Tuning Archives - 800 Auto Talk Car Blog Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:08:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.800autotalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/favicon-65x65.png Tuning Archives - 800 Auto Talk 32 32 “Spirit of Ecstasy” in shock: Mansory has unveiled a tuning package for the Rolls-Royce Ghost https://www.800autotalk.com/spirit-of-ecstasy-in-shock-mansory-has-unveiled-a-tuning-package-for-the-rolls-royce-ghost/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:17:38 +0000 http://themes.ad-theme.com/wp/flownews_demos/cars/?p=2511 A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke.

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Thus, the Rolls-Royce Ghost from Mansory has received carbon side sills, two spoilers and a lightweight hood. Also there are LED headlights, new door handles in black and golden grille.

Under the hood of finalized Rolls-Royce Ghost is a 6.75-liter V12 engine rated at 720 horsepower (1020 Nm). Mansory specialists also installed an upgraded unit control system, new turbochargers and a new sport exhaust system with high-performance catalytic converters. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 4.4 seconds.

New trim materials have been used in the Ghost’s cabin. The interior color is white with orange. The seats, door panels and dashboard are equipped with LEDs to create a soft lighting effect.

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]]> “Predator” grew up: Ford’s heavy pickup was turned into MegaRaptor https://www.800autotalk.com/predator-grew-up-fords-heavy-pickup-was-turned-into-megaraptor/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:54:07 +0000 http://themes.ad-theme.com/wp/flownews_demos/cars/?p=2635 A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke.

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A lot of ateliers are engaged in tuning of large Ford pickups in the States. Quite often the F-Series is forced, the ground clearance is increased, and off-road tires are put on. But the appearance is affected only slightly (bumpers, sometimes grilles, and protective bars behind the cab). Remember the Hennessey VelociRaptor or Shelby F-250 Super Baja. But the MegaRexx Trucks studio from North Carolina offered customers something special. Its MegaRaptor pickup, based on the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum, not only was lifted, but many external body panels were replaced with new ones, made of fiberglass.

The car not only has new wheel arch extensions, but also has completely new front and rear fenders, which increased the width of the body by almost 46 cm.

The truck received suspension with a 102 mm elevator (not counting the increase in clearance due to the diameter of the tires), 46-inch Michelin XZL tires (395/85 R20) on military aluminum wheels MRAP (mine protection, allowable load of more than 4.5 tons per each wheel). The gauge is widened.

The most serious changes were made to suspension, which received modified control arms with increased length and travel, Bilstein shock absorbers, progressive spring front and multi-leaf springs rear, adjustable front suspension wishbone. In addition to the elevator, the front axle is moved forward 38 mm to allow the wheels to turn normally in their housings. Naturally, the speedometer is recalibrated to the new outside diameter of wheels.

New exterior body panels and bumpers were supplemented with Amp Research electric running boards, Anzo headlights in the style of the previous F-150 with white running lights, and “all-round” off-road lighting.

The process of building the Megaraptor begins with actually disassembling the original, where many details are changed. The cargo platform of the Megaraptor is attached to the frame with stainless steel nuts and bolts. New galvanized steel brackets are used to mount the large fenders. Front body elements are mounted on a new reinforced steel frame, and the hood is set on gas stops. All the fittings of the hood and fenders are also new, made of anodized aluminum. In addition the studio put new window washers on the wiper blades.

The name MegaRaptor has been used once before: in 2017, Arizona-based F250R called its version of the Ford F-150 conversion that way.

In general, the list of modifications could be wider. Options include EBC brakes, the original exhaust system, a huge number of body paint options, including two-tone schemes, winches, and other auxiliary equipment. Each MegaRaptor is customized and essentially unique, the studio assures. But MegaRexx Trucks did not interfere with the engine. Just as a source vehicle is chosen Fords Super Duty (it can be F-250, F-350 or F-450) with 6.7 Power Stroke diesel engine (481.5 hp and 1424 Nm). Its torque is enough to handle such a monster. The price of the atelier offers to coordinate, and construction of the pickup to order takes from two to three months.

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]]> What a Toyota! GR 86 sports coupe gets two extreme versions from Gazoo Racing https://www.800autotalk.com/what-a-toyota-gr-86-sports-coupe-gets-two-extreme-versions-from-gazoo-racing/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 19:06:16 +0000 http://themes.ad-theme.com/wp/flownews_demos/cars/?p=2563 Simple as Occidental; in fact, it will be Occidental. To an English person, it will seem like simplified English, as a skeptical Cambridge friend of mine told me what Occidental is. The European languages are members of the same family. Their separate existence is a myth. For science, music, sport, etc, Europe uses the same vocabulary. The languages only differ in their grammar, their pronunciation and their most.

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Gazoo Racing has presented two new variants of Toyota GR 86 design.

Thus, Toyota GR 86 has lengthened at the expense of the splitter front end with many inserts from carbon fiber and extensions of wheel arches, which increase the width of the car by 43 mm.

At the rear of the Toyota GR 86, there is a carbon diffuser with spoiler or additional spoiler, four tips of exhaust system (chrome or black gloss for choice).

Also Gazoo Racing offers carbon fiber for the interior of the Toyota GR 86. As for “extras” – 19-inch wheels with several designs, reinforced brakes and alternative shock absorbers and springs.

Under the hood of Toyota GR 86 is a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine with 235 horsepower (250 Nm). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 6.3 seconds.

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]]> Heritage Customs Vintage has supported the simplicity of the Defender with décor https://www.800autotalk.com/heritage-customs-vintage-has-supported-the-simplicity-of-the-defender-with-decor/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:09:15 +0000 http://themes.ad-theme.com/wp/flownews_demos/cars/?p=2566 A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke.

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The Heritage Customs studio from the Netherlands calls itself a carchitecture studio, as it focuses on aesthetics, offering customers to individualize their cars according to different tastes. Such is the latest example of their work – the Heritage Customs Vintage Moon Dust, a restomod based on the classic Defender 90 V8.

The specimen is called Moon Dust after the body paint chosen for the project with a special matte metallic sheen.

The company has put on Defender grille, headlight bezels and ventilation grilles made of milled aluminum, custom front bumper in black, custom running boards, fully LED headlights, wide steel wheels (16 inches) with BF Goodrich tires, and redesigned glazing.

We’ll note that the last Defender had several different “eights” under the hood in history. But now we are speaking about the 1984 model year, which means that we have a petrol engine Rover V8 3.5 (136 hp, 253 Nm), and the “mechanics” assists it in this sample. However, the technical part of the SUV was left without changes, but worked on the appearance and interior. The rear “deck” of solid smoked oak is especially notable.

The interior of Defender used quilted alcantara and black leather, stressing that it is “not automobile.

Vintage Moon Dust has already gone to the customer, who paid 79,500 euros for such tuning. An interesting point: the owner of this Defender asked to deliberately leave some of the damage on the body of the original as a memory of past trips. Generally, Heritage Customs specializes namely on Defenders and redesigns both classic ones, which get the name Vintage, and modern ones, which are called Valiance. They also get unusual body painting and interior trim. A particular order can take a month and a half to complete, which is pretty fast.

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