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For us enthusiasts in the north, now is the perfect time to get your part list, and build out your car with all the goodies you want. If you have a winter beater, it’s that time of year where your pri … read more

Finding the right gift for the enthusiast in your life while staying within budget can be difficult. Our team has created a list of some of ours and our customer's must have products for any performan … read more

At XLR8, we are the source for all your deals. We strive to get you the best parts at the best prices, delivered to you as soon as possible. With the season of sales among us our goal is to deliver yo … read more

With any build, you reach a point where supporting mods are a necessary addition to allow the vehicle to continue functioning in harmony with itself. When looking at performance software, there are tr … read more

No doubt that here at Excelerate we have had our hands on some incredible builds, but every so often, one comes through the shop that has all of us at full attention. Our most recent endeavor was one … read more

Don’t miss out! Our Last Cars & Coffee of the year!Featuring Integrated Engineering!Saturday, October 22nd at 9:30AM!Unfamiliar with the legendary name Integrated Engineering? How? One of the biggest … read more

Making sure your car can put down power is often overlooked. Once you have your power mods all hooked up, a lot can happen in the car before it is delivered to the tires. This often happens somewhere … read more

The list of names with their hands in the V.A.G. tuning world is ever growing, but the one thing that newer brands do not carry is the legacy and knowledge that comes from years in the industry. Unitr … read more

Milltek Sport is a brand rooted in the VAG performance market for 40+ years. Based out of the UK, their brand developed from producing the highest quality performance exhaust systems for Audi and Volk … read more

September 10th and 11th saw hundreds of Audis Volkswagens and more flock to Atco Dragway in New Jersey, from all across New England, and a variety of different styles and builds. Our team was posted a … read more

The peak summer heat is behind us, boost season is right around the corner, and car show season is in full swing. For those in the European aftermarket scene, Waterfest is the pinnacle event of the se … read more

Audi fan or not, the entire RS line has a reputation in the motorsports industry that is unrivaled as a comfortable sports car with substantial power at your control. This past week we had the pleasur … read more

XLR8 Cars & Coffee event for September featuring 034Motorsport!September 3rd 2022 - 9:30am to 1pm - 12 Sycamore Way, Branford, CTFull Event Details Here!034Motorsport will be offering 10% off … read more

Traditionally your first mods are the ones you want to see, or the ones that make a noticeable difference when under throttle. From wheels, lowering springs, and coilovers, to performance mods like co … read more

Who else would be first to the market other than Racingline. The Mk8 golf platform from the GTI to the R models are fresh to the market, and while they share the similar MQB platform as the Mk7, there … read more

MSS Suspension is based out of the UK and has been a leading developer in affordable, adjustable suspension options across a huge variety of platforms. Lowering springs, coilovers, sport springs, and … read more