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Stance of the Union 2010

by Ben on 31. Aug, 2010 in Events

Well, it’s finally here… StanceWorks is proud to present Stance of the Union 2010, to be hosted in the capital of California on Oct 23rd. This event has been in the works for a good while now, and we couldn’t be more excited about it.

The city of Sacramento has gone out of it’s way to accomodate us along with the lead event coordinator, Rob Daehn. He and the city have made it possible for us to have this event in the heart of old downtown Sacramento. We have also managed to make the event free for both participants and spectators. The goal of Stance of the Union is to unite likeminded enthusiasts, of different makes and models to come together all in the name of Stance.

While the event is free for all, we are requiring all cars wanting to be in the event to pre-register. Being that this is a “wheel fitment” event, your car will be pre-screened to insure that you are riding low and aggressive. While we aren’t requiring your wheel lips to be kissing your fenders, we don’t expect to see sunken wheels within the fenders, nor serious fender gap. We certainly want everyone to come be a part of the event, but ask for those who want to have their car in the show, to get low and aggressive.

There are many more details, which can be found at the Stance of the Union Website. We have hotel accommodations, a series of vendors and a schedule of events all there. You will find registration on the site as well.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ben at stanceworks.com. Let the countdown begin!

Official Stance of the Union Website

stanceworks.com/sotu

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by Mike Burroughs on 31. Aug, 2010 in Features

There are cars you take you from point A to point B and there are cars that eat your family, worship Satan, and purposefully transmit STDs. No, this car does not just categorize as a point A to point B car. It’s the other one. The one that makes your ears bleed and your guts churn… In a good way, of course.

It’s another FMU creation, and while it might not go underneath an 18-wheeler like their roadster does, it sits like a performance-built car is supposed to. It makes me think this might be along the lines of what Geoff T would do if he owned one. It really couldn’t look better sitting there and it can beat up on vettes all day long without breaking a sweat. It goes to show that your track car doesn’t have to look like something my sister might drive.

Underneath the hood is the M3’s V8, but as you expect, it’s got Fluid’s Velocity Stack treatment, as well as a full exhaust. It’s got a bark that sounds like Lucifer’s bull-dog in the back seat, ready to maul you. The M squeezes 255s under the front arches and 295s out back, never rubbing in the slightest way. Fluid even built their own custom BBK for the car so it can snap your neck as quickly as it snaps others.

There’s not much else needed to say. Purpose built, sitting low and tight while staying true to it’s roots.

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Matt Waterman Knows What’s Up.

by Mike Burroughs on 30. Aug, 2010 in STANCED

So this might be a love or hate vehicle… and by love I mean you love it, and by hate I also mean you love it, because your opinion will never override the awesomeness of full-polished full-faced wheels. The full-polish look has been cool since day one, and it’s always going to be cool, so start takin’ notes.

Matt’s B7 S4 Avant is sitting on some brand new Rotiform VCEs, 19×9.5 and 19×10 et35 all around. 225/35/19 and 235/35/19 fk452. I don’t know what’s cooler, the throwback turbo-style of the wheel, or the fact every man now has an excuse to replace the bathroom mirrors with these wheels. They’ve got a real DTM throwback feel, and I cant help but imagine them on an older-bodied car… but they work, and they work well. I have a feeling we’ll see some interesting executions of these wheels in the future on a variety of cars.

Masontech airride finishes a very simple package… but as I’ve always said, it’s all you need. You won’t see another S4A quite like this, that’s for sure. A definite neck breaker, and chances are it will melt your retinas as it passes by as well.

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StanceWorks Zero Clearance Coilovers for the E36

by Mike Burroughs on 26. Aug, 2010 in Uncategorized

The wait is over. Our coilovers are stateside and ready for order, but they’re running out quick.

StanceWorks and AST suspension have teamed up to produce the first coilover specifically for stance for our beloved E36s. Words can’t describe the quality, the ride, the handling. There’s no better E36 suspension out there.

My personal E36 sits on these coilovers, and its perches are only half-way down. It never jars over bumps, it never rattles, its never rough, and it never bottoms out, no matter how low you really are. Its something that has been needed in our scene for a long time. There’s no longer a need to mix and match parts or play a guessing game on what you need to put your frame to the ground… We’ve done the hard work and have made it as simple as a bolt-on-and-go setup for you.

We achieved such a great suspension by presenting AST with the idea of creating a suspension system capable of track performance, with shorter struts than they’ve ever produced. Proper valving and stiff springs mean an incredibly smooth but proper and sporty ride for agressive fitment and low ground clearance.

If you’re interested, email me at mike@stanceworks.com, or post on the forums here: http://stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7238

We’ve got about 10 kits left, so act soon if you want in!

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Kaedyn needs your help. Buy a shirt today.

by jonathandehate on 25. Aug, 2010 in Uncategorized

Kaedyn Ballew was born a little less than a year ago on September 22, 2009. He weighed in at over 8lbs, and looked to be the picture of newborn health. Kaedyn was walking at nine months and trying his hardest to run a few weeks later. Shortly after this, at the age of ten months, Kaedyn’s mother took him to the pediatrician, as Kaedyn’s cheeks were a little swollen. A few diagnosis’ and a few trips to the emergency room later, Kaedyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, which is a cancer of the white blood cells. Kaedyn and his family are looking at a likely stay for months at Shand’s where Kaedyn will be able to receive the care he needs. If you would like to keep up with Kaedyn’s fight against Leukemia, or donate, you can follow his blog at www.KaedynLove.com

Here’s the thing, you may or may not know me, and you might not know Shelsie or Nic Ballew, who are Kaedyn’s parents, but their family needs help right now. I work with Kaedyn’s mother Shelsie, and she is a wonderful person. Unfortunately, in between switching jobs to be able to spend more time at home, Nic had not obtained health insurance coverage yet. They’re going to have huge medical bills to deal with, along with a lowered income due to lost wages, etc.

I was talking to Russ @ Klutch last week, telling him about the situation, etc. He immediately said he wanted to help out and do a benefit shirt for Kaedyn. We picked out a picture of mine we both liked, he worked some magic and we came up with this.

I know a ton of people are short on money right now, so I don’t expect everyone to be able to help out. If you are able though, please head over to The Klutch Store and purchase one of the shirts. 100% of the profits that come from these shirts will be donated to the Ballew family. Thank you in advance to anyone who donates or purchases a shirt.

Sincerely,

Jonathan DeHate

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