Wheel of the Month
According to BBS, the CX-R is the latest evolution of the company's classic cross-spoke design, combining authentic BBS styling cues with the latest motorsport technology. It is designed to meet the rigorous demands of production sports cars that may also occasionally enjoy track time. Modeled on the race-proven milled spoke design, the CX-R features an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio thanks to the flow forming of the rim area and back milling in the spokes. It also offers strong aesthetic value thanks to a diamond-cut face finished with a contrasting gloss-black coating. It is available in 8.5x19 and 9.5x19 formats for select BMW and Audi applications. From $600
BBS
877.832.8209
www.bbs.com
Lower your chassis and reduce body roll during spirited driving sessions with Hotchkis sport springs for the MkV Golf or Jetta. The set has been designed for factory-like balance front to rear, and each coil spring was been precision CNC-wound in Germany from high-tensile steel. They are preloaded to maintain positive spring location throughout suspension travel for optimal ride comfort and traction. Additionally, they are designed to work with either OEM or aftermarket shocks and provide a 1.5- and 1.7-inch drop front and rear, respectively, for a more aggressive fighting stance. $253.95
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
888.735.6425
www.hotchkis.net
According to the company, AEM's cold-air intake system for the Audi A3 makes 14.4 hp and 13.3 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. The intake is a true cold-air intake that routes the filter outside the engine compartment. Intake fitment will not interfere with the brake booster line and it's not necessary to remove the front bumper to install it. It's available with AEM's new two-stage gunmetal powdercoat for lasting looks and durability. Check out the dyno results and a description of testing procedures on the company's Web site. $453.60
AEM
310.484.2322
www.aempower.com
Borla's performance exhaust for the Porsche Cayman was developed to support the company's race teams, demanding a quality system that delivers extreme endurance at a high level of use. Two systems are available: Race, with 4-inch polished tips, and Enduro, with 3.5-inch polished tips, both with embossed Borla logos. Each has been engineered for a bolt-on fitment and signature Borla sound quality. Each system is not street legal and intended for track use only, and each comes with the company's famous written million-mile warranty. $1,699.99
Borla Performance Industries
877.462.6752
www.borla.com
Prosport Gauges has released a new line of instrumentation, the Premium Series, with peak recall and programmable warning functions. These are ideal for performance driving, allowing the driver to focus on the task at hand and giving both audible and visual warnings if the preset limits are breached. Available in both 52mm and 60mm formats, these gauges also feature amber/white or green/white lighting, 270-degree sweep stepper motor for exceptional precision, and smoked lenses that blackout completely when turned off. From $69.99
Prosport Gauges
727.572.9011
www.prosportgauges.com
Owners of BMW's latest 3 Series can now upgrade their stopping power with front and rear brake systems from Brake Pros. These assemblies feature AP Racing six-piston aluminum calipers with 14.25-inch drilled and slotted two-piece rotors up front. For the ultimate upgrade, the fronts can be paired with four-piston AP calipers and 13-inch drilled and slotted rotors in the rear. The upgrades come complete with caliper mounting brackets, DOT-compliant stainless steel lines, and high-performance Mintex Xtreme pads, along with the necessary installation hardware. Two colors are available for the calipers: red with black script or black with yellow script.
Contact for pricing.
Brake Pros
800.711.4123
www.brake-pros.com