If you are asked to name two of the more dramatic supercars of the past two years, undoubtedly, the Lamborghini Aventador and McLaren MP4-12C would feature in most people’s reckoning. They represent the pinnacle of design and performance. Each also costs a fortune to obtain, and it seems unlikely you’ll bump into another on the drive towards the Hamptons. Yet California styling specialist, Vorsteiner, felt there would be sufficient demand for parts that would make these cars stand out much more.

While many people would be happy enough just to drive one of these monsters, Peter Nam, together with his Southern California design and production team, decided to attempt what might appear to be the impossible: to provide the McLaren MP4-12C and Lamborghini Aventador a bit more attitude!

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As being the 1990s proved, anybody can screw up an absolutely nice car with a perfectly horrendous wing. Yet Vorsteiner is incorporated in the business for the long haul and isn’t about to ruin its carefully developed reputation with anything quite so tacky.

Starting with CSL-style upgrades for the E46 M3, Vorsteiner has grown steadily, gaining headlines with its widebody E92 M3 and more recently branching out into Porsche, other and MercedesSo that you can really understand what the Lamborghini owner needed, Peter purchased an Aventador LP700-4 as a company car and immersed himself within its splendor. He was determined to maintain his OEM approach – an expression usually used on intelligently modified VWs, but equally applicable here. Besides its bolder widebody conversion, Vorsteiner has grown to be synonymous with subtle, discreet add-ons that enhance the stock car rather than disguise it under a mass of spoilers.

Having a desire for perfection and as a sign that utilizing the Aventador was far from easy, the conversion would take almost a year to finish to Peter’s very high standards. And when you first see it, the carbon fiber additions don’t instantly jump out, yet you’re still drawn to the vehicle. It simply encourages you to take a closer look, together with the additions revealing themselves slowly as your eyes pass along the entire body. This is a difficult feat to execute because it’s easy to underplay nobody and everything notices all of your hard work. Equally, it’s very simple to go too far and ruin the vehicle you determine out to improve.

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Aware that Lamborghini and McLaren should never be his company’s butter and bread, Peter established Vorsteiner Nero as a banner under which exclusive lines for Ferrari, Bentley and Rolls-Royce will also exist. They will be low volume products, created to the identical high standards but separate from BMW,Audi and Mercedes, etc.

One of the reasons the Lamborghini took so long to create was that his team of designers was busy with other projects simultaneously. They worked on our Jaguar XFR project, as an example (EC 10/13) as well as the F10 BMW 5 Series and F12/13 6 Series, the latestWhile the Lamborghini was digitally scanned and the styling developed in CAD software, running wind tunnel programs to examine aerodynamic stability and efficiency, the McLaren approach was old school. The British sports car would have its new components modeled in clay after 3D renderings had established the look they wanted.

Clay modeling is labor intensive, requiring highly skilled designers. Even though it can be a longer process, it’s possible to visualize the progress and adapt it rapidly. Vorsteiner’s facility has a modeling studio with several vehicle lifts, special lighting, temperature control and big stocks in the expensive clay. And while it required a significant investment, they have allowed the corporation to further hone its craft to the point where it’s turning out stunners such as these.

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The Vorsteiner conversion for your McLaren looks relatively straightforward but don’t be deceived. It actually includes replacement carbon fiber front and back bumpers, fitted to the original mounting points. This allowed significant changes to be made without either part giving the impression of an add-on.

It was first seen on our Facebook and website pages once we attended the car’s unveiling. The parts were made from dry carbon fiber pre-autoclaved and preg to ensure structural integrity and a high quality finish. The front bumper has revised ducting and new vents on the side, as well as a separate spoiler to improveWith the rear, the new bumper again has extra vents to evacuate heat from the engine and exhaust. It also has two pronounced tunnels from the rear diffuser to further aid airflow.

The last carbon fiber additions were the four-piece side skirt blades. These sit at the bottom in thecomponent of the Vorsteiner conversion was its wheels. In this case it used the one-piece forged VS-110 in 20×9 front and 21×13 rear, which will accept the OE 255/30 and 355/25 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The organization added a stainless steel sports exhaust system from AWE Tuning in an effort to unleash a little extra power and more of the V8 engine’s aural potential, like a final flourish.1 year in design and production resulted in one of the stars of this year’s SEMA Show. Displayed within the Pirelli booth, the Vorsteiner Aventador-V LP740-4 was a bold statement but it really was uttered in the same hushed tones as the McLaren so as to not attract unwanted attention.

And like the MP4, the Lambo was enhanced rather than transformed, created by a team that clearly dealt withWhere the two cars differ is that the Aventador parts are intended entirely in 3D after its bodywork had been scanned. Before having them milled on a five-axis CNC rapid prototyping machine, the designers would produce and test parts within the computer. These parts could then be physically fitted and refined in the software as necessary until the final components were ready. These were then molded and the final carbon fiber pieces were produced in-house.

The resulting body kit is comprehensive, and includes details such as the active carbon rear wing that works well with the Lamborghini’s onboard electronics and won’t trigger a stern warning light when fitted. It might be raised or lowered as stock and Vorsteiner assured us they tested it to 180mph to verify its functionality.

The two-piece wing isn’t simply fitted to the factory item but replaces it. The legs retract fully into the decklid so its operation is exactlyyou will find left and right splitters that channel air under the stock bumper. They have floating winglets about the outer edges that rise towards the bumper to create a sporty profile.

An optional lower lip spoiler can connect the splitters, giving them additional support. It protrudes 5mm further forward and will be able to take the impact of any light scuffs. However, the designers were cognizant to maintain as much ground clearance as possible to protect yourself from problems to begin with.

The shape of the splitter winglets is repeated on the side skirt blades, both front and rear. They rise towards wheels but the blades remain unobtrusive during the car to prevent unnecessary clutter.

The final part of the body kit is the carbon rear diffuser that replaces the factory item and fits for the original bumper. It’s reinforced with kevlar to cope with high temperatures from your exhaust and adds another flourish towards the rear with thisYou don’t have to stop there because Vorsteiner also has an Exterior Carbon Package to replace the OE black trim in the car, however. The pieces include a carbon fiber Center Splitter for that front bumper, replacing the black piece on the stock car. There are four carbon grille frames for the front and rear, as well as the side vent trim and hood trims with the windshield. Though they don’t serve any aerodynamic function, these pieces bring more carbon to the party, enriching the ability.

And it doesn’t have to stop there. If you choose, have the graphic stripes seen on this car, which are available today from Vorsteiner, you can. Applied over the decklid, hood and roof, it’s another option for that Aventador owner.

The conversion wouldn’t be complete without Vorsteiner’s wheels. In this case the car sits on 20×9 front and 21×13 rear VSE-005 forged, directional wheels. These people were fitted with 225/30 and 335With the new software resulting in an extra 40hp and 35 lb-ft torque, hence 740hp.., the reason this car was named the LP740-4 was because it also boasts a Hex Flash.

So while we don’t have driving impressions of either car, we wished to bring you the background on these American-built conversions that have successfully tackled two of the world’s finest automobiles, creating spectacular machines we can easily drool over and aspire to. However, Peter assures us this isn’t the only direction he’s taking Vorsteiner, and promised styling to the B8 Audi S4 since the next project for his SoCal company.As the polished and premium photos from our latest Vorsteiner MP4 and Aventador-12C April 2014 cover shoot are seen above as a result of Alex Bernstein, we’ve also added the behind-the-scenes (BTS) shots sniped while assisting at the closed course. Below you will find those pictures.

For all those wondering, this shoot happened at the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Center) training course in Los Angeles. The beautiful cover photo occurred on the wet course part of the facility as the roadway frames happened around the adjacent road course. The facility is rentable as well as the staff was supremely accommodating.

It’s been over 20 years since the introduction of Acura’s 2nd generation Integra, and even though it was a wildly popular platform to modify during its era, you simply don’t see lots of well-maintained versions any more. The same as the CRX and 4th gen Civic, which helped spark the Honda movement in the beginning, the years have unabashedly taken their toll and the result is far more weathered and neglected examples on the streets these days. Fortunately there is a band of enthusiasts committed to preserving and improving these early ’90s icons that undoubtedly played a serious role inside the very community you’re included in today. One of those particular hard-core enthusiasts is Dustin McQueary, owner and builderIn order to buy this Integra, while Dustin was still attending senior high school, he asked his grandparents for a loan. I loved the way it looked and it was fun to drive. Already lowered and armed with a B20 heart, the Integra was more than enough to maintain the student smiling on his drive to and from school, although he adds, I didn’t know much about Hondas. That smile faded away rather quickly as he was directed to the California State Referee, a trip that meant the two.0L would need to be removed to make room for an original LS engine. The swap isn’t a significant ordeal and Dustin wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, but what happened next not only put a stop to his engine transplant procedure, it almost put a stop to Dustin. He recalls, Throughout the swap I came down with a severe illness along with my brush with death. During my hospital stay, my brother and dad labored on the car for me personally so when I recovered, I could possibly drive it. Eventually he made a complete recovery and was out of the right and hospital back into the garage to complete the swap that his family had helped out with. While wrenching on his Integra and gaining some practical experience, Dustin got the itch to complete more to his car. And while he admits that building a car on a high school graduation student’s budget wasn’t easy, the focus toward the project was a key element in keeping him out from typical teenage trouble. I got more serious with building it and got a set of Enkei RPF1s and stripped out of the rearend of the car. I used my welding skills to fab an X-bar and lower tie bar. I accumulated more mods through the years including building the suspension and mild motor mods.

Dustin found his way to the track for a little bit of road racing, as the DA continued to develop. Also taxing as his LS engine committed suicide during the session at Willow Springs, although the thrill of hot weekend and laps fun was addictive. Down but not out, a complete ’96 spec ITR engine and transmission was installed and purchasedbeing a teen, then going through an existence threatening illness, learning about the car first hand, and eventually burning with an engine in the track, Dustin felt a sentimental bond with the car and chosen to retire from track days and essentially start once again with the project. He adds, I tore it down, re-shaved the bay, and made my very own engine harness. I polished mytransmission and header, fuel rail, master cylinder, plus some other pieces by hand. Happy with the progress of the engine bay appearance, the car was sent off and away to Revolution Autobody in Vallejo for a fresh coat of your factory Jasper hue. The downtime wasn’t wasted; Dustin refurbished numerous his old parts, sent his Sprinthart’s off to powdercoating, sourced a completely new set of wheel stickers and ordered a variety of new parts in anticipation of the cars return. Got the car back from paint and spent no time putting her back together again with all new OEM Honda parts. The vehicle was almost done when my brother’s friend’s daughter put an excellent-sized dent in the front driver fender from my jack handle. Back to Revolution it went and Dustin grew restless, due to the fact that he had planned to attend the legendary Nisei Showoff event and meet up with the photographer to shoot his magazine feature. He adds, after many late nights plus some all-nighters, I got the car all buttoned approximately make its showing. It had been one of the biggest payoffs I’ve ever endured, seeing a thing that I put my heart into drive down the road all finished. The car has truly tested my patience and has been one thing in my life that I’m so proud of.

Pickup trucks continue to be one of the most popular vehicles on the roads, particularly among male drivers, but why is that?
Here are a few of the top reasons why men just can’t resist a pickup truck like the RAM 4500 or similar.

• They are so darned nice on the inside. Back in the “good old days” pickup truck interiors were all vinyl bench seats, hand cranked windows and just maybe if you were really lucky a radio which you couldn’t actually hear because of the deafening sound of the truck trundling along the road. These days it’s a very different story – check out some of the interiors at www.ocramtruckcenter.com. The exteriors are pretty awesome too. Truck drivers can now drive along in the lap of air conditioned luxury with up to five passengers transported in comfort.

They are soft on the inside but incredibly tough on the outside. Pickup trucks are still your best bet if you have to tackle the most difficult terrains. Even if you don’t live on a ranch and haul cattle on a daily basis they are still perfect for off-roading weekend adventures. You can drive to your favorite camp site, no matter how remote – or ski resort through the snow drifts and have plenty of room for your equipment in the back.
• They are great for towing; whatever you want to tow you’ll get the job done with a pickup truck. Men never really do outgrow their love for “”boys toys”” so whether you want to tow a speed boat, a race car or a dune buggy you need a pickup truck. How else are you going to transport your toys along the public roads? You certainly can’t drive them to wherever you want to go for fun.
• You can throw whatever you like in the back without being restricted by cabin height . . . and it doesn’t really matter how dirty it is either. Pickup trucks are great for families allowing you to throw your kids bicycles in the back or big kids’ dirt bikes for a desert adventure. They are also great for camping gear, skiing gear and lots of different types of sports gear. Dirt is no problem at all . . . you can simply hose down the back which is more than can be said for an enclosed SUV.
• They are real attention grabbers – probably more than any other type of vehicle. Some men buy vehicles with the hopes that they will get looked at by the girls and other men just want to make everybody stare – trucks can certainly fit both criteria. It doesn’t really matter whether you live in the country or the heart of the city, an oversized pickup truck will attract lots of attention.
• Pickup trucks can also turn you into a local hero when the occasion arises and help you to gain Good Samaritan points. What could be more perfect to help out a neighbor who has got stuck in the snow? You can also haul around saplings for the local community projects, jungle gyms to the park for the local kids to enjoy or anything else which is heavy, large, dirty or all three in the community. When you have a truck you quickly become the “go to guy” – okay, it’s not always fun but it usually results in something like a six-pack which makes it worth the effort.

These are just a few good reasons why it pays to drive a pickup truck and when you think about it, there’s little wonder that they are so popular.

Like plenty of drag racers, Canadian Mark Gentile got his start on the street. I have to give credit to myJames and boy, who took me for my first blast in a B18C5 swapped EG Honda Civic hatch many, a long time ago. When we pulled out on the road and he permit it to hang First through Fourth, my life was changed and would never be the same again, lol. In the winter months of 2006 I acquired a 1990 Integra, as well as time or money I had was invested in that car. It was my daily driver that started with a stock B18A motor that lasted a couple months until a compact t3 turbo found its way underneath the hood (shout out to my boy Matt, who gave meabout the turbo crackpipe was all it took for Mark to swap in a boosted B16, combined with a t3/t4 LS/VTEC setup, and then straight back to a stock block B18A with a Garrett t3/67mm snail, lumpy Crower 404 cams, and a 14-psi Crome tune that made 380 whp. This car was my introduction to learning about forced induction, as Mark place it. It saw every bootleg option to go turbo utilizing the stock ECU – FMU, check valves on the MAP sensor, and Prelude injectors that made black smoke pour out the exhaust. Happy times! But being 18 to 19 yrs old with a mid 11-second street Honda is a potential recipe for disaster, especially when sportbikes pull up next to you on the highway. Or another boosted Honda. Or even a Camaro. I’m just thankful those days have come and gone withoutplenty of living into those first couple of years of Honda hooning, in 2008 making the surprisingly mature decision (for the 20-year old hooked on boost) to obtain off the street, sell his Integra, and make the 1990 Honda Civic hatchback shell he’d bought from a friend a year earlier. Why the fourth-gen? As Mark explained, My neighbor used to have this beautiful black cherry EF slammed on Rota Circuit 8’s by using a JDM SIR front bumper. Seeing that gangster little car sitting so pretty made me say to myself, ‘one day I’ll create a Civic as cool as his.’ Besides, the track is obviously loaded withEGs and EKs, and DCs, therefore it only made sense if you ask me to be different and choose an EF.

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, although the cost of being different turned out to be steeper than Mark anticipated I can’t even begin to total the amount of time I’ve spent on this car. It basically ended up being being a full restoration. If there was rust, it had to be removed. It was if it can be sandblasted and repainted. Whether it was broken and couldn’t be replaced, it was repaired. Well you will get the point if it could be bought brand new from the dealer. The rocker and quarter panel replacements were a whole lot work, I’ve sworn never to do that to myself againthe age of the Honda Civic and refreshing it to like-new standards were a few of the many challenges Mark faced while transforming his car into a 24.5-inch Mickey Thompson tire roaster. The most significant challenge with this car was trying to fit 20 pounds of stuff into a 5 pound engine bay. I spent hours and hourssitting and staring, and visualizing. Because off the shelf doesn’t exist, the other downside to building an EF is race parts availability. I had to fabricate a variety of custom one-off pieces, plus I have this weird obsession with figuring things out on my own. Basically If I do fail, there are many points to be learned in doing so.”, i don’t really like to bother people, so I’ll attempt to make it happen until I fail, and also”ago therefore far it’s stood the test of your time extremely well, as has his custom 3-piece frontend having its trademark Universal Spinners blood splattered velocity stack poking out of the Honda Civic nose. The frontend of the car is something that I’m thrilled with. At the time, a 3-piece frontend had not been available for the EF, thus i had no choice but to make my very own. The front fenders were spun from steel (thanks Dad) and took me 14 days to finish. It absolutely was a very painstaking, meticulous job but was worth it once I got the automobile back from the paint shop.

When Mark started this build, his goal was to go mid- to high 10’s. Then, on his first outing within the Honda Civic, back in 2009, it went 10.44 @ 137 mph while making only 565 whp. That’s when he realized he had to change his goal from 10’s to 9’s. The built LS/VTEC, featuring Darton sleeves, Eagle rods, and Wiseco 10: 1 pistons, now spins the Magnus Motorsports Dynojet for the tune of 760 whp and 470 whp at 34 psi on VP Q16. Proving the effectiveness of a Magnus tune and Mark’s ability to put it to the ground can be a best ET of 9.68 @ 157mph at Toronto Motorsports Park in September, which makes it the fastest ’88-’91 era hatch north of theHe’s actually thinking about going in the opposite direction, even though you might expect a guy like Mark to keep chasing the carrot by setting his sights on a sub 9-second pass. To be honest, I’m really considering the possibility of putting a stock B-series in the car and putting it back on the street. Besides, the cage and necessary safety equipment, it’s still a stock, uncut 1990 Civic with working headlights, brake lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and complete front trim. The carpeting remains intact, and then in true Canadian fashion, the heater core and blower motor are set for winter.

, though don’t let his talk of returning to street-spec fool you into thinking he’s gone soft I would desire to make it to Honda Day at Etown again [where HT head honcho Rodrez spotted it], as Mark use it. We possessed a fantastic time last year, plus we’ll do as much racing up here as our work schedule permits.

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2015 Audi A3 Sedan Details:

Appears to beInnovativememory cardwith everything it touches seeming to make to gold. Audi North America’s President, Scott Keogh, explained that the company has reached $1.57-million sales worldwide two years ahead of schedule, and this it turned a $7-billion profit last year. Not bad for a company that almost disappeared from The United States at some time…

In the US, Audi finally cracked 150,000 sales last year as the brand continues to grow in stature. And even though it expects to maintain its trajectory, the Premium A segment is predicted to offer the greatest potential. In fact, the business foresees a 400% growth, so Audi dreamed of being prepared.

While the outgoing A3 Sportback possessed a loyal following, the company needed a sedan to conquer the US market. So that’s whatever we got – the first Audi ever designed specifically for US customers and one we predict will do exceptionally well.At first sight, the Audi A3 Sedan is a handsome vehicle. It’s perfectly proportioned, with taut lines and wheels pushed into each corner. The same wheelbase and height, as a the B5 Audi A4, although and while it seems like a mini-A4, it’s actually 2.5 longer and 9 wider. How’s that for progress!

We’ll start to see the sedan for sale in 290hp S3 trim later this year, which puts the A3 models somewhat within the shade, as another first. We’re confident the S3’s price will make the normal models much more attractive.., however.

The structure of the A3 comprises a mixture of steel, ultra-high strength steel plus some aluminium, with panels for example the hood created from the latter. This contributed a 100 lb weight saving over the outgoing Sportback. And once combined with more power and torque, the results are impressive. It’s both quicker (-60mph in 5.8sec) and more economical (24/33/27mpg) than the older model.

Refinement has additionally been improved, without audible rattles or creaks. engine and Wind noise have also beenwe had been surprised at how well the A3 2.0T quattro handled for a car without Sports suspension and on all-season Continental tires. Apparently, a lot of development went into finding the correct rubber and they also really held on like a summer tire.

Despite tackling some demanding rural roads at high-speed, the car exhibited very little body roll, yet absorbed road imperfections with aplomb. It absolutely was a masterclass in suspension design and was matched with extremely effective brakes which were easy to modulate and well matched for the performance.

Restricted to only the six-speed S tronic dual-clutch auto, gear changes were crisp and the 2.0T model we drove was only provided by a very capable quattro AWD system (the cheaper 1.8T only gets FWD). This obviously contributed to the complete chassis balance, keeping the ability transfer civilized at all times. And although it’s not just a light car at 3362 lb, the 220hp for your use was also delivered with good manners, the engine remaining composed as opposed to raucous, even under heavy acceleration.

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Mechanically, the A3 Sedan 2.0Tq excelled but this wasn’t even its party piece. A lot more impressive was the suite of infotainment options that elevate the Audi to an alternative segment.

We spoke in depth to Mathias Halliger, head of MMI architecture, who explained the direction they had shrunk the items in ten separate units into a single control box, encapsulating the radio, amplifier, GPS, DVD player, internet, hard disk, satellite radio, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, even and USB the rearview camera input.

He demonstrated the new Google Earth system that overlays road maps onto the internet images so it functions more efficiently for navigation. He also introduced the new photo navigation feature that allows you to capture an image from Google Earth Street View and save it for your address book for future journeys. Alternatively, somebody can send you a picturethe info between the A3 and your phone, allowing you to also import music and possibly movies in the future…

And let’s not forget the optional Wi-Fi hotspot, which allows up to four devices to use the web through the vehicle, allowing even more web access to local businesses, etc.

The option we predict can become almost standard issue around the A3 Sedan is the Bang & Olufsen sound system, however. Usually reserved for luxury vehicles, the B&O engineers spent 200 hours fine-tuning the placement of 14 loudspeakers. These are generally powered with a 15-channel (the sub gets two channels), 705 watt amplifier. The MMI touchpad allows you to select from the different surround sound settings and even adjust the sound stage to accommodatedescribed as neutral, together with the engineers preferring to reproduce the sound as the artist recorded it. You can fine-tune it to suit your taste, playing music from either CD, DVD, SD card, phone cable, Bluetooth streaming or from the harddrive. Priced at only $850, this should be the bargain of the century when you hear the quality.

The A3 Sedan’s interior is much more minimalist than before, featuring large, round vents and under – dash heater controls. Furthermore, it has a pop-up, 11mm thin screen that disappears when not in use, unlike the current BMWs. It’s a simpler design that doesn’t overwhelm, yet packs in a huge selection of controls. It’s just another area where the car scores highly, making it an awesome package for driving enthusiasts.

The Audi A3 Sedan 1.2 and 8T.0T arrived in dealer showrooms this spring. They’ll be followed by the S3, A3 Cabriolet and TDI in the summer. Also expect the e-tron version in 2015, and there’s apparently a sports utility vehicle in the mix as well…

Whether it’s been a year or a decade since you bought a new car, there’s a good chance that the technology in a brand new vehicle can seem a little intimidating when you haven’t used it before. Luckily, innovation is easy with Nissan. Nissan always stays a step ahead of the competition when it comes to technology in vehicles but they make intuitive, user friendly cars that are easy to work with and have helpful employees at all their locations who can help make the jump into a new car as smooth as possible for you.

Nissan is always the industry leader in incorporating new safety products into their vehicles. With NissanConnect, you can plug your GPS into your own stereo system in the car to make driving easier and working your GPS completely hands free. SnugKids lets you pick the type of restraint that’s right for each child in your family. You’ll know for sure whether your child is ready for a seat belt or still needs to be in an approved car seat. The company is also working to have self-driving vehicles on the road within the decade. The current technologies are already available in new cars at Nissan Temecula. You can learn more about the vehicles they can be found in and how they work at metronissanredlands.com. The friendly, expert staffs of any Nissan dealers are also glad to walk you through setting up the new technology in your vehicle and helping you learn to use it too. The goal is to use technology to keep drivers as safe as possible, so learning to use and feeling comfortable with the innovations is of the utmost importance. Let us help you get a state of the art, technologically advanced, new car for your family.