A Ferrari joins the stable at the Supercar Sactuary this week and is in good company with a Lamborghini Gallardo and various Japanese legends.

The Ferrari 458 is here for a major service and some TLC!

The Supercar Sanctuary is a department within Torque Developments International that caters for the demanding expectations of Supercar owners of all marques, new and pre-enjoyed.

You can rest assured that your Supercar will be cared for in a safe, clean and professional environment by qualified and dedicated staff.

Among the services we offer are:

Servicing and Repairs. We undertake all manner of servicing, maintenance and repair work, much of it on a fixed price basis. Please contact us with your enquiries and requirements.

Tuning and Diagnostics. We built our reputation on our outstanding capabilities of diagnosing and rectifying faults, and of fine tuning engines for optimum performance. We use the latest Rototest hub mounted dynamometer to simulate driving conditions and undertake full power runs.

Performance Upgrades. Improving the performance of a vehicle is our primary field of expertise. We take a holistic view of the vehicle to ensure that the chassis dynamics and engine performance are complimentary to the experience and requirements of the driver.

Race Preparation and Support. We offer a complete packages to cater for differing requirements. We can design and build a complete car or just evaluate and improve an existing specification. Please let us know how we can help.

We also offer high performance components for many models of Ferrari and Laborghini.

HKS has launched a stainless steel brake hose kit for the increasingly popular Suzuki Swift models, including the Sport.

Available now from TDi plc, the HKS brake hoses are designed to overcome the issues commonly found with stock hoses. Most stock brake hoses are manufactured rubber which has a limited shelf life and should be replaced approximately every 4 years. This is because rubber perishes over time due to constant expansion and contraction through the cycle of braking. This can lead to areas becoming brittle, cracking or punctured. Another drawback with using rubber hoses on the braking system of any vehicle is the expansion of the hose, which causes a soft, or longer pedal and subsequent lack of ‘feel.’

HKS Stainless steel braided hose kits allow minimal expansion under force due to their construction from stainless steel braided Teflon hose. This gives a much firmer and more positive pedal feel under heavy braking, making them ideal for uprated cars destined for harder use – particularly on track days.

HKS’s Teflon PTFE inner lining offers significant durability advantages over standard PTFE or nylon inner linings. This is proven through independent tests to outlast competitor hoses by up to 24 time as long!

Many stainless steel brake line kits use stainless steel hoses but are compromised through mild steel or aluminium fittings. These non stainless steel fittings can corrode or rust due to electrolytic corrosion. The only way to avoid this is to use stainless steel fitting with stainless steel hoses. All HKS brake line kits use only stainless steel fittings to ensure maximum performance and durability.

All HKS brake lines kit use swaged or crimped fittings for maximum safety and reliability. The fittings also utilise a dual seat design that will seal with either convex or concave type brake fittings.

HKS has developed two kits that cover the most popular models of the Suzuki Swift up produced from 2004-2010.

Part# 66-409 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6L 2005~2010 rrp £79.95+vat

Part# 66-408 Suzuki Swift 1.3/1.5L 2004~2010 rrp £59.95+vat

To purchase this product now, please click on: http://www.tdi-plc.com/catalog/braking-technology-c-107_274_2691_2692_3436.html

Principal MUGEN stockist and leading Japanese tuning house Torque Developments International Plc is pleased to announce that MUGEN has released a number of a packages designed to deliver real savings for Honda Civic Type R FN2 enthusiasts.

Designed around sets of complimentary MUGEN performance and styling components, the full list of Honda Civic Type R FN2 packages is as follows:-

The MUGEN Honda Civic Type R FN2 parts packages are available  now from Torque Developments International plc. For more information, please email sales@tdi-plc.com

Principal MUGEN stockist and leading Japanese tuning house Torque Developments International Plc is pleased to unveil a new brake kit for the FN2 model of the Honda Civic Type R.

The end result of careful design by MUGEN engineers, allied to thorough ‘real world’ street and circuit testing, MUGEN’s ‘Advanced Complete Brake System’ (ACBS) upgrade consists of the following components:- 

• Monobloc, high rigidity four piston front calipers in either gold or black finish, with dust boots for year round street driving
• Large diameter, thicker (28mm compared to OEM Honda 25mm) reverse direction front grooved discs (320mm on Civic FN2 compared to 300mm OEM Honda)
• Exclusively developed MUGEN front and rear brake pads (choice of Type Sport or Type Competition) designed to retain brake balance of car depending on use
• MUGEN braided high performance front brake hoses supplied in kit
• Two 500ml cans of exclusive MUGEN high performance brake fluid included
• Optional MUGEN braided high performance rear brake hoses available

Priced at £4457.60 excluding VAT, the MUGEN Advanced Complete Brake System for the Honda Civic Type R FN2 is available now from Torque Developments International Plc. To buy now, click on http://www.tdi-plc.com/catalog/mugen-advanced-complete-brake-system-caliper-blackbrake-type-p-18839.html

The MUGEN rear braided brake hoses are available as a cost option, priced at £246.40 excluding VAT.

 NOTE: The larger disc diameter means that the MUGEN Advanced Complete Brake System is not suitable for the OEM FN2 Honda Civic Type R wheels. A new version of the MUGEN ‘GP’ alloy wheel, in 8 x 18 inch dimension with a 46mm is now available from Torque Developments.

Honda’s new hybrid sports coupe is proving a hit in the showrooms and Mugen is responding to demand from owners wanting to personalise their CR-Z and enhance its performance.

The latest release from Mugen is a set of driver focussed ‘Assist Meters,’ for the hybrid sports coupe. Designed to accurately monitor water temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure parameters, the Mugen Assist Meter gauges easily convey the information to the driver using conventional style analogue readouts.

However, advanced Mugen electronics technology has enabled the Assist Meters to offer considerably more user information than ordinary gauges. Via a supplied multifunction electronic control box, the Mugen Assist Meters offer CR-Z owners the following technical benefits:-

• Preset warning light levels for water / oil temperature and oil pressure
• Record and playback readings after driving
• Easily view maximum readings with ‘Peak’ button and illuminated ‘Peak’ lights
• Green back lit illumination with high visibility red needles

Developed and tested by Mugen’s Japanese engineers to OEM standards of performance and durability, the new Mugen Honda CR-Z Assist Meters are designed to sit in an angled gauge hood to ensure neat and simple installation and maximum visibility for the driver.

Supplied complete with electronic control box, sensors, wiring loom and hood, the Mugen Honda CR-Z Assist Meters are available now from principal Mugen stockist Torque Developments International Plc, costing £1579.20 including VAT @ 17.5%. 

Honda’s new sporting CR-Z has already been making waves thanks to its blend of frugal performance, fun dynamics and distinctive styling.

But the CR-Z is set to get even more exciting because Honda performance specialist Mugen is pleased to announce the launch of the first in a large range of enhancement products for hybrid coupe.

Called the ‘Hybrid Advanced Sports’ range, the Mugen CR-Z parts line up includes stunning aerodynamic body kits, engine tuning components, suspension, braking and interior upgrades.

This means that Mugen is ready to both individualize and improve the already exciting dynamics of the CR-Z for the discerning owner, across almost every aspect of the car.

For more details on the exciting Mugen range of Honda CR-Z enhancements please contact Torque Developments Plc.