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Autobob's Autobahn Power Blog
| Ford, Chevy, Acura, Chrysler, Ferrari, Lotus, Porsche, Alfa, BMW and others, we work on them all. 7,000rpm in a 4 cam Ferrari, LT5 Corvette, Porsche or Mustang is what we live for. We modify cars for a living, I have over 35 years personal experience and our newest employee has been with us 18 years. We do our best all the time and treat our customer’s vehicles like they were our own. Power, handling, braking, looks and durability. We build it to last and we build it with soul. Autobahn Power is located in wonderful Wichita, Ks. |
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| BMW E46 330 6spd starter removal, arrrg, from top you have to remove the intake manifold. We do them from underneath, a little quicker job and we do not bother old intake sealing areas. Still lots of removal and little working room. |
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| A fun pair in for service at the same time. NSX and Ferrari 360 Modena. Great curves and sounds. |
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| We are now an approved COBB Tuning Authorized Dealer. Access Port tuning; BMW, Subaru WRX, Mazda, Mitsubishi EVO, Nissan GT-R, and Focus ST. |
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| What a sound, we installed this Borla exhaust on a Porsche Cayman, pulls the RPM faster now. |
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| This was quite a tuning challenge. Supercharged Corvette 427 ZO6 with headers and automatic trany. When the C6 came in it would barely start, would die, run soft at 20% rich and had most diagnostic trouble codes turned off including safety codes. After our tuning it is emission friendly, crisp at almost 700hp and all OBD2 codes are active and reporting. This car is a real beast now, lots of fun. |
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| Baer big brake upgrade on this 2011 GT500 reduced each front rotor by 5lbs weight. Rear brake rotors increased in size from 12" to 14" diametor. This is the Super Snake brake upgrade by Autobahn. |
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| Above two photos show why we like to service differential oil on new cars or after a rear gear change. The top photo shows the now silver 600 mile break in oil being drained out, lower shows new Redline 75w140 being pumped in. Proper differential break in is important. Vehicle is Mustang GT500 with alloy driveshaft. |
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We upgraded the broken shift cable in this 4,500 mile Lotus Elise with a more robust cable.
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| There was a time when Porsche 911s did not have a water pump. We replaced the water pump and t-stat on this 996 Porsche as preventative maintenance at 60,000 miles and found play in the impellor. |
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| We previously tuned Dave's supercharged C6 Vette. This time he brought us his C6 ZO6, our OBD2 over the road computer tuning has Dave smiling and saying WOW a lot. )) |
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| Daryl's red C5, what a looker! We installed Borla headers, S type exhaust, ZO6 injectors and custom tuned the engine computer. With Bilstein shocks, larger sway bars, sticky tires and the new power level it is a grin to drive. |
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| We have been turning Errol's GT500 into a Euro Beast with lots of suspension Mods. Steeda torque box, all rear susp arms adjustable, Eibach coil overs, Borla S, K&N, Hushmat and Redline synthetics. |
Porsche 996 Red Flat Six looking all attitude now. Full maintenance service done along with body kit, Fikse wheels, Recaro seats, Fabspeed goodies, IMS Guardian, K&N and red carbon fiber.
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| Poly suspension bushings reduce play but should be regularly inspected as they can deteriorate quicker than rubber. |
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| Above is the inside of a GT500 differential, we are inspecting wear pattern and back lash. |
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| Sinister looking black F360 Modena F1 at Autobahn for a minor service. |
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| Porsche 996 project continues with modified FabSpeed muffler to fit new GT rear bumper. |
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| Water Methanol Injection Nozzel; bung shaped and welded to fit tube bend. Filter side shown. |
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| Keep an eye on Lanny and Joy's Porsche Carrera 996 project, disassembly has started! ---------------- |
| We Installed a BedRug in this 2011 Ford F250 Farm Truck! |
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| I like the Bed Rug; it is soft on the knees, put down a bedroll and watch the stars. It will not scratch your cargo, is pet friendly and priced similar to those hard, scratchy spray on liners. |
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******In the past two weeks we have serviced / modified the following vehicles: GT500, Ferrari F360, Alfa Spider, Porsche 911, Gen 2 Eclipse Turbo, Supra Twin Turbo, BMW M5, Ford Raptor F150, Datsun 240Z, C5 Vette and Mercedes SL500. What a great creative job we have. To our clients, we thank you very much! ********
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| South Central Kansas Mustang Club Pays Autobahn Power a Surprise Friday Visit! Excellant Time! |
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BMW M5 CO OPS STAR WARS PROJECT
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| This E39 M5 had climate control issues we diagnosed and cured by replacing this device. Do you know what it is?
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| This Prancing Horse Ferrari F360 Needed New Shoes |
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| Mini Cooper S is Back on the Prowl |
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| 2006 Modified Mini Cooper S was in for its spring service and check up, fun car, handles like on rails with Bilstein PSS9 coil overs, M7 subframe rails, Hotchkiss bars and our Autobahn tweaks. |
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| MUSTANG GT's Stance Should Look Like This From the Factory |
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| 2011 Mustang GT after we completed Eibach Pro Springs, adjustable Panhard rod and Steeda lower control arms. Ride quality is very good, the GT has more stable cornering and axle hop is a no longer an issue. Next we try the new K&N cold air system. |
| Autobahn's Latest Corvette ECU Tuning Project: Factory Five GTM Super Car |
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| What = Corvette LS engine, Porsche transaxle, tube frame and only 2,500lbs? Lots of smiles. Our computer over the road ecu tuning gained over 50 HP on this LS engine with increased smoothness and durability over the previous dyno tune. |
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| C6 Corvette Convert Gets a Performance Rear Gear Ratio |
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| Rear cradle and suspension from C6 automatic Corvette, we removed the differental and changed from a 2.56 to a 3.15 rear gear ratio. This gives a large increase in performance and response. |
| Boyd says: 'This SRT8 is on Fire Everybody Asks Me About It. It's Incredible!' |
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| Borla Headers and cat back, Eiback springs/struts/camber kits, Cold Air, Custom Tuning and more. |
| Corvette ZO6 505hp no more! |
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| Today we tuned Darin G's. 4,000 mile totally stock 2008 LS7 Corvette ZO6.
Open road data analysis at our test track showed 500 stock hp. Final results on this stock ZO6 was 578hp at the flywheel from tuning only. Real world tuning to our E10 gas with air resistance, shifting, and part throttle as well as WOT. Emission legal in all states, more power, response, all factory sensors are active and codes will report if triggered. Love these cars!
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| This 1994 Toyota Supra twin turbo came in looking like a piece of white chalk. No luster at all to the paint. This is why you should use car covers and polish / wax your cars on a regular basis. |
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Many hours later the Supra is showing classy lines with some nice luster after our intensive labor using various stages of Meguiars Professional products. The owners and the car are very happy with the results! We stock Meguiars Professional products in our showroom.
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The 2003 Supercharged NSX was dropped off for timing belt/water pump and valve adjustment. Said he was just having too much fun to bring it in. Last I saw it we had just rebuilt the trany and he was taking it for a 3 day weekend, now two months later he brings it in. I understand David; this is a fun car with a lot of character mods.
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This is why we use Redline Synthetic Oil in our services. Notice the varnish build up on this GM V8 engine with only 60,000 miles. It has had regular oil changes but has been using conventional oils. Redline engine oil does not allow this varnish to happen as they are very thermal stable. BG MOA will also stop varnish in petroleum oils and synthetic blends.
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| We were invited to the unveiling of the new 2012 Porsche 911 with vintage 911s, a dim party atmosphere, good food and drinks, a 911 ice sculpture, live jazz band... above shows new 911 hiding under cover. |
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This is Errol's 10,000 mile 993 Cabriolet that we prepared for the party. Techart wheels + goodies, adjustable Bilstein PSS9 suspension, HID, exhaust, intake, shifter, Redline fluids and more. The last of the air cooled 911's right before Porsche started getting more electronically controlled and silenced that wonderfull flat six with a water jacket.
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| When you inspect your spark plugs look at them very closely.
On initial inspection this spark plug looked reusable but our detail inspection noticed how the used plug on the left has a lean to the iridium center electrode. The plug on the right has a proper vertical electrode.
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| ONE SNUG E60 BMW M5 in STEALTH MODE |
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| Our custom Form Fit car covers by Covercraft show Rodney's E60 BMW M5 has stylish lines. |
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| Autobahn Brings Steeda Ford Performance Parts to Kansas |
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| This 2011 Mustang 5.0 GT was having severe axle hop issues with the factory suspension; the shiny part is a forged aluminum lower control arm by Steeda. We solved his problems using Eibach springs and Steeda suspension components. |
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