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Quick shift gearstick quickshift kits

Being able to change gear as quickly as possible can make a big difference in time critical situations like drag racing and even track day racing.

The slowest component in any car is the driver and there is little that can be done to improve that. A quick shift kit will help to give you the competitive edge by enabling faster gear changes and allowing more ‘feel’ by reducing play.

Turbo tuning and power gains on turbo engines

Tuning turbo engines. "A lot of hot air." What is a turbo. If you go back to your childhood you […]

Benefits & advantages of Winter tyres & snow tyres

With the poor winter driving conditions hitting the UK in 2010 many drivers are looking at winter tyres. Other countries are prepared for the snow and poor weather and are used to the concept of winter tyres.

So what are winter tyres, what do they do and are they a good idea?

Benefits and drawbacks of engine water injection systems

You’ve finished tuning up your engine but you find that at full throttle the engine splutters or stalls. When you get the car on a diagnostic you find that the knock sensor is kicking in to protect the engine.

Engine knock is a condition where the fuel inside the engine ignites prematurely and occurs within an engine running at high compression. (It can also be caused by other factors including low octane/poor quality fuel or hot spots within the engine.)

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Brake Mods

Brake upgrade kits. 4 to 6 piston and larger vented disc conversions.
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Screamer Pipes

Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes
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Aftermarket Intercooler

Gaining power from the addition of an intercooler on a turbo engine
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Nos Nitrous

Adding NoS nitrous oxide to boost power gains.
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Sports Exhausts

High performance sports exhausts systems and mods.
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Steering Wheels

Aftermarket steering wheels
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Plastic Painting

Plastic painting tips for car interior and exterior.
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Split Bonnets

Creating a custom self opening split bonnet or split hood.
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Re Upholstery Cars

Re upholstery for your car from seats to dashboard.
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