ECU Calibration & Software Optimisation
Engine management, throttle response, fuel map review
What ECU Calibration Involves
The engine control unit manages fuel injection timing, ignition advance, boost pressure on turbocharged engines, idle speed, and throttle response. Calibration involves reviewing these parameters using professional diagnostic equipment and making careful, documented adjustments where the factory map has left meaningful room for refinement.
Factory maps are written to accommodate a wide range of conditions, fuel grades, and regulatory requirements. For a specific vehicle, driven in the UK on modern premium fuel with a well-maintained engine, there is often scope to adjust certain values in ways that improve responsiveness and day-to-day drivability without compromising reliability.
Our Process
Before any calibration work begins, Daniel will connect equipment to your vehicle for a full diagnostic check. We will not proceed if there are unresolved mechanical issues. The process involves a baseline data log, targeted adjustments, and further logging to confirm the result. You receive a written summary and, where applicable, a copy of before and after map data.
Suitable Vehicles
Available for most European, Japanese, and American market vehicles from approximately 2000 onwards. Compatibility varies by make, model, and ECU type — we confirm suitability during your initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Suspension & Handling Upgrades
Geometry alignment, coilovers, springs, dampers
What We Offer
Suspension work covers three main areas: geometry correction and alignment, component upgrades (springs, dampers, coilover conversions), and general suspension health assessment. A coilover installation without a subsequent alignment check leaves the job unfinished — we always include geometry work as part of any suspension fitment project.
Geometry & Alignment
Four-wheel alignment is carried out using calibrated laser equipment. We check and adjust camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle as required, issuing a printed alignment report showing measured values before and after adjustment.
Component Upgrades
Options range from uprated standard-position springs through to full coilover systems. We advise on spring rates suitable for road use — overly stiff setups are uncomfortable on UK roads and can reduce grip on irregular surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Performance Exhaust Systems
Cat-back systems, stainless fabrication, sound refinement
Exhaust System Work
We supply and fit performance exhaust systems from a range of manufacturers, covering cat-back replacements, mid-sections, and specialist silencers. Our focus is on products that improve flow and refine the exhaust note while remaining appropriate for road use — systems that create excessive drone on the motorway are not something we recommend.
Brake System Enhancements
Uprated callipers, discs, pads, and brake fluid
Brake Upgrade Options
Brake upgrades range from higher-specification pads and discs through to full big brake kit installations. The right choice depends on the vehicle's weight, standard brake specification, wheel diameter, and how the car is typically used. We discuss these factors before recommending anything.
All brake work includes a fluid flush. Following installation, we carry out an initial bedding-in drive and provide a written guide on completing the bedding process over the first few hundred miles.
Aerodynamic Styling Packages
Splitters, diffusers, spoilers, side sills
Aerodynamic Additions for Road Vehicles
Front splitters manage airflow under the vehicle and can reduce lift at higher motorway speeds. Rear diffusers work similarly at the trailing edge, and a properly sized spoiler adds downforce without excessive drag. We prefer model-specific components from manufacturers with genuine engineering data behind their claims.
Interior Refinement & Detailing
Retrim, detail packages, instrument upgrades
Interior Work
Interior refinement covers professional cleaning through to material upgrades including steering wheel retrimming, seat bolster repair, and alcantara headlining. Each project is scoped individually with a written quote agreed before work begins.
We work across leather, alcantara, vinyl, and specialist fabrics. Materials are matched to the vehicle's original specification — substituting a cheaper synthetic on a premium interior will always look out of place, regardless of how well the work is executed.