Nutek Forged Wheels Series 708 Concave on WIDEBODY BMW E46 M3 by Aerojacket

The 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3. When it comes to modified Bimmers, this chassis is one of the most popular choices. Powered by a 3.2L inline six which produces 330-340hp stock, this car offers loads of performance fun, both on the street and on the track. We've seen a few tuner shops crank out MAJOR power out of this motor, with some even reaching the 1000hp club! That covers the "GO" side of the equation. As for the "SHOW" side, there is a whole slew of upgrades available to change the appearance of this chassis, from Mild, to WILD. Whether you're a fan of the Tuner, Stance, Slammed, or Hellaflush circles, anything is possible 

We met with once individual who is taking his E46 M3 to the next level. Enter Rick, from Aero Jacket. We have a long history with Rick and most of us knew him from before getting involved with the automotive aftermarket industry. We've seen the progress of his BMW M3 from its inception as a factory stock car, to the eye-popping head-turning beast that it is today.

The Aero Jacket Widebody M3 is slammed with a clean stance. The car is comfortable enough for use as his daily driver, yet also meets his performance needs on the track. For rollers, Rick wanted something different from your usual setup on the BMW such as BBS LM's, Volk TE37's, Volk CE28's or the slew of other common 3-Piece wheels. He  always wanted a set of Nutek Forged Wheels, and knew exactly what style he was looking for. This Widebody M3 currently sits on Nutek Forged Wheels 708 Concave Series in a wide fitment of 19x9.5 Front and 19x11.5 Rear.  Usually when you go with a concave design, you sacrifice the depth of the lip.  He opted on having the concavity custom cut to a less aggressive profile so that he could have the best of both worlds: Concave Design and Deep Dish, together in one!  We had the chance to do a ride along on the Las Vegas Speedway with Rick and his Aero Jacket M3, and it was a blast.  We look forward to seeing (and feeling!) whatever Rick has in store next for this beautiful BMW.

 

Godzilla Stance | Nutek Series 708 Concave

When people talk about Japanese Supercars, there are certain cars that are always mentioned in the discussion. The Nissan Skyline GT-R, Toyota Supra RZ, Honda/Acura NSX-R, Lexus LF-A... these are but a few of the beastly offerings from overseas. This issue's focus is Nissan's R35 GT-R, and auto tuner SP-Engineering's incredible offerings for this machine.

The 2010 Nissan GT-R comes with 520 hp right off the dealer lot, and for most people, the power and looks of the factory car are enough. For others... further customization is a must. We got a chance to work with SP Engineering, who is one of the leading GT-R tuners here in the country. Pulling into their facility, we couldn't help but notice a gridlock of GT-R's, Ferrari's, Lamborghini's and even a few McLaren MP-12C's, all awaiting the SP Engineering touch for increased performance. We knew we were in High Horsepower Heaven.

First up on the list of mods for the GT-R are upgraded wheels and tires. With a serious increase in horsepower in store, there was a need to give the car a bigger footprint to help transfer all this extra power to the road. Wanting to replace the factory 20x9.5 (255/40R20) FA and 20x10.5 (285/35R20) RA setup, SP Engineering turned to Nutek Forged Wheels for a custom built forged solution. After taking careful measurements of the GT-R and its massive brake calipers, Nutek was able to maximize the aggressiveness of the wheel design without compromising performance. This upgraded GT-R now rolls on Nutek 708 Concave Series 20x10 (285/35R20) FA and 20x12 (315/30R20) RA, adding a full 30mm of width to the tires on all four corners.

This GT-R also received SP Engineering's Stage 2 SPE750 package. What's this you ask? 800 horsepower and quarter mile track times under 10 seconds. Here's a short run down of what SP Engineering did for this GT-R:

SPE Spec 750 OEM Modified Turbochargers

* Garrett BB Cartridges

* Oil & Water AN Line/Fittings

* Jet Coated Manifolds

* SPE Spec GT Actuators

SPE Spec Front Turbo Pipe

SPE Spec Greddy 29R Large Intercooler System

SPE Spec Greddy Aluminum Intercooler Pipe kit

SPE Spec Greddy Blow Off Valve System

SPE Spec Air Suction Pipe Kit 76mm

SPE Spec 1000cc Injectors

SPE Spec Dual 400LPH Fuel Pump System

SPE Spec Fuel Pressure Regulator + Gauge

SPE Spec Spark Plugs Range 9

SPE Speed Density COBB Tune (Pump and C16 Race Fuel)

COBB AccessPort005

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Nutek Forged Wheels | Series 755 Concave in the making...  (teaser)

The New Scion FR-S | Bavaria BC5 Concave

We attend a lot of car meets and events and noticed lately that the current Belle of the Ball is the Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ. We've had the great pleasure to sit down and chat with our buddy Thomas with his 2013 Scion FR-S named Chimera (A Greek Mythical Creature). Thomas first purchased the car back in July 2012, and his passion for tuning has created a project that is constantly evolving.

We wanted to know why he picked the FR-S chassis as the base for his tuning project. His reply was "I picked the FR-S due to the fact that it was one of the best platforms to come together from 2 different car builders. Plus it's such a great car to drive."

This FR-S has a projected goal to be successful in 3 areas: Appearance, Performance, and Sound. The car isn't close to completion yet, but Thomas has already created a buzz for himself at events and features! Keeping it simple, yet clean, is what some guys want to achieve when modifying cars.

The FR-S is equipped with 20x10 Bavaria BC-5 Concave Wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes 1 tires. Lowering the car with Eibach springs not only gave it a better stance, but also increased handling performance without sacrificing comfort. Thomas added some flare by getting parts of the car wrapped by Wrapito, along with a Carbon Fiber Hood and Carbon Deck Lid from Seibon. The Boxer rumble is now even more noticeable with a Borla Exhaust System. Thomas' project goal of tuning Appearance, Performance, and Sound is well on its way.

More power and more enhancements to audio is what's in store for this FR-S along with, well... we'd hate to spoil the surprise After looking over some renderings of what is in store for Project Chimera, we know the next time we feature this car,it will be very aggressive and very different from the rest of the pack.

Be sure to keep an eye out for this FR-S at your local events and online features!

Thomas would like to thank and give shout outs to the following:

Co-Builder Alfred J Aguiniga, Lyle and the Crew at Vinylstyles, AIRAID, BORLA Exhaust, Eibach Suspension, Wraptivo, Toyo Tires, Scionpro.com, Matthew Law, and Eddie with Bavaria Wheels!!!

Latest design | Series 714 Concave

 Introducing the Nutek Forged Wheel Series 714. Just like the rest of our wheels, the wheel is made out of Aerospace-grade 6061 forged aluminum. Engineered to guarantee a perfect high strength-to-weight ratio. With the 7 spoke design, the 714 is a perfect match for style and comfort for anyone who is inquiring wheels in 19"-22" design.

Nutek Forged Wheels | September Car of the month | Ferrari 458 Italia

Featured is a 2011, Ferrari 458 with our latest set of fully forged, 3 piece, 505 series wheels, 20x9.0 inch, front and 20x12.0 inch, rear.

These wheels were custom painted to color match both the body and the custom painted trim that included all the emblems, for a truly one-of-a-kind car. This set up is perfectly suited to accept the O.E. tires sizes and allows the owner to use wider tires if desired.