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Vauxhall Drivers’ Club Rolling Road Day
Saturday 16th May. We had a varied selection of cars turn out for the VxDC Rolling Road day on Saturday 16th May, 2.0 16v Turbo Z20LEx engines being the most popular offering due to the wide range of tuning options available for this popular engine. We were fortunate to have good weather, with sunshine for […]
Astra 1.9 CDTi 150 Gearbox Overhaul
We recently had this Astra 1.9CDTi SRi 150 brought to us for a gearbox overhaul with new bearings for the M32 gearbox, replacement 75w-90 fully sythetic gearbox oil and at the same time a new genuine dual mass flywheel and Genuine OE clutch:
AMSOIL MTG 75w-90 Fully Synthetic Gearbox Oil
We have recently received stock of AMSOIL MTG Fully Synthetic Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 again in the UK after supply issues from the UK distributor. A very high quality gearbox oil formulated specifically for demanding manual transmission and transaxle applications. Ideal for extreme use for modified cars such as those regularly subjected […]
KW Coilover Kit Vectra B
This Vectra B is now sporting a KW V2 Coilover kit as its latest addition and is sitting pretty.
D2 Brake Kits
We had a couple of cars in recently for D2 big front brake upgrades, both receiving D2 6 Pot kits with 330mm alloy belled discs to fit under 17″ Alloy Wheels: Purple Calipers: Red Calipers: Also available with 356mm discs to fit under 18″ Alloy Wheels. Kit prices start at £1022.00 including DOT5.1 braked fluid, […]
Astra H VXR Routine Maintenance
Some people are under the impression that we only modify and tune Vauxhalls, but we do also carry out regular maintenance, servicing and repairs. This modified Astra H VXR was brought to us for a full enhanced service which includes a thorough inspection, an oil and filter change, replacement of the air and pollen filters […]
VX220 2.2 Upgrades
This very clean low mileage VX220 2.2 came to us for some pre trackday checks and upgrades prior to its owner getting involved in doing some UK track days. Apart from the obvious fluid changes; oil (5w-40 Fully Synthetic) and filter, brake fluid and gearbox oil (75w-90 Fully Synthetic), the spark plugs were also replaced […]
Turbosmart Recirculation Valves Now Available
Turbosmart Kompact Shortie Series Recirculation Valves have been specifically designed to suit BorgWarner EFR and KKK turbos. Unlike the standard, plastic valves that use un-reinforced rubber diaphragms and are known to crack or split under increased boost, the new BW/KKK Kompact valves uses an O-Ring sealed piston which, coupled with their billet aluminium construction give […]
Astra H VXR – Uprated Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel
This Astra H VXR Nürburgring came to us for an uprated CSRacing clutch and lightweight billet steel flywheel, due to the fact the factory clutch had started to slip occasionlly. The car had covered a shade over 91,000 miles and was originally modified to Stage 3 in 2008 at around 3,500 miles, virtually from new. […]
VX220 Tuning
Recently in for some fairly extensive modifications were this brace of VX220s. The 2.2 underwent a Stage 1 supercharger conversion, an uprated fuel pump with 48L alloy fuel tank and rolling road set up. The turbo model had a chargecooler system fitted, along with uprated fuel pump and uprated clutch, 80mm air flow meter and […]
KW Clubsport Coilover Kit for Astra H VXR
We have recently fitted a KW Clubsport Coilover kit to our Astra H VXR track car, which was running a Bilstein B8 set up with Courtenay DAP Race Spec springs. The Clubsport kit is the prefered choice for a track biased suspension for a car that is used predominantly on track (more than it is […]
Engine Bed/Subframe Bushes – Astra G/H and Zafira A/B
We prepared a second subframe and fitted the uprated bushes to it prior to fitting it to one of our track day cars. Astra H Subframe with uprated purple road spec polyurethane subframe bushes fitted. Astra H Subframe with uprated black track spec polyurethane subframe bushes fitted. This is due to be fitted to our […]
EBC GD Sport Discs
Over the next few months EBC GD Sport Discs will change from gold to black. The current gold coating is being phased out and will be replaced by a Black GEOMET coating, which is a new long lasting corrosion resistant finish. This means that over the next few months the traditional gold finished EBC discs […]
Engine Bed/Subframe Bushes – Astra G/H and Zafira A/B
Front End Improvement for Astra G/H and Zafira A/B. Poweflex have engineered a solution to replace the factory engine bed/subframe bushes in Astra G/H and Zafria A/B which can be prone to failure and contribute to vague handling. These stiffer engine bed bushes help improve the front end feel of the car especially during turn-in […]
Astra H VXR K06 Conversion
One of our recent jobs was this Astra H VXR, brought in to have a K06 turbocharger fitted (complete with an uprated recirculation valve), along with our CSRacing Full Height Front Mounted Intercooler. Whilst in our workshop it was also converted to Evans Power Cool 180 Waterless Coolant. Already fitted with a 70mm exhaust system […]
KW Clubsport Coilovers 2 Way Suspension
We have just taken delivery of a KW Clubsport 2 Way Coilover suspension kit for our Astra H Sprint track car, which will be fitted over the coming weeks and set up prior to its first outing in 2015. Here’s a preview:
KW Salt Test
What makes KW so good? Apart from their build quality, assembly process, attention to detail and technical support? Their durability and resistance to rust, meaning KW coilovers continue to work, unlike cheaper competitors where spring perches corrode onto the struts making adjustment impossible. All KW coilovers are made using high quality and perfectly matching components […]
1984 – 2014 30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary Advert: 30th Anniversary Picture Montage:
Gold Plug Magnetic Sump Plugs
Gold Plug manufactures Magnetic Sump Drain Plugs of the highest quality. Constructed from a 303 Stainless Steel body that houses the strongest, highest temperature, N45SH Neodymium magnet available. The magnet is secured in place with a proprietary 2 step process and will never come out. Advancements in technology and materials means Gold Plug is continually […]