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08 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

How MOTORSPORT Brakes Work | Brake Caliper Setup

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Offset pistons, moobloc calipers, pad changes during pitstops, in this lesson we're diving into all this and more when we take a look at motorsport brake calipers and some of the key points of setting them up correctly.

04 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Knock / Pinging / Detonation | What does it sound like? [FREE LESSON]

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Knock is the biggest killer of performance engines so it pays to know what you’re dealing with. In this lesson you’re going to hear what knock sounds like and how an ECU can detect it. Put your headphones on for best results.

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04 Feb 2022 / By Peter Kelly

025: No Mods. Tune Only. 25% MORE POWER. [PODCAST]

025: 25% More Power, No Mods! | DIESEL TUNING [PODCAST]

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How much power is hiding in a factory diesel tune? What are the traps a gasoline tuner can fall into when dipping their toes into the diesel world? And what's a sure-fire way to create a nifty inspection hole in your diesel block on the dyno?

If you want the answers...

02 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Setup Your Pit Limit Function Like A Professional

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It doesn't matter where in the world you race, pit lane speed limits of varying speeds are enforced right from the top to the bottom of motorsports & precise control over your speed is vital if you want to remain competitive.

02 Feb 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

How to Break-In Your Engine | Engine Break-In

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Correct break-in procedure can have a big impact on the performance of your freshly built engine. When it comes to the correct techniques and the ‘do’s and dont's’ of engine break-in however, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation in the industry.

28 Jan 2022 / By Peter Kelly

024: The STIG: Driving Fast And Keeping Secrets [#PODCAST]

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We've got an absolute banger for this week's episode of the High Performance Academy Tuned In podcast, as the legendary Ben Collins sits down for some quality chats with Andre about all things driving and, of course, being the Stig.

27 Jan 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

Getting Wideband AFR Data into VCM Scanner | HP Tuners

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If you want to get the most out of the HP Tuners VCM Scanner software, then you’re going to want to input a Wideband directly into it so the data can be logged and overlaid with the rest of the engine parameters.

24 Jan 2022 / By Taz Quinn-Walshe

What Spring Rate Do I Need? | Suspension Setup

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How to choose spring rates. Getting your spring rates to a sensible starting point for you car and application is something we all struggle with when starting out.