It’s been another exciting Titan Motorsports/ADRL weekend. We raced this weekend’s ADRL Hardees’s Gateway Drags II, in Madison Illinois, and what a race it was. In the first round of qualifying, Gary and the Titan Scion kicked it off with a bang, putting down a strong 4.063 @ 176.28 mph, before engine failure. Even though this run was good enough to grab the # 1 qualifying position, Friday night’s indent was just the beginning of Titans adversity-filled weekend.

On Saturday, the crew had their hands full replacing the blown engine. The spare was uncovered, and quickly dropped into the chassis. Everything was bolted down and fingers were crossed. The car was ready to go. In the third round of qualifying Gary was all set to square off with Tony Bischoff. “We wanted to make sure things were good (with the engine) and we were just going to make a 330′ hit to make sure we were ready for round 1″ said team owner Nero Deliwala. As the cars took off, all was well. Gary made the hit, and then shut the car down. Everything looked good with the qualifier turned test run, until Bischoff started to lose control of his car half way down the track. All of a sudden the car came across the lane, all four tires in the air, and began to roll. Gary, with split second decision making, narrowly escaped the path of the careening car, but ended up putting the Scion into the wall in the process. Both drivers were a little banged up, but relatively uninjured in the crash. According to driver Gary White, had they have not let off when they did, he would have certainly t-boned into Tony, possibly causing severe injury to both drivers.

Well, now the team is back to square one: banged up car, race on the line. Most teams would have probably called it a day at that point, but not Team Titan. Team Titan with Rick Jones, Rickie Jones, Joe Brown of RJ Race Cars, equipment from Tim McKamis and welding support from Kelly Campbell allowed the re-construction to begin. We had to duct tape the entire front nose of the car, as it was totally mangled. We also used fiberglass and resign to help strengthen it. The fuel cell bar was also bent way out of shape. We tried to straighten the fuel cell bar with a tow strap, but the first 3 attempts didn’t work and about pulled the car off the pro jacks. So we had to drop the car on the ground, Gary got in and held the brakes, we held the car back and brought our Mule (tow vehicle) and used it to be weight/leverage to straighten it. The mule started moving, so we had to hold its brakes. Slowly the bar started to straighten. We needed to move it like 6″ and it moved 1-1/2” so that was about 1hr in and we weren’t getting very far. We went and Robert Patrick had an acetylene torch and we had to cut all the wiring out of the way, remove any fuel that were around and heat up the bar. We also had to remove the fire bottle because the bracket that held it was bent, so when we pulled that out we didn’t pin it and it went off in the pits. It was an interesting situation to say the least. So we had to grab our spare and off we went trying to get it fitted back onto the car. Finally we re-wired the car, checked it out, checked nose fitment (a few zesus’s were busted) and got it working. We then did our standard turn around procedure and found one of the rear Mickey Thompson 10.5’s were cut from the accident. So our 2nd set went on the car. We then checked all the electronics and fired it up, and made sure the car ran good. The car looked like hell, but she was ready to roll.

In the first round of eliminations, we ran against Jason Wilson. Gary was able to put down a 4.145 @ 179 for the win. In the second round, the team was pitted against Jeff Dickey. Dickey ran a respectable 4.181 @ 177.14, but was not able to best the Scion’s 4.107 @ 179.88. In the semi-finals we were up against Billy Glidden. With nearly identical reaction times the cars were off and running. In the end, the huge displacement of Glidden’s engine stole the show with a 4.093 @ 175.78 mph to our 4.128 @ 177.14.

Wow what a weekend! Despite the tremendous setbacks, the team really pulled it together this weekend. We hope to have the car back in tip top shape for the next race in Ohio. Until then, we will be doing our share of tinkering and testing. Please join us on August 21-22 as we race the Ohio Drags III, at National Trail Raceway. We’ll see you at the races!

Our good friend Grant brought his 2000 Viper GTS to our shop for the next round of upgrades to an already impressive vehicle. This isn’t your average Viper, a quick look at the front fender reveals the words “Twin Turbo” right below the emblem. This car had previously been built in Charlotte,NC by world renowned Underground Racing and now features over 1,300whp. The biggest problem behind making such extreme power other than an addiction to the smell of C16, is the need to slow down.

We installed a Stoptech ” Front Big Brake kit which fits nicely behind the 18″ HRE’s on the car, this package will also work with the factory 18″ wheel as well. Stoptech Big Brake kits come complete with their world renowned ST 40 4-piston calipers, 355x32mm lightweight 2-piece floating rotors (in slotted or drilled), Street performance brake pads, and all hardware necessary to adapt them to your vehicle.. Grant opted for the Black calipers, however Stoptech also offers their kits in Silver, Yellow, and Blue. Titan Motorsports can also have the calipers custom painted to match your vehicle for an additional charge (this upgrade is not available directly through Soptech). We finished the upgrade off with Motul RBF600 high temperature fluid, and made sure the proper brake bedding procedures where completed to ensure no pad deposits were left on the rotors..

In addition to being one of Florida largest Soptech dealers, we carry a full selection of brake performance parts from street pads,rotors,stainless lines, as well as Castrol SRF and Motul fluids.

We recently performed a series of performance upgrades to this beautifully maintained BMW 650i. The owner Pete loved the features BMW instilled in the car from factory, however he wanted a bit more power without making any sacrifices in reliability or comfort. The car arrived in immaculate condition and our technicians and service staff made sure the car was treated with the same care the owner had by covering it with the provided BMW car cover each night.

Pete opted for a Britalman catback exhaust, an absolute work of stainless steel art from front to back. Since the exhaust was original designed for a coupe, bit of fabrication to fit this convertible model. The exhaust allowed the cars engine to breathe easier without damaging any crucial emissions components, and provided for a bit deeper sound during spirited driving.

We also combined the exhaust with a Dinan performance package that included an upgrade Airbox, Throttle Body and ECU Reflash. These Dinan components further increased the horsepower and torque of the engine without compromising drivability. Dinan engineers and produces its aftermarket performance products to the highest standards and as a result are warranted for the remaining term of the vehicle manufacturer’s new car limited warranty

In addition to the Britalman exhaust and Dinan parts we obtained, Pete also supplied a BMW original M6 steering wheel and aftermarket angel eyes which we gladly installed during the cars stay.

Titan Motorsports is an authorized dealer for both Dinan and Britalman and offers full service maintenance and tuning for most modern BMWs at our Orlando facility.

One of the benefits of great benefits of having a larger shop is the ability to provide additional services to our customers that we previously did not have the room for at our old location. With summer in full swing, our first additional service is one that most Floridians can’t live without, window tinting. Our skilled technicians will apply Madico High Performance film to your windows providing glare and temperature reduction for the interior of your vehicle. Installation is done on site while you wait, or we can arrange transportation if necessary. Our introductory pricing is listed below for those who demand the best possible service at a reasonable price.

$199.00 for most 2 or 4 door cars (35% or 20%)

$219.00 for Sport Utility Vehicles (35% or 20%)

$149.00 for Windshield Tinting (55% High Performance)

Add $29.99 to the above prices for Limo tint

Our customers expect perfection when they bring their vehicles to Titan Motorsports, so you can rest assured you will receive nothing less from our tint team. Call 407-447-5880 or email marty@titanmotorsports.com to schedule your appointment with Marty our shop manager. Please book your appointment a few days in advance to allow for proper scheduling.

Last weekend we participated in the ADRL US Drags II. After sorting out a few problems in testing, we were very optimistic about Friday night’s qualifying. “Friday night is always the best opportunity to make a good run in qualifying so we didn’t want to waste it” said crew chief Brett White. Indeed he was right, as Team Titan managed to make a career best run of 4.056 @ 181.25 mph.  That pass landed us in the #2 qualifying spot and also broke the national elapsed time record in the XTF class! 

On Saturday, we faced our first round opponent Randy Matlock.  First round was run during the heat of the day so track conditions were the worst we would face all weekend.  We made adjustments to soften the tune up to make sure we made a clean run. This turned out a 4.18 @ 177 mph which advanced us into the second round. 

In the second round we faced Dave Hance.  By this time the sun had begun to set and track conditions had started to get a little better.  We decided to try to creep up on the tune up just a little bit while still making sure we didn’t over power the race track.  The car responded really well to the small changes and ran a 4.072 @ 180 mph which backed up the 4.05 run. This set the national record at 4.056 for a few minutes before Chuck Ulsch reset the record again.

In the semi final round we were up against Joel Bayless. We were trying to keep the car consistent and managed to do just that, running another 4.07 @180 to win the round, and a chance to compete in the finals for the second time this season.

In the final race we were matched up with Chuck Ulsch, which proved to be somewhat of a David vs. Goliath scenario. Chuck has a brand new racecar with the most powerful motor in the class to this point and has been very tough to beat.  At the drop of the tree, the cars left the starting line with Gary posting a .123 reaction time and Chuck a .160 reaction time.  Both cars got really loose and slid around a lot in the middle of the track. Both cars were eventually corralled and we ended up running a 4.070 to Chucks 4.032.  In the end Chuck Ulsch came away the winner by .001 seconds. It was another tough break for the Titan crew, but the quick and consistent times has advanced Team Titan to the #2 points position at just past the half way mark in the season.

With our recent move, it’s unfortunately been a few months since we’ve been able to attend Cars and Cafe. The turnout was great as many automotive enthusiasts braved the 90+ degree heat to checkout the many great cars in attendance. Standouts included the new Alfa Romeo 8c brought out by Central Florida Ferrari, as well as a beautiful pro touring 67 Nova that fit right in the sea of exotics surrounding it.

Cars and Cafe takes place the last Saturday of each month from 9am-11am at Colonial TownPark in Lake Mary, FL.

Get the most out of your E92 M3 with Borla latest exhaust. This stainless steel exhaust replaces the rear section of your M3s factory piping and mufflers, allowing the engine to breathe easy while producing a more aggressive tone. This exhaust it made right here in the USA by Borla Perfermance, “The World’s Most Winning Exhaust”.

We have an in house E92 M3 test bed that will be getting one of these works of art installed on soon. This item is available for purchase on our website by clicking the following link
Borla Performance Exhaust- E92 M3

We’ve finally moved the office to the new location (showroom and shop will be setup shortly), to celebrate Nero’s fiancé sent us these great cookies. Cookies by Design here in Orlando baked and decorated the great looking race themed cookies. With all the fat bastards around here it likely won’t be long until they’re gone, thanks Deepal!

If anyone else is sending gifts or treats **Hint Hint ** our new address is 11370 Boggy Creek Rd Orlando, FL 32824. We’ll post some post move pictures and updates in the coming days once some of the dust settles.

As the import performance market continues to evolve, an increased importance has been placed on the stance of a vehicle. While lowering a vehicle often improves the overall handling of a vehicle by lowering its center of gravity, many choose to install coilovers or lowering springs to rid their vehicles of unpopular wheel gap. The big downside to having a lowered vehicle is decreased ground clearance for lifting or trailering the vehicle. Race Ramps has come to the rescue with an ingenious product that is both lightweight and portable, while remaining fully functional. These textured ramps bridge decrease the angle of entry allowing lower vehicles to enter an incline at a more gradual angle protecting the under carriage from damage. Their textured finish not only protects them from the elements, but also allows them more traction to prevent from sliding during entry.

Race Ramps trailer extenders make loading and unloading your vehicle into a trailer an absolute breeze. Gone are the days of worrying about shooting 2x4s from under your car while looking for that extra clearance. Race Ramps . We personally use the Race Ramp RR-TR-5 model at Titan, and have had nothing but success loading super-low cars on any trailer (we’ve even gone as far as loading a drag Supra on a U-Haul). In addition to the trailer extenders, we are also avid users of Race Ramps Trak-Jax and use the RR-TJ-S model at our shop. This product allows you to gradually raise the front or rear of the vehicle to allow jack or lift access under vehicles that would not normally be possible on anything but a recessed lift.

Race Ramps offers a variety of ramps to fit nearly any application and use, and will even offer a custom ramp program should you find an oddity that doesn’t exist in their standard catalog. Titan Motorsports carries the complete line-up of Race Ramp products, many of which can be purchased online at our website.

JE Pistons recently announced their Bounty program which offers purchasers of new JE Pistons a $100 credit for their old pistons. It’s real simple, purchase a set of JE Pistons from Titan Motorsports, send in the proof of purchase, a copy of your invoice, and your old pistons and JE will credit you $100.00. Visit http://www.jepistons.com/wanted for more information and eligibility details.