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One-off means one-off.We’ve featured this 911 before, but great builds don’t always stay finished. Its owner came back w...
09/25/2026

One-off means one-off.

We’ve featured this 911 before, but great builds don’t always stay finished. Its owner came back wanting a completely different wheel setup, and rather than choosing something off the shelf, we worked with our friends at ADM Forged to create something specifically for this car.

The inspiration is unmistakably Porsche. Starting with the iconic Turbo Twist, the design was reimagined with slimmer spokes, a much deeper concave profile and a center-lock-style configuration, then finished in brilliant polished finish.

Familiar enough to look like it belongs on a Porsche. Different enough that you know you haven’t seen it before.

This is the part of customization we enjoy most at Driven. Listening to what a client wants, understanding their taste, and when the right part doesn’t exist, creating it.

Your car. Your taste. Built around you.

Driven By Design ATX
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop.

One-off means one-off.We’ve featured this 911 before, but great builds don’t always stay finished. Its owner came back w...
09/25/2026

One-off means one-off.

We’ve featured this 911 before, but great builds don’t always stay finished. Its owner came back wanting a completely different wheel setup, and rather than choosing something off the shelf, we worked with our friends at ADM Forged to create something specifically for this car.

The inspiration is unmistakably Porsche. Starting with the iconic Turbo Twist, the design was reimagined with slimmer spokes, a much deeper concave profile and a center-lock-style configuration, then finished in a brilliant polished finish.

Familiar enough to look like it belongs on a Porsche. Different enough that you know you haven’t seen it before.

This is the part of customization we enjoy most at Driven. Listening to what a client wants, understanding their taste, and when the right part doesn’t exist, creating it.

Your car. Your taste. Built around you.

Driven By Design ATX
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop.

The best modifications don’t always announce themselves.This 718 Cayman came to us for a collection of upgrades designed...
09/08/2026

The best modifications don’t always announce themselves.

This 718 Cayman came to us for a collection of upgrades designed around one goal: make the car better without losing what made it a Porsche in the first place.

For protection, we installed a fully integrated Es**rt Redline 360ci radar and laser system. Up front, the sensors disappear into custom-built pods within the factory grille openings. In the rear, we took concealment even further, hiding the sensors behind a custom license plate frame using infrared-transparent plexiglass, allowing the system to function while remaining completely out of sight.

Inside, the display was integrated into a custom overhead pod, while the controller was tucked neatly into the ashtray. No exposed displays. No unnecessary clutter.

We then turned our attention to the car itself.

H&R lowering springs and fresh Michelin tires sharpen the stance and handling, while a Fabspeed exhaust gives the Cayman a more appropriate voice. GT4-style side scoops and a rear diffuser were color matched to the factory paint for an almost OEM appearance.

Finally, a few carefully placed red details tie everything together: painted brake calipers, red rear PORSCHE lettering and matching red seat belts.

Nothing here was intended to overpower the car.

Just a lot of thoughtful changes that make an already great Cayman feel a little more special, and uniquely its owner’s.

Driven By Design | Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop

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Black on black… with just enough Acid. 🟢This Porsche Panamera e-hybrid got the stance it deserved with a lowered suspens...
08/26/2026

Black on black… with just enough Acid. 🟢

This Porsche Panamera e-hybrid got the stance it deserved with a lowered suspension and a set of 22” Vossen HFX-4 wheels finished in gloss black.

The black-on-black combination keeps everything sleek and understated, while those factory Acid Green calipers hit hard through the open-spoke Vossens.

Clean. Low. Properly fitted.

📍 Driven By Design ATX
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop.

Some cars come to us for a complete transformation. Others just need the right problem solved.This Ferrari California T ...
08/19/2026

Some cars come to us for a complete transformation. Others just need the right problem solved.

This Ferrari California T belongs to a longtime client who has trusted us with a number of his vehicles over the years. Already sitting right on HRE wheels, lowering springs and XPEL Stealth PPF, it came back to Driven with a failed display in the factory instrument cluster.

The Ferrari solution? Replace the entire cluster.

Instead, we replaced only the failed display, retaining the original cluster and getting everything functioning properly again.

While it was here, we also addressed another known weak point on the California T, repairing and upgrading the paddle shifter mechanism for improved reliability.

Not every visit needs to be a major build.

Part of taking care of our clients and their collections is knowing when to modify, when to repair, and when there’s simply a better solution than replacing an entire assembly.

And this one certainly didn’t need much help looking good.

A cleaner take on the Raptor R.We gave this truck a full monochromatic painted trim package using BASF paint materials i...
08/12/2026

A cleaner take on the Raptor R.

We gave this truck a full monochromatic painted trim package using BASF paint materials in our in-house paint facility.

The front bumper, rear bumper, fender flares, and grille surround were all color-matched to the factory white, replacing much of the contrasting trim and giving the truck a more cohesive, finished look.

The goal wasn’t to reinvent the Raptor R, just refine it.

The factory graphics, dark grille details, and signature R accents still give it plenty of attitude, but the painted trim makes the entire truck look more intentional from every angle.

Subtle changes. Big difference.

📍 Driven By Design ATX
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop

Built to be driven. Protected for the journey.This hot-rodded Porsche 911 blends the unmistakable character of an air-co...
08/06/2026

Built to be driven. Protected for the journey.

This hot-rodded Porsche 911 blends the unmistakable character of an air-cooled classic with the stance, sound and attitude of a purpose-built restomod.

Ahead of a mountain rally, we prepared the car with Xpel full-body paint protection film to help defend the finish from the realities of the road, a fresh set of tires suited to the conditions, and a discreetly integrated radar detector. We also added discreetly hidden USB charging ports, bringing a little modern convenience to the cabin without distracting from its purpose-built interior.

With the rally complete, the car’s evolution continues. It will return to its summer tire setup, along with a carefully integrated audio system designed to complement the driving experience rather than compete with the character of the car.

Because a build like this is never truly finished. It continues to evolve through the places it goes, the miles it covers and the way its owner enjoys it.

Preserve the build. Protect the details. Keep driving.

Driven By Design
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop

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