Nissan’s Juke is real ‘Marmite’ car. Some would say that it’s a surefire entrant for the Ugly Bug ball, while others would say that it’s bold styling reflects Nissan’s attempts to stand out from the ‘urban crossover’ crowd.

Either way, one thing petrolheads are sure to agree on is that the Nissan Juke would benefit from some high performance personalisation in form of a brand spanking new range of upgrades from our good friends at HKS.

Nissan Juke HKS Racing Suction Reloaded

Starting on the inlet side, HKS has unveiled a Racing Suction Reloaded induction kit, which gives a measurable power increase, plus a sporty intake noise and a great underbonnet appearance courtesy of a buff finished alloy pipe and red aluminium cylinder head louvre. As with all HKS products it’s a great way of adding a high quality, reliable dose of excitement to your daily drive!

It’s available now from Torque Developments International Plc (TDi-plc) for the following Nissan Juke models, the 1.6 DiG-T (187 bhp turbo petrol) and the 1.6-litre (115bhp non-turbo petrol,) priced at £345.00 excluding VAT. Click on: http://tinyurl.com/7o76xpf for more details.

HKS SQV IV Super Sequential blow off valve for 1.6-litre turbo petrol Nissan Juke models

The second product from HKS’s new range of Nissan Juke performance upgrades is the is a new Super Sequential SQV IV recirculation (aka ‘dump’) valve for the 187bhp 1.6 DiG-T turbo petrol models. While offering no performance increase, the increase reactivity of the HKS recirculation valve prevents compressor stalling on remapped Nissan Juke turbos, offering a unique and distinctive sound that emphasises the turbocharger and adds an exciting soundtrack to your Juke.

Priced at just £236.50 plus taxes, the HKS Nissan Juke 1.6 DiG-T Super Sequential blow-off valve is available from Torque Developments now, click on: http://tinyurl.com/8x3ddd2 for more details and to buy now!

HKS ES Premium Elegant and Sports Exhausts for Nissan Juke

Finally HKS has launched a highly desirable trio of performance exhausts from Nissan Juke owners. Offering superior materials, great looks and low resonance design that still offers a sport but subtle exhaust note, the HKS ES Premium exhausts are a proven way of personalising your Nissan Juke with a soundtrack that you’ll love!

The HKS ES Elegant and Sports Premium exhausts for the 1.6-litre DiG-T turbocharged, 1.6-litre non-turbo petrol and four wheel drive (4wd) Nissan Juke models are produced from stainless steel throughout. The designs feature a 50.8mm (2 inch) bore main pipe and a 94mm (3.7 inch) single round tailpipe (80mm twin pipes on the 4wd version,) careful design by HKS’s Japanese engineers and the incorporation of a ‘Silent Chamber’ reduces low frequency resonance, making this an exhaust system you can live with everyday!

Priced from £395.00 excluding VAT, the ES Elegant and Sports Premium performance exhaust systems are available now from principle HKS distributor Torque Developments International (TDi-plc,) click on: http://tinyurl.com/7grnnf5 for more details.

So why live with an ordinary Nissan Juke when you can make yours stand out from the crowd with Torque Developments and HKS!

If you own a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X and you’d like a high performance exhaust that won’t cause your ears to bleed, then legendary Japanese tuner HKS will soon have the answer for you!

That’s because HKS Europe has given us a sneak preview of a new Super Turbo Muffler for the Lancer Evolution X, which is coming to Torque Developments soon. Made from aircraft grade stainless steel, the HKS Evo X Super Turbo Muffler is going to use 75mm diameter pipework, with 124mm diameter tailpipes boasting a smart titanium blue finish.

HKS has specifically designed the new Evo X Super Turbo Muffler with a low exhaust resonance and interior noise, but it’s suitable for highly tuned engines up to 500bhp.

All the flow, but with less noise than ever before, so if you’re interested in an Evo X system that won’t make your ears bleed then the new HKS Super Turbo Muffler should be the choice for you.

HKS will be launching this product soon – prices are TBC, so please contact sales@tdi-plc.com to express your interest.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about how to improve your car’s performance, but don’t have the time to dedicate to studying motorsport engineering for three years? Torque Developments now has the answer in the form of a new educational initiative called the Academy for Motorsport Sciences (AMS.)

Run in collaboration with the Rainham based Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME,) each AMS course is designed to teach the fundamental sciences which support motorsport engineering related subjects.

As of January 2012, the Academy of Motorsport Sciences is able to offer students separate short courses covering the key areas of vehicle Powertrain Dynamics, Chassis Dynamics, Aero Dynamics and Electronic Systems.

The Academy’s classroom activities are held at the impressive Centre for Mechanical and Engineering facility at Rainham, Essex, while the course’s practical activities are held at the advanced Rototest chassis dynamometer facility at Torque Developments International facility in Thurrock.

Designed as a mixture of classroom based theoretical and workshop based practical activity, the Academy of Motorsport Sciences’ courses are designed to appeal to a wide audience. This includes motorsport and tuning sector industry professionals seeking to refresh or advance their knowledge, motorsport engineering educational tutors and students, motor industry technicians and car performance enthusiasts seeking to expand their skill set.

The Academy’s instructors benefit from a thorough knowledge of the subject, with the ability to communicate the key points simply and clearly. In combination with small class participation numbers this means that Academy students gain the maximum value from each course.

All students attending the Academy of Motorsport Sciences’ courses will receive a course certificate that’s recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry. IMI members will get credits towards their Continuous Professional Development objectives.

Each Academy of Motorsport Science course is priced individually and lasts for up to two days. Aside from the expert tuition and first class facilities, the course fee includes refreshments throughout the day, lunch at the CEME (where used) and the IMI recognised course completion certificate.

The Academy of Motorsport Sciences will initially run courses on a monthly basis, but frequency will be tailored to demand. The next Engine Management Systems course is being held on 7th/8th February 2012 then subsequently on the first Wednesday/Thursday of every month.

Prices for Academy of Motorsport Science classes start at just £495.00 plus VAT. Please note, course fees are tax deductable and VAT can be reclaimed for qualifying businesses.

Please freephone Torque Developments using 0800 107 3250 (+44 01708 866609 for overseas enquiries,) to reserve your place on the next available course session. For more information please click on:- http://tinyurl.com/6uv5ugu

Torque Developments is proud and delighted to have been appointed as Technical Partner to MSVR – the racing arm of UK circuit owner Motorsport Vision – with key responsibilities for MSVR’s Trackday Trophy and Team Trophy for the forthcoming 2012 season.

Torque Development’s role as MSVR Technical Partner entails engine performance validation and race regulation compliance, which requires the firm to independently measure each race car’s power output prior to the opening rounds of the 2012 season at its Thurrock headquarters.

In addition Torque Developments will continue to verify power outputs trackside using its advanced, portable Rototest VPA-R hub dyno, which boasts 4wd capability and measures up to 1500 bhp at the hubs. Torque Developments dyno test to corrected industry standards and with complete accuracy.

MSVR’s Trackday Trophy limits competitor’s cars to a maximum performance of 175 bhp per ton, meanwhile the Team Trophy’s grids are split across four classes, ranging from 125-200 bhp per ton.

Commenting on the announcement, Torque Development’s Mark Catchpole said ‘This is a prestigious role for us to undertake and we’re delighted that MSVR has chosen Torque Developments to oversee the power outputs for both the Trackday Trophy and the Team Trophy. The two championships depend on equality of performance on strictly policed power to weight ratios and MSVR clearly has confidence in Torque Development’s advanced dyno facilities, in-house expertise and impartiaility.’

To discover more about the MSVR Trackday Trophy please click on: www.trackdaytrophy.co.uk , for more information about MSVR’s Team Trophy open: www.msvracing.co.uk/cars/club-msv-team-trophy.aspx