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#ClubKona: SEMA Show Photos

11/30/2018

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#ClubKona: First look at Project's Base Vehicle

10/1/2018

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​Build Blog

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With just about 1 month until SEMA Show on the calendar, Vaccar will transform an all-new Hyundai Kona into their latest concept creation.  Here, we get a first look at what the platform looks like off the assembly line, and before customization.  Since restyling ideas and performance upgrades are estimated up to half of a year in advance of taking delivery of the most OEM project cars, the Vaccar team likes to spend time with the vehicle as if it were their own.  Aaron Vaccar says, "Once we get the real car actually in our hands, I want to make sure our aftermarket changes make sense - functionally and stylistically."
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Turbocharging A Cult Classic; WD-40"Boosted Bronco" by Vaccar

9/20/2017

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We are thrilled to announce that WD-40 Co. is teaming up with Aaron Vaccar and The Vaccar Co. on a resto-mod project that blends old a new; the iconic 1966 Ford Bronco-the vehicle's debut year-updated with a twin-trubo EcoBoost drivetrain!

The project, dubbed the "Boosted Bronco", will make it's debut at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Oct. 31st, in the WD-40 Brand booth (#62129, outside the South Hall), and will be auctioned off in 2018 to benefit SEMA Cares.  Through SEMA Cares, proceeds will benefit Childhelp, an organization that provides services to abused and neglected children, and the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which offers scholarships to students entering the automotive aftermarket.  This will be WD-40 Co.'s eight year in partnership with SEMA.  To date, WD-40 Co. has raised more than $800,000 for these charities through vehicle restorations and auctions.

Vaccar  was selected as the vehicle builder after an extensive search by WD-40 Co. Vaccar’s affinity for the WD-40 brand, foresight for putting WD-40 brand products to use in the build and creativity in developing the vehicle concept stood out above the rest, according to Tim Lesmeister, vice president of marketing at WD-40 Co. For Vaccar, the build is a passion project.

“The WD-40/SEMA Cares Boosted Bronco allows us to pay tribute to traditional hot-rodding standards of execution and finish with a first-of-its-kind vehicle,” said Aaron Vaccar. “The EcoBoost drivetrain will give the cult classic a modern spin and turbocharged power and efficiency for the future. There could not be a more iconic brand than WD-40 brand to partner with on a vehicle sure to generate excitement from Bronco, off-road and automotive enthusiasts nationwide.”

The color scheme of the vehicle is inspired by the famous blue-and-yellow can of WD-40 Multi-Use Product. In addition to this product, several WD-40 Specialist products will be crucial in the build process, including WD-40 Specialist Superior Performance True Multi-Purpose Grease, Spray & Stay Gel Lubricant, Rust Release Penetrant Spray and the new WD-40 Specialist Industrial-Strength Cleaner & Degreaser, which has a water-based, non-aerosol formula.

“We have a long history of supporting the automotive industry with products that help auto pros get the job done and through our partnership with SEMA,” said Lesmeister. “This project allows WD-40 Co. to continue that tradition of support for the automotive industry, aftermarket professionals and auto enthusiasts in their restoration and customization projects.”

Build partners that have donated product for use on the Bronco include AIRAID, AMSOIL, AutoMeter, B&M, BASF, Blood & Grease, Detroit Steel Wheel, Diode Dynamics, Flowmaster, General Tire, Grip Royal, Mishimoto, POR-15, The Club, VMS Racing and XS Power.

Check back for updates! #BoostedBronco
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#TransitConnectST: Pull...and Repeat

7/17/2017

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We've got 1 engine to swap, but 2 to pull!  The into picture shows the end result of a somewhat repetitive process, as the Transit Connect and the Focus ST engine bays are quite similar, with familiar connections from bay-to-bay.
Last time that we checked in, the Focus ST had been prepped for the start of the "pull" process.  With just a few major mounts disconnected, we had an empty-bay!

After the pull; repeat! After removing the Transit Connect front fascia, we itemized (made a master list) of all important connections, and then proceeded with second engine pull.
Vaccar's Master Garage might have the Transit Connect engine bay looking a little lonely, but it's also ready to make a home for the Focus ST drivetrain!
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#TransitConnectST: The Prep Before the Pull

6/27/2017

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Transit Connect acquired?  Check.  Focus ST acquired?  Check, check!  Nothing left to do, but dig in!  Actually, we had to slow ourselves down for a moment, and take the steps to follow carefully.  While we're thrilled to be the first ones to attempt the TC-ST swap, we wanted to follow some protocol.   First on the lift was the Focus, and before we yanked that motor out of the engine bay, we made sure to to clearly label many of the connections and electrical - complete with corresponding list.  Regardless of how confident we are with the platform, this is going to potentially save some headache later on...when it's in a entirely new engine bay.
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#TransitConnectST: Meet the Donor

6/7/2017

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It became a true team effort between both Vaccar and our customer to seek out the best possible donor vehicle for the Transit Connect swap. Admittedly, we first consider simply pulling the drivetrain from wrecked vehicle – but, the more we considered the potential needs and requirements of parts for the proper swap (and to save time and money), we started pursuing the purchase of an entire, running, vehicle. Once the choice to find a “full” vehicle was made, it also made sense to obtain a vehicle that boasted the best of vehicle options – bonuses, if you will.

The specimen that was ultimately narrowed down and chosen, located in West Virginia, couldn't have been better find! It was a running and driving 2014 Focus ST, honestly with somewhat minimum front-end damage from the wreck that rendered it a salvage vehicle. It also features a beautiful black leather Recaro seat set, a fairly good condition set of ST wheels, and more. The customer was even able to have a forum-friend, locally check out the vehicle prior to us making the drive with our rig and to do our own inspection.

Once we loaded up the new donor vehicle, and headed back to Vaccar's Master Garage in Florida, we were ready to prep the shop for things to get serious. Upon arrival, we did an initial inspection, as we started to 'unpack' the vehicle of all the parts and pieces. It became apparent that he previous owner of this ST had it equipped with various aftermarket piece, many of which are some nice add-ons that will transfer over to the new chassis - some of those items included upgraded intercooler pipes, aftermarket rear engine mount, bypass valve, and documentation of what might also be a nice clutch set.

At this point, we knew we'd need to take special care with evaluating and handling of parts of the drivetrain from a vehicle that at one point had a owner who may or may not have abused it (sadly, a factor to consider when we spot aftermarket modifications).
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Vaccar Hyundai Veloster Debut + Specs

11/15/2016

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2016 Hyundai Veloster
by Vaccar


“City Safari”


Base Vehicle

  • 2016 Hyundai Veloster
  • 1.6L Inline 4-cylinder engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission

Powertrain
  • AEM Cold air intake system
  • Mishimoto 19 Row performance oil cooler
  • Mishimoto Aluminum oil catch can
  • VMS Racing Oil cap
  • Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust system
  • Vaccar's Master Garage fabrication and installation
Chassis
  • KSport Kontrol Pro series coilovers
  • VMS Racing aluminium lug nuts
Wheels & Tires
  • Konig 19x8.5” Rennform flow formed wheels
  • Continental Tire 235/35R19 ExtremeContact DWS
Exterior
  • BASF R-M custom “Futura Silver” matte-metallic paint
  • BASF R-M custom “Highlighter Yellow” matte-metallic paint
  • Canfield Collision & Custom bodywork
  • Baked Goods Creative racing-sponsor graphics
  • Thule Sonic M cargo carrier
  • Thule AeroBlade roof rack system
Interior
  • Katzkin Custom “Pacific” leather and “Raven” suede upholstery
  • Whistler Pro-3600 Laser radar detector
  • Whistler D17VR Dash Camera
  • Whistler XP800i Power Inverter
  • Aton Blink Board electric skateboard
  • Vaccar's Master Garage cargo mounting/charging station
  • The Club XL steering wheel lock


CREATED BY:
Vaccar

Youngstown, OH / Orlando, FL
www.vaccar.co


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Blood & Grease x Vaccar Focus ST Debut + Specs

11/15/2016

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2016 Ford Focus ST by Blood & Grease

“The 'Do-It-Yourself Garage' theme isn't about a physical place as much as a state of mind that we want to inspire”

The Blood & Grease Focus ST concept reigns in the spirits of traditional hot-rodding and modern tuning, blended together to visually express platform personalization across a cross-generational passion for custom car culture. Teaming up with automotive designer Vaccar, B&G wanted this project constructed in like fashion of their clothing; with premium materials, unique processes and attention to detail. A matte black exterior is accented with retro-style door graphics and hand-built translucent red wheels, stanced just right. The interior is nothing but bespoke, with a limited edition brushed metal-look steering wheel and upscale leather work. From EcoBoost to EcoBeast, the powertrain was treated to a variety of performance products coupled with one-off fabrication and tuning.


Base Vehicle
  • 2016 Ford Focus ST
  • 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
Powertrain
  • Mishimoto Performance air intake
  • Mishimoto Oil cooler kit
  • Mishimoto J-Line intercooler, couplers, clamps
  • VMS Racing Dual chamber catch can, oil cap
  • JMS BoostMAX and PedalMAX
  • JMS Custom ECU tuning
  • SCT Livewire TS+ programmer
  • Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust, brushed SS tips
  • Vaccar's Master Garage fabrication and installation
Chassis
  • BC Racing DR Series coilovers
  • VMS Racing Forged aluminium lug nuts
Wheels & Tires
  • Konig 19x8.5” Interform flow formed wheels
  • Continental Tire 235/35R19 ExtremeContact Sport
Exterior
  • BASF R-M custom “Hot Rod Black” paint
  • Canfield Collision & Custom bodywork
  • Baked Goods Creative “Blood & Grease DIY Garage” graphics
  • Diode Dynamics Multicolor HD Halos
Interior
  • GripRoyal x Blood & Grease special edition steering wheel
  • Katzkin Custom “Cardinal” leather and “Raven” suede upholstery
  • Kicker L7 QB8 Loaded Enclosure, KX 400.1 amplifier


CREATED BY:
Blood & Grease / Aaron Vaccar

Youngstown, OH / Orlando, FL
www.bloodandgrease.com
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Above; Photos via Ford Media Center

Below; Additional live from SEMA pictures
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2016 SEMA Show: Vaccar Project Reveal 1 of 2

10/8/2016

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It's time to pull off the cover from one of our projects debuting at The SEMA Show. What all do you think we can customize on this vehicle in less than 30 days?
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Behind the Build: A Brushed, Matte-Metallic Edge

7/12/2016

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If you've followed any number of Vaccar builds, then you've likely seen that we enjoy trying out new paint  colors, finishes, and textures.  It's not uncommon for people to 'touch and feel' our project vehicles at events, because they can't believe it's actually paint.  In fact, we take it as a compliment when we overhear a person utter "it's vinyl" to their friends, as they rub their hands over the hood or trunk - only to be shocked when we chime in to say, "nope it's BASF sprayed by Canfield Collision!"
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Who's Canfield Collision?  Short for Canfield Collision & Custom, they're the company who has painted each and everyone of our Vaccar-managed project vehicles.  In the small town of Canfield, OH this small team creates big colors that produce even bigger reactions!  Vaccar works hand-in-hand, coming up with wild ideas for possible finishes - but Canfield C&C is the team that figures out how to produce the actual chemical creation, and then lays it down. 
Using a variety of BASF products, Canfield C&C has helped Vaccar showcase finishes such as unique matte-metallics, new flat colors, brushed metal-looks and more.

Most recently, they worked on our 2015 Ford Edge Sport for Ford Motor Company's booth at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.  For this car, we put a spin on one of our most popular looks - the brushed metal simulation (originally debuted on our 2010 Ford Fusion Sport at SEMA '09).  Typically, this is achieved with a glossy final coat, but Canfield C&C sprayed it for us in flat silver!  It pairs well with the rest of the car's matte finish, and both are really complimented by the glossy orange accents.  It's truly been a "touch and feel" type of paint for people that see it in person!


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