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The Porsche 996 Makeover

VAD Admin
Jun 19, 2018
2 min read

We are huge Porsche fanatics at VAD, it’s a very special brand, if we had our way and the funds of course we would have every model across the range, modified to the maximum of course, like them or loathe them you can ignore the fact in racing form they produce some of the best looking cars on the planet, with what we have planned for the future with the 997R and the 991R is really exciting, especially with how well the Speedwells Turbo-R turned out in true road going form.

When Porsche launched the 996, they had a very mixed reaction, they obviously listened as when they launched the 997 it resembled the more successful 964 / 993 chassis than it did the 996, so for those customers that would like the more affordable 996 model but, but are but are put off over the way it looks, we have a makeover solution.

The main area of concern is the lights, so people go to the lengths of fitting the 997 front end, but our makeover incorporates the 997 front lights with a full wide body aero package, the GT2R EVO, and it’s a beauty,

The basics of the aero kit is a wider version of the RSR aero kit, it will fit all of the 996 chassis, Turbo or none turbo, standard or wide body, the only difference will be the rear flare, as the Turbo and GT2 models have the Turbo side vents there are two sets of flares available for turbo or none turbo models, the rest of the kit will be the same.

Kit consists of the following parts:

Front bumper, front splitter, front fenders, fender top vents, side skirts, rear flares, rear bumper.

Optional extras include:

Rear diffuser, rear ducktail engine cover, rear wing assembly, 2 Piece or 3 piece forged wheels, in sizes 11x18 front, 13x18 rear, 19” are also available on request in various designs and material, with a hybrid carbon and magnesium wheel being added to our Motorsport range of wheels, as well as super light weight 2 piece Magnesium wheels, for road or race applications.

Get in touch with us today for find out further details on this Porsche 996 upgrade. All parts are manufactured in carbon fibre or GRP is also available on request.

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Porsche 997 Turbo-R

VAD Admin
Jun 8, 2018
1 min read

It is always good to finish a build stand back and admire what has been put together, albeit pictures or videos just do not do this build any justice, its definitely a car that need to be seen, following this beauty a few days ago made all the hairs of the back of my neck stand on end, such an incredible sight, the width of this beauty in the flesh is awe-inspiring.

The Speedwells Porsche 997 Turbo-R, outside Porsche Solihull, Birmingham

The final piece of the puzzle is being manufactured by our wheel partner Lite Speed racing, the VAD CR-Evo is making way for a set of RS5 centres that will sit inside the the 10" and 14" barrels that currently sit on the car, but will be finish in a new colour to lift some of the black out of the build.

The car will be on display though out the year at certain shows, and it really is worth seeing the car in personal to appreciate the quality of the build.

Bilstien have partnered on the build, so the first show for the car is Players Classic at Goodwood Circuit the end of this month, then its on to fitted UK.

Speedwells Porsche 997 Turbo-R, Solihull town centre, Birmingham

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Coventry Motofest 2018

VAD Admin
Jun 6, 2018
2 min read

This past Sunday saw us head out to the Coventry Motofest with our buddies Iby and Taj from Speedwells Refinishers and Perfections Midland, its a show that seems to get bigger and bigger every year, with more o.e manufacturers joining the event as well as the tuning scene, with every marquee presented on individual stands around the streets of Coventry city centre, it was a great day with lots of beautiful cars on display, as well some cars hitting the track that had been made up from the main fly over and under pass roads, the noise was intoxicating.

Alcon Brake Stand, Coventry Motofest

The Alcon stand was the first stand that we were in awe of, sitting middle of the stand was Roger Clark Gobstopper 11, which is mind blowing up close, such an epic machine, just not as epic as the 920bhp RS200 of Pat Doran, we have seen this in various stages of build throughout the years, but this was the car of the show for us, epic is an understatement, its truly is breath taking up close, the details on every part of this car is very special, and another brute of a car running on the Alcon brakes, this company and its product are leading the way, our good friend Anthony Gaylard with him incredible Nissan GTR GT3 build that we are involved with also set up with the Alcon braking system.

Another car that sat on the Alcon Brake stand was the freshly built E30 M3, owner Phil Morris of Drift works and what a very special car, our good friend Craig Taylor of Dynotorque did the S65 V8 engine install and as you would expect it all looks factory, this car really is a bit special, as usual Driftworks have put together another amazing build, which is what we have come to expect from this crew.

Nissan GTR Stand, Coventry Motofest 2018

The Nissan GTR stand had a pretty spectacular line up, with a range of R32, R33 & R34 all present, the R32 stood out as it was an original wide body Evolution 111 factory car, imported from Veilside Japan and it was impeccable, as was the Midnight Purple R33 and beautifully prepared white R34.

We caught up with Matt Clifford from Reflex Design with his Rothmans OLD & NEW slant nose on display, and as always it was drawing the crowds down at Fargo Village, we will be back next year, but this time we will be armed with our own cars to display.