Car modification style

The UK tuning company BBR has recently made their new package for the Ford Focus RS MK2 available to the public. With their 4-stage upgrade kit, priced at a reasonable £8,500, tuners can achieve 404 HP. For starters, the stage one kit includes an ECU upgrade accompanied by a new silicone air induction hose increasing power to about 342 bhp with 500 Nm of torque. This upgrade may appeal to some while many tuning fanatics spend about £1,440, to go the extra mile with the stage 2 package. Customers can expect a new air filter, new silicone air inlet hoses, a complete remap of the car’s ECU, along with a performance intercooler. All in all, this upgrade is capable of increasing the Ford Focus RS MK2’s power to an impressive 355 bhp accompanied by 512 Nm of torque.

All the Bugatti Veyron needs is a little added flash. Are we good, or are we good? Anathematic as the anticipation ability be to some, there are others on this planet who are consistently attractive for addition way to appearance off their wealth, instead of ambuscade it in adopted accounts. And for those blatant few, there is Mansory.

Recently Toyoto presents its three diverse concept versions popular hyrid models cars of Prius in Japan at the Mukuhari Messe Exhibition. These three models are available in stylish design amazing shape and strong body with great colors.

Carbon fibre is used widely all above the body as well as the roof, hood, cameras on the doors and the back panels on the stem doors. The external alteration are characterised by the uniquely manner 18-inch alloyBucket seats that are shod on 215/40 R18 Goodyear tires.

The tuners from Anderson Germany have released these images and information about the latest Lamborghini Gallardo package called the Balboni Edition. Named after Valentino Balboni, the luxury sports car features many interior improvements that tuning company focused on. A few exterior upgrades were performed, and they include the tint of the tail lights and panes, three-part lacquered rims, and a louder exhaust that can be controlled by the driver. Inside the Lamborghini Gallardo is where the most noticeable customizations were made, featuring Anderson logos in the seats and built in carbon covering a majority of the interior in white. A slight increase of power comes from the engine tuning, boosting the Lambo from 542 hp to 582 horsepower.

Only in Dubai will you see a monstrosity like this gold covered Hummer H2 with a front end resembling a Bentley. We’ve seen some ridiculous modifications to cars and trucks, but this one has to top them all with the interior alone. Inside you will find a pink and wood theme with lighting in the roof that looks like it came from a house! The 24-inch or larger rims are the only normal looking aftermarket part on this car, however even those have an orange or gold background to match the truck. Although it does look goldish in color, it doesn’t come close to the gold wrapped Audi R8 that shouts bling bling if you ask me.

At the 2010 Waterfest event this year, Volkswagen surprised tuning enthusiasts with the latest custom tuned VW Jetta. Already fitted with several parts from the Volkswagen Accessories catalog, the all new 2011 Jetta received a new front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, rear spoiler lip, and a black wheel package. When looking at the exterior styling, you will see similar traits of Audi lineage in the design, but mostly in the rear design and taillights. As we speak, the media is now testing the 2011 VW Jetta, which I’m sure we’ll have some interesting reviews once Volkswagen launches their ad campaigns. This custom tuning also shows the fact that there are some die-hard fans of Volkswagen of America, capable of modifying any new car they can get their hands on.

The German tuners from Novitec Tridente have released a new styling and performance package for the Maserati Quattroporte S and Sport GT S. With the addition of their new compressor technology, they were able to boost the power output to 590 hp with a peak torque rating of 572 Nm. Additionally, the styling and driving dynamics were improved on the Maserati. First, Novitec adapted a cogged-belt-driven mechanical charger on the 4.7-liter engine, then limited the boost to 0.35 bar. Keeping it cool in the engine bay is a water-to-air intercooler setup with its own dedicated water circulation system. Now that’s some high tech stuff for a boosted sports car! The Novitec Maserati Quattroporte S was rounded out with a custom intake manifold and larger injectors to complete the performance tuning.

German automotive company launched New 2010 Volkswagen VW Transporter T5 Van facelift. firm MR Car Design has released some new goodies for the European market [pre-facelift] it is called VW Transporter. Available mods include an electronically adjustable air suspension kit that allows the driver to raise the van's ride height by as much as 90mm or lower it by 70mm over the standard model. For safety reasons, the ground clearance is automatically adjusted above certain speeds. The suspension kit is priced at €2,500 or about US$3,170.

The German car tuning company Carlsson recently released their newest upgrade package for the Mercedes E-Class Cabrio ranging from sleek new exterior add-ons to performance and more. To begin the process, the team from Carlsson had to upgrade the exterior adding a new set of alloy wheels (available from 16-20-inches), a new front and rear spoiler. To achieve top of the line status, the most costly wheels in the package go for 2,712 Euros with the general package at a reasonable 1,698 Euros. The interior is like a world of its own. Wrapped in the most styling Alcantara upholstery and clean cut leather, this interior is something to remember.

The Honda CR-Z is not your typical sports car, but holding hybrid capabilities and the structure to be easily modified makes this the perfect tuning project for the world renowned HKS company. When it comes down to performance figures, the Honda CR-Z isn’t all that impressive, but HKS is now in the limelight for its top spec performance kits. They previously released the GT570 package for the Nissan GT-R, and now offer several tuner parts for the Honda hybrid. First, comes the Hypermax II suspension system, allowing the driver to adjust the ride height depending on the conditions to improve handling. This drops the car up to 37 mm, while HKS focused on the 1.5-liter petrol engine to produce more power.

Take the first ascent of the 8,848 metre high Mount Everest, the expeditions to the poles or the dive into the 11 km deep canyon of the Mariana Trench. There have always been individuals and extreme characters who have pushed our boundaries and discovered new terrain. An extreme region for automotive tuners, where only a few venture, has always been the BMW M-series cars, in particular the uncompromising Z4 M-Coupé, a thoroughbred driving machine.

But the fact that the limits of this extraordinary car are far from reached is evident from the new concept vehicle by AC Schnitzer - the PROFILE - even at first glance. Classic engine tuning hauls the power of the high-revving six-cylinder in-line plant to a robust 350 HP. Not only is a special "active breathing" airbox used, but the engine control unit has been remapped. But power alone isn't enough to get the maximum from an athletic heart. So the modified rear axle ratio of 3.91:1 provides better sprint capacity, while the perfectly smooth transmission with the AC Schnitzer Short Shift ensures crisp changes by the driver.

And as you listen to the sonorous baritone note of the left/right sports exhaust system with the trapezoid tailpipes, you could be deceived into thinking that the driver is not changing gears, but playing some kind of a musical instrument. A feast for all the senses: Visually the stunning colour combination of white-orange casts its spell and perfectly enhances the exquisite contours of the AC Schnitzer bodykit. From the front skirt with its suggestive cup-wings via the widened wheelarches and flanks with the gill-like vents - as already used on the legendary BMW 507- the dynamic line is drawn over the bulging side skirts to the rear skirt with carbon diffuser.

The whole is crowned by a rear spoiler and a fascinatingly styled roof wing. The forged alloy Type V wheels from the standard AC Schnitzer collection are a work of art in themselves. Filigree design yet with an air of solidity, in size 9.0J x 20" at the front and 10.0J x 20" at the rear, these wheels are the perfect adornment combined with tyres size 235/30 ZR 20 front and 295/25 ZR 20 rear.

But traction alone isn't everything, and the dynamics are supported by the AC Schnitzer suspension with its racing heritage, set up in the Green Hell of the Nürburgring. An aluminium strut brace in "Racing" style not only catches the eye but limits the torsion of the front body. Thanks to the AC Schnitzer racing seats, the driver always holds position. And the carbon interior trim and pedal set, with decor elements of aluminium, radiate pure racing flair. Could there be a better place to experience the limits of potential?

Even though the Audi RS5 was recently released, the tuners from MTM have been some of the first to launch a tuning program for the car that is confirmed on the U.S market in 2012. The German specialists just unveiled their initial package that includes a few improvements. First, the styling upgrades consist of a 19 or 21-inch wheel kit, 20 mm spacers for a wider stance, and an aftermarket exhaust with throttle valves. The Audi RS5 performance figures weren’t raised, however the tuning company removed the cars speed limiter. But the price to have this done is a little too much for the average joe.

A Job Design body kit is a shining example of the fusion of luxury, style, and performance. The company's dedication to quality is evident in every panel that ships from their factory. Job Design is primarily known as a manufacturer of aftermarket Lexus parts, but the company's passion does not end there. Job Design body kits are also available for Mercedes, Infinity, and Chrysler vehicles. By installing a Job Design bodykit, customers transform their cars from factory-styled vehicles to truly unique masterpieces.

Not too long ago Ferrari announced plans to resurrect the Gran Turismo Omologato moniker with a special edition 599 Fiorano. The super very special 599 GTO will be unveiled in March at the Geneva Motor Show with a scheduled production run of only 500 units, each priced at around half a million dollars each. This will be the first time that the Italian automaker has used the GTO badge since the F40 super car inspiring 288 GTO.

The 599 GTO will be a road going version of the Ferrari Corse Clienti special, the Ferrari 599XX. Through the extensive use of lightweight carbon fiber, essentially dropping about 300 pounds from the GT car, bringing the curb weight down to 1450 kilograms. Meanwhile the high revving 6.0 Liter V12 will be tuned to deliver somewhere between 680 HP and 700 HP making the future 599 GTO a real beast that will be able to sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in only 3.2 seconds and gallop all the way to a 217 MPH top speed.

FROM TOKYO AUTO SALON !!!

Adding even more fuel to the sport compact fire, the Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled the FT-86 G Sports Concept at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. The FT-86 will be the first in a new line of factory modified vehicles that will be sold this summer under the new nameplate. The G Sports concepts are aimed at customers who have a strong desire to own a unique vehicle by offering them both personalized interior and exterior pieces that is designed to give the driver a sports car experience. As opposed to traditional manufacturers who might have outsourced a job like this, Toyota has kept the G Sports line an in house project.

The first of a the factory tuned G Sport cars is equipped with wider wheel arches to house the unique 19 inch alloys, a vented carbon fiber hood as well as aggressive front and back bumpers with a trick rear diffuser and an over sized wing sitting on top of the trunk. On the inside the FT-86 G Sports Concept gets a pair of Recaro racing buckets while a sport tuned suspension places a special focus on “driving seasoning” in order to make the new FT-86 as fun to drive as the old Hachi Roku.