CEC accompanies a group date on the 2nd episode of the 9th Season of The Bachelorette. The episode features a special group date featuring customized exotic cars by CEC with the newest Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock. Aired Monday, 6/3/13 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network.

Desiree, 27, an operations manager and stylist at a bridal salon, who previously charmed America's favorite Bachelor, Sean Lowe, meets 25 potential soul mates and gets another shot at love as the Bachelorette. This is the 9th Season of the ABC's hit reality series The Bachelorette.

CEC was honored to provide a few exotic rides to the first episodes of the season to make sure it starts off with a bang! The second episode features a special group date featuring the exclusively customized CEC Ferrari 458, the CEC/Caractere Widebody Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the CEC Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, in addition to Desiree's Baby Blue Bentley Continental GTC with special 22" c881 CEC wheels.

Make sure to check out our highlight reel from this week's episode below.

The Boxster is Porsche’s first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder. This rear mid-engine, rear wheel drive, 2-seat sports car is currently in it’s third generation designated as the type 981. Announced at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show, both the Boxster and Cayman were debuted with new sheetmetal influenced by Porsche’s new design language from the 911 (991) and 918 Spyder.

The 2013 Porsche Boxster and Cayman are now readily available at your local Porsche dealers. Naturally, we took this opportunity to show you what these new Porsche models might look like with luxury CEC wheels in both staggered 21” and 20” forged and lightweight alloy variants.

For the ultimate in style and performance, the staggered 21” c884 Forged is the perfect compliment to the Boxster’s pure and simple form. Finished in Matte Gunmetal finish, these staggered lightweight wheels help improve this roadster’s stance transforming it from a boulevard cruiser to canyon carver.

Do you like the look of the simple 5 spoke design of the c884 Forged, but prefer to keep the factory stock tires? Then the new c884 lightweight alloy wheel is the perfect solution. Specifically designed with Porsche in mind, we designed this variant of the c884 for a quick and effective wheel swap that allows you to keep your Porsche factory 20” tires. Seen below on the Boxster S and Cayman S.

In contrast, the CEC c882 Forged finished in Matte Anthracite/Machined, is another sophisticated wheel option that will surely enhance the already impressive look of these roadsters. Also designed with Porsche vehicles in mind, the c882 Forged is made to accept the factory Porsche center caps and 20” tires.

For more information, please call a helpful and knowledgeable CEC representative at 800.766.0064 today for all your inquiries.

World renowned Belgium tuner, Caractere Performance, just pulled the wraps off their latest offering for Audi. Introducing the Caractere Performance tuning program for the Audi A5 and S5 Facelift.  The aerodynamic program consists of complete front bumper, rear diffuser with or without muffler and Caractere designed tips, boot spoiler and set of side skirts. Caractere CW1 wheels are available in 19″, 20″ & 21″ in Graphite or Silver finish. Caractere Performance ECU upgrades round out this tuning program.

The Caractere aero kit is designed for all variants of the face-lifted Audi A5 and S5, including the Sportback, Coupe and Cabrio versions. It is also interesting to note that the side skirts can also fit the first generation Audi A5 Coupe, Sportback and Cabrio. 

Caractere Performance offers full conversion kits for most Audi and VW models providing complete enhancements packages with top quality modern styling. All Caractere Performance products are TUV approved and are manufactured in PUR-RIM to the highest industry standards.

Parts are scheduled to be available near the end of May. Please contact a CEC representative today for ordering info at 800.766.0064 or through our contact us page here.

The (996) Porsche 991 GT2 was the best Porsche had to offer during 1999-2005. Featuring a twin-turbo charged 3.6L engine, producing 475 hp and 470 lb/ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of 3.7 seconds, this was the fastest Porsche of its time. 

CEC is proud to offer this Carrera White 2002 Porsche 911 GT2 for sale.  With only 20,790 miles, this GT2 has been immaculately maintained. In addition to the carbon fiber trim interior and carbon ceramic brakes, this GT2 features lowering springs and GMG factory spec roll cage. Offered at $79,999, this 2002 Porsche 911 (996) GT2 won't last long.

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Please call the CEC Los Angeles Tuning Center today at (310) 203-3900 for all inquires.

We never tire of seeing a tuned Porsche 911. So when the guys at Need4Speed Motorsports contacted us to request wheels for this 997 build, it was a no brainer to offer one of our newest CEC wheel; the c884. With it's simple, clean and concave design, the staggered 20" (front 20"x8.5" & rear 20"x11") c884 fit perfectly on this Porsche 911 Carrera S with the Misha GTM2 body kit. Additional upgrades, such as the LED fog lights, LED tail lights and H&R Sport Springs complete this build to offer something truly extraordinary. 

Please enjoy the following images provided by A3 Photography via Need4Speed Motorsports.

Please contact CEC at (800) 766-0064 for all product and service inquiries or through our contact us page.

The 2014 Range Rover Sport was officially unveiled at the 2013 New York Autoshow today. From the looks of it, the new 2014 Range Rover Sport will be a natural addition to the upcoming Land Rover model lineup. The distinctive new head & tail lamp designs mated to a clean and elegant body will be the staple of the Range Rover's new design DNA. This new design language could leave some traditionalists scrambling to get their hands on a current generation Range Rover Sport, and that's exactly what one of our customers did. 

This black on black 2013 Range Rover Sport was presented to us with the intention of transforming it to a modern classic.

The first modification was to swap out the factory 20" wheels with 22" CEC c883 SUV alloys wrapped in 295/30-22 Michelin Diamaris 4x4 tires. In order to keep up with the timeless silver/black theme, we opted to paint the faces of the c883 SUV wheels in gloss black while leaving the shimmering silver powder coat paint to shine through the inside surfaces of the spokes and outer lip. This inverted paint scheme has been a very popular customer trend at CEC. 

The lower front bumper and rear valance were painted in silver to compliment the existing silver trim on this SUV. The dark smoked taillights help simplify the rear end while elongating the side profile.

Lastly, the side fender grills have been repainted, making sure all the details have been considered. Click here to see the full gallery of this 2013 Range Rover Sport.

All modifications seen here can be provided at any CEC Tuning Center. Please call a helpful and knowledgable CEC representative at 800.766.0064 today for all inquiries.       

  

When was the last time you checked the CEC Vehicles for Sale section of our site? If you haven't done so in a while, you might have missed a few great additions. We normally have at least one vehicle for sale on any given day, usually more. We currently have four new additions that are highlighted below.

This 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible has been making the rounds on a few blogs and social posts since we first debuted it last month. Featuring a truly unique exterior color (only 3 were ordered in this Celeste Pearl color), the "Don't call it Tiffany Blue"  Bentley will turn heads wherever you go. This is a brand new Continental GTC with only 43 miles. Featuring 22" CEC c881 wheels in your choice of Matte Black/Machined or Liquid Silver/Machined.

Another Bentley has just been added to the fleet. This 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is a bargain at $84,900. Immaculately maintained, this Flying Spur will whisk you around town in pure comfort & elegance. Featuring a triple black color-scheme, the painted factory-stock black wheels are a subtle touch of style to this conservatively designed luxury saloon.

Looking for a stylish grand tourer convertible to hit the streets with this summer? This celebrity-owned 2011 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible will fit the bill. With only 11K miles, this Nero Carbonio (Black Metallic) Maserati has been garage kept and rarely driven. Featuring a beautiful Cuoio premium leather interior and a 6-speed paddle shift automatic transmission, this Italian roadster is ready for fun in the sun.

Not to be left out, this 2011 Ford F150 Super Crew 4X4 Styleside is an alternative offering compared to the above mentioned vehicles. Don't mistake this for a typical work-horse truck, with all the right aftermarket add-ons (22" CEC c826 wheels) and full luxury enmities, this 2011 Ford F150 can be a comfortable daily driver as well as a weekend warrior. With the Premium Care Package (60 Months or 75K miles), Ford Maintenance Package (60 months or 75K miles) and Triple Care Package (60 months), you can feel confident this truck will be in complete working operation no matter what you throw at it.

Please contact a CEC representative today for any additional information at
(800) 766-0064 or our contact us page. 

The race for mayor is in its final leg and every vote counts, which is why we are reaching out to the residents of Los Angeles to show their support for CEC’s choice for mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti at #TeamGarcetti. There are many reasons why Eric Garcetti is running for mayor, when asked why he responded "The simplest answer is I love Los Angeles, I loved growing up here."

If you also grew up in Los Angeles or are a current resident, you know just how bad the road conditions are and you might be asking why you haven't seen any improvement in years. That's where Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti comes in, he shares these same views and promises to help the great city of Los Angeles improve its road conditions. So get out and cast your vote by March 5th to help fix LA's streets, one pot hole at a time.

Remember voting begins March 5^th so if you aren't already registered to vote you register to vote here. “Every election is determined by the people who show up.”

First debuted at the CEC 2012 SEMA exhibit, the Caractere Exclusive 911 (991) conversion kit was shown with the European version rear diffuser which has some very small differences from the U.S. version. One of these small variations with the North American version is the license plate bracket is slightly wider than the European version, leaving just enough room to accommodate a license plate frame. This version still works perfectly with the rest of the conversion kit that includes a front bumper, side skirts and a rear wing with integrated third brake light, boot lid and engine vents.

The entire conversion kit can be ordered as a complete kit or individually for a more subtle enhancement. Also available is a sport exhaust system that is valve controlled for a deeper, more aggressive exhaust note for when you desire it. For pricing and availability call (800) 766-0064, or through our contact us page. 

Check out this Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG sent into us all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa from tuning specialist RACE! Judging from their website, they are primarily a custom motorcycle shop but have been dabbling with custom car tuning. We were contacted by RACE! through our Facebook page after a client saw our c884 Forged wheels on a previous build and said he had to have a set of staggered 21” CEC c884 Forged wheels, color matched and wrapped with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

The c884 Forged was specifically designed to be an upgrade from the factory forged wheels by reducing unprung weight in key areas of the wheel, while still allowing the wheel to maintain a very high load rating.

Väth carbon fiber roof and deck lid spoilers add to the aggressiveness of this phenomenal ride. Väth has been a pioneer of carbon fiber aerodynamic products since mid-2006 and offers a wide range of aerodynamic, as well as other performance products for Mercedes-Benz.