The Odeonsplatz, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Munich and German history, was honestly one of the last places I expected to find myself photographing a car. The history that has unfolded at Odeonsplatz throughout the past couple centuries is overwhelming and humbling. We found Munich as a whole to be one of the most photogenic cities we’ve ever traveled to, full of life and excitement (and beer!), and home to some of our favorite cars of our Wörthersee 2016 trip.

Beginning with Julian’s E91 335i on our new Vossen x Work wheels (to be formally launched very soon!), we documented three beautiful BMWs in all of their glory and colorfastness. Jascha’s Fire Orange F10 M5 on Matte Graphite VFS-1s nearly jumped through the viewfinder at us, with it’s bold color and fierce M styling and sound. Felix’s F80 M3, in my personal favorite, Yas Marina Blue, was a great finish to the morning, fitted with Vossen Forged VPS-314Ts in our transparent Vossen Red powder coat.

Thanks again to everyone that came out to see us in Munich, and stay tuned for more from our German festivities.

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Words & Photos: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen) ///// Video: Anthony Delapaz (@dela_vossen)

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Yas Marina Blue might just be one of the best OEM paint colors in recent years, and I think I can speak for the entire team when I say that any opportunity to shoot a Yas car is something we look forward to. So when we arrived in Wörthersee and saw Felix’s new F80 BMW M3 on Vossen Forged wheels, we knew it would be tough to contain our excitement until we trekked to Munich the days after Wörthersee for his shoot.

Like any M car, BMW’s focus is on pure aggression and performance. And while we (and the masses) love the new M4, the purist in us all will always cherish the original saloon that is the M3. With widened hips filled out by our VPS-314T, in 20×9 front and 20×10.5 rear, hand-brushed and powder coated transparent Vossen Red in our in-house, TÜV Verified forged wheel factory, there’s nothing more that the original sport sedan needs.

Vossen Forged VPS-314T ///// 20×9 F / 20×10.5 R
Transparent Vossen Red ///// Hand Brushed

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Ordering his Vossen Forged VPS-307 Wheels in our Butterscotch finish was just the starting point, and despite the differences between paints and powdercoats, he found a perfect match—color-coding his trim, grilles, and rear diffuser to the wheels. Jan joined us after the owners meet while we ventured into the woods, and patiently moved the RS6 back and forth across the bridge while other cars passed by, but the location couldn’t have suited the car’s wild colors better.

Vossen Forged VPS-307 ///// 21×10.5 F / 21×10.5 R
Solid Butterscotch Powder Coat

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I just flew back from Atlanta last night after four amazing days there including our big meet Saturday with Butler Tire and Toyo Tires so what better day to launch this sweet Porsche. Butler Tire has long been the Atlanta go to spot for all your car needs and is our new distributor there. When it came time to modify their project 911, they wanted a new style for 2016 and choose the Vossen Forged VPS-315.

They wanted to go with something really different for the wheel color so luckily we have dozens of custom finishes to choose from. After some intense discussion, they decided to go with our new “Scarlet Red” Transparent finish.

A very unique color, it blends satin and matte to really give this one of a kind look for your Vossen Forged Wheels. I was lucky enough to drive this 911 from Butler Tire in Buckhead to Road Atlanta and the entire trip I could see people taking pictures and pointing at the wheels! The 911 is also one of my favorite cars to drive and its always a pleasure getting behind the wheel of one with its near perfect steering, handling mixed with luxury and comfort.

We debuted the car at FormulaD Atlanta where these pictures and video was taken and it was a big favorite there as it also features numerous aerodynamic upgrades. Butler Tire showcases this car at the local Caffeine and Octane meet as well so give them a shout if you see it!

The Butler Tire 911 equipped with Vossen Forged VPS-315’s is one of my favorite combinations right now and credit the “scarlet red” finish for really giving this 911 a distinct look and feel. If are you in the Atlanta area make sure you stop by one of their four locations and maybe you will see this 911 hanging around outside!

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///// Words: Mike Forsythe (@mike_vossen) ///// Photos: Keith Anthony (@keithanthonyphotography)

///// Video: Brian (@BigAppleMagic) Arevalo – Edits-Anthony De La Paz (@Dela_Vossen)

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The days of plastidip being reserved for matte black color-changes are long gone, and that is largely a result of Fonzie and his company, DipYourCar.com. Fonzie has revolutionized the automotive industry by producing countless videos that teach enthusiasts how to use his dipping products and perfect their technique when changing the color of the car and wheels.

Fonzie recently visited our TUV Verified Vossen Forged Wheel Factory here in Miami, Florida, to show his subscribers everything that goes into the manufacturing of our forged wheels. In the Part 1 of DYC’s How It’s Made series, Fonzie learned about the manufacturing and what differentiates our forged wheels from their cast counterparts. In Part 2 of the DYC’s How It’s Made series, Fonzie brought his freshly dipped 458 to our factory to learn, step-by-step, how his Vossen Forged: VPS-308 wheels are made.

We teamed up with Fonzie to produce the third video in his How It’s Made series, showcasing the VPS-308 wheels and the process of dipping them in DYC’s Burnt Copper Pearl. In the video above, you’ll see the process that Fonzie goes through to apply a pearl finish to his VPs-308 wheels, as well as the final product—an entirely unique Ferrari 458 on Vossen Forged wheels.

DipYourCar.com: How It’s Made Series
Part 1 ///// Part 2 ///// Part 3

Photos: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen) ///// Video: Anthony De La Paz (@dela_vossen) ///// Additional Photos: Jordan Krate (@jordan_vossen)

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Our Porsche 911 Cabriolet on Vossen Forged VPS-308 is one of my favorite cars in the Vossen family. While most opt for the Rosso Fuoco Opaco Ferrari 458, the flagship of the Vossen fleet, there’s something special about the new 991 body of the Porsche—especially as a cabriolet.

Revered as a landmark in Porsche’s design history, the 991 generation of the 911 is a mildly-but-diligently revised successor to the 997 body, boasting a wider track and longer wheel base, though even the most-trained eyes may not even notice.

Outfitted with 21×9 and 21×11 Precision Series wheels, front and rear, the Porsche’s wheels are just an inch larger in diameter than what’s offered from the German factory, but mated with KW Variant 3 coilovers fit just right, keeping a respectful proportion inside the wheel arch.

Outward aesthetics aside, this Porsche 911’s real beauty is hidden away on the inside, in the tone of Porsche’s Yachting Blue Leather. Nearly ever panel inside the 991’s face-lifted interior is trimmed in this timeless shade of leather, and carbon fiber accents break up the blue in all of the right spots, with satin black and brushed aluminum supporting the accents.

To tie it all together, the Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-308 wheels have been powder coated by our in-house facilities to match the color of the Porsche’s seat backs—a clever and easily overlooked pairing.

As with any Precision Series wheel, the VPS-308s were developed, engineered, and produced right here in Miami, in our TUV-Verified factory. From measurements specific to the new 991 body and its clearances, the wheels were engineered to outperform their German counterparts that were originally fitted to the Stuttgart-born car, and will stand the test of time and hold true (overall runout on our forged wheels is less than 3 human hairs thick).

If you’re interested in purchasing this Porsche 911 Cabriolet with Yachting Blue Leather interior, please contact sales@vossenwheels.com.

Words & Photos: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen) ///// Video: Anthony De La Paz (@dela_vossen)

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Hamana’s Audi R8 was undergoing a little facelift, and with impeccable timing, its new Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-302 wheels had just arrived days earlier. Unfortunately, as it was still under the knife, we weren’t able to photograph the R8 in January, and the excitement to see it has grown since. So when we reached out to our friend of Speedhunters fame, Dino Dalle Carbonare, and he was available to photograph the cars for us, we couldn’t have been more excited—and after being postponed by not one, but TWO typhoons, Dino and Hamana finally crossed paths.

“I love working with the Hamana guys,” Dino said, “I first met them last year when I featured their two [Vossen-clad] widened Benzes for Speedhunters.” You might also remember Hamana’s CLA and A180 from my black & white photoset and our Dealer Spotlight earlier this year. But we’re not here to talk about Mercedes-Benzes, we’re here to look at The Hamana Audi x Vossen Forged Collection!

“The trio of Audis was nothing short of spectacular, all sporting perfect stance,” told Dino, “but out of them all it was the RS6 Avant that did it for me, slammed on KW Coilovers.” And after also catching a glimpse of the RS6 while we were there, but not quite having enough to properly shoot it, we can’t help but agree!

Audi RS6 x Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-307 Wheels

Audi R8 V10 x Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-302 Wheels

Audi S7 x Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-309 Wheels

Words: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen) ///// Photos: Dino Dalle Carbonare (@speedhunters_dino)

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Miami is a city filled with more exotic cars than one could possibly imagine. And while that’s the modus operandi for many Miamians, sometimes it’s not the most practical. But if practicality is what you’re after, and you still want that exotic car power, what better option than the SRT8 Jeep? Packed with a ton of power, ground clearance (even when lowered on Road Magnet‘s springs), and one of the nicest and most spacious interiors that a Mopar SUV has offered, the Jeep SRT8 on Vossen Forged VPS-306 is the perfect compromise of practicality, comfort, and raw power, and perfectly suited for our friend, Jeff Padron of Padron Cigars.

Just another Jeep to the untrained eye, Jeff has made certain that once it’s heard it’ll never be forgotten, care of GT Haus‘ Meisterschaft Roar Series exhaust. An Injen short ram intake feeds the motor, adding to the overall rumble-n-roar of the SRT8 powerplant.

When it came to choosing wheels, in Jeff’s eyes there was no other option than Vossen Forged. Made right here in Miami, just like Padron Cigars, Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-306 wheels were selected, built to 22×10.5″ all around, and finished in metallic bronze. Paired with Road Magnet’s lowering springs, the Precision Series wheels look right at home on the SRT8, and complete the overall performance-oriented package that Jeff envisioned.

So if you hear a rumble and a roar on the streets of Miami and don’t see a flashy exotic car to blame it on, keep in mind that there’s a terror of a Jeep roaming the streets and our friend, Jeff Padron behind the wheel!

Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-306 Wheels ///// 22×10.5 ///// Bronze

Words: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen) ///// Photos: Jordan Krate (@jordan_vossen) ///// Video: Anthony De La Paz (@dela_vossen)

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Nothing excites us more than seeing a freshly-manufactured set of wheels being mounted to a car for the first time. Sadly, as we haven’t yet been trained by Santa Claus, we can’t go everywhere in the world all the time—but we are working on it. But in the case of this Ferrari  458 Italia on Vossen Forged VPS-306 wheels, we were just lucky enough to be there for the delivery and maiden mounting of the made-in-Miami Precision Series wheels!

When we first arrived at Eccentricall, in Liechtenstein, it was Tuesday. We’d been in the UK for a few days over the weekend, and when we had left Miami on the Thursday prior, the VPS-306 forged wheels were still waiting to be shipped. Only days later, upon our arrival at Eccentricall, we found those same wheels, ready for delivery. The next day, less than one week after finishing the wheels and shipping them, we joined Thomas (of Eccentricall) on his delivery of the wheels.

When we arrived at Tuning by Bruno‘s facility in Zurich, Switzerland, we were very warmly greeted by Bruno and his staff, who were all eagerly anticipating the delivery. Before Bruno even had a chance to look over the wheels, the Ferrari 458 Italia was on the hoist, and the stock wheels were being removed. With the same swiftness as we delivered the wheels, they were also mounted!

After getting the car back on the ground (even closer than the factory’s intentions, care of Novitec Group’s lowering kit), we quickly pulled it around the corner and I began snapping away, and the rest is history. Take a gander at the video above and flip through the photos below for more visuals.

Vossen Forged: Precision Series VPS-306 ///// 21×9 • 22×12.5 ///// Brushed Red Tint

European Distributor: Eccentricall Imports (@eccentricall) ///// Swiss Dealer: Bruno’s Pneu und Felgen Center

Words / Photos: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen) ///// Video: Anthony De La Paz (@dela_vossen)

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I’ve always been a huge fan of Audi’s vision, along with a significant number of others, considering their sales in May 2015 were the second best month since the company entered the US market in 1970. All it takes is one look at their current line-up of RennSport (RS) models to see the appeal.

Packed with ungodly amounts of power, the RS cars, such as the RS7, are nothing short of vicious. Add a company like APR into the equation, with their performance suites catered specifically to VW and Audi engines, and you’ll be grinning ear-to-ear with the results. After spending time behind the wheel and riding along in the APR-tuned S8, RS4, and RS7, and having my own Mk7 GTI tuned as well, I can honestly say “shame on VW/Audi” for detuning their engines so drastically, and in the same sentence, “thank you APR!” for bringing it back to life! AWE Tuning’s Carbon Fiber intake brings a bit more of the engine’s breath out, while a Milltek Sport Exhaust system brings the growl out from hiding.

When 700 horsepower is at your disposal, and your RS7 is equipped with some of the most impressive OEM steel brakes in the industry, the only logical ‘next step’ is forged wheels. Engineered and manufactured right here in our Miami facilities, Vossen Forged wheels are at the intersection of passion, performance, and precision.

The only question left is “what design do I choose?” I think it’s safe to say that we, here at Vossen, make that both easy and difficult, by offering a baker’s dozen of great forged designs, making it almost too hard to choose.

But in Zach’s case, with his RS7, the VPS-306 was a no-brainer. Measuring 21×10.5 on each corner to appease the Quattro gods above, these Vossen Forged wheels are hand-brushed with a matte clear powdercoat—a classic choice for such an elegant RS7.

Words / Photos: Sam Dobbins (@sdobbins_vossen)

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