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Solo Motorsports has now expanded their expertise beyond world-class tuning and repair to offer full bespoke wheel manufacturing. They work directly with enthusiasts to bridge the gap between imagination and engineering, helping customers create their “perfect fantasy wheel” from the ground up.

1. The Design Phase: Turning Fantasy into Reality

The process begins with a vision. Whether you have a hand-drawn sketch or a specific aesthetic in mind, the journey starts with a deep consultation. At Solo Motorsports, this means discussing not just the look, but also the goals; be it track performance, a “slammed” show stance, or unique brake clearance for a big-brake kit.

Engineers use CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to transform these ideas into a 3D model. Unlike factory wheels, these are engineered for a specific vehicle’s fender alignment and load rating. Before any metal is cut, the design undergoes Finite Element Analysis (FEA), a digital stress test that simulates real-world impacts to ensure the design is as safe as it is stylish.

2. Choosing the Construction

Depending on your budget and performance needs, you can choose from three primary builds:

• Monoblock (1-Piece): Carved from a single solid cylinder. These are the lightest and stiffest options, ideal for racing.
• 2-Piece: Features a separate center face and a barrel, allowing for specialized offsets.
• 3-Piece: The pinnacle of customization. With a center face, inner lip, and outer lip bolted together, you can mix and match finishes and widths with extreme precision.

3. The Forging Process

The foundation of a premium custom wheel is 6061-T6 aluminum. Rather than “casting” (pouring molten metal into a mold), custom wheels are “forged.” A solid billet of aluminum is subjected to extreme heat and up to 10,000 tons of pressure. This process creates a much denser grain structure, allowing the wheel to be significantly thinner and lighter than a cast wheel without sacrificing structural integrity.

4. CNC Machining

Once the forged “blank” is ready, it enters a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) lathe.

1. Lathe Turning: The blank is spun at high speeds to create the basic round profile.
2. Milling: A high-speed drill bit carves out the intricate “fantasy” design: the spokes, lug holes, and weight-reduction pockets; exactly as approved in the 3D rendering.

5. Surface Finishing

This is where the artistic vision truly comes to life. Solo Motorsports offers virtually infinite finishing options to match a customer’s specific color palette:

• Powder Coating: Durable, heat-cured colors in matte, satin, or gloss.
• Brushing & Polishing: Hand-prepped textures that highlight the natural grain of the aluminum.
• Anodizing: An electrochemical process that dyes the metal while keeping its metallic sheen.

6. Assembly and Testing

For multi-piece wheels, technicians hand-assemble the components using aerospace-grade hardware, torqued to exact specifications. Every wheel undergoes a Runout Test to ensure it is perfectly round within fractions of a millimeter, eliminating any potential for vibration.

Comparison: Custom Forged vs. Standard Cast

Check out these examples of our custom SMS Wheels:

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Let’s talk numbers first, because they’re kinda ridiculous. The X3M Competition packs a 3.0-Liter Twin-turbo Inline-6 that pumps out 510 Horsepower and 479 ft-lbs of torque. 0-60? 3.8 Seconds. Yeah, that’s faster than most “real” sports cars; and this thing’s an SUV! It’s basically a family car that went to the gym, bulked up, and decided it’s done taking minivans seriously.

Now maybe 510hp sounds like enough… But for some people (you know who you are) enough is never enough. This particular X3M Comp we’re looking at today has some upgrades, and not the kind you find on Amazon. Here’s a list of the goodies:

• Burger Motorsports Intakes
• SMS Downpipes
• SMS Single Midpipe
• Boot Mod 3 Flex Fuel Sensor
• Vargas Turbo Diff Lock
• Custom SMS Tune (via Boot mod 3)
• SMS 2-Piece Forged Wheels

With all that installed, this thing’s not just quick… It’s an absolute monster. We’re talking an extra 180hp over stock. I’ve driven the normal X3 before, and trust me – this upgraded version will have you gripping the steering wheel like you’re hanging on for dear life. Third gear, 60mph, and the X-Drive system hooks in a way that’ll give you whiplash. You’ll be too busy being slammed back into your seat to even finish saying, “Woah!”

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Of course you can order it with a military package. Of course.

Are you a wealthy former Blackwater contractor who wants a full-size luxury SUV and wants to survive a zombie apocalypse and the EMP fallout but think the JEEP WRANGLER is way too girly for that off the grid Mad Max life and not enough doomsday? Are you a member of the Three Percenters who fantasizes about running over CLEAN ENERGY protesters and thinks Tucker Carlson’s rhetoric doesn’t go far enough? Do you have $250,000 to spend? Then, boy, is this SMS Tuned Rezvani Tank right for you!

It’s called the TANK, and it looks exactly the way you’d expect any SUV made for the man who would build a homage to the Killdozer if it was legal. And yes, Rezvani offers an armored version for those who think they need it. (please use this thing responsibly, were sick of bailing out clients)

Something tells me most Atlanta buyers will think they need the armored version. After all, ever see the takeovers that happen downtown? Id want some extra protection leaving Lenox Square or Northside Tavern at 4am.

XTREME UTILITY VEHICLE

Okay, so here we get down to the brass ticky tacks. The Tank’s (I’m not all-capping it, sorry, I do that enough) body-on-frame design is the Jeep Wrangler JK’s body-on-frame design, with a new body stuck on top of that frame. And chassis. The 6.4-liter Hemi engine, ah ATL’s favorite engine, But the owner of this one isn’t doing burnouts infront of MB stadium, this one came directly to us to make this thing a speeding ticket magnet with our custom SMSTune

 

 

 

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Dodge Hellcat SMS Tuning now available!!!
Owning a Hellcat in Atlanta and putting down less than 850 to the crank is ungodly! With our SMS850X ModBox you can expect no less than the best tuning package on the market as we have dyno, street and track tested our tuning in order to get the highest level of performance out of these hellys! This kit includes: - CUSTOM MUSTANG DYNO SMSTUNE - IN HOUSE ECM UNLOCKING SERVICE - INNOVATORS WEST 9.35 PINNED LOWER PULLEY - GATES GREEN HD BELT 180 THERMOSTAT COMBO - JLT PERFORMANCE INTAKE If you want advanced tuning options contact one of our SMS-Certified advisors to learn more about EXTRA Full Bolt-On options available for your Helly!

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INTRODUCING OUR ALL NEW SMS-FAB S58 MANIFOLD - THE HOTTEST 'IT' PRODUCT FOR THE BMW S58 PLATFORM

IF OUR MANIFOLD COULD MANIFEST A HUMAN FORM IT WOULD ABSOLUTELY BE KENNY POWERS. LIKE POWERS, THIS MANIFOLD WAS BUILT SOELY TO RACK UP BIG NUMBERS

The SMS-FAB S58 billet manifold is engineered in-house for high-boost and competition-level applications. Designed to support port injection and optimize airflow, this race-ready manifold offers strength, consistency, and flexibility for serious builds. Integrated fuel rail included. Injectors and port injection line kit required (not included).

KEY FEATURES:

CNC-machined from 6061 billet aluminum

Integrated -8AN ORB fuel rail (included)

Supports Bosch EV14K (Shorty) injectors

6 x 1/8″ NPT secondary ports for meth/nitrous

3 x 1/8″ NPT auxiliary ports for sensors or boost reference

OEM oil filter access retained

Compatible with factory gasket and hardware

Available in raw aluminum or thermal black finish

 

PULL UP A CHAIR AND SIT WITH THE BIG DOGS: HERE'S WHAT OUR SMS-FAB MANIFOLD BRINGS TO THE TABLE

The custom-spec, Air-to-Water, Charge-Air-Cooler, Bar/Plate Core

the SMS-FAB bar/plate intercooler core is far superior to not only the OEM extruded tube/fin core, but also without a doubt, will outperform any competitor in the performance aftermarket by a long shot.

Water Flow + Bleeder

The water line quick connections on the core have enlarged inner diameters to improve flow. Reducing the restrictions here as much as possible returns the best possible flow for the air-to-water system. Better flow means the whole system can take advantage of not only the improved core, but also supporting systems like an upgraded heat exchanger

We also added a bleeder valve at the top of the charge air cooler to make the installation process a lot easier. Anyone who has installed a charge-air-cooler knows the frustration of getting all the air out. This bleeder value speeds up the process immensely and adds peace of mind that the system is properly bled before start up.

O-Rings / Gaskets

Each intake runner is machined for the OEM O-Rings with the factory style “teeth” to secure them (exclusive feature). This keeps the O-Rings from falling out during prep and installation. The Billet dowel pins between runners 1 and 2 as well as 5 and 6 both help secure the thermal rejection spacer

Nitrous / Methanol Ports

Our manifold also features individual 1/8″ NPT ports on the underside of each intake runner. These ports can be used for Nitrous or Methanol injection. Not only is the location of the ports optimal for directly injecting your preferred go fast juice, but they are also hidden from plain view. This allows for a stealthy installation that is easy to conceal from unwanted attention.

interested?! CALL a solo certified advior to quote + Build yours today!

sms-fab offers much more than just manifolds, we also specialize in downpipes, charge pipes, air intakes and so much more!

note: This product is intended for off-highway and motorsports use only. Because of how technical and complex this product is to manufacture, improvements and changes to the manifold, hardware, and instructions are to be expected between production runs.

WE OFFER CUSTOM CERAMIC OPTIONS

Our Thermal Black Heat Dispersion Cerakote is one of our most popular finish options!

Most of the same custom finishes can be ordered on other SMS-Fab products

SoloMotosports is not responsible for warranties for manifolds coated by anyone other than SMS-Fab

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YOU DEMANDED, WE LISTENED! WERE PROUD TO INTRODUCING OUR CUSTOM BUILT SMS-FAB CHARGE-AIR COOLER b58 MANIFOLD

With the larger and more efficient water-to-air intercooler performance, lower pressure drop across the system, included fuel rail, kit for top feed port injection, and several other industry-leading features, the SMS-FAB Manifold will allow B58 owners to maximize the performance of their SMSTuned vehicles and push the limits further than what has been previously possible with this new platform.

With The Gen1 B58 powered BMWs getting a little bit older, more tuners and enthusiasts are picking them for competition. This has greatly increased the demand for more motorsports grade products for more power and reliabilityto be an incredible platform for performance enthusiasts – taking the performance and motorsports industry by storm in just a couple of years since its release. In a short amount of time, performance enthusiasts have already started to more than double the stock engine output – now pushing through 700whp, 800whp, and looking into the elusive 4 digit 1,000whp mark with help from our SMSTune

With the larger and more efficient water-to-air intercooler performance, lower pressure drop across the system, included fuel rail, kit for top feed port injection, and several other industry-leading features, the SMS-Fab Manifold will allow B58 owners to maximize the performance of their vehicles and push the limits further than what has been previously possible with this new platform.

ALL THE FIXINS! Check out ALL THE features you need to make all the horsepowers

Top Feed Port Injection with Included Fuel Rail

An extruded fuel rail is included with our SMS-FAB manifold (Not Pictured) It can be attached to the outlet side of the manifold. The AN-8 fuel rail comes with feed and return -8 internal hex plug fittings from Radium Engineering for a plug and play installation.

• Fuel rail aperture for each cylinder is an optimized 7mm opening for compatibility with most commonly used high performance injectors
• Anodized CNC machined injector hats (qty 6) are included in the supplied hardware kit to accommodate short height injectors aka “shorties”

Vacuum and Parameter Pad

On the side of the manifold inlet, SMS-Fab has included a 3 port pad into the machining of the tank. This can be used to measure additional parameters or as an additional vacuum source. These three 1/8^th NPT ports can be plugged with the included hardware kit if they are not used.

Air Inlet Divider

Another exclusive SMS-Fab feature is the inclusion of an air divider welded into the inlet side tank of the manifold. With the length of the design this increases the volume and velocity of air received to the back of the manifold to cylinder areas four, five, and six would be equal to the airflow passed through the front half of the manifold for cylinders one, two, and three.

Breather Ports for Inlet/Outlet of Water Tanks

Two 1/8^th NPT ports are located on the top of the back water plate. These can be used to measure inlet/outlet water temps as well as used as breather ports to help in the bleeding procedure to ensure all air has been cleared from the water system. 1/8^th NPT plugs come included in the supplied hardware kit. Please follow OEM BMW or Toyota bleeding procedure which takes roughly 15 minutes to complete.

WE OFFER CUSTOM CERAMIC OPTIONS

Our Thermal Black Heat Dispersion Cerakote is one of our most popular finish options!

most popular BMW S55 Charge-Air Cooler, then expanded to other BMW models such as our F1X M5/M6 and our latest F9C M5/M8 Charge-Air Cooler systems.

Most of the same custom finishes can be ordered on other SMS-Fab products

• These manifolds cannot be anodized
• SoloMotosports is not responsible for warranties for manifolds coated by anyone other than SMS-Fab

intereted?! CALL a solo certified advior to quote + Build yours today!

sms-fab offers much more than just manifolds, we also specialize in downpipes, charge pipes, air intakes and so much more!

note: This product is intended for off-highway and motorsports use only. Because of how technical and complex this product is to manufacture, improvements and changes to the manifold, hardware, and instructions are to be expected between production runs.

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Bags aren't just for grocery anymore! Just ask the owner of this Bagged BMW M8 Competition.

Something about a good looking slammed Bimmer makes you all tingly.

 

 

Reach for the Ground with Air Lift Performance air suspension, and REALLY lower your M8 . The M8 has style, sophistication, luxury, and high performance all rolled into one exquisite package. Stunning looks, insane performance, and excellent style – all perfectly crafted with that slammed air bagged stance your ride deserves.

27685 Air Lift 3P Pressure Management 3/8″ Air Line With 2nd Compressor Harness

The Air Lift Performance 3P Kit we installed includes everything you need to slam your ride and not sacrifice performance! Air Lift Performance 3P management system, 5-gallon polished aluminum tank, Single VIAIR 444C compressor, & 1/4″ air line. Air Lift Performance sets the standard for air suspension, offering precise height adjustments, advanced pressure control, and fully customizable tuning; all at the press of a button. You could easily have your very own Bagged BMW M8 Competition; or bag what ever ride you drive!

Solo sells Speed + Style! Speak to a Solo-Certified advisor to learn how to customize your suspension and fitment to your taste!

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WHEN FAST AINT FAST ENOUGH

 

We’re so proud to finally showcase our Bossman Boki’s commemorative Jahre M3!

One of the ways BMW M celebrated its 50th anniversary this year was by making a 50 Jahre version of the G80 BMW M3. This 50 Jahre model is mechanically identical to an M3 Competition but had unique visuals to separate themselves from the standard car and make them feel more special. The 50 was only available in five different, very special colors, one of which being BMW’s iconic Techno Violet which obviously our Boki has chosen.

Aside from exterior color, all 500 BMW M3 50 Jahre models had the same options. They all had the same M Forged wheels as the standard M3 Comp but finished in Orbit Grey. They also got loads of “50 Jahre” badges, color stripes in the cabin, and a carbon fiber package that added the lightweight stuff throughout both the exterior and interior. One mechanical upgrade it also got was an M Performance exhaust, made from both titanium and carbon fiber, but that wasn’t enough for Boki. he had to mark it as his own, enter version 1 of his build.

 

 

This M3 was destined to make big power the moment the keys landed in Boki’s possession. It’s known the BMW S58 engine is quite possibly one of the easiest platforms to crank out some insane numbers with little effort, making it hard not to keep stock.

V1 SMSTUNE +800WHP / 670WTQ

Phase 1 of this car includes our custom SMSTUNED ECU and TCU mods. All the software was fine-tuned by Boris himself in our Dyno Lab equipped with a Mustang Dyno in Norcross. Since the S58’s internals are pretty much bulletproof from factory we didn’t do much there til were ready for V2 of the build, since Boki can’t keep things stock you know h had to throw a larger engine coil cooler, trans cooler and hest exchanger from CSF at it alongside a set of our Custom SMS-Fab downpipes and accompanying 3.5in midpipes 

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