K20A i-VTEC that normally sees duty in Type-R Hondas mated to a K20 six-speed gearbox. The result is a car that can reach 60 mph from a cold start in 3.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of around 160 mph. And how much does all that fun set you back?

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1:20 PM on Tue Jul 29 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,926 views, 35 comments

Latest by FrankGrimes: Why not just cram a LS3 up its butt and call it good. more »

tuners

AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Proves You Can Make The X6 Look Worse

The tuners and tunettes at AC Schnitzer have turned their wrenches toward the 2009 BMW X6, BMW's unique Sports Activity Coupe. When we reviewed the Bimmer, making it look stranger with visual tweaks wasn't high on the list of things we were hoping someone would change. That didn't seem to deter AC Schnitzer, who added a new nose with a lower skirt, along with repositioned intakes and a revised rear diffuser. Lest you think it's all weird show and no go, the company is also tweaking the diesel engines with a new motor control unit, resulting in an unknown amount of horsepower through the Schnitzer's dual-flow exhaust system.

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12:00 PM on Mon Jul 28 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,986 views, 45 comments

Latest by Collins1: Yeah, the X6 actually looks quite good in the metal. It's one of those cars where you have to see it to... believe(?)... it. more »

tuners

700 HP TechArt GTstreet RS, Because The Porsche 911 GT2 Is Too Slow

Porsche tuner TechArt has created the GTstreet RS, a hardcore version of the already-insane 630 HP GTstreet. Even though the current 530 HP Porsche 911 GT2 is the fastest production 911 ever, some people just want more. So, the GTstreet RS takes a standard GT2 and applies horsepower, resulting in a 700 HP monster complete with cartoon body kit. Another obscene tuner-job Porsche? Yep, but there's no way we'd turn down a drive in one. Full details in the press release below the jump.
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1:20 PM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,886 views, 31 comments

Latest by nytmare: Isn't the GT2 already rare? That's not going to leave very many for TechArt to get ahold of, let alone convert. more »

tuners

Novitec Rosso Twin-Supercharged Ferrari 430 Scuderia

What happens when you bolt two superchargers to a Ferrari 430 Scuderia? Well, you get 717 HP at 8,350 RPM, and 532 lb-ft of torque at 6,250 RPM. That massive power is good for 216 MPH when equipped with an available taller gear ratio. Accelerating from a standstill, you'll hit 62 MPH in 3.5 seconds, and 124 MPH in 10.1 seconds. But don't think that this is just a straight-line showoff — at least it'd better not be for the price.

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12:30 PM on Fri Jun 27 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,563 views, 19 comments

Latest by n/a: Im wondering how twin superchargers add .4 seconds to the 0-60 time. The cover of Motor Trend's august issue says in big letters..."0-60 in 3.1 sec!" HMmmmmmmmmmmmmm. more »

tuners

RENNtech SLR McLaren 722 PKG2 More Powerful, More Confusing

The RENNtech SLR McLaren 722 PKG2 is yet another RENNtech-tuned version of the Mercedes-Benz SLR, following in the large-horsepower footsteps of the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 and the original RENNtech 722. The original upped power from the SLR's base 650 horses to 722 HP, thus reducing the confusion over the name (7:22 am was Stirling Moss's and Dennis Jenkinson's starting time for the 1955 Mille Miglia in the first SLR). This new version, however, now has 740 HP thanks to the addition of a new exhaust system and a re-mapped ECU. Confusion reigns once more. Press release below the jump.

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3:30 PM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,703 views, 31 comments

Latest by layabout: @tenbeers: Pure genius. more »

tuners

Supercharged Audi R8 For The Impatient

Do you want an R8, but need it to have more power than the standard 4.2-liter V8's 420 HP? Well, you could sit around waiting for Audi to bring out the V10-powered model. Or you could try to swipe the V12 TDI concept. But, if you don't feel like waiting or stealing, you could have a Novidem supercharger bolted to the standard V8.
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1:40 PM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,802 views, 8 comments

novelties

What's Up With The Japanese Scooter Tuner Crowd?

Japan rightly sits near the top of the world's strange automotive trend setters. What is cool in the United States now is so two years ago for our pals over in the land of the rising sun, so it pains us to speculate that overly gaudy tuner scooters will be the next big trend over here. Hell, people are already installing media centers in them. Our Japanese-savvy friends over at Pink Tentacle have rounded up some of the more unusual looking tuner-scooters from Japan and we're more confused than titillated. A low rider scooter? That's just asking for trouble. [Pink Tentacle]

2:20 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Travis Hudson
5,290 views, 70 comments

Latest by skulldriveshaft: @darex: Just saw an MP3 last summer, interesting to say the least. more »

around the block

Taking A Spin In A JDM Nissan Skyline

The new Nissan GT-R may be stirring up a lot of hype, but before the R35, Skyline lovers on this continent had to have their cars independently imported. The problem is, since the gray-market heyday of the '80s, the American import laws have been pretty dang strict. So, we decided to make our way up to Toronto, to check out how hoons in great white north do things. This particular operation, ONI JDM, has brought in everything from kei cars to fully-modded RX-7s, Supras, and of course Skylines. They offered to take us for a ride in their drift-spec R32 Nissan Skyline, so we bolted down the video camera and strapped ourselves in.

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12:30 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Mark Arnold
5,494 views, 58 comments

Latest by mr.chophoppers: Oh lawd I want the Subaru Vivio RS-R on kei-cars.com It's been a dream since 1992, knowing that one is available for $7,900 canadian but that I can't have it is really hurting. As for the Sera arguments: You are both correct. more »

ford f-650

Geiger Ford F650 Is A Bit Late To The Game

The first thought that comes to mind when taking a step back to look at the Geiger F650 is that this mechanical monstrosity is gonna be mighty thirsty for fuel. While it may not be powered by mere petrol, keep in mind that in most places diesel fuel actually costs more nowadays. Sure, you get over 737 lb-ft of torque from the 6.7-liter inline-six Cummins, but you really do need it to move this beast of burly burden.

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6:00 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Mark Arnold
8,020 views, 144 comments

Latest by n/a: let people drive what they wanna drive. I love my f650 turnes better and gets way better gas milage thank my old h2. The f650 with 6.7 cummins with an mp8 powercommander will get 24 miles to the gallon more »

custom cars

Dream Factory Blow Papa Rider

The other day we showed you some cute little Japanese Kei cars converted to look like vintage American vans. Turns out they were the creation of a company called Dream Factory Blow. They're sort of an American-style surfing-obsessed customizing shop, but since they're in Japan, they work their magic on JDM rides. While stumbling around their non-English website, we found this thing. Apparently, they call it the Papa Rider, but it may not be what you initially think it is.

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1:40 PM on Thu May 1 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,185 views, 30 comments

Latest by carless: @CptSevere: I just saw one of those drive by the other day. Gold rolls grille on a beat black beetle. Probably had a fur interior. @snarktastic: Did he maybe upload/link to the wrong images? The full-size shots are identical to more »

tuners

2009 BRABUS S V12 S Hauls Ess El

Is there anything that the whacky tuners at BRABUS won't put a V12 into? Our favorite has to be the BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow which is V12 + C-Class + matte black paint. Though, we also love the SLR McLaren + Smart Car combo. And who can forget the S V12 S-equipped Brabus Maybach 57, which hit 205 mph at Nardo? By comparison, tweaking the already V12-equipped Mercedes-Benz SL seems like a no brainer.

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10:20 AM on Wed Apr 30 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,536 views, 12 comments

Latest by cazin678: LOL- yes, these girlie men who don't want to pump a clutch 1000 times per hour in a traffic jam- sissies... What fools, to have missed the joy that you F1- wannabees have cultivated, via your faithful reading of Road & more »

tuners

AMS Mitusbishi Lancer Evolution VIII Makes 1130 HP

AMS claim this is the world's most powerful Evo, and they've got the dyno sheets to back it up. This Mitsubishi monster supposedly makes 1130 HP, and that's not at the flywheel, but at the wheels. And we're told it's "true" power, no nitrous-oxide assistance, just a motor built up big as can be and 51 PSI of boost. With all that power sent to four wheels, this thing just wants to jump right off the chassis dyno. This begs the obvious question — what kind of acceleration should you expect? How about a 1/4-mile run of 8.56-seconds at about 170 MPH. But don't think this was all some crazy JDM tuning. Nope, this car lives in the one and only true land of excessive power — the good ol' US of A.

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3:45 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,706 views, 66 comments

Latest by n/a: couldn't help but notice the deflections in their carbon fiber trunk lid. that part should really be made with a sandwich style fabrication. more »

2008 bmw m3 coupe

Hamann Kicks The E92 M3 Coupe Up A Notch... Or 35

While the majority of us would be happy with a standard M3, Hamann's apparently not as satisfied as the German tuning shop has just revealed a couple of serious tuning packages for the V8-powered E92 BMW M3 Coupe. The two blend all sorts of fun performance upgrades with enough cosmetics to make Mary Kay blush. The first tuning package increases the 4.0-liter V8's output to 435 HP and a slight boost to torque on the crank shaft. With the removal of the speed limiter, the M3 can go up to a top speed of 187 mph. The second kit called "Sportkit HM/M +35" raises output to 455 HP. This second package pushes the speedometer up to a speedgasmic 199 mph. As far as looks go, Hamann drops a black on black paint job, matching the rims to the dark-as-night skin. Gorgeous. The black knight certainly does return.

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9:20 AM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Ray Wert
2,766 views, 28 comments

Latest by n/a: 199mph? Not going to fudge a little and call it 200mph? Oh come on, who is gonna call you on 1mph! more »

found on ebay

New Baby Audi R8 Based On TT? Not Quite

Rumors have been circulating that Audi may be possibly considering a "baby R8" —but this ain't it. The current Audi TT is a fine looking machine, but it pales in comparison to its big brother, the R8. They both have a somewhat similar shape, but the R8 has those nifty "sideblades" and some other vents and scoops. In light of this, body kit makers Caractere decided to make a kit that attempts to make your Audi TT look like an R8. We thought it was one of those hypothetical styling kits that nobody would actually buy, but we were wrong.

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4:00 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Mark Arnold
3,448 views, 40 comments

Latest by RalphieDC: I have poor language skills, is "Caractere" French for Cataracts? @yellofury * * * * *: isn't the car from I Robot just an R8 concept car with wheel covers? more »

tuners

Abt Sportsline Tunes VW R32, Hits 370 HP Note

The German tuners of Abt Sportsline have had their way with the VW Golf R32 taking the well-known and already sporty hot hatch down the road of higher horsepower. Although you'd never expect it with such few changes Abt's made to the exterior shell. Although Abt gives their R32 a new side skirt, blackened chrome dual pipes and of course, 19-inch wheels and Abt decals, very little else signals the changes Abt's got going on under that blue bonnet.

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8:18 AM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Ray Wert
2,204 views, 23 comments

Latest by vr6john: @ruggels: You may have misunderstood me...GTIs and R32s should only be manual and 2 door IMO... I haven't completely warmed to the MKVs body style just yet...I roll with a MKIV VR6...although sometimes I secretly I wish it was a MKIII I more »

tuners

Murcie Me, Premier4509 Tweaks The Lamborghini Murcielago

Though Lamborghini's Murcielago isn't exactly an automobile that needs much improvement, that hasn't stopped people from trying. Japan-based Premier4509 has launched a limited edition body kit for the Murcielago, for those who have $28,000 to spend on what in essence is a carbon fiber bumper, sidepods and adjustable rear spoiler. Wheels and exhaust tips are "coming soon." For a carbon fiber body addition, the touches are nice, avoiding the usual excesses. Of course, if you want to stand out you can just chrome the entire Murcielago like 50 Cent did with his. Photos and press release below the jump.

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3:15 PM on Tue Mar 25 2008
By Matt Hardigree
2,619 views, 19 comments

Latest by GDUB: very nice body kit. and guys i think lambos come with hydrolics that lift the front end at will to clear obstacles such as twigs,shrubs,manhole covers ect ect. more »

tuners

HARTGE Gives BMW 1-Series The Carbon Fiber It Was Missing

We can imagine that tuners have been anxious to start hawking their gear for the 2008 BMW 1-Series as the car has a lot of potential and lacks an "M" version. HARTGE, which also tunes the hatch version, has their first round of offerings available and they include the expected wheel/tire combinations, an adjustable sport suspension and all manner of carbon fiber bits for the interior (carbon fiber is the new ball bearings). The company's approach to the 1-series is more about handling and performance than it is about wild looks. They offer one exterior tweak: carbon casings for the exterior mirrors.
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1:30 PM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,276 views, 15 comments

Latest by n/a: Screw the pretentious 'M-car' V10/V8 -- the 1er is begging for the twin turbo V8 from the new X6! more »

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