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This is the story of one customer’s idea to travel the entire length of the UK on just one tank of fuel!If you’re thinking this was attempted by some super-efficient 1.2 TDI Audi A2 with an oversized fuel tank, you’d be very wrong…The customer wanted to see if this was possible in his daily-driven BMW 335d, tuned by ourselves to just shy of 400bhp.Could a car capable of a sub-12-second quarter mile and a 0–60mph time of just 3.7 seconds really complete this 840-mil …

Update on Import Charges for US Orders We want to keep you informed about recent changes to import regulations that may affect your order. As of 29th August 2025 the de minimis exemption has now ended, meaning customers may now see import charges applied to all international shipments, regardless of the order value. The good news is that these charges are typically minimal, currently being reported at 10% of the order total.This is on top of the standard tax rate: VAT: We do not charg …

Recently we have experimented with Thermal Imaging technology, in particular the TOPDON TC002C Infrared Camera, a specialised thermal imaging camera compatible with iOS Type-C devices such as the iPhone 15 & 16 models. But how does this revolutionize the Motorsport / Automotive industry? Motorsport To achieve record breaking lap times, temperature has a big role to play. Whether this is IAT's (Intake Air Temperatures), EGT's (Exhaust Gas Temperatures), Brakes or Tyre Temperatures, each contr …

Wheel Spacers Wheel spacers are unquestionably one of the simplest and cheapest modifications to enhance your vehicle's appearance. By reducing the offset of your wheels and spacing them further from the centre of the car, spacers can minimise arch gaps and give your vehicle a more aggressive look. Not just for looks. Wheel spacers are also perfect for widening the track width of your vehicle. On FWD vehicles, widening the track on the front axle can improve turn-in capabilities and reduce unde …

Garrett turbochargers are renowned for their precision engineering and innovation, serving a wide range of performance and industrial applications. Each turbo model comes with a specific letter designation (the ones after the numbers e.g. GTB2260VK) that provides insight into its features and capabilities. Here, we decode these designations to help enthusiasts and professionals alike understand what each letter means and how it relates to turbocharger functionality.Garrett do not publicly list t …

The CRUA engine makes around +30 BHP with a custom tune (without the need for hardware upgrades) - You can find more information about tuning below see the "Powergate Remote tuning section".   If you want to delete the emissions controls, check the kits below.   For more power, we have 2 main options, the first is fitting our 200 BHP turbo upgrade and tuning.   For those who want more we also have a large turbo kit that will max out your stock fuel system around 230 …

The CKRA engine is a 140ps 2.0 TDI found in the US & Canadian VW Passats. We get a lot of enquires for modifiying these so we thought we would put together a definiative tuning guide. The first step, as for most modern diesel is a custom remap. The CKRA will make around +30 BHP with a custom tune, retaining all of the stock hardware. See the "Powergate Remote Tuning Section" below for more information about tuning. Emissions Control Removal: Before removing any of the emissions control …

In the peak of last summer, we were asked by the guys at Yokohama UK to help them test the all new ADVAN Neova® AD09, their latest road legal track tyre. At the time, the tested set were the only four AD09 tyres in the UK and due to Yokohama's strict marketing policy, we were unable to post anything about it on our social media. Fast forward 6 months, and the tyres are now available to purchase and our testing video can go live (video at the bottom of this blog). So, before you buy them, …

After months of development we have decided to no longer pursue the 7000KG up-plating service due to lack of communication and assistance from the VSA. However, we can still offer a simple upgrade service to up plate the Amarok to 6400GTW. Using a normal hitch the towing capacity is increased to 3.5T from the stock 3.1T with this service. This is all possible on a Normal Licence - B + E (3500kg + Trailer). A 2020 V6 weighs roughly 2300kg with 1/2 Tank of fuel depending on specification, with a M …