The Top Ten Fastest Supercars in the World
Posted: 04/11/2014Got a spare million pounds that you aren’t sure how to spend? We have just the thing – one of the world’s fastest road-legal supercars that are perfect for a leisurely Sunday cruise. That is, if your idea of ‘leisurely’ is 270mph. These ten beautiful vehicles are at the top of this year’s list of the world&rsq...
Read MoreWhich Are the Best Old Cars to Modify?
Posted: 06/11/2014To a certain degree, the answer to this question will depend on the end result you are looking for: an out-and-out speed wagon, a drifter, a custom showpiece…
Read MoreHow Does the Exhaust System Affect Car Performance?
Posted: 11/11/2014Exhaust systems are essentially there to take the superheated noxious gases and fumes, such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, safely away from the engine, without compromising the vehicle occupants.
Read MoreHow to Check Your Car Suspension
Posted: 13/11/2014Car suspension is what saves you from having your flesh jolted from your bones when you’re simply driving down the road. It’s an intricate combination of springs, shock absorbers and joints that attach the wheels to the vehicle. It's also integral to the car’s road-holding or handling, road noise reduction and braking efficiency.
Read MoreThe Things to Consider When Upgrading Your Brakes
Posted: 18/11/2014Standard brakes on any car are designed with the exact make and model of car in mind. They work by applying frictional pressure to a disk attached to the wheel, translating the energy into heat, which is dissipated by the brake disk. Often though, the designed systems are at an absolute minimum in terms of the delivered requirement specified by the car brand, keepin...
Read MoreAwesome Car and Motorbike (and Engine) Collections: Guy Martin
Posted: 20/11/2014We’ve covered a few incredible car collections here on the LK Performance blog. From Kanye West to Cristiano Ronaldo, we’ve seen some truly dazzling four-wheeled playthings owned by the rich and famous, but we think we’ve found a collection that trumps them all: that of the much-loved British motorbike racer, Guy Martin.
Read MoreInexpensive Car Maintenance Hacks
Posted: 25/11/2014As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Where cars are concerned, prevention is also drastically cheaper as even the quickest trip to the garage can leave you hundreds of pounds lighter! However there are plenty of cheap ways that you can keep an eye on your own vehicle, or make your existing car maintenance routine even easier, for very little money. Here are just...
Read MoreHow Do I Know If My Car is Front or Rear Wheel Drive?
Posted: 27/11/2014Navigating a slippery or icy surface is when you really do need to know whether your vehicle runs Front or Rear Wheel Drive, meaning how the power from the engine is transmitted to the road. Both have their advantages in certain situations and, as a general rule, smaller cars tend to be front wheel. Any cars with mid-engines are rear wheel. Of course...
Read MoreWhich Are the 10 Most Stolen Cars in the UK?
Posted: 02/12/2014Having a car stolen is an owner’s worst nightmare, but if you have one of the vehicles listed below parked in front of your house, it might be a good idea to upgrade your home security system. These are the ten most stolen cars in the UK, and while the thieves ought to be reprimanded to the highest degree, there’s no doubt that they have impeccable taste. 10....
Read More10 Surprising Facts About Formula 1 Cars
Posted: 04/12/2014You only have to glance at a Formula 1 car ripping around a track to know that they aren’t your average vehicle. Formula 1 cars are masterpieces of engineering; fine-tuned, precision built and super-charged to the highest degree, it’s not difficult to be astonished by these magnificent machines. Here 10 ten incredible facts about Formula 1 cars that will knock your socks off.
Read MoreFour of the Best Gadgets to Buy a Car Lover This Christmas
Posted: 09/12/2014Do you know a petrolhead who seemingly has everything? We bet you’ll find something to fill their Christmas stocking on our list of the coolest gadgets for car lovers – or maybe you’ll just find something for yourself!
Read MoreTop Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Posted: 11/12/2014Even if you’re a highly experienced driver, navigating the roads during the winter can be tricky. Black ice, snow and even hail storms can catch out road users at any time so it’s important to be prepared, and minimise your chances of a breakdown - or even worse, an accident.
Read MoreThe Best Cars for Tuning
Posted: 16/12/2014Where tuning is concerned, the ‘best’ car will depend on what you want to achieve. Whether it’s something that’ll give a Ferrari a surprise at the traffic lights, a rally car contender or a racetrack demon, you’ll want to study your choices before you pick your basic model. Another factor might well be the ease with which you can modi...
Read MoreDon’t Start Your Engine Before You Pack These Car Essentials
Posted: 18/12/2014While it’s not a good idea to load up your car with loads of ‘just-in-case’ items, there are some things that you’ll never regret keeping in your car boot.
Read MoreFour of Top Gear’s Best Christmas Moments
Posted: 23/12/2014For Top Gear fans, Christmas always comes a little early (or a couple of days late) in the form of the Top Gear Christmas Special. Each year the presenters James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond venture to some exotic climes, from Bolivia to Bethlehem, for a festive extravaganza of cars, challenges and utter chaos. Here are just four of LK Performance’s favourite mom...
Read MoreThe Cars We’d Love to Have Unwrapped This Christmas
Posted: 26/12/2014Christmas Day has been and gone, and while the LK Performance team received some lovely presents from our loved ones, none were of the four-wheeled variety. It’s a shame we didn’t receive any of the best cars of 2014 that were on our Christmas list this year, but maybe in 2015 we’ll try extra hard to be even nicer. Here are the cars ...
Read MoreDifferent Tyre Markings Explained
Posted: 30/12/2014For those unfamiliar with their markings, buying a new set of car tyres can feel like trying to crack a code. Luckily for you, here at LK Performance we know our ‘Run Flat’ from our radial, and we can help you find the right car tyres and winter tyres for your ride with our handy guide to different tyre mar...
Read MoreThe Best Looking Cars of All Time
Posted: 01/01/2015Without doubt, the beauty of a car is in the eye of the beholder. What is considered as the apple of one person’s eye will be the epitome of ugly to the man standing next to them.
Read MoreWill Your Car Pass its First MOT Test?
Posted: 06/01/2015Once a car is purchased new, it won’t need to go for a Ministry of Transport test, or MOT, for three years. This always feels great, but it can also actually lull you into a false sense of security and believe you me, those three years will fly by.
Read MoreThe Cars That LK Performance Customers Absolutely Love to Hate
Posted: 08/01/2015Whether it’s because they’re ugly and odd-shaped, poor on performance or perceived to be driven by 'numpties', there are some types of cars that people simply cannot stand. We took to our Facebook and Twitter pages to find out which ca...
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