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The All-New Rotiform DIA – Rotiform’s Bagged B7 Audi RS4

Mike Burroughs While seemingly every automotive aftermarket company builds at least one project car every year, few can compete with our friends at Rotiform. Brian and Jason have made a name for themselves, pumping out unique, attention grabbing cars faster than most car guys could dream of. These project vehicles have several purposes, but one stands above the rest: demonstrating product; and Rotiform's active push in building such cars (such as their recent FRS build) has pushed them to the forefront of wheel manufacturers for their target audience. It's tactics like this that have rocketed the Rotiform name from nothing to one of the fastest-growing names in the industry.
Their latest project, this impossible-to-ignore 2007 Audi RS4, was built for SEMA this year. Building these cars keeps the boys at Rotiform in touch with their car-building roots, connects them further with the community, and most importantly, shows off the latest and greatest from the Rotiform name. Built to show off the all new Rotiform DIA, it's certainly does a fine job of of it. Inspired by the car we all had on our wall as a kid, these 1990 Lamborghini Diablo-esque wheels are Rotiform's all-new take on the tried and true yet classic style. While many other companies have designed similar wheels, Rotiform's DIA stands out amongst its competitors in many ways; getting them to do so proved to be one of the tougher challenges in bringing the wheel to fruition. Knowing what they were after, Brian and Jason had to ensure that their wheel was obviously inspired by, but was still a unique take on the classic Lambo split.
Dubbed the "Rotiform DIA" for obvious reasons (that's DIAblo, if not), it's showcased here in 19x10.5 and 19x11 to fill the RS4's generous arches. The pairing of car and wheels is loosely fitting; while it's no Lamborghini, keen enthusiasts know the bonds shared between the Audi and Lambo (and Volkswagen, Porsche, and Bentley. Oh and Bugatti. SEAT too. And Skoda.) brand these days. But aside from any ties between the companies, the wheels are simply astonishing on the car. Andrew and I both agree that the Rotiform DIA is one of Rotiform's best offerings to date.
If the wheels weren't attention-grabbing enough, however, the B7 RS4 that they're mounted on has been wrapped in 3M 1080 Matte Orange vinyl, taking the wolf in sheep's clothing to, well, a wolf in bright orange sheep's clothing. The 400+ horsepower sedan is Audi's answer to BMW's M3, the staple of "refined sports coupes," and utilizes Audi's world-class all-wheel-drive Quattro system to give it a competitive edge. However, no longer able to slide its sleek body lines under police radar through the use of earth-toned factory paint and factory aesthetics, it comes as no surprise that Rotiform pushed the car to extremes.
The tangy RS4 sits lower than the engineers at Audi had ever considered, but all the functionality is still retained thanks to a full air suspension setup from the guys at Air Lift Performance. The direct bolt-in kit plants the Audi against the wheels and tires and solidifies the aggressive aesthetic. Of course, in typical SEMA build fashion, the install was completed just hours before departure, complimenting Air Lift's bolt-in design and simplicity. The system is managed by Air Lift's "Autopilot V2" management system, which handles the height presets and manages the system for the changes of every-day driving. Not to mention, the V2 system also allows the LED display to be color-coded to the Audi's sleek interior lighting and gauges, creating a very nice OEM install.
Inside the Audi, the world-famous RS4 Recaros are right at home, wrapped in vinyl to match the exterior and bring some impressive and loud color inside the car. A suede R8 GT steering wheel replaces the factory unit, complimenting the Audi Exclusive euro-spec interior and carbon fiber trim. Every detail of the RS4 is spot-on, from the red-illuminated gauges and perforated seat inserts to the aggressive venting and trim on the exterior.
A few performance goodies give the RS4 a bit more power and liven it up. A set of Magnaflow downpipes mate up to an impressive Scorpion exhaust system, giving the once-sleeper sedan some much needed growl and bite. The Scorpion system features vaccum-assisted valves to open up the exhaust at higher RPMs as well, letting the 4.2L V8 really scream. GIAC software gives the car a bit more pep in the horsepower and torque department as well. The DIAs are wrapped in Falkens measuring 265/30 and 275/30 front and rear to put the power to the ground.
There's no shortage of stopping power either, with the large Brembo 8-piston calipers showing through the large round holes machined into the wheels. These massive brakes, and the transmission, are kept cool via NACA ducts formed into the car's undertray -- some seriously cool German engineering. Overall, the performance sedan holds up its end of the deal, delivering its promised performance in all aspects while delivering some very gnarly styling queues. It's certainly one RS4 that won't be blending into traffic. Instead, it'll be screaming past you, both audibly and visibly, in a style that could only come from the guys at Rotiform.
Here's to yet another quality Rotiform build. We're excited to see what's next. Rumor has it that the next project is already in the works.

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-April 18, 2013- Coming Full Circles – JJ Larson’s 2001 Audi S4 Avant

Jeremy Whittle JJ Larson’s 2001 Audi S4 Avant is “the” S4 Avant in my eyes, and for many others, even if you may not recognize it yet. JJ's Avant is not a new build; it's not new to our scene. He has owned the car since 2005, and it has been through quite a few stages, each dramatically changing the look and feel. Upon first seeing the car, many may not realize that it is the very same wagon that was previously Matte Black on 18” "Rotiformed" BBS RFs, Matte Green over gold centered Rotifom TMBs, and prior to that, Ibis white on Rotiform SJCs. When I first saw photos of the car in its new Aston Martin Merlot Metallic, a color JJ got inspiration for from his father's old 1974 Audi Fox, I was blown away. I tend to be a man of simpler tastes and the Avant was hitting on all marks - absolutely jawdropping sitting perfectly over the mind-blowingly convave 18x10.5” Rotiform LHRs. The car took on a level of class that was a far cry from the aggressive look of the previous iterations, although undeniably aggressive still.
I first met JJ nearly 3 years ago at Southern Worthersee where we were filming a video of our very own Mike Burroughs's e36 in the mountain roads surrounding Helen for JJ's company, Awol.TV. This year was the reveal of the car's US Marine Corps-influenced look of Matte Green, something JJ had been working extremely hard on with friends in secrecy behind closed garage doors. They finished the car on time, despite all being sick, and made the 11-hour trip out to Helen, GA, only to hit a black bear 10 miles out. The hood was smashed in, the bumper cracked, and the car was bleeding coolant, a heartbreaking incident without a doubt. JJ took it in stride - not one to be easily defeated - coasting the car the rest of the way down the mountain, pulling it up to Dubkorps booth, his military-themed clothing company’s booth. A black bear stuffed animal was sourced, and shoved inside the damaged area of the body, providing an easy way to bring up the story that was almost worth the damage incurred.
Despite its radically different stages, the car has always maintained a high level of quality in its modifications. Rotiforms, or Rotiform-built wheels have been a staple on the car since 2009 when JJ first saw their classic inspired stepped lip 3 piece wheel offerings. The latest set is, in my personal opinion, the best yet, filling out the extremely wide fenders perfectly and really complimenting the car's refined but aggressive styling. The car spent a few years on KW V3 coilovers, but two years ago JJ made the switch to a full Airlift Performance setup, a decision he couldn’t be happier with. The air gives the convenience of adjustable ride height on the fly, while still maintaining the sporty feel and performance of coilovers, and the adjustability is needed, as quite often JJ uses every bit of the car's cargo space. JJ said his favorite part is that he gained all the convenience of the air, but can’t tell a difference to the coilovers at his drive height, truly a "best of both worlds" situation.
Inside the cabin, a sporty feel is also maintained via Recaro/Prodrive collaboration seats and a Audi B7 RS4 Euro wheel, which was one of the first modifications JJ performed on the car. Under the hood, the bi-turbo V6 has been tweaked with a Tial 605 Bi-Turbo upgrade and plumbing, Evolution Racing intercoolers, RS4 Y-pipe, 034 intake and motor mounts, EPL MAF, injectors and tune. Pushing the turbos at 25psi leaves the all wheel drive wagon with 400whp, and a substantial amount of torque, firmly backing up its bark with a mean bite.
But the "bark" is no laughing matter - to those unfamiliar with B5 Avants, one of the most easily overlooked yet radical modifications is the full RS4 aesthetic. The conversion was completed shortly after JJ got his hands on the car - the conversion was something that he had been itching to do and was a large motivation behind the car's purchase. He sourced all OEM parts from Germany with a desire to built it the right way. While the front and rear bumpers, as well as the front fenders, were all bolt-on affairs, the rear quarters had to be molded into the body. "The body shop I used didn't seem to break a sweat when I brought them the project. They just called it a standard quarter panel job!" To make everything entirely functional, the arches underneath were cut and cleared to make room for the wider wheels.
Naturally, a car that has been through as many changes already as this RS4 conversion (which JJ and his friends jokingly refer the as the RSFaux) brings up the question of what is next? Not so surprisingly, JJ said another set of wheels are in the car's future, as well as hinted that a color change a bit further down the road is a possibility. As always the immediate plan is to keep enjoying the car and racking the miles up on it, as anyone remotely involved in our scene know’s JJ loves to do, with the Avant attending almost every big show of the year. There is a special bond you develop with a car after owning it for an extended period of time, and one that is made even more special as you modify it to suit your current tastes as you go.
As anyone who has held onto a car this long, and turned every bolt on it can attest, it transforms from hunks of metal working in unison to something that is alive and breathing - a companion. All too often in our scene today car’s are bought “built” and sold after attending just one show, or making an appearance for just one season, used more as an accessory than an actual investment of passion. Holding onto a car for the better part of a decade is a big commitment, and one I hope to see become more common place in our community. It takes dedication to stick with a build as long as JJ has, and I am excited to see where he goes from here, and in the present time looking forward to seeing it on the show circuit this season.

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[welty]

ну это уже порево какое-то прям :expect:

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Эти диски интересные, но что-то слишком часто их встречаю в этом сезоне....
при чем машины часто ну... обычные и делает весь стэнс именно дизайн этих дисков.

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ну это уже порево какое-то прям :expect:

как сказали в скайлайн клубе извращенцы:epti-work:

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Дисули эти дичь !
Кто такие привезет и поставит будет намбо ван ваг !

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Дисули эти дичь !
Кто такие привезет и поставит будет намбо ван ваг !

и будет мего заипатым клубным перцем:s28: