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Ford GT Alignment Time!

Sep 13, 2019 | 0 Comments

The Ford GT The mid 2000's were a sad time for the automotive performance industry in general. It was even sadder for domestic companies, like Ford. With many domestic companies going under, the mid 2000s are typically not looked upon well. While other...

Mythos Black RS3 & APR’s RS3 Intake

Sep 6, 2019 | 0 Comments

A Sharp Dressed RS3 to Start... Suneil has brought his Mythos Black RS3 to us for a slew of things over the years, and we've recently started working more in the engine bay. Not too long ago, he decided to make the jump to APR's Intake and Inlet System. APR's...

A Guide to: Aftermarket Air Intakes

Aug 31, 2019 | 0 Comments

With the performance automotive industry growing each day, it's hard to keep up with all the different brands and product options. Today, we are going to talk about one of the most common first modifications an enthusiast will change on their car - their intake. ...

An Efficient & Eco Friendly Performance Shop?!

Jul 23, 2019 | 0 Comments

Typically, eco friendly and performance shops are not things that go hand in hand. At ExceleratePerformance, we are a business that constantly pushes the boundaries and dares to be different fromthe rest. That is why we are striving to be as eco friendly and efficient...

Spring into Deals!

May 20, 2019 | 0 Comments

Have you been waiting for a sale like Let's Make a Deal that we offered back in December? We've brought a new sale in for spring: Spring into Deals! For a limited time we are offering: - Exclusive pricing - Discounted labor rates for installs at...

New Brand Release: Girodisc!

Apr 24, 2019 | 0 Comments

After doing some testing, research, and sales, we are moving forward with a new brand! We are now stocking Girodisc. Known for their two piece rotor design, Girodisc offers optimal brake rotors for performance oriented individuals. Girodisc's two...

MK7 Golf R Engine Replacement

Apr 19, 2019 | 0 Comments

Joe's 2017 Volkswagen Golf R had suffered an unfortunate and seemingly strange demise... This Golf R suffered from thrust bearing failure. One of two 2017 Golf R's in our shop with the issue currently, the next which showed up one day later! To make...

We’re Hiring for a Technician!

Feb 6, 2019 | 0 Comments

Do you love wrenching on cars? Have you dreamed about working in a speed shop? We are searching for a full-time Mechanic who is capable of installing performance parts, as well as diagnosing, repairing and servicing vehicles. Think you have what it takes...

Software Release: APR R8 / Huracán ECU Upgrades with Program Switching, E85 & APR Plus!

Jan 23, 2019 | 0 Comments

APR has just released APR Plus and Stage 1 ECU Upgrades for the new R8 V10, R8 V10 Plus, R8 V10 RSW, Lamborghini Huracán RWD LP580-2 and the Huracán LP610-4! This covers support for all new V10 engines other than the LP640. We are hyped. This new upgrade...

Jared’s 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec AWD

Jan 16, 2019 | 0 Comments

Jared came to us because he wanted his TLX to stand out from the rest. With his set of custom made aero running from the front bumper to the rear valance, he knew to take the look to the next level - the lower level to be exact!We installed an Eibach Pro-Kit on his...

FK8 Honda Civic Type R

Jan 7, 2019 | 0 Comments

This 2018 Type R came off the showroom floor not too long ago only to come in for performance upgrades at 1,940 miles. Exhaust work: PRL Downpipe aFe Front Pipe Greddy Catback Intake mods: PRL Front Mount Intercooler Injen Cold Air Intake ECU Tuning: Ktuner V2 Unit...

Website & Data Manager

Nov 21, 2018 | 0 Comments

We are looking to expand our team at Excelerate Performance. We offer a great working environment, room for professional growth, competitive pay, and a friendly atmosphere. Interested? Apply Below!

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Dan Beach

Mechanic

About Dan

Dan comes to Exclerate Performance with an extensive automotive mechanical background and former foreman of a local VW Dealership. He is ASE Certified and Master Certified in all Levels of Volkswagen. Like any VW mechanic Dan is diehard VW, he drives a 2001 Beetle 1.8T and a 1988 Porsche 944S.

So what does Dan do when he isn’t wrenching in the service bays? He is busy wrenching on a 24 hours of Lemons car, a 1979 Chevrolet Chevette with a mid engine Subaru motor. How awesome is that?

When it boils down, Dan has a true passion for cars which started back in his yesteryears. As a child he grew up playing with cars, taking them apart but as he got older, he learned to put them back together. From this point, the rest was history. Fixing, modifying, repairing, racing, and driving have all been a big part of Dan’s life and it shows in his work.

Life's a Beach!

Craig Miller

Performance Sales Specialist

About Craig

Well this is embarrassing.... I've not had a chance to tell you all about Craig. He is taking and EXTRA long time with his bio so he can be ultra detailed with his life. We might publish it into a manifesto... we shall see when its completed.

Nicole Costello

Customer Service

About Nicole

Nicole has been a car enthusiast for as long as she can remember. He fondest memories that started it all were when her father would work on cars of his own. The exposure led her to experience working on vehicles herself which ultimately led her to attend Porter and Chester for automotive where she graduated in 2010. This passion led Nicole down a path that created her desire to work in the automotive field. Fast forward and after two years of being at Excelerate Performance Nicole has created and developed new roles for the company. She can be found holding it down out on the loading dock overseeing inventory and shipping/receiving as well as various book keeping tasks inside the office.

Nicole is not only passionate about her love for cars, she also has a few projects of her own. She owns two GTI’s, one MK4 and one MK4.. of course they are both VR6’s. Nicole also has her own Etsy store where she sells stuffed toys and other various crafts she designs and sews herself. How cool is that?

Justin Rogers

Service Manager

About Justin

Justin started two years ago at Excelreate Performance as multi-role aficionado. Forum sales, service writing, and installations were his job description, so you never saw him standing still or if you did it wasn’t for long. For the past year and a half, he has been in the shoes as a full time mechanic.

Justin is very passionate about cars and is very interested in how things work which makes him so great at what he does. He spends the time to figure things out the right way and knows when to ask for help so tearing things down and putting them back together serve a dual purpose. Justin’s appreciation for cars came from his uncle who was into older Mercedes Benz’s and his Grandfather who shared the same mechanical values. With German cars always on his mind, Justin new he just had to have an Audi. But those who know Audi know the problems that come with them. Not being able to afford to pay someone to fix it, he took matters into his own hands.

When Justin isn’t busy working on Audi’s and Volkswagens and expanding his credit line on the Snap On truck, you can also find him flipping burgers on the grille or smoking a brisket…a foodie at heart. Justin is also passionate about his music and bettering his life with experience. Justin can be seen around New Haven County in his E39 540i M sport or his highly sought after (1 of 133 imported) Audi 200 Quattro wagon. He is also known as the shop humorist… if you need horse sense or comeback in topic of conversation, you best bet your most prized possession that he has something in his bag of wit.

Most recently Justin was promoted and made his way back up to the office front from the shop. Justin is now the Sales and Service Manager so if you have technical questions, questions about products or services Justin can help you reach your destination!

Joshua Lockwood

Owner & CEO

About Joshua

Excelerate Performance is owned by Joshua Lockwood. For over two decades his hobby has been automotive related and more specifically modifying cars, but it’s in his blood too as his father loved fast cars. Once he got a taste for performance the button was switched and he began modifying his first vehicle heavily. After that he began advising, selling and installing performance parts for friends and family. With this love of vehicles and love for business the decision to go into business for himself was obvious. Joshua completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Quinnipiac University in 2003 and never looked back. Armed with entrepreneurial knowledge, an insatiable desire for the performance market, and some hard earned funds, he began Excelerate Performance.

Although Excelerate Performance is an integral part of Josh’s life, it isn’t all business all the time. When he’s not at work, he’s spending his time with his wife and children. Together they enjoy good food, good friends, and time with their family. They also help others in the community and are devoted to their religion.

And obviously Josh loves cars and he likes powerful cars. Josh’s garage has included an entire gamut of vehicles: VW, Audi, Acura, Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, etc. But currently it’s filled with an Audi RS7, Audi R8 4.2TT, 718 Porsche Cayman S, Acura RDX, and a Toyota Tundra 5.7.