LK Performance Blog

How to Calculate the Horsepower of a Car

‘Horsepower’ was originally dreamt up as quite a random, abstract set of numbers, plucked out of the fragrant 18th Century air by one James Watt.

F1 Driver Salaries

One of those high profile sports that seems to splash a seemingly inexhaustible supply of cash, regardless of the economy, F1 is forever in search of the best drivers in the world. Understandably, in such a high pressure, dangerous and unforgiving sport, participants tend to have quite a short career, but it’s one that has its upside one o...

Annoying Driving Habits to Avoid

Man. Where to start?   Slow down to a crawl for no discernable reason without indicat...

Need For Speed- Most Wanted Cars

With the already released ‘Need For Speed’ breaking out in every direction across the country, it’s already proving a fine vehicle for propelling Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul onto the big screen.

Iconic Cars: Wayne’s World AMC Pacer

Don’t worry if you haven’t seen Wayne’s World, you haven't missed out – NOT! The oddball comedy is one of a kind and actually defined popular culture during the early 1990s, with unforgettable jokes, catchphrases, and one-liners. Some of these are still used today, mor...

Tuck vs Poke vs Flush

To some people reading this, the title may at first appear to be indecipherable code, however, as is often the way with these things, the answer is far more straightforward. &nb...

How to Remove Car Paint Scratches

Urban living particularly can take its toll on your ride, not least in terms of that spanking candy finish it leaves the paint-shop with. Any number of things can quickly reduce it into looking like- well, every other car parked in the street. And it ain’t so cheap getting it professionally fixed.

Iconic Cars- Batmobile

The latest in our Iconic Cars series takes a slightly apprehensive peer behind a waterfall, into a dark cave, around about dusk…

What Mods Affect Car Insurance?

A lot more than you’d think, is the initial answer.  

Celebrity Cars Under The Hammer

The Ultimate Summer Driving Playlist

Whether you’re cruising to the beach or crawling through rush-hour traffic, wind down the windows and crank up the stereo. With summer just around the corner, we’ve prepared the ultimate summer driving playlist that, paired with a brand new set of alloy wheels from LK Performance, will make your next journeys seem effortless.

How to Drive Like a Boy Racer

Being a Boy Racer isn’t solely about how you drive, it’s more a style choice and a way of life, so it pays to consider the deeper, driving motives before you will be able to emulate a Boy Racer in any truly convincing manner. They’re anything but shallow. Traditionally, a standard Boy Racer tended to veer towards small...

Is a 3D Printed Car the Future?

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James Bond’s most memorable cars

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Turbochargers. How They Work

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Customised Cars Styling Tips

  Any kind of styling is really dependent on three things: Budget Starting Point...

Monaco Grand Prix Roundup

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Most Dangerous Police Chases

The most dangerous police chase that springs to mind- at least for the police men has to be the one in The Blues Brothers, where the most ridiculous number of police cars end up stacked on highways and upside-down in ditches.

Bertone’s Most Beautiful Cars

After just over 100 years, one of the most prestigious co...

Alloy Wheels vs Steel Wheels

What do you consider when weighing up what rims to have on your ride? The...