Dream Weekly Refresh: Sunday 1st September '24
The 1st of September?! Already?!.... That means it's only a month or so until evenings are horribly short, weather is awful and our beautiful Type R's can only stay clean for a matter of minutes before needing ANOTHER full wash...
Well, let's not hang around dwelling on all of that rubbish, let's dive straight into the newest instalment of Dream Weekly Refresh! Our workshop hasn't been quite as fast paced as usual, but busy nonetheless! We've been dealing with quite a few warranty cases meaning cars aren't moving in and out like usual.
Let's take a look at one car this week that was treated to some goodies and then check out some of the latest and greatest products to hit our website...
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Spoon Suspension Enhancement
If you're a frequent ready of Dream Weekly Refresh, you'll know just how popular Spoon Sports' Progressive Lowering Springs are - we seem to be fitting 5-6 sets a month! There's a good reason for it...
UK roads can be seriously unforgiving and change drastically depending on the weather and season. The Spoon Sports Progressive Lowering Springs maintain the same level of comfort and feel as OEM springs during normal driving but stiffen up and perform phenomenally when you demand them to. This means that weather you're dodging potholes on B-roads or cruising down a freshly resurfaced motorway, you have exactly the sort of handling you need.
We also installed a set of Spoon Sports Rigid Collars which have also been a popular upgrade for those looking to tighten up their vehicles chassis and improve handling.
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HKS Intercooler - FL5 Type R
The all new HKS's intercooler for the FL5 Type R enhances cooling efficiency by increasing core size, optimizing fin design, and promoting airflow. The larger core and new fin design improve heat dissipation. Redesigned end tanks ensure even airflow distribution. These enhancements maximize intake air temperature reduction, leading to increased air density and power output.
While reducing pressure drop is crucial for throttle response and torque, it can compromise cooling efficiency. HKS has achieved a balance by using thin fins and optimizing tube design to minimize pressure drop without sacrificing cooling performance.
We anticipate this intercooler to be popular due to it's very good performance - find out more information and view the rest of the data on our website!
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Exedy Hyper Single Evo Clutch Kit
Looking for an OEM replacement clutch that can take a bit more of a beating? Exedy, the OEM manufactures, have just release this Hyper Single EVO clutch, made for:
- Improved Wear Resistance
- Enhanced Low Intertia Design
- Optimised Pedal Effort
- Advanced Silent Damper Technology
By adopting lightweight and ultra-high-strength fibres that are also used in body armour (bulletproof clothing), we have increased the heat resistance of other raw materials and the combination of materials. We have succeeded in reducing weight while ensuring wear resistance and friction characteristics
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Diecast Models!
We know that the love for your Type R doesn't end when you leave the drivers seat - what if we told you that you can own ANOTHER Type R that is small enough to fit inside of your home and be displayed proudly? Well... we've got some great news!
We now stock and sell a range of impressive scale models from brands like MiniGT, TSM Model and Top Speed!
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NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO: Building A FAKE Type R?!
After some big changes in family life, Phil needed a new family car... unfortunately the little Honda e was no longer cutting it! The obvious next choice was a Civic, an FK7 to be exact. No loud exhausts, harsh accelerations, a nice smooth CVT transmission, a huge sunroof and leather interior... it is definitely the car for the job. One area it did lack in was looks - being a Type R specialist, we quickly got bored of the slimmer, less aggressive exterior. Watch this weeks video to watch us transform the FK7 into an FK8 and then put our work to the test by sneaking into the UK's largest gathering of FK8 owners! Watch now...