Author Archives: Fair

BMW E46 LSx Swap Update

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Fair

Just a quick update on the Vorshlag Forum Build Thread for our BMW E46 “Alpha” car LSx V8 swap project, showing the header progress from the last few weeks. Getting close!

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2011 Mustang Track Tested with 430 whp

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Fair

We took our 2011 Mustang GT to Eagles Canyon Raceway on Dec 10th and two drivers made laps in the car all day. It was a total blast to drive on track (2:03 laps in its full street set-up) with … Continue reading →

New exhaust for Z3M LS1

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Fair

The project thread for McCall’s BMW Z3M Roadster LS1 project has an update showing the completely custom built, dual 3″, 304SS, mandrel bent exhaust. We also have a video of the car starting and running – sounds great! New brake … Continue reading →

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New 18 x 10 Mustang Wheels

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Fair

We have a press release for a brand new D-Force 18×10″ ET43 wheel made to fit the S197 Mustang and GR Subaru Impreza STI, in a 5 x 114.3 mm bolt circle. (click on thumbnails for larger image) This semi-forged … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag in Rally

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Fair

Brianne Corn is a rally racer, and with the race on the line she pushes her machine to the limit, and breakages happen – except with her Vorshlag camber plates. On the Lake Superior Performance Rally held in Northern Michigan … Continue reading →

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Perfect Holiday Gift

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Fair

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the gearhead(s) in your life? Think FAST is the answer! Vorshlag has dozens of copies of this incredible racing tome in stock. It is a great sub-$25 gift for anyone interested in suspension, … Continue reading →

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Pictures from PRI 2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Fair

Five of the Vorshlag crew attended the 2011 Performance Racing Industry show last week and we took about 100 pictures, which are posted in this gallery. Take a look and see some upcoming race cars, new products and booths from … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag in B-Spec Racing

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Fair

This press release on Jalopnik announces the fact that MINI will be joining B-Spec racing in the USA, which is great, but it also points out that the Vorshlag R56 Camber Plate is part of the spec. Don’t know about … Continue reading →

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Caswell E30 at BAJA 1000

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Fair

Vorshlag customer and ultimate “destructive parts tester” Bill Caswell is at it again. He’s taking his specially built BMW E30 back to the Baja 1000 and the trip is being chronicled at a blog called mylife@SPEED. Vorshlag sent Bill some … Continue reading →

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Z3M LSx Swap Updates

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Fair

We finally brought McCall’s BMW Z3M LSx swap to the Vorshlag shop to finish up a few things, namely the custom dual 3″ stainless exhaust. We’ve got some pictures and details in the build thread, located here.