dNaNo Secret Body - Shizuoka Show Special Ed.

Source/Fonte: Mini-Z & dNaNo News flash!!

Weighting the Differences Between the Hondas

And the Lightest of them all is....

Source/Fonte: West Mini-Z Link

Mini-Z ASC Alice Motors Special Edition

Source/Fonte: Mini-Z & dNaNo News flash!!

Honda HSV-010 Raybrig Special Edition

Source/Fonte: GRB4772 @ Youtube

New Mini-Z Hondas SE Start Shipping

Honda Keihin & Raybrig Special Edition Bodies.

Source/Fonte: RC.P.SANDA Blog

New Mini-Z Releases

Source/Fonte: Kyosho

Does Anyone Knows if this Porsche "Blue Fin" Exists?

I've only been able to find pictures of the Porsche 962 at the TOP (w/ the blue side aerofoil). The model below (w/ white side aerofoil) exists and I have one, model # MZX322PR. Does anyone know if the Porsche "Blue Fin" exists or if it just a prototype that Kyosho used to release the first pictures ?!? Thanks in advance for all comments!

New Mini-Z MR-03 SP Yellow Chassis

Source/Fonte: RC.P.SANDA Blog

"Diva Edition" Rolls Royce Ghost

An Italian fashion designer decided to take their talents from fashion to customizing cars...

... in which he came up with the Diva Edition Rolls Royce Ghost totaling to well over $1 million. According to the highly outraged The Daily Mail, "The Fenice Milano 'Diva' has been spray painted in 24-carat gold and the company is so proud of it they have described the model as a 'true.masterpiece.'
It is fitted with the same 6-litre twin-turbocharged engine of the Ghost, giving the saloon more than 560bhp and a top speed of 155mph."

"Fenice Milano believes their Rolls-Royce is a 'synonym for class, elegance and style'. many would disagree.
The interior has biscuit leather and 24-carat gold throughout. The standard Ghost costs £220,000 but the Diva is now for sale at £1.05million."

Maybe some things should be left up to car customizers... And why do I picture Bryan "Birdman" Williams buying this?

Told Ya So: Justin Bieber's Batmobile Cadillac

Photos by Biebs' friend, Jewelry Extraudinaire (like how I added that) Ben Baller, the guy in the middle

Back in August, I gave folks the heads up about the project involving West Coast Customs and Justin Bieber. Apparently what I stated happened to be true, since two short days ago, the Biebs got pulled over in Sunny California for cutting off an officer. Of course, they didn't give him a ticket...

I'm still convinced that this was a Hennessey edition Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, with adjustments to make it look like the batmobile. I'm not a fan of the whole batmobile aspect, however, I do love the customizations. I would have gave him more credit if he put JB on the grille. You already know it's his- this isn't the first "batmobile", but it would have been the first Biebed-out vehicle. I love the doors opening out- a la the Rolls Royce Drophead Phantom. We all know that I adore a blacked out vehicle that hasn't been blacked out before- like this.

P.S. I just took a look at Ben Baller's blog and I like it. It gives a "life of a jet setter" feel, and his stories (especially of Kim Kardashian not knowing how to roll down the windows in the Ferrari) are great. It's more exclusive than the "exclusive blogs" and it's underrated. Please note that Ben doesn't know me. And you know I added it to the blog roll on the index page. Think I'm playin, Son???

Wanna See the World's First Rolls Royce Platinum Matte Rosso Corsa Conquistador?

Many moons ago, I composed a post about Platinum Motorsport and the creation of the World's First Rolls Royce Platinum Matte Rosso Corsa Conquistador. They finally finished it, and released some shots of the new and improved Conquistador. Check it out...

I hope they bring this to SEMA which is just around the corner...

Tomorrow: You Can Place Your Order for the BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition

June 16th 2011 at 11:30 am EST, you can place your order for the limited edition 2011 BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition car. Now, how limited are we talking? Only 20 will be produced, but 19 slots that will be filled Thursday to those who have $80,000 for this car. The other one will be sent to BMW North America, where they will use it to show off at car shows and they might sell it at a later date.

What's so special about this car? Well, I'm glad you asked. BMW took a M3 and improved it by doing the following:

BMW Individual Frozen Black Exterior Paint (fancy version of matte black paint)
Black Extended Novillo leather with Red Contrast Stitching on seats, headrests, door inserts, armrests, middle console, and door pulls.
Black M3 GTS wheels, 19" diameter with high-performance summer tires
Red brake calipers
Gloss black kidney grills
Gloss black side-gill elements
Gloss black exhaust pipe tips

Additional specified equipment from M3 catalog:

M-DCT Transmission with Drivelogic
Competition Package
Lowered suspension
Sport mapping for EDC/DSC
Premium Package 2
Power folding auto-dimming mirrors
Universal garage-door opener
Power front seats
Carbon Leather interior trim
Interior mirror with compass
BMW Assist with Bluetooth
Convenience Package
Anti-theft alarm system
Comfort Access keyless entry system
Park Distance Control (rear)
Navigation System
Voice-command
iPod and USB adapter
Real-time Traffic Information
Heated Front Seats
Satellite Radio with 1-year subscription
BMW Individual Enhanced Premium Sound System

Performance wise: the Frozen Black M3 is powered by the award-winning 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower M V8 engine, equipped with BMW's M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) which lowers the 0-60mph acceleration time of the M3 from 4.7 to 4.5 seconds.

If you're seriously interested, dial 1-800-245-4269 Thursday, June 16th 2011 A.D. at 11:30 am eastern standard time.

I'm sure that BMW will show off this car at the next Beemerfest, SEMA, LA Auto Show, North American International Auto Show, and the New York International Auto Show.

Photos: BMW

Volkswagen Presents the Black Turbo Launch Edition Beetle

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle doesn’t arrive in showrooms until September, so Volkswagen decided to release an opportunity to be one of the few who can own a Black Turbo “launch edition” Beetle. This limited edition (only 600 will be produced) comes painted black (with Turbo lettering on the doors) and is powered by VW’s turbocharged 200-hp, 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that also powers the GTI. In addition to the turbocharged performance features, the four-cylinder engine offers an EPA fuel economy rating of 30 mpg on the highway when outfitted with the automatic transmission.

Standard features include Bluetooth® technology, iPod® connectivity, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, a rear ducktail spoiler, and a sport suspension. The interior is set off by carbon-fiber-look dashboard trim, aluminum pedals, an anthracite headliner, and subtle red accent trim, a "kaeferfach" additional glovebox that is similar to that of the original Beetle, sport cloth seating surfaces, and 18-inch alloy wheels. It also includes an RCD 310 sound system with eight speakers.

If you are one of the lucky few who pre-orders the Beetle Black Turbo launch editions, it will cost you a $495 fully refundable reservation fee that will go towards the starting MSRP of $24,950.

Other than the obvious Turbo painted on the side, this looks great. It reminds me of the Porsche Cayman S Black Edition. But as we all know, I do love all vehicles that are considered black limited editions.