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  • Dotz Shift Shows a Sporty Volkswagen Beetle

    Dotz-Shift-Volkswagen-Beetle-THUMBDotz Shift Volkswagen Beetle shines in brand new “shoes” that lend it even more dramatic and sporty appearance than before. Precisely, its new wheels are called “shine” and are delivered by the talented wheels and rims specialists at Dotz Shift. They are the sporty choice for compact and mid-sized cars due to their impressive design. Just take a look at the star pattern, formed by even slender, edgy double spokes. This makes the wheels look lightweight and at the same time aggressive, while the deep lip adds a racing touch.

    There is also a recessed center, which allows for four- and five-hole connections without affecting the design. The newly developed asymmetrical inlay in the rear ring of the deep lip is something typical for Dotz Shift. In addition, the elegant high-gloss paint further emphasizes the spoke edges and underlines the three-dimensional design.

    This Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with direct-injected 1.8T engine. The unit produces a maximum of 170 hp (127 kW) and 249 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque at 2,750 rpm. The powerplant is also economical and returns 33 mpg on the highway. It is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The 5-speed manual gearbox will return an estimated 24 mpg in the city; 33 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg on the combined cycle.

    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Beetle
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Beetle
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Beetle
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Beetle

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  • Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si

    Dotz-Shift-Volkswagen-Passat-Freeride-si-THUMBDotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si is a very simple project which looks stunning. This is because the wheels and rims specialists at Dotz Shift have supplied it with Dotz Freeride si. These are all-year rims with its five spokes and the shiny silver coating that makes it a true eye-catcher. The customizers promise that they can endure driving fin for every season. They have dynamic construction with the asymmetric design elements at the outer rim as well as minimalist structure.

    As mentioned, the finish of the wheels is in shiny silver. It truly makes them stand out in all weather conditions. The wheels are offered by Dotz in numerous ABE applications from 15” to 19”. Moreover, they are Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) approved and are one hundred percent compatible with ALCAR T-ProSensor.

    Volkswagen Passat as we can see serves as the perfect vehicle for these rims. The 2015 model year car was unveiled in the beginning of last month; in front of public it will be premiered at Paris Motor Show in October. This is the eighth-generation Passat and in its construction the engineers have saved up to 85 kg.

    One of the main highlights of the model is the four-cylinder, 2.0-litre, bi-turbo diesel engine. It generates 240 horsepower (176 kW) and the huge 500 Nm (370 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. This engine will be mated only with the new seven-speed DSG gearbox and will also feature 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The sales of 2015 Volkswagen Passat will start before the end of this year.

    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Passat Freeride si

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  • Dotz Shift Celebrates Golf’s 35th Anniversary With GTI Edition 35

    Dotz-Shift-Volkswagen-Golf-Edition-35-THUMBWe have seen already couple of projects in the past two months by Dotz Shift and we were impressed. To keep the good speed the designers has released their third project, which comes to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the emblematic Volkswagen Golf.

    As a standard, the GTI has been equipped with 235 horsepower (173 kW) and delivers a fueal economy rated at 8.1L/100km. Dotz Shift decided to give more power to the car in order to celebrate its 35 years of history making. Thus, they have adapted race catalytic converter, added Bastuck exhaust system and adjusted the engine via software.

    The result is that this GTI has gained 100 horsepower more, resulting in a total of 335 (246 kW). Then the tuners equipped the car with H&R coilovers and track extension, which give the GTI particularly good grip.

    In fact, Dotz Shift calls this project “racing-oriented Shift pinstripe red”. The reason for this is that the VW boasts red lacquered pinstripes in the groove of the outer rim edge as well as a red inlay and logo on the black center cap.

    The wheels are also sports-inspired. The star pattern formed by seven slender, edgy double spokes contributes towards a lightweight and aggressive look, while the deep lip adds the racing emotion. Particularly, the dimension of the wheels at the front and the back of Edition 35 is 8.0×19”.

    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35
    Dotz Shift Volkswagen Golf Edition 35

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  • BMW 135i Coupe Gets Some Extras From Rieger Tuning And Dotz Shift

    BMW 135i Coupe is definitely a dream car for many. The compact car comes with a standard M chassis and 306 horsepower (225 kW) unit. The presented vehicle has been firstly enhanced by the tuners at Rieger Tuning.

    They had the goal to push the car to an even sportier level. What this means is that they have added to this BMW KW coilovers and new elements such as a spoiler bumper, side skirt, rear valance and 4- pipe rear silencer. The result is more powerful look for this beautiful 135i Coupe.

    The wheel experts at Dozt Shift weren’t completely satisfied with this outer appearance. What was missing was a further touch of sportiness which they were only to deliver. The end effect was achieved with the use of elegant high-gloss painted wheels with spoke edges and three-dimensional design.

    In fact, the star pattern formed by seven slender double spokes makes the wheel look lightweight and aggressive, while the deep lip adds a racing touch. In addition, the recessed center minimizes wheel’s weight and allows for four- and five-hole connections without affecting the design. An inlay in the rear ring of the deep lip rounds out the design of this project.

    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe
    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe
    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe
    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe
    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe
    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe
    Dotz Shift BMW 135i Coupe

  • Pure Sports Feeling: Dotz Shift Toyota GT86

    The iconic Toyota GT86, the latest version of which was introduced back in 2012, has fallen in the hands of the German based tuners at Dotz Shift. They decided to enhance their dynamic pearl white version of the car, thus making it delivering the purest sports feeling.

    As a reminder, this Toyota is driven by a 200 hp (147 kW) 2L flat engine which ensures its Japanese-racing qualities. Regarding the refinement, the specialists have equipped the car with TRD body kit that adds onto the architecture of the model.

    Precisely, the kit consists of a front and rear spoiler, a 4-pipe rear silencer and Eibach springs. Next, they have also given the GT86 a set of new shoes to run on, namely the Dotz Shift shiny black and polished 19 inch wheels.

    In fact, they are unique and feature rim with the star pattern formed by seven slender, edgy double spokes and deep lip. They are also lightweight because the recessed center reduces the wheel’s mass. The wheels are also offered in numerous ABE applications from 15 to 19 inch.

    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8
    Dotz Shift Toyota GT8

    Source: Dotz Shift