Aftermarket

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Edward Jones – September 03, 2015

Terradyne RPV Civilian Edition: Limited, Tactical, Armore...

Terradyne Armored Vehicles is home to the GURKHA, a tactical armored vehicle available in three configurations – LAPV/MPV/RPV. In late 2014 the RPV Civilian Edition was launched and made available to order in limited production.The RPV dimensions consist of an overall length of 247-inches, width of 99-inches and height of 98-inches. In comparison, the RPV is 62-inches longer, 25-inches wider and 23-inches taller when parked next to a Rubicon. The base model weighs in at 13,000 lbs with a payload of 3,500 lbs. The RPV is powered by a 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel engine producing 660 lb-ft of torque and averages a modest 12.5 mpg with the standard 40-gallon capacity fuel tank. A 6.8-liter V10 gas engine and 5-speed automatic transmission is also available.With a commanding presence and aggressive stance, the RPV is designed to navigate through urban gridlock with ease and enables full operator confidence for those leisurely off-road excursions. Regardless if you are towing your boat, climbing the trails or out cruising the strip, the GURKHA RPV Civilian Edition will captivate everyone in its path.Learn MoreSTANDARD EQUIPMENT & FEATURES 6.7-LITER V8 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING REMOTE POWER DOOR LOCKS GPS NAVIGATION REVERSE CAMERA & SENSORS FULL EXTERIOR LED LIGHTING SEATING: 2 FRONT / 3 REAR 2-PIECE 20” WHEELS WITH BEAD LOCKS 40.5” CONTINENTAL MPT 81 TIRES FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL MOUNTED ON REAR SWING GATE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT OFF-ROAD PACKAGE VIP PACKAGE TOWING PACKAGE THERMAL CAMERA SYSTEM OCCUPANT OXYGEN SYSTEM FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM BATTERY CHARGE SYSTEM ON BOARD AIR COMPRESSOR SECONDARY FUEL TANK DUAL ALTERNATORS RIGHT HAND DRIVE AVAILABLE FLEXIBLE TO CUSTOMIZE BASED ON YOUR REQUIREMENTS FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE Gallery Text and images provided by Terradyne Armored Vehicles, Inc. duPont REGISTRY

By Edward Jones – August 27, 2015

Customize Your Tires - Tire Letters and Logos by Tire Sti...

These days, virtually every aspect of a vehicle is customizable. You can change the color of your car quickly with a wrap, powder coat your wheels, add performance parts under the hood and change out pretty much everything else. The only limitation was the plain black tire sidewalls, until now. Tire Stickers allows you to customize your wheels through raised white lettering kits, white wall tires, custom logos, badges and more.Since 2007, Tire Stickers has been serving the motorsports community with custom branding solutions, including collaborations with tire companies and sports teams. Through these collaborations, they have developed a wide array of products that change the way brands can be represented in the automotive industry.Building on the foundation of motorsports experience and relationships with tire brands, Tire Stickers has extended their innovations to the everyday consumer market. They offer two core products to consumers, including a short-term solution intended for car shows, advertisements, track days, photo shoots and rallies, and a long term raised letter solution that has been developed to last the entire life-cycle of the tire.Most attempts to color tires are done with paint pens, spray paint or other spray-on chemicals. Unfortunately, these processes are labor intensive, messy and don't last very long.For short term solutions, Tire Stickers has a quick-and-easy decal. The application process is quite simple: peel and stick. These decals are strong enough to withstand racing conditions, yet they can be removed and replaced at a moment's notice.If you're looking for a long-term solution for customizing your tires, they have something for you as well. Their raised lettering kit consists of a rubber compound that will maintain its original color and withstand the elements for the entire life-cycle of the tire. This product will also stay clean for up to 5,000+ miles, but cleaning it only requires common dirt and oil removing agents.Another solution from Tire Stickers involves the tracking, data storage and security of tires and other rubber products. This includes Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), bar coding, QR coding and more. These can also be applied very easily and will fit any tire or rubber compound.Looking to personalize your tires long-term or short-term, for car shows or special events? Tire Stickers can make it happen. There are virtually no limitations when it comes to their capabilities, including licensed tire brands, custom logos and badges, replicating white wall tires, or any other color, raised rubber letters and more. Their products are available in all standard colors, such as white, red, yellow, green, orange and blue, but they are capable of matching any PMS color.To learn more, be sure to click the button below or visit TireStickers.com. Also, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram.More Info and PricingGallery

By Caitlin Duffy – August 24, 2015

1,650 hp Hennessey Camaro Drag Race

There are few cars on the road that could ever dream of taking on one of the creations from Hennessey's garage.The aftermarket tuner has made a name both through creating their own monsters and taking the world's best cars and cranking their performance to unbelievable levels. They've cranked up the horsepower on everything from a Ford GT, to a Ferrari 430 Scuderia, and crafted the Venom GT, which holds the Guinness World Record for fastest time from 0-300 km/h: 13.63 seconds. (Side note: the Venom GT is currently for sale.)So we know what happens when a car tries to take on a Hennessey creation at the drag strip. But what happens when two Hennessey monsters go up against each other?Or, more specifically, what happens when the Hennessey Camaro Z/28 takes on the Hennessey Camaro Z/1?(See Also: Strut's New Land Rover and Range Rover Grille Collection)With a total of 1,650 hp between then, a lot of rubber is burnt and some insane speeds are unleashed on an airstrip - or so shows us an Aug. 20 video from hpedesign. A customer of Hennessey's ordered both Camaros, and as the caption tells us, had access to an airport runway where the two could test their mettle. Check out the video, above, to see which one hurtles to the end faster, and take home your own Hennessey design from our exclusive listings at the button below.Hennessey Venom GT For Sale (Source: YouTube) See More Aftermarket News

By Edward Jones – August 21, 2015

STRUT's New Land Rover and Range Rover Grille Collection

This month, STRUT announced two new grille collections for the 2016 Land Rover and Range Rover Sports, in both fiberglass and carbon fiber.These new collections include a front grille made of a diamond-weave mesh with a STRUT shield located dead-center. Also, a hood vent, matching vents and a STRUT shield for the rear lift gate are also included in the collections.(Related: STRUT Takes Teslas to the Wild Side)For the Range Rover Sport collection, two new bumper grilles can be personalized with custom paint options and three finish options, including chromed stainless steel, fiberglass grille surround or carbon fiber. They also offer LED lighting.Prices for the grille collection start at $5,250 for the fiberglass main grille only, and can go up to $24,250 for carbon fiber and LED illumination.For more information, visit STRUTLife.com.Gallery (Source: STRUT) See More Automotive Aftermarket News

By Kim Frank – August 14, 2015

STRUT Takes Teslas to the Wild Side

July 25, 2015: At the Sun Valley Road Rally’s No Speed Limit Open Road event. Driver Scott Riedl pulled some serious Gs in “Insane Mode” to exceed Tesla’s top speed, reaching an unprecedented 157.9 mph. Appropriately bejeweled with custom-designed STRUT grille, rear spoiler, wheels and carbon-fiber side molding painted bright electric blue, the STRUT Tesla makes electric car history. Phantom Hill. A stretch of open road surrounded by a National Forest and back dropped by the Boulder Mountains, 12 miles north of Ketchum, Idaho, the setting for the Sun Valley Road Rally, an annual local event rapidly winning national attention as the only open road, no speed event of its kind in North America.duPont REGISTRY SupercarsIn a meadow typically home only to sage grouse, now lined with chairs, bleachers and an enormous tent, are the lucky 800 spectators who thought far enough ahead to buy a ticket to the sold-out event. Two miles up the highway; the start line is as silent as the Tesla Model S that approaches it. Inside the car, however, there is chatter among driver Scott Riedl, backseat passenger and STRUT Chief Operating Officer Simon Trumper and in the front seat next to Riedl, this lucky writer.Simon: “Turn on the GoPros.” Check.Scott: “What about Mötley Crüe’s ‘Wild Side’?” We test the GoPros, blast the music. Yes, good choice.Simon: “Press your head back before we take off, or it’ll get thrown back.”Scott: “We’re set.”Simon: “Make sure it’s in Insane Mode.”“Wild Side?” “Insane Mode?” Wait. Anyone passing a white Model S on the street might overlook the car, with its signature understated design and minimalist external cosmetics. The Tesla is undoubtedly a feat of scientific wonder and the ultimate statement of environmental citizenship, but while it has astonishing technological features and a smooth, silent ride, it's relatively inconspicuous when it comes to announcing its awesomeness to the world.Enter STRUT. The team at STRUT wants to add color, personal charm and beauty to your life. To create its line of jewelry collections for fine automobiles, STRUT designs and produces handcrafted custom grilles, wheels and accessories for luxury cars. Seeing a bumper crop of Teslas appearing on the streets of southern California, the guys at STRUT began to envision a grille and wheel collection to further personalize the car. Why should Porsches and Ferraris have all the fun?Arriving in a STRUT custom wrapped SportChassis M2-106 at the Sun Valley Auto Club for Friday’s technical inspection are the two STRUT Teslas—one black, one white— featuring side moldings painted in Ferrari Red and Ocean Shimmer blue and carbon-fiber vehicle wraps by Protective Film Solutions of Santa Ana, California. Both vehicles sport nose-cone replacements with STRUT designed main grilles made from the finest available stainless steel, fiberglass, and true carbon fiber.No ordinary shoes for these beauties—the Teslas make their Sun Valley debut wearing the auto equivalent of Manolo Blahnik stilettos: Icon T 21-inch wheels designed by STRUT and HRE high-performance tires from Continental. With not a detail overlooked, the Teslas deliver some final bling, accessorizing carbon fiber wrapped trunks with the distinctive STRUT spoiler. The entire cosmetics package entices you to take a ride.And what a ride it is. “Getting the Tesla to top speed was an exhilarating experience,” says STRUT driver Scott Riedl. “Feeling the power of the Tesla going from 0 to 100 was almost a dizzying experience in Tesla’s 'Insane Mode.' I’m excited to see what the new 'Ludicrous Speed' upgrade feels like. Hopefully, we can figure out a way to go even faster with the STRUT team next year.”The perfect blind date: a STRUT team giddy with anticipation, a gorgeous personalized Tesla with a superstar makeover, and an open, no-speed-limit, the road stretching out to the mountainous horizon to make history.Visit STRUT's WebsiteGallery Article sponsored and provided by:

By Edward Jones – August 07, 2015

Massive Sin City Hustler by BTR Motors Looking for New Owner

What you're looking at was once a Ford Excursion. Now? Well, now it's the Sin City Hustler, created by none other than BTR Motors. This is a 32-foot long and 12-foot high monster that could be yours for the right price.BTR Motors built the car by hand, piece by piece, from the ground up. It was time-consuming and tested the builders, but the result is one-off truck with no competitors.The Hustler's monstrous size was made possible through over 1,500 feet of 2-inch, .128 wall DOM steel tubing, which creates a fully-integrated roll cage and chassis. Wrapping around the tubing is a custom Ford Excursion steel body that had been completely modified. But, taking the truck so far off of the ground are a set of 66- x 44- x 15-inch Firestone Terra Tires wrapped around custom wheels. View Price and InfoBeing such a large truck, you know BTR Motors had to install a beefy motor. Under its hood is a 521 Jon Kaase-built BBF motor that creates over 750 hp on pump gas. That's Lamborghini power. Better yet, you can take all of this power off road thanks to the aforementioned wheels, 26" Nitrogen race shocks, Bulletproof Rockwell PS-115 axles, custom drivelines and four-link suspension.Inside the Hustler is a roomy experience with seating for 12 passengers and one driver. Just imagine taking this through the Las Vegas strip with your best friends and then to the desert for off roading the next day.If this sounds like your kind of truck, I have great news for you: BTR Motors has placed the Sin City Hustler for sale on duPontREGISTRY.com. Instead of just imagining taking it out, you can actually do it. This is an opportunity to own not only a small engineering marvel, but one that you can actually drive and experience.For more information on the Hustler, visit BTRMotorsports.com or click the button below. Additionally, you can contact them directly by calling (253) 377-2266 or emailing bigtoyzracing@hotmail.com.View Price and Info Gallery Sponsored by:

lingenfelter-z06-performancekit-072915-feature

By Andrew Nabors – July 29, 2015

2015 C7 Z06 Corvette Stage 1 Performance Package from Lin...

If the most powerful Corvette Chevrolet has ever built isn’t enough to satisfy you, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has a prescription for your new Z06. John Lingenfelter would be proud, as the company he founded is carrying on the tradition of building the most potent and best engineered Corvette performance packages available. In a July 27 press release from McCullough Public Relations, we learned the particulars of their latest creation. C7 Corvettes For Sale - duPont REGISTRY Without sacrificing the car's refinement and drivability, Lingenfelter's Stage 1 Z06 Corvette kit delivers 720 hp and 730 lb-ft of torque. This is achieved by increasing the supercharger speed by 15 percent and including proprietary engine software. Along with new supercharger pulleys, the software is uploaded with the included handheld programmer. A faster blower generates more heat, so a 170-degree thermostat and new cooling fan calibrations will keep you running cool. They know you will run this car hard, so a damper is installed on the dry sump oil pump to keep oiling consistent at high engine speeds. As a complete kit, it also includes new badges, an engine plaque and a USB drive containing videos of their engineering process. All this can be yours for $3,995, a price that includes professional installation and a 1 year or 12,000-mile warranty on the new parts. Hit the button below to learn more about this performance package, and browse our exclusive listings to find the perfect Z06 to add it to. Learn More Z06s For Sale (Source: Lingenfelter Performance Engineering via McCullough Public Relations) See More Aftermarket News

By Caitlin Duffy – July 29, 2015

A Punk Rock Crawler: Fab Fours' Legend 2.WOAH

Fab Fours went above and beyond when they created the Legend; there are no questions about that.And though you might not think it was possible, they've outdone the original Legend.The aptly named Legend 2.WOAH is fierce. It doesn't have a bumper - it has a "grumper." It isn't just ready for off-roading - it's stacked on 46" Baja Claw Tires. Forget a sunroof - it got its hair done.After a few voiced opinions insinuating the original Legend was just a pretty showcar, not capable of the extreme off-roading Fab Fours advertised, it was time to crank it up. The 2.WOAH puts those to rest, as it was built to be a hardcore rock crawler.“My marketing team game me the kibosh on taking it off-road since they would need it in 'show-ready condition' for the next year," Greg Higgs, CEO and Owner of Fab Fours, said. "That’s where THE LEGEND 2.0 comes in since we had to shut down the naysayers that said THE LEGEND was a trailer queen. It was true for a moment, but only because of its celebrity status and the need to stay pristine so that people could experience THE LEGEND in its original form.”Custom Jeep Wrangler For SaleThe original LEGEND, too, was a prototype. As the first full build to come from Fab Fours, it was technically a prototype. It used a stock powertrain, and though minor, some functionality issues were discovered during a week-long rock crawling trip in Colorado. With their second creation, version 2.0 turned 2.WOAH, those issues are resolved.An integrated grille and bumper, dubbed the "Grumper," adds extra clearance and better protection for the 480 hp V8 from GM. The wheelbase was extended to 136 inches, an additional 10 inches on the front and back, to increase stability. And, it has a mohawk.Check out the photos of this insane off-road monster in the gallery below, and visit Fab Fours at www.FabFours.com to learn more.Learn MoreGallery

By Caitlin Duffy – July 29, 2015

Lexus RC F Carbon Enhanced V8 Sound by QuickSilver

If you ask a car enthusiast to name their favorite exhaust sound, they'll likely reply, "A big V8!" Lexus' new flagship model is the RC F Carbon and it has a big V8, packing 471 horsepower.The trouble is that, from the factory, they simply aren't loud enough. After all, the enthusiast ordering this version is choosing it for the engine and all the sensations that go with it.Lexus UK came to QuickSilver Exhaust Systems for a solution. They ran the Lexus RC F in the Supercar class at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and required a sound to match the proper-performance. Former British Rally Champion Dai Llewellin planned to give the RC F a thoroughly good 'pasting' - sideways up the hill, time after time for 3 days to prove the durability of the car and its system.Using experience learned from recent similar developments for Aston Martin, Lotus and Infinti, the exhaust developed for the RC F by QuickSilver features wireless electronic valves that can be instantly flipped from mild to wild, keeping both the enthusiast owner and his most eco-sensitive neighbors happy.The QuickSilver exhaust installs with no emissions worries and can be obtained in the UK from Lexus UK and worldwide from QuickSilver HQ in England. You can appreciate the RC F Carbon at Goodwood in the video above, added July 10 by PistonHeadsTV, or you can experience it first hand at England's Carfest South & North through August.Learn MoreGallery QuickSilver Exhaust Systems

By Caitlin Duffy – July 27, 2015

Custom Turbocharged 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Jeeps hold a special place in the hearts of American marque enthusiasts, and particularly Wranglers. Their profile is iconic, but there's always a way to take an icon and make it a bit better. Taggart Autosport in Cary, North Carolina, has done just that, and, if you'd like, the end result can make its way into your garage. Purchased new and sent straight to Taggart's 20,000 square foot facility, this 2015 Jeep Wrangler has become a one-off example. A 70 mm Garrett T4 Turbocharger capable of boosting power up to 550 hp has been added, along with a Tial blowoff valve and wastegate, tuning its performance up to an entirely new level. However, despite the 3.6-liter V6's added turbocharger, it has been conservatively tuned to create 360 hp. In terms of aesthetic features, an LED lightbar, matte black accents, heavy-duty bumpers and large, off-road fuel wheels add to an aggressive and rugged appearance. The interior, however, is where it gets quite nice - fully customized leather seats can be found in the front and rear, a 9-speaker Alpine sound system provides the tunes and a carbon fiber trim kit pulls it all together. Their showroom is open by appointment only, but that doesn't mean you can't take a closer look at this Jeep right now. Check out the photos and full listing at the button below, and contact Taggart to schedule your viewing. Custom Jeep Wrangler For Sale Drivetrain: Turbocharged 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 Automatic conservatively tuned for ~360HP, MBRP Matte Black Exhaust System, Transmission Oil Cooler, 3.73 GearsSuspension: FOX 2.0 Performance Series Adjustable Shocks with reservoir, Teraflex 2.5 inch LiftWheels: Fuel Maverick 20X12 inch Black/Machined Face Wheels, Lexani Mud Beast 33X12.5X20 TiresExterior: Recon Smoked LED Projector Headlights, Recon Smoked LED Tail Lights, Metalcloak JK Full Overline Body Armor and Bumpers, Wild Boar Flare Grill, Raxiom 50 inch Double Row LED Light Bar (yellow vinyl tint is removable), Rugged Ridge Aluminum Hood Catch Kit, Poison Spyder Hood Louvre (Pictures coming soon)Interior: Full Custom Leather Seats Front and Rear, Raxiom Touch-Screen Head Unit, Back-up Camera, Bluetooth, Alpine Sound System (9 Speakers with All-Weather Subwoofer), Carbon Fiber Trim KitFactory Options: Auto-Dimming Mirror with Reading Lamp, Power Mirrors, Power Locks, Power Windows, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Trak-Lock Rear Axle, Black Hard Top, 1 Year Sirius XM Satellite Radio View Price and Info Gallery Sponsored by:

Aftermarket

duPont REGISTRY News

duPont REGISTRY Group

Support

Subscribe