Recently updated on November 9, 2022 at 01:52 a.m. All vehicles that are to be registered for road traffic in Germany require an operating license. An operating license is confirmation that the vehicle complies with applicable regulations. If a special vehicle is to be purchased for the first time...
Continue reading "Brake system adapter from Epytec!
Again and again we receive inquiries about the possibilities of modifying the brake system. In addition to the classic upgrade using other discs, sports brake pads or steel braided lines, there are also complete brake caliper adapters for converting the brake system to a system from another vehicle type/manufacturer. A provider…
Continue reading "Towing straps / recovery straps and what you should know about them!
If a new project is pending, such as the restoration of a non-roadworthy classic or the transport of a trailer queen, then a trailer is often used. But once the vehicle has been loaded onto the trailer, it must...
Continue reading "Rim foiling / partial foiling: is it possible to use stickers?
Snow, road salt, stone chips and dust damage the rims. A cheap and easy way to make them an eye-catcher again and to protect them from other environmental influences is rim foiling. And sticking with high-quality foils is also suitable for ...
Continue reading "What is a strut spacer (spacers)?
What do you actually do with a spacer for the undercarriage? We have the most important information about it. Such a spacer is used to raise the chassis from the vehicle and thus provide a lift. As a rule, such spacers raise ...
Continue reading "What does a door stabilizer actually do?
Among other things, for vehicles from Toyota there is a modification to buy the so-called GR door stabilizer (Door Stabilizer) from the in-house Toyota tuning department Gazoo Motorsport (or TRD) for the Toyota GR Yaris or the new Toyota Crown. But what does...
Continue reading "What actually is a tuning belt wrap kit?
In connection with engines with supercharging, one hears again and again about so-called "Tuning Belt Wrap Kits". But what exactly is such a belt wrap kit? A belt warp kit can prevent a loss of performance and optimizes the standard belt drive of the engine. Especially …
Continue reading "Reduce or switch off AdBlue?
Recently updated on September 29, 2023 at 07:56 a.m. [Update: 18.09.2023/XNUMX/XNUMX] This post has been updated to reflect newer information. From a technical point of view, it is possible to switch off AdBlue for cars, commercial vehicles and trucks or to reduce consumption. …
Continue reading "Wheel bolts: conical collar, spherical collar, flat collar, adapter shells & Co.!
Recently updated on October 23, 2023 at 05:46 a.m. A topic that often comes up, especially when it comes to accessory rims, is the topic of the right wheel screws/wheel bolts. With a new set of wheels you can assume that the correct connecting elements are included, but really...
Continue reading "Sporty design with rear flics! What is that, actually?
Sporty cars usually have various add-on parts that are intended to improve sportiness, including what are known as rear flics. But what exactly are heck flics? Heck flics are small add-on parts that are attached to the side of the apron at the rear. These are mostly available from…
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