Transforming a 2011 Aston Martin Vantage S with a Carbon Fiber Widebody Kit: A Collaboration with ACR Performance
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In Larry Chen's latest video, he unveils a project that is quite different from his usual repertoire. This time, he's taken on a 2011 Aston Martin Vantage S, a car that holds a special place in his heart. With its timeless design and James Bond vibes, Larry couldn't resist the opportunity to work on this beauty. But what sets this project apart is the collaboration with ACR Performance, a hardcore Aston Martin enthusiast from Japan.
ACR Performance not only manufactures a carbon fiber widebody kit for Aston Martins but also races his own car on circuits in Japan. Larry was blown away by the all-carbon fiber exposed widebody kit and decided to pitch it as a SEMA project. The deal was struck, and the project was set in motion.
The kit itself is a work of art, made entirely of dry carbon fiber. It's incredibly lightweight, with the entire kit weighing about the same as one or two fiberglass fenders. However, working with dry carbon fiber comes with its challenges, as it naturally has pinholes due to the manufacturing process. Larry took extra steps to prep the surface and applied a stealth film to achieve a clean finish.
The widebody kit includes widened front fenders, a lower valance and splitter, deep canards, front fender strakes, side sills, air duct pods, rear over fenders, a duckbill wing, a rear bumper diffuser, and a tail light garnish. Larry also added a custom grille and adapted a set of EVS GTLM mirrors to work with the Aston Martin's doors.
Under the hood, Larry didn't hold back either. The car has been upgraded with a power pack from Velocity AP, including equal length headers, a high flow sports cat, and a race exhaust. The brakes have been custom painted and feature custom logos. The suspension has been enhanced with a Nitron NTR R3 coilover kit.
Inside, Larry went all out with Tillett C1 seats, which are all carbon and have custom inserts with Aston Martin logos. The car has seen a 20% increase in power compared to stock, making it a true beast on the road.
Larry's ultimate goal with this project is to have the ultimate weekend car, perfect for cruising to Cars and Coffee events. While he has other cars dedicated to track use, this Aston Martin Vantage S is meant to be enjoyed on the open road, combining sportiness with classiness in true Aston Martin fashion.
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The car is a modified Aston Martin V8 Vantage designed by Henrik Fisker.
The kit for the car was featured in a previous Larry Chen video where he interviewed the Japanese creator.
The car has a unique and aggressive look inside and out.
Some users suggest adding fog lamps and yellow accents to the car.
The seats in the car are praised.
Some users express interest in getting an Aston Martin Rapide S.
The car is described as a work of art and a dream car.
Some users comment on the weight of the rear bumper and the sound of the car.
The car is compared to a James Bond super villain car.
The rims on the car are liked by some users, but others feel they are better suited for JDM cars.
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