An 4×4 specialist named Delta4x4 has revealed an Off-Road Package that is meant to increasing off-road capability of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Their inspiration comes from the Dakar Rally, a G-Wagon took part in the gruesome event back in 1985.
Dakar Rally 1985
The Off-Road Package consists of 80mm wheel arch extensions for the front and rear axles, a new Bilstein suspension kit (50mm rise) and an in-house 50mm Body lift kit. The wheel arch extensions have created more room to fit the Off Road tires of size 35×12.5 R20 or 315/60 R20 from Mickey Thompson, Cooper and Yokohama.
The new Bilstein suspension kit in combination with the delta 4×4 body lift kit has increased the ride height of the vehicle by 80mm at the front axle and 50mm on the rear axle. The ground clearance has been increased by approximately 290mm to further enhance the off-road capability of the vehicle.
The off-road package also consists of a Roof Rack with special functions for mounting accessories like roof tents and can also be supplemented with a ladder and spare wheel carrier, and a stainless steel front bar for mounting headlights and protecting the bumper and radiator.
The wheels available for the vehicle are:-
18 inch Klassik B wheels with tires up to 285/60 R18 and 305/60 R18.
20 inch wheels in Lander 20×9 and Klassik B 20×9.5 with tires from 275/55R20, 285/55R20 to 275/60R20, 285/60R20 and 305/55R20.
22 inch wheels in 22×9 Lander for tires from size 275/45R22 and 285/45R22 to 305/45R20 and 295/50R22,
23 inch wheels in 23×11 Element4 with tires of size 305/35R23 and 305/40R23.
20 inch two-piece Beadlock forged wheels in size 20×9 and 20×9.5.
The wheels are available with a Flange-Lock Ring for protecting the wheel flange and they can also be replaced.
Mercedes-Benz G Wagon
Pricing has not been included.
October 8, 2021 / Comments Off on This Package Turns Your G-Wagon into the Off-Road Warrior it was Meant to Be
German tuner PS-Sattlerei wants us to give the VW Golf R Variant the attention it deserves, they have done some upgrades on the car featured here today turning it into an attention grabbing wagon left and right.
The entire interior of this Golf 7 R Variant has been finished in black Alcantara whereas the top and bottom part of the dashboard, the headlining and the pillars, the centre console, the door panels, the trunk cover and parts of the seats have been finished in microfiber materials.
Additionally, the doors and the seats have been adorned with black Bentley leather, blue Alcantara accents and honeycomb-shaped quilted blue stitchings. The interior also features a completely redesigned steering wheel which received the PSS Evo conversion, functional buttons from the Audi R8 and it has been finished in carbon fiber elements.
The floor mats have been finished in color-coordinated leather and Alcantara to match the interior of the vehicle whereas numerous formerly silver elements like borders of the air nozzles, the dashboard unit and the speakers have been glazed in blue.
The exterior of the R Variant compliments the interior as well. The spoiler blade at the front and the air intakes on the apron and on the hood are made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic.
Carbon fiber elements have also been used on the exterior mirror caps, side skirts, rear skirts extensions and on the roof rail. The package also consists of a diffuser insert, a roof edge spoiler and side mouldings made of carbon fiber.
The underrated wagon has then been fitted with a set of black OZ Ultraleggera HLT 19 inch wheels and 235/35ZR19 Hankook tires. The KW DDC coilover suspension enhances the driving dynamics and improves the performance of the vehicle.
The engine has been equipped with a custom power upgrade which increases the output to 560 hp, new brakes from the Audi RS3 now provide the stopping power while a new exhaust system with two black twin tailpipes ensure the sound department isn’t lacking.
VW Golf 7 R Variant
October 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Underrated Wagon: VW Golf 7 R Variant is a Looker with Aftermarket Mods
Mercedes-AMG tuner Posaidon have unveiled their new E63 RS 830+ based on the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC+ T Model.
The new Posaidon E63 RS 830 is one of three hardware based power levels for the current generation of the E63 AMG. The new model is TUV approved and it features specially configured turbochargers, sports air filter and sports downpipes with catalytic converters. Additionally, the model also features a transmission control unit, tweaks to the engine software control unit as well as a central powertrain controller (CPC).
The E63 RS 830 has been fitted with new turbochargers together with the previous level adjustments that enhances the maximum output of the vehicle to 880hp and 1200 Nm of torque. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 3.1 seconds and Posaidon has increased the top speed to 350km/h.
Even more powerful is the E63 RS 830+ and it features modified cylinder heads, valve seats and an additional water/methanol injection system which increases the maximum output to 940hp and 1280 Nm of torque. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 3 seconds.
Posaidon also offers a Powerbox as an option for customers who are interested in upgrades but are looking to avoid adjustments to the control unit or software. The additional control unit increases the power of the E 63 by 95hp and 150 Nm of torque. As a result, the S model has a maximum output of 707hp and 1000 Nm of torque.
The pictured model has been lowered with an electronic module and is fitted with blow-off valves.
Tuned Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon
June 5, 2021 / Comments Off on 940hp Super Wagon: 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Tuned by Posaidon
Opus Automotive received their Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series for just a week ago and has already managed to improve the power levels upto 1,111hp.
The lap times of the AMG GT Black Series modified by Opus has not been confirmed yet but they expect it to be the fastest car in the standard and street legal category. Opus Binary editions will feature 1,111hp and 1001 hp and will be available for sale from June 2021 after intensive testing on the dynamometer and several racetracks.
This AMG GT Black Series features an additional 57hp compared to the upcoming AMG One hypercar which has an output of 1054hp. Due to high power and the fact that it remains RWD, Opus has limited the torque to bare minimum at all power levels to improve the drive and traction. The company also guarantees suction-like characteristics like increasing performance parallel to all speed with straightforward performance for all levels. ‘Subtle’ performance levels with 825hp and 920hp will be available from mid-April.
The 825hp expansion stage will take place in the engine and transmission control unit via a software intervention. All the performance kits will contain extensive changes to the hardware including modified turbochargers and transmission reinforcements to alter the engine. The kit will consist of special forged pistons, reinforced connecting rods, modified fuel systems and machined cylinder heads.
The performance packages will also be available with super-light wheels and aerodynamics add-ons. In standard form the AMG GT Black Series is powered by an all new 4.0L flat-plane crankshaft V8 Biturbo producing 720hp and 800nm of torque.
Newly developed downpipes with sport carts which will eliminate the need for standard particle filters will be available for use on racetracks or non-European countries from April 2021. An Electronic Flap Control system called EFC that allows the standard exhaust to be controlled via remote control is readily available.
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
March 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Freshly Delivered Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Has 1,111hp after Tuning
Supra culture is hotter than ever, with tuners around the world developing all sorts of parts from performance to aesthetics. The GR Supra shares a powertrain and other parts with the BMW G29 Z4, they even share the same assembly but as soon as they leave the doors of the Austrian factory everything changes. One is built for open top fun, the other is built to take any form of abuse from the JDM culture.
With the new GR Supra taking the market by storm, one of the most common mod by enthusiasts is a widebody kit. While the market is filled with lots of kits and stand alone parts, we decided to list down 10 popular widebody kits that you can get for your Supra. Enjoy!
1. PANDEM GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
Also known as Rocket Bunny. Pandem and Rocket Bunny are both brand names owned by TRA Kyoto Japan. The V1 kits comes complete with a wing. There is also a V1.5 kit, which will be followed by a V2 and V3 as per their tradition.
HKS offers a variety of parts for the GR Supra. The widebody kit with a wing set is just part of the bigger catalog. You can choose performance parts from exhaust systems to intake systems and of course their popular coilover sets for all driving conditions as part of the suspension upgrade.
PRICE: from $10,000 full Kit
4. STREET HUNTER GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
Street Hunter Design kit is popular in the US and seems to have a significant usage overseas too. Probably because of their pocket friendly price.
PRICE: from $7,000 full kit
5. TOM’S RACING GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
Revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier in the year. The kit is limited to 99 pieces. The company will likely have a non limited version 2.
PRICE: from $10,000 (apprx)
TOM’S RACING GR SUPRA WIDEBODY
6. KUHL RACING GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
Japan racing team and performance shop is not new to the tuning industry. For the GR Supra they have a normal body kit, widebody kit and an extreme drift widebody kit. The latter is based on Masato Kawabata’s GR Supra.
PRICE: from $9,250 full kit
KUHL RACING GR SUPRA WIDEBODY
7. LIBERTY WALK GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
Liberty Walk needs no introduction when it comes to widebody kits. They take extreme to a whole new level and will create a widebody kit for almost any car. The complete kit comes in two forms, one with the standard bonnet and the other with a bonnet hood.
PRICE: from $14,850 full kit
LIBERTY WALK GR SUPRA
8. JONSIBAL GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
3D artist Jonsbal has created some of the most popular widebody kits on the internet. Most of these kits are special commissions by car collectors while others are collaborations with tuning shops. The Jonsibal GR Supra stands out from the crowd, the Supra shown here was commissioned by Papadakis Racing. A 1000hp drift machine and apparently the fastest Toyota in Formula D!
Price: Upon Request
9. PRIOR DESIGN GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
This European tuner wants a share of the Supra market too. They are not new to widebody kits, having done numerous kits for German marques over the years.
PRICE: on request
10. SARD TUNING GR SUPRA WIDEBODY KIT
Japanese tuner who is selling their bodykit as a package. You get a full engine tuning and exterior modifications. The 3.0L turbo straight six engine rated at 382hp gets tuned to 500hp thanks to a new Borg-Warner turbo and ECU tuning among other items. The bodykit and 20 inch wheels finish off the look. They will only build 20 cars, a series production kit could however come in future.
PRICE: $120,000 including the car.
December 11, 2020 / Comments Off on 10 Widebody Kits for Your Toyota GR Supra (with Prices)
Renntech recently announced its tuning measures for the Mercedes-AMG A 45. The three stage package is currently available in an initial first stage, however, plans are afoot for a Stage 3 package in the near future which will boost power to 600 hp. In a hot hatch!
The Florida-based tuning firm is renowned for its tuning packages, exclusive to AMG models. It’s latest package is available for the latest A 45 4MATIC or A 45 S 4MATIC models. It’s the first tuning package for the current generation 45 model which has only recently began deliveries.
The first stage package is designed to improve the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, with an increase in output to 475 hp and 575 Nm. The software tweaks should be available by mid-January with the final stages of testing underway. Customers at this stage can also opt for a modified diverter valve which adds the crackles AMG became known for, but which regulations have restricted in recent years.
Once Stage 1 is complete, Renntech has 550 hp and 600 hp options in the works, to follow in the course of the first quarter of 2020. These changes will involve modified turbocharger systems, a suitable exhaust system and an optional downpipe with sports catalytic converter. These options should become available in Spring.
Other modifications include a set of Renntech-designed 19 or 20 inch rims, manufactured by US specialists Vossen. A lowering module should also follow.
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January 9, 2020 / Comments Off on 600hp for the New Mercedes-AMG A45 S by Renntech
The Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 is one of the first events on any petrolhead’s calender, particularly so if you are interested in the Japanese tuning scene. Liberty Walk has announced one of its contributions in the form of the Silhouette Works GT 35GT-RR.
Based upon the Nissan GT-R, featuring a carbon fibre body kit, the headline is not so much the changes which have been made to the Japanese supercar, but rather the price tag Liberty Walk has applied.
The cost for the conversion is a staggering $73,570. For reference, a brand new, 2020 Nissan GT-R will set you back only slightly more at $113,540. The cost includes the parts only, meaning customers will also be required to find the cost of a body shop to install the parts.
Liberty Walk Silhouette Works GT 35GT-RR
Of course, there are options to reduce that cost. The kit, constructed from Fibre Reinforced Plastic costs just $33,480, and you have the ability to mix and match carbon fibre parts or to buy components individually. Carbon fibre front and rear bumpers are priced at $7,020 individually for example.
The look of the kit doesn’t deviate much from the standard Liberty Walk look though. It is flashier than when we saw in the original bolt-on components. The panels now sit flush with the body, although the exposed carbon fibre hood, pumped-up wheel arches and massive rear wing are no different.
So what do you get for the complete kit? The full kit consists of a front bumper, front canard and diffuser set, rear bumper, rear diffuser, rear wing, wide fender kit, bonnet hood and trunk hood. If you are after an extreme conversion for your Nissan GT-R, you would be hard-pressed to do better than the Liberty Walk Silhouette Works GT 35GT-RR.
In terms of what Liberty Walk have planned for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020, there are rumours of a new kit for the Ferrari 488 GTB and the original Honda NSX.
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January 5, 2020 / Comments Off on Liberty Walk Updates the Nissan GT-R With Silhouette Works Bodykit
Tuning company, Streckenn, has revealed a new set of carbon fibre parts for the BMW 8 Series. Applied across a 50:50, satin:gloss black demonstrator model, the parts add a subtle, but sinister twist to the latest BMW. The 8 Series has never looked so good!
Steckenn’s take on the BMW 8 Series was revealed at the Automobilia Auto Salon in Connecticut, USA. The changes include a carbon fibre front lip spoiler. The high-quality carbon fibre part is easily installed as a bolt-on component to improve the looks of the 8 Series.
Sterckenn BMW 8 Series
The demonstrator model also gets a number of special touches. The most obvious is the wheels. On the right side, this 8 Series wears Vossen S21-01 21 inch monoblock wheels finished in gold. On the left, a set of ANRKY An38 21 inch wheels get a matte black finish with rose gold inners. Both sides make use of a custom airbag suspension setup that incorporates an Accuair Endo CVT air management system.
Sterckenn’s demonstrator is an M850i which means it has a 4.4 litre V8 producing 530 hp and 750 Nm of torque. It hits 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. The looks are matched by the performance!
The 8 Series parts are available at Sterckenn’s dealership network worldwide, including in Europe, the US, Japan, Korea and Australia. As well as the 8 Series, Sterckenn also offers components for the M2, M3, M4, M5 and 5 Series models.
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November 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Official: Sterckenn Reveals Carbon Parts for BMW 8 Series
Hennessey have proven once again that they can turn their hand to anything. Their latest release is a McLaren 600LT which gets a fresh performance boost with an 800 hp HPE800 package. Few details have been unveiled about what the package includes, however, Hennessey have shared these photos.
Hennessey are no strangers to the McLaren brand. The company has worked on the 570S before, offering a range of performance upgrades, stainless steel exhaust pipes, new wheels and more. They have always remained tight-lipped about what the modifications entail, the packages do not seem as extreme as what the company offers for the Huracan.
Hennessey McLaren 600LT
An 800 hp performance package works out at an impressive 200 hp increase over the standard production model. To achieve this, Hennessey would likely need to modify the turbocharger system together with the ECU and its more normal exhaust and air flow enhancements.
The standard 600LT can hit 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and 200 km/h in just 8.2 seconds. With an additional 200 hp, the performance potential seems scarcely believable. With the limited production of the LT compared to the 570S, we imagine that Hennessey will find less of a market for its upgrades. Yet, it strikes us that, combined with the weight losses of the MSO ClubSport package, this might just represent one of the most cost-effective ways to keep up with a hypercar!
January 30, 2019 / Comments Off on Hennessey Creates 800hp McLaren 600LT
Restoring old 911s is not anything new, people have, and will continue to do so, for decades to come. The icon lends itself to being tinkered and toyed with. DP Motorsport, based outside Cologne, were given a 1989 911 Targa 3.2 and told to backdate it and make something cool. I am sure you will agree, they nailed the brief.
The tuner has, obviously, shaped the voluptuous lumps that give Speedsters their unique look. Furthermore, there is a F-Model-Body kits dp11F Carrera-Widebody, height-adjustable KW suspension and a power upgrade to 260bhp. Its combination of one inch wider wheel housings, a slightly lowered front bumper, as well as unobstrusively designed side sills that are truly stunning. Apparently there is a lot more to come!
Porsche 911 Speedster
Finished in Nardo Gray with Fuschs style wheels in matte black, the Phantom Speedster is a sight to behold. The original car from 1989 would have looked pretty and dainty in an age where VW Golfs are huge and Minis are far from mini, but the conversation from DP Motorsport has made this one of the most accomplished conversions we have seen.
May 17, 2018 / Comments Off on Porsche 911 Speedster Conversion by DP Motorsport
