Weekly Refresh: Sunday 14th July 2024
Welcome back to another instalment of Dream Weekly Refresh. We hope you have had a brilliant week/weekend so far - as always we've had a very busy week, carrying out maintenance and some great upgrades. As you'll read below, we also saw a range of different cars in for our monthly dyno days with Racecal, this time around we welcomed a K-swapped Lotus.
Our website has also received plenty of new products this week! We'll cover some of the highlights below. Let's jump right in!
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Serious FK8 Track Prep/Upgrades!
This FK8 joined us this week to have some serious track upgrades and maintenance carried out in the name of track preparation!
Upgrades include an Xtreme Clutch that will put the power down, an FL5 OEM water-pump, the full Dream hard-lagged product range including our de-cat downpipe and a fresh pair of VTC pulleys with timing chain.
With jobs like this, it is often more efficient to drop the entire engine out of a car, especially when we're carrying out work where we need access to every part of the engine - thanks to years of experience, dropping the engine is a breeze. It also allows us to inspect every inch of the engine, especially important on vehicles used as hard as this FK8.
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FL5 Brakes + Powerflex Insert!
It was time for a fresh set of brake pads in this FL5 Type R this week - the owner opted to stick with genuine Honda pads front and rear but also picked up a Powerflex torque mount insert while he was with us!
The Powerflex torque mount insert is a no brainer - it is incredibly affordable, coming in at only £25.64, and simple to install while offering sharper throttle response, more accurate gear changes, reduced wheel-hop and much more balanced on/off throttle handling. This small but effective upgrade will enhance your driving experience a lot more than you expect
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K20-Turbo swapped Lotus Exige!
We couldn't send out this weeks newsletter without sharing this turbo-charged K20 swapped Lotus Exige... as you can tell from the pictures below, it is quite the monster.
The car was in with us for remapping with Romain (Racecal) and boasts quite an extensive spec sheet - highlights include Syvecs standalone ECU, Quaife pneumatic sequential gearbox, a single Tillett carbon bucket seat and a set of Nitron coilovers.
We made sure to get some pictures of this beast to share, check our social media to see more!
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Airtec Torque Mount - FL5 Type R
Upgrading the original torque mount reduces engine movement and wheel hop during hard acceleration, which allows for faster gear changes and a feeling of improved response.
Available with Airtec's fast road/track day purple bush material. The purple bush insert is aimed at fast road / track day use. Purple bushes massively reduces engine movement for faster gear changes.
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ALPLUS Titanium Oil Filler Cap
A defining feature of the 90s Type R engine bay was its chrome oil cap. Paired with Honda's signature red valve cover, it not only set the Type R apart, but also reminded owners of its rich racing history. Unfortunately for the FL5, an exclusive oil cap is no longer offered, coming instead with a base model plastic cap that is prone to cracking under high heat and vibrations.
ALPLUS has reinvented the Type R oil cap for the modern era, capturing Honda's enduring passion and heritage. The design pays homage to the original with precisely crafted Grade 5 Titanium, achieving its iconic shape. The engine's performance capabilities are prominently displayed, a testament to the engineering marvel that Honda has created. The inclusion of a Honda OEM Oil Filler Gasket ensures a perfect seal, promising durability and reliability for years to come.
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K-Tuned Magnetic Flip Up Dipstick
The K-Tuned Magnetic Flip Up Dipstick is a simple but sleek and effective way of tidying up the engine bay of your FK8 or FL5 Type R! This cap also features a re-designed oil level indicator, making it easier to determine the current oil level of your vehicle.
The dipstick top is finished in black and features the K-Tuned logo. Pick one up via the link below!
