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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.

Suspension setup and suspension settings and fine tuning.

Fine tuning your suspension setup for your driving style. "Things are bound toe improve!" Many people just concentrate on lowering […]

What is an induction kit and what does it do.

As induction kits are probably one of the most popular modifications for car tuning projects we thought we should add a introductory article to explain what they are, what they do and the theory behind them.

An induction kit is quite simply an air filter. Most cars have air filters mounted in an air box. These filters are generally constructed of paper which filters out the particles from the air and prevents these from getting into the engine. The airboxes are designed to reduce the noise of the engine and have various vanes and angles cut to maximise this noise reduction.

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

Uprating brakes is an essential modification. "There's always time for a brake!" Brakes – part of going fast requires that […]

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Intake Valves

Big valve kits – larger intake valves.
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Engine Balancing

Engine Balancing – balancing pistons, rods and crank.
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Diesel Remaps

Remaps for diesel engines
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Porting Polishing

Principles of porting an engine and big valve conversions
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Uprating Turbo

Turbo tuning – Aftermarket OEM turbos upgrade kit.
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Styling Themes

Choosing a theme for your car styling project.
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Wide Body Kits

Wide body kits and flared arches
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Car Mats

Tailored fitted custom and off the shelf car mats.
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Spray Art

Spray art on cars from shows
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