Mazda Miata / MX5 ND Hard Top

With the all new Mazda, MX5 / Miata hitting the streets over the last few months, there has been a steady supply of aftermarket styling and tuning goodies that have hit the scene, the standouts for us are the Aimgain and the Rocket Bunny Pandem wide body aero kits, they hit the sweet spot, and although we are completely over the bolt on fender look, they really do suit the lines of the new little Mazda ND.

As we are always on the lookout for new products, we were amazed to come across this little gem. The new ND comes as a soft top option only for now, for some that’s a put off, but now you have an option, agreed its won’t be a cheap option, but its dry carbon and it weights 3.8kg, … now that we like the sound of.

The shape takes some getting used to, but you have to remember, this has been produce for racing, where helmet headroom is essential, we love the channel down the middle, and the slight raised profile that sits either side, it’s a must for the light weight carbon petrol head, that owes the new ND chassis, and loves the form and function, it really doesn’t get any better than this for Mazda's little ND chassis, we certainly dont think so.

#Mazda #MazdaMX5 #MazdaMiata #MazdaMX5ND #Carbon #CarbonFibre #DryCarbonRoof #VAD #JapaneseAero

Aero products from Japan

Over the last 12 months we have regularly been asked to source and supply aero parts from Japan for the Japanese sports car line up, and looking at all the goodness that was being asked for, we would have been extremely silly not to get it listed on our website, it something we have looked at for a while, and always put it off, mainly because of the size of the task, of listing all the parts, but we have been given a gentle push from customers to get off our butt and get it all online.

So what are you likely to see being added over the next couple of weeks, there is such a selection we couldn't possibly list it all, so we will upload a small selection of what we can get our hands on, for example, a small selection from Rocket Bunny will be added, but we can get the complete range, along with the likes of, Aimgain, Varis, Voltex, Kuhl Racing, VITT, to name a few, they all offer a great selection of parts in carbon and good ole FRP, and all offer something a little different, we just won’t be listing the complete range from every manufacturer, just a nice selection, and if you cant find what you are looking for, just ask the question, if it’s made in Japan, and its available, we can source for you.

Rocket Bunny MX5

Kuhl Racing Nissan GTR

Aimgain 370Z

MAZDA MX5

Nissan 350Z Rocket Bunny 19'' AG F130

Varis 370Z

Aimgain Aventador

Varis 370Z

Varis GTR

Rocket Bunny RX7

Bensopra GTR

VITT Mercedes S Class

VITT Squalo Aventador

Kuhl Racing Mx5

Varis 370Z

Aimgain GTR

#Japaneseaero #Varis #RocketBunny #Pandem #VittPerformance #LibertyWalk #KuhlRacing #Voltex #Aimgain

Ferrari F40 LM spec

The Ferrari F40 is quite possibly the best Ferrari to date, well it certainly is as far as we are concerned at VAD, it’s a timeless design, pure beauty and if we look at the F40 in LM form, it’s both beauty and aggression, it really is a breathtaking piece of automotive art, from any viewing point its mouth watering, So the thoughts of modifying one, would take some balls right.

For the purist talk of modifying Ferrari’s pinnacle simply shouldn't happen , and to be honest, some part of us does agree, but things have moved on a lot since its launch, and there are many areas that can be tastefully modified and improved, the suspension for one, along with the brakes, a lot has changed in those areas over that last 20 years, so the improvements in that area are well worth doing, then we get to the wheels, although we like the classic speedline design, it suits the F40 perfectly, but again in this area technology has moved on quite a bit, so improvements can be made in this area too, not only with the material used, but also the design of wheel, and choosing the right design can really enhance the look of the 80’s icon, and if you don’t think it’s possible to make the F40 even more beautiful, then feast your eyes on this stunning piece of art, from our wheel partners Hyper Forged Wheels in Japan.

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferrari F40 LM Hyper Forged Wheels

Ferarri F40 Hyper Forged LC5

This particular F40 has been treated to some jaw dropping upgrades, brakes, suspension and the LM aero, with the later completing the finished look, whilst obviously adding not just style, but aerodynamic enhancements too, just looking at these pictures makes the hairs on the neck and arms stand to attention, its such an enticing car.

To complete the look, the owner,chose a brand new set of Hyper Forged LC5 centre locks, that have been machined and to perfection, and it’s at this part of the conversion opinions will differ.

The design for us is right on the money, the LC5 is the perfect design for the F40, the matte black finish also hits the sweet spot, and whilst the design is perfect the size of the wheels used may cause some debate, as the original F40 had 8x17 > 235/35R17 or 245/40R17 front, with 13x17 > 335/35R17 rear, where as this build has been fitted with 10x19 > 255/30R19 Front and 13x20 > 345/25R20 Rear, we would of preferred to see the same set up, but with 18” front and a 19” rear set up with a more forgiving tyre sidewall.

No doubt about it, it takes a brave owner to not only modify one of Maranello’s finest, after all it was the last Ferrari to get the Enzo Ferrari seal of Approval, but also to go against the grain, by fitting such a large wheel and tyre set up, but we say Kudos to the owner for a job well done, its a beauty and we love it.

#F40 #Ferrari #FerrariF40 #HyperForged #HyperForgedWheels #ModifiedF40 #ModifiedFerrariF40 #F40LM #FerrariF40LM