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Event Schedule 2012

Max — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:09:21 +0000

Our motto for 2012: Fun, Busy and Organized!

Track Days! Car Shows! Parties with Ferrari of Denver! Single Day Tours! Multi Day Tours! The Colorado Car Scene is robust to say the least. Our summer schedule is as full as it has ever been. We take extra care to ensure that we attend, host and support events for every type of automotive enthusiast. Without further adieu here is the 2012 3ZERO3 Motorsports event schedule :

We have organized our event schedule based on event type :

Highlighted Events : these are events WE are hosting, and are not to be missed!
Car Shows : local shows that pack in enough content for car lovers of all varieties.
Track Days : an opportunity for all to get their car out and use it the way it was meant to be used! Novices and spectators welcome.
Tours : from single day, to multi-day, get out and drive on scenic roads with other like minded enthusiasts. Photography is always present!
Meets : an easy way to see and be seen without having to invest too much time away from the rest of your life.
Other Events : Kickball anyone ?

See Willis Clarks amazing D3 at some of our events! Photo Credit : Scott Newell Violet Mae Studios.

2012 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: These are our brand events for the year. 3ZERO3 Motorsports is a shop whose founding principles are built upon our passion and love of the Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche brands. We exist to support the cars we love, and the owners who drive them. We aim not only to provide the best in automotive service, maintenance, repair and high performance tuning, but we also strive to give our revered customers opportunities to get out and enjoy their cars.

Got a fast car ? Join us at High Plains Raceway for a safe and legal place to drive like a hero!

3ZERO3 MOTORSPORTS HOSTED EVENTS : These are not to be missed !

Open House w/Ferrari of Denver and Feline Swimwear at 3ZERO3 Saturday June 30th:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Our open house party is quickly becoming a tradition here at our new facility. This summer we are partnering with Ferrari of Denver and Feline Swimwear to throw a most unique and entertaining day at our shop. Stay tuned for more details on this event! This is a free event that we host, as way to interact with you guys in a more casual setting. Food and beverage provided.

Info : Max@3zero3Motorsports,com

Snowmass Automobili Exotica Friday July 27-29

The Snowmass Automobili Exotica is a 3 day tour from Denver to Snowmass and back beginning Friday July 27th. This is our 3rd year hosting this event, and 2012 promises to be spectacular. Track days, professional photography, dinners, mountain passes, what could be better ?! Tickets sales will begin in the next month or so and we anticipate that the event will sell out quickly! This is a organized and staffed 3 day event, and you must purchase a ticket to attend.

Info : Max@3zero3Motorsports.com

CAR SHOWS:

Whether you have a car to be shown, or just want to see what the local scene, here is a list of the shows that we will be attending, and supporting. There is usually a small fee to enter your car in a car show. Click on the website links for more information.

VW On the Green; Sunday May 20, Golden CO. Click HERE for event website.
Audi Club //Concours at ACC; Sunday June 10, Denver CO. Click HERE for event website.
Dubs Along the Rockies Saturday August 25, Denver CO. Click HERE for event website.
Morgan Adams Concours Saturday August 25, Denver CO. Click HERE for event website.
Oktdubberfest : Saturday September 15 & Sunday September 16, Breckenridge CO.
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No stranger to magazine features, Matt’s supercharged RS4 will attend many events this summer. Photo credit : Ronnie Renaldi

TRACK DAYS

Many people don’t know it. But Colorado is home to an amazing race track. Located about 45 minutes Northeast of D.I.A, High Plains Raceway is our home track. Each month we make a point to participate in an open lapping day. This is not a race. Rather it is an opportunity to drive your car on a racetrack with other like minded enthusiasts. There is no charge to be a spectator or vehicle passenger. Drivers must purchase a half day or full day ticket.

If you have questions about track days, or wish to attend as a driver or spectator please contact Max@3zero3motorsports.com

Friday April 27
Friday May 11
Friday June 15
Friday July 20
Friday August 10
Friday September 7
Friday October 12
Saturday October 27

Hard charging RS4 owner Geoff Thomas takes a break from lapping to support his company Guiceworks.

TOURS

Like driving, but track days don’t interest you? Then join us for a driving tour. Most tours are one day affairs with the exception of the Snowmass Automobili Exotica. Some tours are free, others are not. Please contact event organizers for details. There are more tours happening this summer, the list below are simply the ones we are able to attend.

Porsche Breakfast Club Saturday May 26th : Drive to CO Springs: ebehrendsen@comcast.net
Metrodubs Tour Saturday June 23 : baker@metrodubs.com
Porsche Tour Steamboat Sunday June 24 : ebehrendsen@comcast.net
Snowmass Automobili Exotica Friday July 25-27: Max@3zero3motorsports.com
Porsche : Triple Bypass Sunday August 19: ebehrendsen@comcast.net

Fun for the whole family! Head Chef and owner of at 5280 Culinary Jason Morse always makes it a family affair!

MEETS

This is another great opportunity to get out and meet other owners, check out cool cars in a casual environment without having to dedicate a whole lot of time or effort. For details and location please email the event organizers. Typically the Cars n Coffee group meets the first Saturday of every month, and the Porsche Breakfast club meets on the second Saturday of every month. Below are ONLY the dates that we plan on attending.

Porsche Breakfast Club. Info : ebehrendsen@comcast.net

Saturday April14
Saturday July 14th
Saturday July 13th

Cars n Coffee. Info: ebehrendsen@comcast.net

Saturday May 5th
Saturday September 1
Saturday October 6

OTHER EVENTS :

From playing kickball with the VW Metrodub crew, to attending the 3ZERO3 open house, and attending the historic Pikes Peak Hill Climb. catch up with us at these events as well!

Metrodubs Kickball Classic Saturday May 12: baker@metrodubs.com
Open House w/Ferrari of Denver and Feline Swimwear at 3ZERO3 Saturday June 30th: Max@3zero3motorsports.com
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Thursday July 5 Event Link HERE

B8 and later Audi wheel spacers now available for purchase.

Max — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:48:18 +0000

At just $29.95/pair, increased handling and improved stance have never been so affordable.

In 2008 Audi engineers unveil a new wheel hub design that made old style wheel spacers obsolete. 3ZERO3 Motorsports has developed a wheel spacer for these new hubs that will accommodate both factory and aftermarket wheels.

FEATURES :

5mm, 12.5MM, and 15MM widths
5 x 112 bolt pattern with B8 model bore diameter
Fits both factory and aftermarket wheels
Made for 6061 aluminum for strength and durability
Black anodized finish for long lasting good looks
Fitment : A4/A5 2008+, A6 2012 +, A7 2011+, A8 2010+, Q5 2009 + (and all associated S series vehicles)
Starting at $29.95 per pair. Wheel bolts sold separately.

For dealer or wholesale inquiries : Wholesale@3zero3motorsports.com // 303-456-8383

Have you visited our online store yet ? I bet not! Click here : or visit http://www.3zero3motorsports.com/store/

3ZERO3 Motorsports continues to be the Colorado leader for all things Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche related. From repairs and service to high performance tuning and motorsports applications, there is no better choice. We have applied our knowledge, experience and training for the VW, Audi, and Porsche vehicles to the parts manufacturing game.

3zero3 Motorsports. VW. Audi. Porsche. Maintenance repair high performance tuning. Technician. Service. Denver Colorado. Volkswagen.

Our Move : Evolution & Thanks

Max — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:36:06 +0000

We are proud to announce that after 6 purposeful years of serving the the needs of local VW, Audi, and Porsche owners we are moving (up in the world). As of September 26th 2011, we will be inhabiting a new space.

5000 Robb St, near I-70 and Kipling will not be a place where our dreams are born, rather it will be a place where our dreams take flight.

For us, the significance of the move is profound. This marks for us, a considerable step towards becoming the type of shop we have all dream about. In this new space we will be better equipped to service the needs of every VW, Audi and Porsche owner.

DIRECTIONS TO THE NEW SHOP :

Off Kipling St in Wheat Ridge, find 49th Ave AKA the North side (I-70) frontage road.

Take 49th Ave West, past Medved Chevy and past the ever curious Antique Mall.

Then you will see Robb St. Turn right here and at the top of the hill you will see our building on your right.

Not to worry, the new standalone 16,000 SQ FT facility has plenty of parking,

Although at one point we said the same thing about the last building

From supporting unmolested locally driven VW’s, Audi’s and Porsche’s of all varieties…..

……..to executing concept builds for customers 3,000 miles away……..

……..to assisting racers courageously competing in their first year of motorsports……

……….to supporting track cars whose engines measure in hours not miles,

We believe that everyone will appreciate the resources that the new shop affords us.

MAIN WORKSHOP :

Why “the main workshop” ?

The layout of the new building allows us the opportunity to define a primary workspace, as well as dedicated spaces for the alignment rack, and inspired specialty project area.

WAITING ROOM & RECEPTION :

Staying on trend with an increasingly productive customer base, the new waiting room is more than couches, television, and magazines. There are now multiple dedicated work stations where you can work while watching us work.

CONFERENCE ROOM :

If you need to take a meeting with the team the conference room accommodates all-comers.

ALIGNMENT RACK

When you have a state of the industry alignment rack like we do, you give this piece of specialized equipment room to breathe. Our ALIGNMENT RACK will receive a zero clearance installation allowing even the lowest of lowered vehicles to be driven straight on.

PARTS DEPARTMENT > A PARTS ROOM

Most shops have a “parts guy”, well we have a parts department. Our factory trained parts manager is complemented by ambitious co-workers supporting not only the shop on a local level, but also working to supply parts to enthusiasts globally via the: 3ZERO3 MOTORSPORTS ONLINE STORE.

We humbly acknowledge the support, trust and dedication of our loyal customers. Thank you for supporting us with your business. Please know that we appreciate the opportunity, and hope to continue to earn your business by consistently improving ours.

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The 2nd Annual : Snowmass Automobili Exotica

Max — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:14:53 +0000

The second annual Snowmass Automobili Exotica is LIVE ! Its hard to accurately touch on all the highlights of this 3 day event without sounding like an advertisement for Disneyland. With a organized road rally down Highway 285 & over 12,000 ft Independence Pass. This truly is 3 days of immersion in the best that Colorado has to offer for the discerning automotive enthusiast. Including private track day, organized parties, dinners, and more. Hear it now, and believe it later this weekend is automotive fantasy come to life.

This years poster shot is courtesy of 3ZERO3’s own Joe Donkel. Who bagged this shot of Sonny’s Porsche 911 Turbo mid corner during last years track event

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QUESTION : WHO IS INVITED ?

ANSWER : EVERYBODY !

Just because your Lamborghini is in the shop or yet to clear customs doesn’t mean you aren’t welcome to participate in our event. Quite the opposite is true actually. We started this event to encourage all manner of automotive enthusiasts to join. Literally everyone is invited to come !!!

*NOTE if you own a Pontiac Aztek, you just can’t come. We’re sorry, but we have to draw the line somewhere.

If you could………. you would.

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THE ROAD RALLY !

3 Day Event Ticket price : $125.00 per vehicle, + $15/ea additional passenger.

Book yours today: Snowmasstix@3ZERO3Motorsports.com 303-456-8383

From Friday to Sunday, you will take part in a organized, photographed, and technically supported 3 day event.

Your event ticket includes :

Gift bags for you and all of your passengers. T shirt, wrist bands, event stickers, and a weekend survival kit for you and your passengers.
An organized, and staffed road rally from Denver to Snowmass and back. Technicians, tools and support will be there in case you have the need.
Photographers on hand to shoot you, and your car all weekend long.
Complimentary catered breakfast Friday morning. While you eat, we will be checking fluids, tire pressures and making sure your vehicle is ready for the road.
Access to the private lapping day at Aspen Motorsports Park Saturday.
In Snowmass : between FREE CHAMPAGNE Friday Night at the Artisan Restaurant, to discounted hotel rooms at the SilverTree Hotel, we work hard to make sure this exotic motorsports extravaganza carries a reasonable price tag!

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ACOMMODATIONS : SNOWMASS VILLAGE

Our friends at the Silvertree Hotel in Snowmass Village have agreed to again sign on as our official lodging partners. The Hotel is located on the Snowmass Mall, and provides both walking and Skittle Access to the Main Snowmass Village. ( Skittles = fun candy colored mini Gondolas)

The enthusiastic staff at the Hotel will greet us and help us proudly position our vehicles in front of their property. Cocktail hour and breakfasts will be held at Brothers Grille inside the Silvertree Hotel.

BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Once you purchase your tickets, we will provide you with booking instructions.

Link to the Hotel HERE

Rooms start at $139.00/night for double occupancy.

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TRACK TICKETS: ASPEN MOTORSPORTS PARK

SATURDAY JULY 30TH

$115.00 1/2 Day OR $165.00 Full Day

The entire track is ours for the day. Hot lap in what is unquestionably one of the most striking track locations in the country.

With private instruction and technical support standing by to keep you at ease. We know that our photographers will capture you and your car savoring every bit of this exclusive track experience. Questions about cost, or the requirements to run your car on the track : please call or email us. Track tickets are limited. Sold on a first come first serve basis, reserve yours today.

Email : SnowmassTix@3ZERO3Motorsports.com Phone : 303-456-8383

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CAR SHOW:

For those of you not interested in driving your car on the track, you will have the opportunity to put your car on display Saturday afternoon on the Snowmass Mall. Selected cars will remain in the Snowmass Village Saturday night during the Exotic Car Celebration at the Base Camp Bar & Grille.

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WEEKEND OUTLINE :

FRIDAY :

Meet at Club Auto exotic car museum for breakfast, introductions, and a light tech on your car. We will then depart, take 285 over Kenosha Pass and into Buena Vista for a scheduled lunch stop. After lunch continue to Independence Pass and then Snowmass Village. Happy Hour at Brothers Grille and dinner at the Artisan Restaurant.

SATURDAY :

Spend your Saturday watching or driving your car on the track. Or perhaps, get the car positioned on the Snowmas Mall for our car show. Or if you are so inclined, rent a bike, go for a hike, or sit at the pool ! Saturday evening we will again happy hour at Brothers Grille and then off to Venga Venga for a fun dinner, followed by a party at Basecamp !

SUNDAY :

Rise and pack at your own pace, breakfast at the hotel, and then back on the road. Most of us will return on 285 the same way we came. But if you need to get home faster, you can pick up I 70 outside of Leadville and cruise home that way.

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TICKET SALES

303-456-8383 // SnowmassTix@3ZERO3Motorsports.com

Tour Tickets : $125.00 + $15/Passenger

Silvertree Hotel : Rooms start at $139.00/night

Track : $115 for 1/2 day. $165.00 full day.

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LINKS TO COVERAGE OF LAST YEARS EVENT :

DAY ONE

DAY TWO

DAY THREE

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Moving Survey 2011

Max — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:13:55 +0000

We knew this day would come. Like an overbearing parent, proud of their child’s growth and achievement, yet distressed about the reality that is change.

We rely on the great philosophers of the world to guide us thru such times :

Gahndi says: “Be the change you want to see in the world,”.

Schopenhauser says : “Change alone is eternal, perpetual, immortal,”

But then again,

Billy Crystal says : ” Change is such hard work,”.

But alas, we value YOUR opinion above all others. Please click on the survey below, and give us your thoughts.

We are web savvy and know that no one does anything online for free unless its fun, or awesome.Our survey is neither fun nor awesome, so instead you shall be rewarded handsomely for what will surely be regarded as seconds of hard work.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY PLEASE !

THANK YOU !

Summer Event Schedule 2011

Max — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:40:23 +0000

Are you busy? In this economy, you had better be unmistakably busy! And if you are reading our blog, you are certainly a successful, talented, great looking, individual of distinction who like us, plans their work, and their leisure with determined precision. Well, here it is the 2011 Event schedule, from TODAY until “I can’t believe summer is almost over”. So whether you are tracking your car, shining & showing your car, drinking a beer and talking to us about your car, watching us race our cars, OR just stalking us online (which we are totally cool with), here is your no excuses list of Colorado car FUN for anyone.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR : At the bottom of this page there will be a secret section that we are calling the “2011 3ZERO3 Tactical Guide to Interpersonal Communications for the Successful Leisure Operations Planner“ Consider these strategic ground rules, and they will reward you in spades.

(Regular Blog Readers don’t worry! We promise that we are not giving away your secrets! We typed this portion of the blog in a special blog font that is invisible to anyone not subscribed to this blog. Impossible you say, just share this with a new reader and see !).

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Before we just dive right into the actual events & details, we will bother you with 2 questions first.

1) How do you organize your time?

Microsoft Outlook ?
Smart Phone ?
iPhone ?
Old School paper Calendar ?
Or are one of those cerebral types who keeps it all in their head ?

2) Follow up question; is that calendar in front of you right now ?

No, why not ?????

It’s ok don’t feel bad. We’ll wait while you do that……..

In the meantime watch this video shot from inside the 3ZERO3 Audi S4 from last summer while your calendar opens.

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SUMMER EVENT SCHEDULE PHILOSOPHY

Don’t talk about it. Be about it.

3ZERO3 Motorsports is more than just a shop. We want to be the reason you want to own a Audi, VW, or Porsche. In doing so it is important for us to not only support the local Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche scene, but also CREATE the local scene.

By creating the type of events and opportunities that are worthy of your free time, we feel that we are supporting our customer and the local community. Where all manner of Audi, Porsche, and VW enthusiasts can do their thing. From the casual enthusiast, to a novice track day driver, to the hardcore motorsports practitioner there is something for everyone.

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SNOWMASS AUTOMOBILI EXOTICA 2011

THE SNOWMASS EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR :

JULY 29,30,31.

A 3 day road rally built for fun cars. and people/families of all tastes & all budgets that includes traveling to the top of Independence Pass, a track day in Aspen, great food, great people, and great photography. This event is open to all of our VW, Audi, Porsche clients, but to anyone in any car ( exotics bear the namesake but aren’t required for entry).

Questions? Ticket sales ? Email us !

SnowmassTix@3ZERO3Motorsports.com

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TRACK DAYS @ HIGH PLAINS RACEWAY

If you don’t know. You need to find out. Hear it now and believe it later but Denver is home to a fantastic racetrack. One that needs to be used and supported, lest it goes away. We haven’t always had High Plains Raceway, but we do now. And we make a point to go, and bring you with us.

From April to September we participate in a scheduled open lapping day event at High Plains Raceway. This is an affordable, organized event that is open to the public. Which means that you will be grouped according to speed and talent and get to drive on the track.

These track events are in no way limited to Porsche’s, Audi’s or Volkswagens. Last year we ran with Dodge Viper, an Aston Martin, an Acura NSX, and a Chrylser 300C on 22″ chrome wheels. Everyone can participate !

This is a great and cost effective way to get the speed demon out of your system, improve your driving prowess, and see some really cool cars at the same time. But it’s on a Friday. So take the day off ASAP !

3ZERO3 LAPPING DAYS 2011

Friday April 22nd
Friday May 20th
Friday June 17th
Friday July 15th : 6 year anniversary celebration
Friday August 19th
Rain out days : Friday September 9th & Friday September 23rd

3ZERO3 Attends with cars, technicians, drivers, photographers, shade, and as much physical and emotional support to ensure that everyone is having a safe and memorable day.

LINK to High Plains Raceway website.

QUESTIONS ? Email : Max@3zero3motorsports.com

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CAR SHOWS

Our affection for Audis Porsches and VW’s isn’t just about motorsports. We dig mesh wheels, air suspension, custom trim work, Mk1’s, Mk2’s, and stuff that we didn’t know existed. And its out there, we’ve seen it and we’re going back for more in 2011.

Volkswagen on the Green Car Show, Sunday May 22nd. : Golden CO.

This particular car show has been around for 18 years, but we didn’t find until last year. And what we found was a well organized, proudly attended show in a great venue. We are looking forward to seeing how all our VW brethren will do this year with their stunning modifications and acquisitions in the off season. We are talking to you Willis Clark, Zeke Peterson, and Jason Morse!

VW’s On the Green 2010

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UCP Exotic Car Sports Car Show & Concours d’Elegance, Sunday June 12th : Littleton CO.

Words like concours, and exotics will always get us out of bed in the morning. With Matthew Collins RS4 Supercar gracing the pages of EuroTuner magazine this month, we are interested to see how the local judges scrutinize of the most visible & prominent cars in the Audi community.

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Dubs Along the Rockies, Sunday August 21: Colorado Springs CO.

Colorado Springs is located a little further away than what we would prefer. And the late August date means that the scorching pavement at PPIR will likely threaten to melt the rubber off your flip flops. BUT this year we are upping the fun factor.

Travel down to C.Springs with us the afternoon before the event, for a little ’staycation’ & night out with the 3ZERO3 crew. Then on Sunday join us, as we lounge pool side at the show. (Poolside ?)

DATR 2009

DATR 2010

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Ed Carroll West Fest 2011 Sunday August 28th. Ed Carroll Motor Company Ft. Collins

This will be a new addition for us this season. West Fest has been running for the last 25 years, in addition to the concours there will be a silent auction to benefit the local Meals on Wheels organization . Looking forward to seeing what this show is all about.

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TIRE KICKING EVENTS

Even if you can’t make a BIG weekend event, there are still casual and easy ways to come out and ‘kick the tires’. Once a month Michael Bergren organizes the most intriguing collection of exotic, amazing, and intriguing car gatherings at Club Auto. With Kurt Hansen on the mic, food vendors like Biker Jims Gourmet Dogs, a warm Colorado sunset and a beer in your hand on a Thursday after work, we promise you will love these casual and easy to attend get-togethers.

TIRE KICKING @ CLUB AUTO

Thursday April 14th
Thursday June 16th
Thursday July 14th
Thursday August 4th
Thursday August 14th
Thursday September 15h
Thursday October 20th

LINKS to last years Tire Kicking Events

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WORLD CHALLENGE RACE SCHEDULE 2011

Own the Work. Own the Wins.

Just like the the major manufacturers for whose brands we support ( That’s you Porsche, Volkswagen, and Audi), we believe that racing informs our concept of safety, reliability, and performance.

And while those are high minded values ideals, keep in mind that we grew up dreaming of racing cars, and this is us living out our automotive fantasies:)

Things have been coming together nicely this year for the team. We were even followed by the Universe’s biggest Auto Blog : check the article HERE.

Last year we finished 4th in the points race with our Volkswagen GTI. This year our team has expanded and we are running 2 Volvo C 30 in conjunction with the K Pax team, and again competing within the World Challenge Touring Car Class.

Racing is real, and we are really racing.

Support us, watch us, cheer us on as we compete in the 2011 Season.

Streets of St.Petersberg, FL : March 25-27th.
Streets of Long Beach, CA: April 15-17th.
Miller Motorsports Grand Prix, , UT: April 29-May 1
Mosport Grand Prix, Canada: May 20-22nd.
Mid Ohio Sports Car Course, OH : August 5-7th.
Infineon Grand Prix, CA: August 26-27th.
Laguna Seca Raceway, CA : September 16-18th.
Petit LeMans TBD : September 28th-October 1st.

WORLD CHALLENGE LINK

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SECRET BLOG SECTION :

Tactical Guide to Interpersonal Communications for the Successful Leisure Operations Planner.

Making sure that you get out and play without taking away from your personal relationship is never easy. But with these brilliant nuggets of thoughtful consideration you can thank the 3ZERO3 Motorsports Blog for taking you from the dog house to the penthouse.

General Strategy : planning and presents. I don’t know about you, but if I put it on the calendar 3 months in advance, I can make almost anything happen. Furthermore balancing self indulgent activities with some generous & adoring expressions for the ones closest to you, is just good living.

Track Days : these are gonna be tough. This will require a day off of work for most of you. Don’t ask for yet another day off. Perhaps suggest you take a courteous furlough day away from the office. Thus unburdening your employer from having to write you a check for that day

Tire Kicking Events : for those of you that the recession has left out in the cold. Remember that this isn’t screwing around with cars, this is ( ahem) networking with some elite Denver socialites.

Snowmass Automobili Exotica: on the surface, a 3 day car weekend to someone that sees your automotive obsession as a bad thing could be an uphill battle. But here’s a few bullets for you: This event is eminently affordable! Tell me you can spend 2 nights in Snowmass, have more fun, and spend less money ( thought so!). With amazing scenery, car shows, track time, fun people, great food and drinks, this is guaranteed to be a summer highlight. Just ask anyone who attended last year !

Car Shows: now most of the summers car shows will fall on a Sunday. This is the day where most of us need to be doing launry, grocery shopping and the like. How could we possibly take away from those precious weekly tasks ? Get em done early, or ( more realistically) hire a personal assistant // nanny // au pair to do your dirty work !

So there you have it. The hard sell on summer fun with all the details, brain washing, and pre-fabbed excuses to get you there and back safely. We blog because we care.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS :

Many thanks to Adam Mattivi : WEBSITE and Joe Donkel for allowing us to use their images on this blog in addition to our own.

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Prospeed RS683 Brake Fluid: Drama, Performance, Technology.

Max — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:12:07 +0000

A man walks in thru the doors at 3ZERO3 Motorsports, carrying with him quart sized bottles of what he claimed was liquid gold. “Liquid gold you say ? Well I’ll be……”. Scott and Max then listened dubiously for a spell while the heavy handed sales pitch continued on. As soon as they were given pause, Scott & Max began a line of questioning that ought to be described as extensive, awkward, or otherwise excessive. Motivated and clearly bothered by our bombastic interrogation, the sales pitch was nevertheless sustained. Scott and Max knew that their skeptical approach was at best aggressive, but what happened later that day, no one expected ! Intrigued? Entertained? Keep reading……

What follows in this blog is the tale of how liquid gold has made it into our race cars, our personal cars, and our mothers cars. If you don’t care about brake fluid you should stop reading this blog immediately ( but hey, thanks for stopping by). However, for the rest of you this might just be worth your time.

SO WHAT HAPPENED NEXT ?

Ok so the intro to this blog might have been overly dramatized. But trust us, this reads better than what actually happened…. Long story short, we love Prospeed RS683, and if you can understand the beauty that lives within these little black bottles, you too will love Prospeed RS683, promise.

First things first check out this video testimonial from our most dedicated track rat last season, then we will proceed to fill your brain with science, one eloquently explained concept at a time.

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TECH SPECS :

Boling Point (760mmHg): Dry 683.2 °F & Wet 439° F
Vapor Density (air = 1) 10
Vapor Pressure 0.01 mmHg @ 68° F
Density (Specific Gravity) 1.095
pH 7.2
Kinematic Viscosity 2mm2/s @ 212° F
Freezing Point < -74° F

IN ENGLISH PLEASE :

With a dry boiling point of 683 °F Prospeed RS683 has:

The highest dry boiling point of any performance or racing brake fluid available.
BOOM.

COMPRESSIBILITY

In addition to its ridiculously high boiling point, Prospeed RS683 has the arguably ( we argue) the best pedal feel of any high performance brake fluid. The name of the game here is compressibility. Or for Prospeed RS683, the lack there of. And this fact is the by-product of some hardcore fluid engineering.

RS683 VS SILICONE BASED FLUIDS.

Most manufacturers use the same tricks to achieve the same results. That means that in addition to lofty boiling points, high performance fluid manufacturers need their brake fluid to resist absorbing water.

To achieve both goals some fluid engineers enlist the help of good old Dimethyl Polysiloxane. Seems like a good idea right ? You need to ensure that your brake fluid is free of water, why wouldn’t you use Dimethyl Polysiloxane, right ? WRONG !

Dimethyl Polysiloxane, YOU’RE GOING DOWN !

While we try not to use the blog as an opportunity to throw polymeric organosilicon compounds under the bus, however in this case Dimethyl Polysiloxane, really had it coming. Step into the arena of air solubility, and prepare to get worked!

DORKY JARGON:

Dimethyl Polysiloxane exhibits air soluibility.

Air solubility does awful things to pedal feel.

More specifically:

“Air Solubility – It has been reported that Dimethyl Polysiloxane fluid, which is a major part of silicone based low water tolerant type brake fluids can typically contain dissolved air at a level of 16%±3% by volume at standard temperature and pressure. This compares with a typical level of 5%±2% by volume of dissolved air for glycol ether based type fluids. An increase in brake pedal travel may be experienced under severe operating conditions, especially at higher altitudes and high temperature conditions.” -SAE J1705, Appendix A, A.2.2.8

Translation : silicon based high temp, water resistant so called high performance brake fluid, suffer what can be described as a compressible pedal. Prospeed RS683 brake fluid uses Polyalkylene Glycol Ether which is 3 times less compressible than silicone type fluids, even when heated.

RESULT : Prospeed RS683 will contribute to a more positive pedal feel.

Rock on Polyalkylene Glycol, Rock on.

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FROM THE LAB TO SHOP.

And then we started putting RS683 in our cars. All our cars.

Our 2010 World Challenge GTI.
Supercharged and naturally aspirated Audi RS4’s both wearing Stasis Motorsport suspension and R compound rubber.
Porsche 911’s, and Caymans prepped for World Challenge, Porsche Club racing, and street use.
A grab bag of cars that will never see anything more decorated than daily driving action.

OUR RESULTS :

We felt that the performance benefit was immediate and significant, with the dedicated track cars showing the biggest benefits.

The change to RS683 meant that our brake fluid was for all intents and purposes, had become a reinforced link in our chain of braking.

The brake fluid in our cars could now better handle abuse, and extreme temperature. As braking performance increases, so does heat. And as a result we no longer had a mushy pedal holding impeding confidence and performance.

Ultimately we found that in most cases the improvement in fluid surpassed the performance of major hardware. Meaning that the fluid could handle the heat but pads and rotors were getting too hot. And further development and upgrades to brake hardware and brake cooling yielded notable improvements in lap time, feel, and all around badassness.

Last summer we watched as Geoff Thomas went from 2:15 + lap times, to nearly making the 2:00 club at High Plains Raceway. Most cars that lap that fast weigh half as much as Geoff’s RS4.

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BUT DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

On November 30 2010, Andretti Autosport announced that Prospeed would be their technical supplier. This based primarily upon the performance of the RS683 Fluid.

Andretti Autosport is owned and operated by Michael Andretti. Andretti competed for 19 years in the CART championship before moving to the IndyCar Series in 2003 and proceeding to win 3 championships in his first 5 seasons.

Won IndyCar Series championships in 2004 Tony Kanaan
Won IndyCar Series championships in 2005 Dan Wheldon
Won IndyCar Series championships in 2007 Dario Franchitti

Danica along with Andretti team mates Marco Andretti, and Ryan Hunter Reay are all in the hunt for the Indycar points race. The team is currently occupying 10th, 8th, and 7th places respectively.

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LIQUID GOLD ON SALE

To purchase Prospeed RS683 for your car, visit the 3ZERO3 Online store : HERE

But don’t think for a second that this fluid is JUST for high performance cars. With its resistance to water absorption, this makes for a extremely durable product for cars that are merely daily driven.

For any questions, comments or concerns regarding your Volkswagen Audi, or Porsche please feel free to contact us day or night : Info@3ZERO3Motorsports.com

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3ZERO3 and HPA Motorsports

Max — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:17:49 +0000

Passion, training, technology, performance. yeah we’re into that…..Or as our nerdy Marketing Director would say, “we embody those brand values”. Well, so do the good folks at HPA Motorsports. While HPA may have been around longer than us ( alot longer actually ) we both proudly operate 10,000 sq ft + facilities ( ours is 14,000 sq ft, but who’s counting?) filled with 5 full sized hoists, and access to a all wheel drive Superflow dyno ( ok so we don’t own the dyno we use BUT we do have a new alignment rack ). It only took a few trips down from Surrey Canada ( we don’t know where Surrey is yet) for Marcel Horn and company, to take a look at our operation and knight us as the FIRST American Certified HPA Dealer // Installer. We truly sealed the deal earlier this summer with our HPA Turbo install on Bud Gidday’s Audi TT 3.2 DSG. Take a stroll thru the blog for LOTS more info, news, history, jokes, run-on sentences (excessive use of parenthesis) and automotive witticisms (yes that’s a real word!).

Fast Facts about HPA Motorsports.

Since 1991 HPA Motorsports has set performance trends in the performance industry, raising the bar with every new project.
They are based in Surrey Canada. (We just googled Surrey and still have no idea WHERE this is exactly, but thankfully FedEx knows).
Specialties include forced induction tuning of the VW//Audi VR6 motor, Haldex 4-motion based AWD systems, and DSG tuning.
Their R&D team is continually developing custom solutions for unique in-house vehicle builds, and new items for over the counter consumers, while the production team is turning out parts for worldwide distribution

We were more than excited (read : flattered) when HPA considered us their first American Dealer //Installer. What we like about HPA, we like about ourselves. Their passion, vision, and technical ability are pronounced and transparent. They even announced the news it to the world( read : forums) : HERE .

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Haldex Differentials and DSG Gearboxes define the niche.

To date HPA has capitalized on somewhat of a niche segment of the VAG ( read : Volkswagen Audi Group) enthusiast market targeting vehicles with VR6 engines, Haldex differentials, and DSG gearboxes. These are vehicles largely absent from most Euro Tuner product line ups ( did we say EuroTuner ? We’ve just been saying the word EuroTuner alot lately, random).

Most traditional VAG tuners have long stayed away from the VR6 + All Wheel Drive chassis combination’s such as :

Audi A3 3.2 DSG Quattro
Audi TT 3.2 DSG Quattro
Volkswagen R32 Mk IV & MkV
Volkswagen Passat 4 Motion ( B6 chassis )
Volkswagen Tiguan
Not to mention such cars as : Audi S3 // Volkswagen New Beetle RSi // Lamborghini Aventador 700-4 //Bugatti Veyron.

The nature of the DSG and Haldex equipment represent a shift to a new and non-traditional technology. It stands to reason that the cutting edge technology lends itself to unique R&D processes. We were understandably wary at first, but at the end of the day we found that the HPA product speaks for itself.

We became believers when we installed their FT360 Kit on Bud’s Audi TT 3.2 DSG. Driving this car changed the way we came to understand the brilliantly dynamic reality of this technology. And that was these cars are very fast, and very fun in a new way no other Volkswagen or Audi has been.

In a nutshell, the Haldex center differential is an electronically controlled center differential that can think its way thru ‘the when’ and’ the how’ to engage the rear axle. DSG is like having two manual gearboxes side by side, controlled electronically by a control module that can shift faster than you can think. The development of both new technologies has opened the door for amazing and ridiculously sophisticated chassis tuning previously not even conceivable!

Before you can comprehend the depth of the genius behind the HPA product You must first understand the basic nature of this still new OEM technology.

Feed your brain these juicy links :

Longitudinal engine layouts HERE
Torsen and traditional Quattro info HERE
Transverse engine layout defined HERE
Haldex info HERE
Volkswagen 4 Motion info HERE
DSG AKA direct shift gearbox info HERE

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Haldex Performance Controllers:

The benefits of the HPA Haldex Controller:

Redefines Torque Transfer
Proactive Power Distribution
More Aggressive Handling Characteristics

The sophisticated Haldex based all wheel drive system monitors throttle input, ABS wheel speed sensors, steering angle, etc to anticipate and distribute torque transfer from the engine to the driveline.

This upgrade:

Increases torque transmission at acceleration providing consistent performance with increased over-steer.
The torque-transmission is influenced by how fast you press the accelerator down. The Haldex system can transmit torque before the engine delivers torque. At greater speeds the torque will decrease enabling less over-steer and safer driving properties.

The advantages of this upgrade are it’s ability to predict the onset of torque. This upgrade takes into account the throttle position signal more so than the OEM software and therefore can proactively begin applying power to the RWD clutch packs before wheel spin begins. As power is increased, more power lock occurs in the RWD unit until full lock is achieved.

This is ideal for autocross, road racing, and street driving as well as enhancements to poor weather driving.Any questions about the true effectiveness of these claims can talk to the highly decorated R32 Auto-X competitors Mark and Connie Smith :

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DSG / S-Tronic Performance Programming:

The DSG gearbox is an amazing bundle of technologies with over 50 patents protecting it. The mechanical and software details of this technology are on lockdown from even the dealerships who are not allowed to perform any service other than the basic maintenance. Unlike simple engine tuning which involves the use of one of many readily available programming interfaces to manipulate the spark and fuel of the engine map, tuning the DSG involves many more parameters and a secure understanding of how these react to various vehicle inputs.

HPA has not been dissuaded by these difficulties, rather their efforts and successes have been rewarded by Volkswagen and Audi on an International level. After realizing that their R&D, and engineering processes were perhaps their equal, VAG Royalty granted them the opportunity to :

Exclusively build the three RGT project cars (Jetta, Passat, and Touareg) for the debut at the 2005 SEMA show. All powered by a twin turbo and the Jetta and Passat outfitted with the DSG.
Met with the head software and mechanical developers for the DQ200, DQ250, and DQ500 DSG Gearboxes, and participated in ride and drives with the Audi A3 calibration team.

With years of multiple overlapping and compounding durability evaluations (including the 24 hours at Nurenburgring, and numerous FT565 vehicle builds), HPA has developed the software expertise necessary to ensure safe functionality of the DSG in extreme applications. With over two dozen different DSG gearboxes in North America (and several more globally), no tuner is better versed and more prepared than HPA is to overcome these variables to ensure a perfect result that won’t prematurely wear out clutch packs or threaten the gearbox.

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HPA Forced Induction Systems

With power losses at altitude = 3% of engine power per 1,000ft of elevation, its just not fair. But life ain’t fair kid. Get forced induction !

Recently, everyone and their mother has been selling turbo and supercharger kits online. In our mind, any hardware we recommend or install has to meet our ridiculous ideas of performance, reliability, and value. Never accused of being the cheapest kits on the market the HPA turbo and supercharger kits define the concept of complete & thorough.

HPA Forced Induction engineering highlights :

Introduced in 2004, HPA’s FT series single turbos are recognized today as one of the most reliable systems on the market for the 3.2L VR6. Engineered in partnership with HGP using Garrett turbo technology and proprietary cast housings and manifolds.
Optimized turbine and compressor housings maximize the air flow while efficient ball bearing turbo cartridges offer superior throttle response and reduced turbo lag.
Nickel-iron alloy used in exhaust manifolds is specially formulated to offer the best balance between tensile strength and thermal efficiency.
The cast aluminum short runner intake manifold sustains higher boost levels than the factory plastic intake and maximizes the air intake to all six cylinders. Silicone boost plumbing directs the air charge through the intercoolers and into the intake manifold in as short a route possible while keeping it insulated from ambient heat.

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Versatile Automotive Diagnostics

Stating that the modern automobile is technically complicated is like saying that the Arctic Ocean is cold. You can’t understand the pain that worlds coldest ocean can impart without diving in head first. If you have ever been stuck on the wrong side of a impossible diagnostic problem on a late model car, you can better understand the emotional metaphor here.

Thankfully, VAD a division of HPA applies their same saavy to the realm of diagnostic equipment, specializes in Volkswagen / Audi scan tool solutions for the consumer and professional environment.

VAD offers technicians exclusive access to the most current diagnostic data, for all vehicles in the Volkswagen Audi Group
Ranging from the earliest OBD cars to today’s most technically advanced models. From the most common Engine, Transmission, and ABS units, to the more specialized Tire Pressure Monitoring, Steering Angle Sensor, and Climate Control units.
There are no limitations to the amount of control modules accessible. After connecting to any of the available 100+ control modules, VAD can then give insight into more than 800 Individual values and 11,000 possible VW/Audi specific fault codes present in today’s vehicles.

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By now, you should be not only ready to buy a Audi TT 3.2 or a Volkswagen R32 so you have a platform for which to install such amazing hardware. Well unfortunately, 3ZERO3 Motorsports does not sell vehicles. BUT you can repay our efforts to simultaneously inform and entertain you by purchasing a big turbo kit online RIGHT NOW !

WWW.3ZERO3MOTORSPORTS.COM/STORE

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Questions : Info@3ZERO3Motorsports.com

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Comments : Max@3ZERO3Motorsports.com

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You want it, we got it, the 3ZERO3 Motorsports store is live !

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