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SRS Automotive 2.0 TDI CR DSG 4Motion Caddy Race Van - Engine and Gearbox Build(Post)
Back in 2019 we collated all the build photos of Stef's SRS Automotive Caddy Van. You can view that by clicking the image below The one thing is was missing was a proper engine! Stef suffered for
Tuning Boxes(Post)Imagine a small black box and a couple of cables. You open the bonnet of your car, locate the correct plugs, and plug it in. Secure the box somewhere safe in the engine bay. Instantly you have more po
Using a Racelogic VBOX HD2 for Driver Improvement(Post)We have posted many Blogs in the past, showing videos and images from our Racelogic VBOX HD2, but figured it would be a good idea to explain how we use the system in pursuit of faster lap times. Check
Fabrication / Design(Page)Precision Fabrication. Built In-House. At Darkside Developments, we fabricate the majority of our components in-house. This gives us complete control over quality, consistency, and performance, with...
Shiny Bits - SRS 2.0 CR TDI DQ500 4-Motion Caddy Build - Part 3(Post)While the Caddy was away having some work done at Slide Motorsport, we thought we may as well get some parts ready for it's return, everything that could be has been blasted & powder coated by KTS Ref
The Facility(Page)Our new facility includes more office space for our growing customer service team, more storage so we can keep more of the parts you want in stock for same day dispatch, a separate fabrication area...
FACELIFT AND FULL VINYL WRAP!!! - AUDI A5 3.0 TDI QUATTRO PROJECT(Post)A BIG transformation... We are now onto part 20 of our A5 Vlog and this time its having a major makeover! A full B8.5 facelift to modernise the car and a vinyl wrap in 3M Smouldering Red which was cho
Turbo Failure(Post)OIL CONTAMINATION What causes oil contamination? If the oil filter is blocked/damaged or a poor quality oil filter is used Excess moisture can lead to premature oil degradation High carbon build
Competitions(Page) CNC Machining, CAD & Hybrid Turbo Development(Page)At the beginning of 2026, we made the move into Unit 9 at our premises. This time, it wasn't for a Dispatch Department or Body Shop, but for something crucial to the continued growth of Darkside...
Our Workshop(Page)Here at Darkside Developments, we have been installing and developing diesel performance parts for over 15 years, establishing ourselves as highly skilled specialists in VAG, BMW / MINI and Porsche...
CHASSIS UPGRADES - AUDI A5 3.0 TDI PROJECT(Post)Part 2 of our 3.0 TDI Audi A5 project car vlog. Hopefully the sound is a little better the last video but we still didn't have our external mic during recording, so apologies for the poor quality
