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The long-lived, high-tech 2009-2021 Nissan GT-R is known for savage, supercar-killing acceleration and unrivalled levels of grip. And not only is it fast from the factory; plenty of owners seek even more performance by way of tuning and upgrades for road and track. But with extra power and performance comes additional stress and wear, and a well-known point of failure that comes as a result of hard launches and high torque transfer is the rear transaxle mounting bushes, so this week, Powerflex …

Ask anyone about common issues with a VW MK4 Golf and the Front Strut Top Mounts will almost certainly be mentioned.The rubber top mounts soften, compress and shorten causing the suspension strut shaft to push upwards, creating a gap between the Upper Strut Top Cap and the Strut tower.This gap can not only be the cause of front-end thuds and ineffective damping but it is also a potential MOT failure.w, we’re no strangers to this here at PFHQ as we have been selling our popular PFF85-430 …

As older BMWs age, it’s natural for them to lose that out-of-the-showroom feel, and this is particularly true of the gear shifting.The rubber shifter arm bushes wear out creating play within the shifting assembly, and this lack of assurance and precision when changing gear creates a disconnect between the driver and their driving machine.This week, we are adding a new part to our BMW range to improve the driving experience of both RWD and AWD manual transmission-equipped models such as E46/ …

Ferrari‘s elegant 456 was ‘the’ Grand Tourer of the 90s, with supercar performance thanks to a powerful front-mounted V12 engine and the practicalities of a 2+2 seating layout.Features such as switchable suspension and self-levelling rear suspension made it one of the fastest yet comfortable premium cars on the market, perfect for those long A and B road journeys.The 456 was designed to be used, therefore, but many have suffered at the hands of cash-strapped owners due to costly maintenance …

Ask anyone about common issues with a VW MK4 Golf and the Front Strut Top Mounts will almost certainly be mentioned.The rubber top mounts soften, compress and shorten causing the suspension strut shaft to push upwards, creating a gap between the Upper Strut Top Cap and the Strut tower.This gap can not only be the cause of front-end thuds and ineffective damping but it is also a potential MOT failure.Now, we’re no strangers to this here at PFHQ as we have been selling our popular PFF85-430 F …