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STILLEN Dealer Profile: Holman Infiniti X STILLEN Q50S AWD

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The Holman Group is at it again! Knowing what the customer wants and working with the right companies to showcase what can be done is what Holman Infiniti does well. Kevin Shaw in the Parts Department looked at the Iridium Blue Q50S V37 AWD that was sitting on the showroom floor and saw the opportunity to do something eye catching.

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The amber turn signals really stand out against the red lenses.

Holman Infiniti has used STILLEN products on several of its previous showroom queens, making the body styling decisions for this Q50S quite easy. Kevin started with a Sport Front Bumper Splitter (KB11225), and Rear Valance Diffuser (KB11222MB) followed by an Infiniti Sport Exhaust. Then, to make it really stand out from the rest, he ordered up and installed the first known set of JDM Q50 taillights in the USA. The dark red lenses with the amber turn signals stand out from the typical USDM Q50 variants.

The following images show the difference between the USDM factory taillights (bright red plastic with red turn signal) versus the JDM taillights (darker red plastic with amber turn signal).

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The US Domestic Market (USDM) Q50 V37 taillights are red on red, including the turn signal.

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The Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Q50 taillights feature an amber colored turn signal.

Holman Infiniti is a proud member of the STILLEN Dealer Network. They can assist you with all of your STILLEN parts purchases as well as installation on your new Infiniti vehicle. Reach out to Kevin Shaw at Holman Infiniti’s parts department at (856) 234-4400, Ext. 55512 to get more information or to place your order! You can also contact STILLEN at 866-250-5542, by email at sales@stillen.com, or via Live Chat at www.stillen.com. We would be happy to address any questions you might have.

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STILLEN Sport Front Bumper Fascia Splitter for 2014-2017 Infiniti Q50 V37 (KB11225)
STILLEN Matte Black Rear Valance Diffuser for 2014-2017 Infiniti Q50 V37 AWD (KB11222MB)

 

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STILLEN is a company that is proud to be owned and operated by automotive enthusiasts. This month’s employee spotlight is on one of our rising stars.

Jillian White

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Jill started working at STILLEN mid 2015 and has been awesome to have around. She has proven to be one of the biggest gear heads here and is always on a mission to learn more and help others build their dream car.

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Jill’s passion for cars started after she bought her first mod for her first car (Scion TC). She installed it herself and realized she enjoyed working on cars. After a community college automotive class she was hooked. Jill bought her first project car, a 1966 Karmann Ghia which she has been restoring for the past few years. “It will be a complete resto-mod. No bolt unturned. I wanted to build a car just like Chip Foose and his A team. The dream is still there and it’s slowly becoming a reality.” While working on her first project car Jill grew tired of her TC and decided she wanted something older with a little more of a soul. She picked up a 1978 Datsun 280Z after helping a friend work on their 280Z.

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Originally intended as just a daily (famous last words), Jill started off with replacing things like the brakes, and various suspension components. It wasn’t too long after that she needed to look for new tires. Now we all know that new tires mean you might as well get new wheels too right? Within no time her daily became its own little project. She soon tackled the body work (and yes, she did it herself) and got the car painted. She’s continued to add some finishing touches here and there and plans on doing turbo swap in the future. At this point Jill just wants to maintain the Z and keep it classic. “For now she’s just a solid Daily. One day I hope to give her the same treatment as the Ghia, but it’ll be a long way off.”

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STILLEN is a company that is proud to be owned and operated by automotive enthusiasts. This week’s employee spotlight is on one of our veterans here.

Dean Doan

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STILLEN Front Splitter for WRX / RS-R Coilovers / Wedsport SA72R 18×9.5 / 18×9.5
265/35-18 Nitto NT05 Tires

Dean has been a performance specialist here at STILLEN since 1999. Coming from the tuning scene, Dean’s platform of choice was a G35 Sedan. Obviously working here he had his G35 STILLENized within no time. Last year Dean decided to pull the trigger on a new 2015 Subaru WRX.

STILLEN Front Splitter for WRX / RS-R Coilovers (1.4in Drop) / Wedsport SA72R 18x9.5 / 18x9.5 265/35-18 Nitto NT05 Tires

STILLEN Front Splitter for WRX / RS-R Coilovers / Wedsport SA72R 18×9.5 / 18×9.5
265/35-18 Nitto NT05 Tires

STILLEN had already been looking into entering the Subaru tuning market and Dean’s purchase made it that much easier. Dean said he has always been a fan of the WRX, but with the new design and its improved chassis, updated looks, and more mature interior design he was sold! Immediate plans went into the modifications that would be done and what kind of parts we wanted to make as a company.

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Dean’s WRX was used for testing and developing both our Hi-Flow Intake for 2015-2018 Subaru WRX, which yielded a ridiculous 30WHP / 32WTQ gain, and our Performance Exhaust System – which we’re still developing. The 2015-2018 WRX is an impressive car and seeing how it responds to tuning upgrades is amazing. Dean says he loves the power delivery and the handling.

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STILLEN Front Splitter for WRX / RS-R Coilovers / Wedsport SA72R 18×9.5 / 18×9.5
265/35-18 Nitto NT05 Tires

The car was good from the factory, but between STILLEN and some of our industry partners we have really transformed this Subie!

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STILLEN Front Splitter for WRX / RS-R Coilovers / Wedsport SA72R 18×9.5 / 18×9.5
265/35-18 Nitto NT05 Tires

Dean’s Build List:

Dean still isn’t finished with his build. He plans to do a full turbo back exhaust system, upgraded intercooler, and eventually, when mods warrant, a full custom tune. To reign in all that power, the plan is to upgrade to the new AP Radi-CAL by STILLEN Big Brake Kit.

Subscribe to our blog for further updates on Dean’s build. Talk to our Performance Counselors including Dean. Give us a call today at 866-250-5542, shop online at STILLEN.com or chat live with us at STILLEN.com

[LONG TERM REVIEW – 2015-2018 SUBARU WRX STILLEN HI-FLOW INTAKE]

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