VIDEO: Claus Ettenberger Of CEC Earns The First Lexus LFA Ticket

"known for catering to the tasteless and truly horrific modifying scene,"

- 00R, Why do you hate people modifying their cars so much? Believe it or not, some folks have actually improved every aspect of their stock vehicle. This includes better handling, acceleration, braking, fuel economy, and even looks. Or do you think that isn't possible?

@LexSucks

Its already been proven that most mods do more harm than good. Most mod companies cannot put the same R&D into its products as OEMs AND the added weight/half-assedness of some of these aftermarket pieces counteract any benefit that could be netted.

Plus, have you seen CEC's work?

http://www.cecwheels.com/tuners-13/ClausEttensberger

@00R I disagree. Some of the stock parts are crap and can easily be made better by someone else. Plenty of times OEMs are driven by their bean counters which can result in components that are far from the best. Just because you like your cars to remain exactly the way it came from the factory, doesn’t mean that the aftermarket cannot improve upon the factory’s efforts. If a person knows what they are doing in regards to aftermarket vendors, and understands modding? They will end up with a car that is better than the car they drove off the showroom floor with. It isn't rocket science.


As far as what parts can be improved? Where do I start? Replacing stock brakes with Brembos is a win. Brembos offer better braking, lighter weight and better looks. Wheels? Lighter wheels are always available, and stock wheels aren’t as good as some of the aftermarket brands (I.e. forged). Suspension? Aftermarket suspensions are better than stock. When a car manufacturer wants a better Suspension (and brakes) they usually go to the aftermarket. Nissan GTR has Brembo Brakes. Air-filters? The stock paper Air-Filters are a joke. Tires? Unless you’ve purchased a Ferrari, there are better tires available. I could go on forever but I’ll leave with this. My vehicles stock stereo was garbage. I spent about $1,200 and now the stereo is better than it was before. The stereo was the $2,000 “optional” stereo BTW.

00R has a track record of slamming things that he can't afford. I would not put CEC in the "tasteless and horrific" category.

@sizquik

Last time I checked you're not my CPA.

So, at the risk of making another foolish statement, pls. try to be a little more intelligent when you speak.

We're talking about cars not bank statements, sir.

@LexSucks

Although you have some valid points you essentially shot yourself in the foot by displaying your tuning bias with your audiophile needs.

At the end of the day, as long as the buyer is happy with their product that's all that matters.

However, tuning for the majority is done incorrectly and is not beneficial long term. Of course there are good apples but I am confident when I say that for every good apple there are 10 bad ones.

@00R. Again, to give you one example, TechArt hardly falls into the "tasteless and horrific" category. Over the top styling as well as performance, yes.

Some Examples of Bad Tuners

KAHN
MANSORY
CEC
HENNESSEY

No products from these tuners improve the efficiency or dynamic performance of the vehicle. Just increase size. Rear-Spoiler Size, Wheel Size, Front Splitter Size........

Guess you've never heard of the Hennessy Viper?

I call jealousy...

On who's part?

The cop who was doing his job when an idiot is going nearly triple the speed limit?

I'm calling publicity stunt for corporate awareness.

Bet if you could look up that ticket isn't real.

001

DIsagree, nobody really know who he is + there is regular speed enforcement on Olympic blvd.

91 in a 35. I'm surprised it wasn't the first one towed.

Larry B.
Key West.

"The kicker: Ettensberger was clocked doing 91 in a 35, although his friend proudly boasts "He was going 103."

This loser should have been locked up. Those are residential streets, school is still out and children are probably playing. To boot these idiots joke about it. If he did this in my town, our officers would have locked him up and taken his license away.

If you cant hear a LFA you should be ran over.

I'm betting my house that this is fake. 90 in a 35 in a residential area and he does a smiling photo op with the cop? hahaha yeah right nice publicity stunt buddy.

That engine is something.

The California Highway Patrol routinely tows cars that are doing over 100mph on freeways marked at 65mph. CHP's position is that you're not just speeding but endangering others. Hard to believe that the cop just gave him a ticket and let him go for 91mph in a 35mph zone.

Like i always said.

It is amazing how many people swallow Hook Line & Sinker what is obviously a set-up.