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Boost controllers and remaps

Boost controllers
The turbo is driven by the exhaust gases and the faster the exhaust flows the quicker the turbo spins and more air gets forced in to the engine.

If too much air is forced into the engine then it will run lean. This causes an intermittent loss of power and you also risk putting too much pressure on the engine with a surge of power.

Fitting Strut Braces and installation of brace

Fitting a strut brace and performance benefits "Strut your funky stuff" Think of a car like a shoebox with no […]

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.

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?

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Intake Valves

Big valve kits – larger intake valves.
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Nos Nitrous

Adding NoS nitrous oxide to boost power gains.
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Induction Kits

Best cold air intake induction kits and performance impact
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Safety Mods

Improve safety and braking of your car
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Induction Kit Intro

What is an induction kit and what does it do.
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Single Wiper

Conversion to a single wiper
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Sports Silencers

Sports back box exhaust silencers
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Carbon fibre bonnets and body panels.
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Stretched Tyres

Are stretched tyres legal and safe
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