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Soft Brake Pedal? Brake Fluid Boiling Points Explained(Post)
Brake Fluid Guide Brake Fluid Explained: DOT 4, DOT 5.1, RBF 660 and Heat Protection Brake fluid is easy to ignore until the pedal goes soft. This guide explains which brake fluid to use, why boilin ...
HEL Braided Brake Lines: Are They Worth It?(Post)If you want a firmer, more consistent brake pedal, braided brake lines are one of the simplest upgrades you can make. Most cars leave the factory with rubber brake lines. These are fine for normal ro ...
The Essential Guide To Performance Brake Pads(Post)Choosing the right brake pads can completely change how confident your car feels, but the best option depends on how you actually drive. A daily road car, a fast road car, and a track car all need so ...
6 Best Honda Civic Type R EP3 Braking Upgrades(Post)We get asked about EP3 brake upgrades all the time, so it was finally time to pull together one proper guide covering the options we recommend most. The stock braking system on an EP3 is alright, but ...
First Track Day Car Preparation Checklist(Post)TRACK DAY PREP First Track Day Car Preparation Checklist Prepare your car properly before a track day with a practical checklist covering safety, brakes, tyres, fluids, weight, heat and what to ...
First Track Day? 5 Heat Problems That Can Ruin It(Post)Today, we're going to cover 5 common track day heat problems for beginners and how to fix them. Track driving puts your car under far more stress than normal road use. Higher revs, longer sessions, ...
Connors 400bhp Ultimate Honda Civic Fk2(Post)This week, we came down to see Conor and his mad Honda Civic FK2 Type R. This is one of the best examples of this car, and it has had some incredible parts fitted, as it was used as a development car ...
543BHP Honda Civic EP3 Turbo Blanket Case Study(Post)CUSTOMER CASE STUDY 543BHP Turbo EP3 Heat Management Case Study Nathan’s 543 bhp Honda Civic Type R EP3 was making summer drives uncomfortable and exposing bulkhead components to intense radia ...
Performance Car Heat Problems: Real Fixes From Drivers(Post)If you’ve spent more than five minutes on a race track or circuit, chances are, you’ve likely seen the signs of excessive heat, such as brake fade, fuel boiling, wiring damage, or a ...
How Much Power Did Our AWD Turbo Civic Make? Dyno Day(Post)How Much Power Did the AWD Turbo Civic Actually Make?! We’ve just had our AWD Civic build mapped and can finally share the outcome: after months of building, modifying, and problem-solving, the ...
Car Weight Reduction: How To Make Your Car Lighter(Post)Track Car Setup Car Weight Reduction: How To Make Your Car Lighter Reducing car weight is one of the simplest ways to improve acceleration, braking, cornering and response without asking the engine ...
Mazda MX-5 Turbo Heat Management: NA and NB Guide(Post)MX-5 HEAT MANAGEMENT Mazda MX-5 Turbo Heat Management: NA and NB Guide Turbocharged NA and NB MX-5s put serious heat into the rear of the engine bay, bulkhead and transmission tunnel. This guide exp ...
Rattling Heat Shield: Should You Fix It, Remove It or Replace It?(Post)HEAT SHIELD TROUBLESHOOTING Rattling Heat Shield: Should You Fix It, Remove It or Replace It? A rattling heat shield is annoying, but it should not be ignored or ripped off without checking what it ...
Engine Bay Too Hot? 6 Ways To Reduce Heat Fast(Post)HEAT MANAGEMENT GUIDE How To Reduce Engine Bay Temperatures And Prevent Heat Soak A practical guide to lowering under-bonnet heat, protecting wiring and hoses, reducing intake heat soak and choosing ...
K-Swap Cost Guide: Full 2026 Parts Breakdown(Post)K-Swap Cost Guide How Much Does It Cost To K-Swap Your Car? A realistic UK parts budget for a Honda K20 or K24 swap, using a Civic EK as the base example and showing where the money actually goes. W ...
Exhaust Wrap Smoking After Install: Is It Normal?(Post)Exhaust Wrap Troubleshooting Exhaust Wrap Smoking After Install: Normal, Dangerous or Oil Contaminated? A little light smoke during the first heat cycles can be normal. Thick, persistent or oily smo ...
BC Racing Coilovers: Achieving the Perfect Ride Height and Handling(Post)Are you tired of the stock suspension on your vehicle that leaves you craving better handling and a more comfortable ride? Look no further than BC Racing Coilovers - the ultimate solution for achievi ...
How To Install A Turbo Blanket: Step By Step Guide(Post)TURBO HEAT CONTROL GUIDE How To Install A Turbo Blanket Step By Step Fit your turbo blanket safely; check the size before installation, position the springs correctly, and protect the parts around th ...
Engine Bay Too Hot? 7 Warning Signs & Simple Fixes(Post)Heat Management Guide 7 Common Engine Bay Heat Problems And How To Fix Them Engine bay heat can make wiring brittle, damage hoses, increase intake temperatures and cause annoying heat soak after dri ...
What Is Automotive Heat Management and Why It Matters(Post)Ever popped your bonnet after sending it at 9k and thought, "Why does it feel like the engine bay's about to melt?" If so, you're not alone. Excessive heat under the bonnet isn't just uncomfortable, ...
Engine Bay Heat Transfer: How To Choose The Right Fix(Post)Today, we will cover the three types of engine bay heat transfer and discuss how to tackle each one. If you are reading this, you already know that heat management in an engine bay is important, and ...
Turbo Heat Protection: 3 Upgrades That Stop Damage(Post)I’m Matt, the owner of Exoracing, and I’ve spent around 8 years building and helping customers with their turbocharged cars, including our own AWD Turbo Civic project, so I’ve lear ...
Benefits Of Using a Lightweight Flywheel(Post)A lightweight flywheel is one of those upgrades that can make a car feel more eager everywhere, even though it does not actually add engine horsepower. By reducing rotating mass, the engine can gain ...