RENOWNED ARTIST PAINTS THE PERFECT PICTURE WITH ALFA ROMEO

 

 

An exclusive work of art commissioned by Alfa Romeo has been unveiled to celebrate the launch of the new eco-friendly Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 85 bhp Sprint in a partnership between the Italian marque and Castle Galleries.

Renowned artist Louise Dear was approached for the bespoke piece due to her typically young and exciting style, which combine classic beauty with unique design; characteristics shared with Alfa Romeo`s sporty compact MiTo model.

Using a complex method of layered paint onto aluminium, Louise modelled the flamboyant art, entitled ‘Because I Can`, on her 17 year old daughter and introduced unmistakable influences from the Alfa MiTo into the work.

The inspiration behind the art derives from Alfa Romeo`s new congestion charge free Alfa MiTo, which has only 95g/km of CO2 emissions, and is interpreted in the subject through a vibrant floral backdrop and mix of bold colours. The painting also incorporates elements of the iconic Alfa Romeo logo, and legendary Cloverleaf symbol which is synonymous with the brand.

Louise said: "I really wanted to capture Alfa Romeo`s heritage and elegance within my creation, while bringing out the stylish and fashionable aspects of the Alfa MiTo.

"The Alfa MiTo is targeted at a young, stylish audience who have a positive attitude to life, and are focussed on being successful, and within my painting I have tried to bring this across using a combination of designs that convey powerful imagery mixed with elegance and beauty."

The artwork was revealed in an exclusive evening at Artica Galleries, Covent Garden (part of the Castle Galleries group) on July 14, attended by a host of VIPs and will now tour galleries across the UK.

Brand Communications Manager for Alfa Romeo UK, Naz Jamil, said: "Within this project we worked closely with Castle Galleries and Louise Dear to create a work of art which brings out the key message behind the congestion charge friendly Alfa MiTo. The floral based design and vibrant colour selection conveys the car`s fun and even greener credentials, whilst fully incorporating the young and stylish image of the Alfa MiTo."

An Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 85 bhp Sprint wrapped in Louise`s design, along with the original artwork will now head to Castle Galleries locations - Birmingham`s Mailbox on July 28, Norwich Chapelfield on August 4, and Cardiff Bay on the 11 August.

To find out more about the full Alfa Romeo range including the congestion charge beating Alfa MiTo JTDM-2 85 bhp Sprint and the all-new Alfa Giulietta, visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk or for information on how to purchase a limited edition Louise Dear print commissioned by Alfa Romeo, visit www.castlegalleries.com/alfaromeo

Modified Lotus Exige S 2007 Picture

Custom turboXS intake
Larini club sport 6" exhaust
Custom cat delete pipe
PPE race header
Forcedfed exige s power package
----EFI standalone ECU
----10psi supercharger pulley
----550cc injectors
----Gatorback serpentine belt
247whp, 163wtq on mustang dyno current ---- 190whp when it was stock
C-reader
VEI wideband AFR gauge
Innovate LC-1 wideband controller
BWR dual gauge bracket near center console
VEI digital boost/vacuum gauge
Pioneer N4 flip out touch screen with nav and rear view camera
Braille B2015 Battery
rear view mirror delete
Sector111 panel eliminator V3 painted black
Schroth blue 4-point racing harnesses
5% tint
aluminum carpet pins
cupholder (sector111 darthholder)
powder coated gloss black LSS wheels
powder coated gas lid gloss black
black 1960`s front clam lotus badge
Blackwatch racing liquid caddy
von hep dash bag
De-badged S`s on fenders and rear clam
black out kit for all four side markers, tail lights, 3rd brake light, front turn signals
c/f custom inner door panels from darkside engineering
c/f custom door sills from darkside engineering layed with clear film protectant
c/f sector111 binnacle
c/f center console with drilled hole for traction control
c/f reverie side scoops
c/f OEM style rear wing
c/f sector111 front splitter
c/f sector111 side skirts
c/f reverie 3-element diffuser
c/f sector111 access panels
Custom water to air intercooler setup
----PWR barrel 4" x 10" water to air intercooler
----Bosch water pump
----Oil cooler
----Cooler fan
----Water tank
----Aluminum braided hose, rubber hoses, clear hose
----Aluminum heat wrap for intercooler
----Switch custom drilled to turn on fan and water pump

Lotus Elise 340R Limited Edition 2000

 

 

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

# carbon fiber exhaust muffler(stock) (the cf exhaust is soon to be replaced with this high performance titanium sports exhaust, which weighs 5kg less and adds about 6hp. the cats have also been removed for added hp, they were removed by lotus from the factory.) # see through door panels # cat eyes

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

the 340r comes from the factory with a built in trickle charger socket located infront of the gear lever,

The 340R comes from the factory with a built in trickle charger socket located infront of the gear lever, Lotus knew this car was not going to be driven much, and with the optional race battery "which i have", the battery would not last 2 weeks without the charger, if not started or run.

Lotus Elise 2006

 

 

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

newly painted taillight recesses, side fin recesses, black painted diffuser and under body pan, black painted vent recess and side recesses, painted the headlight bezels chili red to match exterior , custom design painted taillights in ravin black, painted a pillar (part around front windshield ravin black, painted fuel door ravin black

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

interior added custom painted two tone shift knob & e-brake in ravin black & chili red, painted door pulls, dash cover, door sills, vents and center console, got the center console two-toned it to make it flow better with the shift knob and e-brake.

Ultimate Guide To Modified Car Insurance

Ultimate Guide To Modified Car Insurance

If you have modified you engine by way of a chip, induction kit or similar then things start to get a little trickier. This is also the case with having a generally high-powered performance engine. Many mainstream insurers will not insure a car with engine modifications or a high-powered car with a young driver. Here you will be best to follow the same procedure as above and seek quotes from specialist insurers. You may find the process a little slower but you will be rewarded with a more tailored and possibly cheaper policy.

Above all, you must remember to be honest to your insurer. Something as small as misinforming the insurer as to where you car will be kept overnight can be seen as fraud. Altering details to give yourself a cheaper policy, if not accurate, will ultimately result in voided insurance when the issuing company finds out.

Modified Volkswagen

 

 

 

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

wide arch kit, custom built for the car, front and rear bumper modified to the quarter panel and to the front panels, extra wide side skirts, tail gate modification, sun roof removed, modification to the front grill, modified doors, rage exhaust, angel eye head lights, vr6 back lights, m6 style chrome mirrors, this car has been painted in a candy apple red metal flake base with graphics underneath the candy also cobolt blue marbled flames and a retro stripe down side of car, devils ride logo on tail gate, tribal on roof, tribal on bonnet underneath candy also. all done at devils ride ltd. 01684 297111

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

i own a custom paint and modification shop called devil

IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT

clifford alarm, ice yet to come

Carlsson C25 Royale Super GT plays at being Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG

 

 

The Queen may be the only person in the UK that gets to wear a crown but there are other loan achievements we`d rather put our title to and the Carlsson Royale Super GT is one of them. One is the operative word because that is the number that will be sold in any one country. Expect ludicrous prices for a 24-Karat gold exterior version and if this doesn`t hit you in the pit of the stomach the 752PS and 1,150Nm of torque certainly will.

Vauxhall Ultra-compact EV concept 2011

 

 

CAR MAKE & MODEL

Vauxhall Ultra-compact EV concept 2011 Pictures

CAR REF NUMBER

39118

VAUXHALL/OPEL TO UNVEIL STRIKING & AFFORDABLE 2-SEAT ELECTRIC CAR AT IAA

* Radical-looking electric car concept ‘has production potential`

* Low-cost to appeal to young/teenage drivers

* 60-mile range

* 75mph top speed

Luton/Russelsheim/Frankfurt - Vauxhall/Opel is to reveal a striking concept with ‘production potential` at this month`s Frankfurt show that could revolutionise urban transport, especially for younger drivers and those on a very tight budget.

A battery-powered electric vehicle, the low, rakish concept will be highly affordable, have a 60-mile range and be capable of 75mph, making even the odd motorway trip feasible.

Yet despite its aesthetic appeal, the concept will be practical, affording two seats in a tandem layout, and its light weight - around a third of a small modern car`s - would allow it to be agile and fun to drive.

Inspired by the Ampera, the concept has the potential to create a new class of light-weight, zero-emissions electric vehicles in the UK and Europe.

Modified Honda Accord V6 Coupe 2004

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

ait racing body kit, ait racing carbon fiber engine covers, ait racing carbon fibre rear window diffuser, ait racing carbon fiber roof, ait racing vented carbon fibre hood, autoaccessorystore.com carbon fibre door pillars, black tint, depo jdm black housing projectors, grill craft upper front insert, house of kolors candy black cherry paint and body work by m1 auto body works, ignited performance hid, jsdesigns roll call stickers, optima battery, piaa window wiper blades, tunersdepot euro taillights, vertical doors, vertical doors kit, weather tech window visors.

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

ac autotechnic boost gauge, ac autotechnic air/fuel gauge, ac autotechnic oil pressure gauge, ac autotechnic shift knob, ac autotechnic turbo timer, autoaccessorystore aluminium diamond cut floor mats, auto tech interiors dash mount gauge holder, beltronics rx75 plus, beltronics vector fx1, broadway rear view mirror, clifford alarm system, hayame carbon fibre pedals, ignited performance switch, ignited performance push button start, yonoka seats.

IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT

custom trunk enclosure (fibreglass paint/suede) by ultimate image car stereo, sound stream products, 10” subs (2), 7” monitors (2 trunk), amplifiers (3), components (front and rear), in dash digital processor, in dash stereo/monitor, power plants, battery distribution, battery fuses, battery terminals, competition battery, rca wire, speaker wire, metra products, stereo dash kit, rx 75 plus radar detector.

Project Kahn Coupe Sport Audi A5 3.0 2011

 

 

 

Project Kahn Announces The New Audi A5 Coupe Sport

Bradford/England - Project Kahn`s discerning customers have often pushed Afzal Kahn to produce an Audi which is not only optically different but sportier with a more intense driving experience!

And the result of Afzal Kahn`s dalliance with the new 07/57 3.0 Audi A5 sport offers a whole new breadth of excitement, taking the Audi A5 to a whole new dimension.

Afzal Kahn`s philosophy was always to combine mechanical perfection and exterior beauty, and the Project Kahn pearl white Audi A5 is wholly unmistakable, with every external modification serving to coax greater performance from the car.

The A5`s smooth, extended contour is immediately recognizable with an outstanding styling package consisting of a front and rear bumper unit with side blades, rear boot spoiler and a stainless steel sports quad exhaust system.

Inside is the "bespoke touch" with a complete quilted leather interior in perforated nappa. In addition, a lowered suspension (35mm), pearl silver door mirrors, pearl front and rear diffuser, red dials in matt finish, pearl silver door mirrors, stainless steel kick plates and billet aluminum pedals - demonstrates improved interaction, precise control of the wheels and the car as a whole with a sense of power, performance and style.

Evolved through skilled artistic innovation and state-of-the art manufacturing and materials technology- our 21-inch RSL lightweight wheels with black and red stripes - exemplify what A. Kahn Design is all about: elegance and skilled artistic innovation.

Project Kahn has a tradition of making super-sport versions of successful models. As one of the UK`s leading design houses, we recognise the importance of staying true to the original design themes of cutting edge luxury vehicles, while evolving them to achieve a new and dynamic appearance.

A complete Project Kahn Audi A5 Coupe Sport will cost £31,875.00.

Honda Civic LS 1997

 

 

IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT

alpine iva-d105r motorised dvd player, seperate directed screen, mb quart components, 2 x 12" directed subs, directed 600d monoblock amp and my ipod as a music library lol

had my nans name put on the wingmirror `Eileen` as kids put a nice key scratch all over the mirror :(

Just had the front bumper redone to get rid of some stone chips and currently in the process of having the flames redone on the bonnet for a more realistic look.

Hopefully a full new engine conversion will be in store in the next few months dropping in the Honda Civic R Type K20a engine with a supercharger.

Concept drawings are also in the process of being produced for a full custom boot install using ideas from the theme of the car into the design. Im not giving too much away as i dont want people taking my idea but will put photos up of the drawings up when they are done.

Modified Jeep Wrangler 1999

 

 

 

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
perf. acc." [ 2"] body lift, wilderness racks" rear bumper w/ swing away tire carrier with blitz gas-cans and hi-lift jack, tellico-tuff front winch bumper, "warn" 9500-ti winch, rockhard4x4parts.com" full sport-cage, custom" rock-sliders, "steel horse" threshold guards, "mopar" light bar w/[6]round 6" hella lights, 48" hi-lift jack, "euro" light guards on all lights.
INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS
6-roll-bar grab handles, 2-fire extinguishers strapped to roll-bars, "ventshades" vents on the windows, "best-top" tinted soft top windows, "ventshades" hood deflector, "teraflex" cb ant. mount, 3 different "best-top" bikini tops/etc [black+camel], 2-sets "best-top" soft doors [black+camel].
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
lanzar vibe240 600-watt amplifier, lanzar vb54 mids.[dash], lanzar as6.2 two way speakers[soundbar], lanzar tws titanium tweeters, 2 --"polk" [gnx104] 10-inch subs {400-watt}, "garmin" street-pilot gps, "color" navigation system, "excalibur" atv-1000 alarm with motion sensor and talking module, "cobra 19dxiii" cb radio with 4ft."firestik-2" ant. with ext. speaker + pa horn.
Protection - "TrailMaster" steering box skidplate, "Tomken" Gas tank skid, "Sun Performance" Lwr. control arm skids, "Custom Rock Sliders", "Rock-it" oil pan skid, "Challenger" front/rear diff. Guards, "JEEP/MOPAR" Transfer case/Transmission/Gas tank skid plates.