Quattro GmbH by ZF Clubsport

Here at ZF Clubsport, change is almost a constant, particularly within the last several months. Some things need to stay the same, such as quality, customer service, competence, and professionalism. However, our future is shifting, which means our present surroundings also need to evolve. This new venture is one that has been in development for some time, and it is one we do not take lightly.

We feel that Audi has, in recent years, taken the torch from the rest of the automotive world in terms of design, powertrains, engineering, luxury, style, and motorsport and blended those elements into an amazing lineup of high-performance cars. Over the years, we have worked on or provided parts and support for a great many amazing vehicles, of all descriptions and nationalities. It's time we focus on a singular path, that of the Audi S and RS models.

Of course, we will still serve our past and existing clients with their current needs. They remain a top priority for us, but going forward we will strive to bring to market the rarest and most desirable parts for high-performance Audis. Thanks to all of you as always for your amazing and humbling support, and we look forward to serving you in newer and ever-improving ways in the future.

~ ZF Clubsport

Photos by Johan @ WSTO

IND Distribution Part IV: The Midas Touch

How does one quantify the impact a company like iND has made on the industry? Perhaps even the aftermarket industry itself is uncomprehending. The future is upon us, and too many living in the past are unaware, blinding themselves to the level of mastery that businesses like iND are bringing to the table. What they do not realize is that iND is the wave of the future, and clients will migrate away from those Doing It Wrong.

One of the most successful partnerships iND has forged is with Norway-founded ESS Tuning and its phenomenal BMW superchargers. Taking a step further, they offer a stunning array of custom paintwork on the ESS supercharger manifold, complete with fully-enclosed service to and from anywhere in the continental United States. A great part of their recent work has included the addition of an ESS supercharger, installed on anything from a very discreet, subtle "sleeper" car to several ground-up Portfolio Projects.

To bring our series to a close, we wrap up the featured projects and finish off with a look at some additional artwork. We have truly enjoyed this in-depth look at a game-changing company, even though the brief previews here can hardly do the finished product real justice. It goes without saying that if iND were ever to contact us with a job offer of any description, we would abandon our possessions and drive to Chicago without hesitation. On rare occasions, the world is privy to a business that has the Midas Touch, and Industry Distribution exemplifies that today.

The future is now.

Audi R8 by iND

Icing On The Cake

Rebuilding History: The E30 M3

Girl Talk Returns

More Artwork By iND

And finally . . . an astounding 1M creation rendered by Jon Sibal and built in collaboration with iND and several partners:

Industry Distribution. Masters of Doing It Right.

iND can be seen at their website or on their blog, or by emailing info@ind-distribution.com

IND Distribution Part III: The Benchmark Of Excellence

Far too many aftermarket businesses have no grasp whatsoever of how to impact their audience through marketing. A great number display poor-quality photographs that do little to highlight the actual work being performed, and most have disappointingly little in the way of accompanying description. Little wonder that they flounder while others flourish. IND Distribution, however, has taken this approach and, as with every other facet of their operation, elevated it to an art form.

The write-ups and heartfelt stories that introduce each project and client are truly an inspiration. When reading through the paragraphs, you get a real sense of the soul and passion put into the masterpiece about to be unveiled. In a day and age when typical tuner threads begin with nothing more than a haphazard parts list, such literacy and transparency is simply a breath of fresh air.

We begin our third segment with a stunning trip to India! As always, project titles are clickable links leading to complete writeups and many more pictures.

Street Weapon: Creating India's Fastest GT-R

Reinventing Brilliant White

Red Death Revisited

Ultimate Sleeper

A 1200hp Winter

Martin M3 Portfolio Project

Bro Power

Beyond OEM

Stay Classy

Industry Distribution. Masters of Doing It Right.

iND can be seen at their website or on their blog, or by emailing info@ind-distribution.com

IND Distribution Part II: Doing It Right

Automotive paintwork is arguably one of the most difficult concepts to completely master. Too often defects, however minor, mar the surface of what could have been a masterpiece. Orange peel can occur, or layering faults present themselves. With Industry Distribution, however, those hurdles have been expertly circumvented. Their projects, often involving an extremely professional level of precision, never fails to impress, whether it be a complete bodyshell respray or their trademark engine and supercharger manifold accents. Add in the ability to color-match exterior and interior trim pieces in a very striking fashion, and you have nothing but win.

Continuing where Part I left off, M3 owner Shade brought his Nissan GT-R in for an Eisenmann exhaust, proving that iND is just as prolific and competent with Japanese models as anything they touch. As before, all project titles are clickable links.

Shade's GT-R

KKSigua Returns

One Of A Kind - Atlantis Blue M3 Sedan

Green Hell

Changing The Standard

Burn The Clock - Atlantis Blue M3 Coupe

X6M Hurricane

Space Gray Love

Silver Ghost

Mining For Moonstone

Industry Distribution. Masters of Doing It Right.

iND can be seen at their website or on their blog, or by emailing info@ind-distribution.com