European & Specialty Vehicle Customization

Selective Applications

Vehicles and Projects We Consider

SSV Texas is not a general European repair facility. We focus on
selected performance, customization and complete-build projects
that match our equipment and capabilities.

Potential applications may include:

• Audi performance and appearance projects
• Porsche performance and appearance projects
• Select BMW applications
• Select Mercedes-Benz and AMG applications
• European sports and performance cars
• Exotic and mid-engine vehicles
• Limited-production and specialty vehicles
• Promotional and branded vehicles
• Custom or engine-swapped vehicles

This list does not guarantee support for every model. The VIN,
vehicle configuration, modification list and proposed components
must be reviewed before work is scheduled.

Sound & Performance

European Performance Exhaust

Performance exhaust systems for European and specialty vehicles
often require extensive underbody or rear-body access, precise
alignment, heat management and electronic-valve integration.

Exhaust services may include:

• Cat-back and axle-back exhaust systems
• Valved performance exhausts
• Electronic exhaust-valve integration
• Rear bumper and underbody disassembly
• Heat-shield and thermal-protection installation
• Exhaust-tip positioning and alignment
• Compatible header installation
• Exhaust fitment correction
• Supporting calibration when required

The exact vehicle, factory exhaust configuration and aftermarket
system part number must be reviewed before installation.

Calibration

European Performance Tuning

Calibration support depends on the vehicle, model year, engine,
transmission, control modules, current software and available
tuning platform.

Performance tuning starts at $600.

Supported tuning may address:

• Engine calibration
• Throttle response
• Fuel and ignition strategy
• Turbocharger or supercharger controls when supported
• Intake and exhaust modifications
• Transmission calibration when available
• Drivability refinement
• Supported custom performance combinations

Some vehicles require control-module access, unlocking, specialized
hardware or remote calibration before tuning can be completed.

Application-Specific Upgrades

Performance Component Installation

European performance components should be selected as part of a
compatible system. Electronic integration, required coding,
calibration and future serviceability must be considered before
parts are ordered.

Available upgrades may include:

• Air-intake systems
• Charge pipes and airflow components
• Intercooler and cooling-system upgrades
• Oil and transmission cooling
• Supported turbocharger or supercharger components
• Fuel-system components
• Oil separators and crankcase-ventilation components
• Engine and transmission calibration
• Supporting gauges and monitoring equipment

Installation support and calibration requirements are verified for
the complete combination before the project is accepted.

Stance & Handling

European Suspension Upgrades

Suspension changes should preserve appropriate geometry,
suspension travel, electronic-system compatibility and road
clearance.

Suspension services may include:

• Lowering spring installation
• Performance shock and strut installation
• Coilover systems for supported vehicles
• Adjustable suspension components
• Sway bars and handling components
• Ride-height adjustment
• Adaptive-suspension compatibility review
• Wheel and tire clearance planning
• Alignment coordination

Factory lift systems, adaptive dampers, electronic suspension
controls and calibration requirements must be considered before
components are selected.

Fitment & Appearance

Wheels and Tires

European and specialty vehicles may use model-specific wheel
hardware, offsets, tire specifications and electronic systems.

Fitment planning may include:

• Wheel diameter, width and offset
• Center-bore and hub compatibility
• Wheel-bolt or lug-nut requirements
• Brake-caliper clearance
• Suspension and body clearance
• Staggered wheel and tire packages
• Speed and load ratings
• TPMS compatibility
• Lowered-vehicle clearance
• Performance and intended-use requirements

The package is planned around the complete vehicle rather than
selected according to appearance alone.

Stopping & Control

Performance Brake Upgrades

Brake components must be appropriate for the vehicle, wheel
package, electronic systems and intended street or track use.

Brake services may include:

• Performance brake pads
• Brake rotor upgrades
• Brake-fluid service
• Stainless brake lines when appropriate
• Complete brake packages for supported applications
• Brake-cooling components
• Wheel and caliper clearance verification

Some vehicles require application-specific electronic service
procedures or diagnostic equipment before brake work can be
completed.

Exterior Design

Body and Aero Components

Aero and exterior components should complement the vehicle’s
original body lines and fit as a coordinated package.

Body and aero services may include:

• Front splitters and lower spoilers
• Side skirts and rocker extensions
• Rear diffusers and valances
• Spoilers and rear wings
• Hoods and vented panels
• Fender and quarter-panel components
• Carbon-fiber exterior components
• Grilles, vents and exterior trim
• Complete aero packages

Components are reviewed for material, construction, completeness
and intended fitment before the final installation scope is
established.

Distinctive Components

Specialty Appearance Conversions

Select vehicles may support specialty appearance or operating
conversions that require significant disassembly, adjustment and
component integration.

Projects may include:

• Application-specific vertical-door systems
• Specialty hinge and door conversions
• Custom exterior lighting
• Body-component conversions
• Interior and exterior color coordination
• Show and promotional vehicle modifications

These projects are accepted only after the vehicle, conversion
system, installation requirements and parts support have been
reviewed.

Finish & Appearance

Custom Paint and Refinishing

SSV Texas provides refinishing services ranging from individual
exterior components to complete color changes.

Paint services may include:

• Complete exterior color changes
• Custom paint schemes
• Contrasting roof and accent treatments
• Painted body and aero components
• Carbon-fiber clear refinishing when appropriate
• Grille, vent and exterior-trim refinishing
• Engine-cover and underhood components
• Interior trim and accent refinishing
• Complete teardown and reassembly

SSV Texas maintains a full in-house AkzoNobel mixing bank. We also
spray BASF and PPG systems when required by the project,
manufacturer specification or existing finish.

Graphics & Branding

Custom Graphics and Vehicle Wraps

Graphics and wraps can create a distinctive vehicle without
changing every painted surface. Design and installation must account
for body lines, vents, aero components and future service access.

Projects may include:

• Custom wrap design
• Full and partial vehicle wraps
• Racing-inspired liveries
• Brand and sponsor graphics
• Stripes and accent graphics
• Paint-and-vinyl combinations
• Promotional and event vehicles

Vehicle condition, existing paint and installed body components are
reviewed before the graphics or wrap scope is finalized.

One Coordinated Project

Complete European and Specialty Builds

A complete specialty build should coordinate performance, sound,
stance, wheel fitment, body components and finish as one vehicle.

SSV Texas can coordinate:

• Performance and calibration
• Exhaust and intake systems
• Cooling and supporting components
• Suspension and ride height
• Wheels and tires
• Brake upgrades
• Body and aero components
• Specialty appearance conversions
• Custom paint, graphics and wraps
• Final fitment, inspection and road testing

We help establish priorities, verify available technical support and
develop a practical project plan around the vehicle, goals and
budget.