#speedwellsrefinishers 4/7

Global Time Attack Buttonwillow Raceway

VAD Admin
Nov 12, 2018
3 min read

The 8th & 9th of November will be a couple of days we remember quite fondly, as two builds that we have collaborated on took to the track in anger and we are pleased to say they did pretty well.

We have discussed David Haagsma on a few our our blog posts over the past few months as we have been watching his GTR come to life, Scott over at Sicchops being the man responsible for updating the look for the 2018 season fitting our aero kit and totally transforming the look, and with David's finishing touches we couldn't wait for him to hit the track and he didn't disappoint.

Considering its a new look its also a new set up, same amazing engine spec built by the GTR gurus SP Engineering, but a new JRZ suspension set up, along with new RPS Carbon brakes, and other bits of carbon aero to enhance the wider look David came 4th overall in the Super Battle class, and considering there is over 80 cars, thats pretty impressive, we are really looking forward to seeing the car back out in February 2019 next year when it competes at Circuit of the Americans ( COTA)

David Haagsma Nissan GTR GT3, 4th overall at Buttonwillow Raceway

Another one of collaborations to hit the track which we must admit came as a bit of a surprise, albeit a nice one, the Sleepers Speed Shop Porsche 997 GT3R belonging to Chad Kobayashi, being driving at Buttonwillow by Tommy Contino, who managed a very respectable 7th in class.

We supplied the aero kit for this particular build back in January 2017, and its one we are quite fond of, the fact that we got to work with Len Higa the owner of Sleeper Speed Shop in California was a big pull for us as the company just ooze quality, and the fact that Len is so highly respected, so its always going to be a very special Porsche to us, the fact that Chad has just the very best in the way of parts on this 997 Turbo-R its the pinnacle.

Porsche 997 GT3 R Bi-Turbo Sleepers Speed Shop

Sleepers Speed Shop Porsche 997 GT3R Bi-Turbo, Buttonwillow Raceway November 2018

Rear Shot of the R aero clad Porsche 997 Turbo, Sleepers Speed Shop

Front of the R aero clad Porsche 997 Turbo, Sleepers Speed Shop

We offer these aero kits for both the Nissan GTR and the Porsche 997 Chassis in various engine configurations, the 997R styling kit is only available in light weight carbon fibre, where as the Nissan GTR aero kit we manufacture in carbon fibre and also GRP, although our GRP is a woven cloth over the old school matt strand, so still a light weight and super strong product without the premium price of carbon.

Our parts for these conversions are extensive, we have our own JRZ or Bilstein suspension that is built to our own specification, big brake upgrades for the serious HP hunters as well as custom exhausts, which includes full bespoke inconel systems, wheels are another product we offer with forged aluminium, forged magnesium, with a magnesium and carbon fibre hybrid wheel also available for the customers looking for the pinnacle super light weight wheel product.

Get in touch with us if you like the look of any of these conversions for road or track use, we can supply all the parts to build as well get these cars put together, we work with a highly skilled teams that love nothing more than building these stunning creations.

For the UK market we have the Speedwells 997 Turbo-R thats under going some serious modification to not only the colour change but the power output too, so thats one to watch out for early next next, and we are also looking to get our own BMW Z4 GT3 V8 back on track, watch this space.

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Speedwells Supra + Next Level Automotive = Perfection.

VAD Admin
Oct 30, 2018
2 min read

We we did not think we would be revisiting Next Level Automotive build so quickly, but these guys just do not hang around, within days of collecting the bulging biceps of the blown out Supra wide body kit, these boys have already fitted the kit in a total of 4 days, all that is left to do is slight adjustments on the front fenders and then obviously the bodywork side of the conversion, which is a little more time consuming, but these guys know their craft so we are only expecting perfection.

Next Level Automotive, Speedwells Wide Body Supra

To say we are flabbergasted is a bit of an understatement, we always knew Jan was a cool cookie, building some absolute show stoppers, but his skill and craft are pretty awesome to see, especially when its one of our own, we feel privileged to be working with him, even Iby the designer of the blown out beauty is extremely impressed with Jan's 4 day turn around fitting this kit, we must also credit Iby as its a testament to him personally for getting the fitment perfected and also the manufacturing skills our of composite team that produce such a great fitting high quality kit, when all the experts come together, they create magic.

Speedwells Wide Body Supra, under construction at Next Level Automotive

Another little detail we are now privy to is the colour this particular Supra build will be painted in, but unsure at the moment if we can share that information, but its one we are very excited to see as we have yet to see this colour adorn the muscular lines of a Speedwells converted Supra and we are always one for something different, we want as many colours possible on this build, we are just waiting for someone to build a yellow with black details to hit the streets, but were pretty happy with Jan's Choice.

The next one to hit the streets should be our good friend Sean Reid and his impeccable Porsche grey beauty, we just cant wait to shoot that beast.

We will be posting more on the Next Level Automotive build as we get the information come in.

We use the slogan Teamwork Makes the Dream work moto quite frequent at VAD, and working with this crew of people never has that statement been so apt.

NEXT LEVEL AUTOMOTIVE

Address: Pascalstraat 13e, Reeuwijk, Netherlands

Tel: +31 6 304 039 98

Email: Info@nextlevelautomotive.eu

WEB: http://nextlevelautomotive.eu

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Next Level Automotive

VAD Admin
Oct 27, 2018
2 min read

This week we finally got to meet Jan and his crew from Next Level Automotive who are based in the Netherlands, and what a delightful bunch they are, Jan had ordered the Speedwells wide body supra aero kit a couple of weeks previously and his plan was to kill two birds with one stone, to collect his kit and meet the VAD & speedwell team.

Jan is renowned within the Benelux area for his Toyota Supra creations, builds some real show stoppers over the years, he is a man that knows his craft exceedingly well and as you can see his work speaks for itself, with customers coming far and wide for him to apply his craft. We have known about his high quality builds for some time, so its nice to finally have him on-board representing our brands.

He had an extremely early start on Tuesday morning to make the channel tunnel crossing from the Netherlands to the UK, pulling up at Speedwells around midday, the amusement of us looking at his transport thinking how on earth is this huge wide body Supra kit going to fit in that extremely small caddy van, with Jan explaining the day before he had trial fitted another kit, so knew exactly how it all had to go in, and interlock and we were pleased to report it fitted... just.

Ridox wide body Supra, built and painted in--house at Next Level Automotive

We are always on the look out to work with talented people and companies and Jan fits in perfectly with how we operate, he works hard and creates high quality builds, so he will be a great extension for our brand across the Benelux area, not only selling out product, but having the right skill set to fit the parts too, the fact it hasn't even been a week since the kit was collected and the kit has been mocked up in place, with the rear quarter panels cut and bonded into place, which is pretty impressive.

The Speedwell Supra kit will be available for the Benelux market exclusively through Next Level Automotive along with all of the VAD products, so if you want our products and want it expertly fitted and your in and around the Benelux area then get in touch with Jan and let him work his magic, we can assure you of one thing, you will not be disappointed.