In very basic terms, the vehicle clutch allows you to disconnect the engine and gearbox temporarily when changing gear or of course, setting off from standstill etc when pressing the clutch pedal. There are four key components to a clutch kit. Clutch disc (Drive Plate)Pressure PlateCSC (concentric slave cylinder) or release bearing The pressure and drive plates are then bolted directly to the “Flywheel” There are other components that assist the engagement and disengagement; from t …

Recently, our Audi RS3 8Y underwent a transformation that went far beyond a fresh new look. Earlier this year, Awesome's Managing Director, Mark, announced an exciting new partnership as Awesome became an official sponsor of the Power Maxed Racing (PMR) BTCC Audi S3 driven by Dexter Patterson. With PMR campaigning a fleet of Audi S3 8Ys throughout the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, we saw the perfect opportunity to create something special. Working closely with the team at Power …

We recently added a 2023 Cupra Formentor VZ3 to our fleet, and as you might expect, it didn’t stay standard for very long. Straight from the factory, the VZ3 is already an impressive performance SUV, producing 310bhp and 295 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0-litre EA888 EVO4 engine. However, at Awesome, we’re always looking for the next level of performance. Before long, our Graphene Grey Formentor had been transformed into a fully-fledged Stage 3 machine, proudly wearing RacingLine bran …