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Build checklists, brand comparisons and workshop know-how, straight from the VMEP bench.

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Race car tracking, camber and set-up gauges

The full set-up measurement range: tracking, camber, bump steer, motion ratio and tyre pressure, with prices.

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Dry sump parts checklist for a race engine build

Every part a dry sump needs, in the order you decide them, with current ARE prices and two worked builds.

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09 / Buying Guide 31.08.26

Fuel jugs: VP Racing vs Hunsaker, and where Fuel Safe fits

Fuel Safe makes cells, not jugs. The real comparison is VP Racing against Hunsaker, with prices.

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08 / Buying Guide 31.08.26

How much does a bespoke motorsport flight case cost?

Real published price bands by case type, what drives a bespoke quote, and what is not included.

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07 / Buying Guide 31.08.26

Flight case vs toolbox for pit equipment

A toolbox organises tools. A flight case transports them. Which one your kit actually needs, with real prices.

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Authorised distributor list

Every brand we hold UK distribution for, what they make, and warranty terms.

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Cartek battery isolator master switches
05 / Buying Guide 13.05.26

Battery isolators — Cartek M1 vs XR

Mechanical vs solid-state isolators. Which championships allow which.

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VMEP custom tool box flight case with hinged doors
04 / Buying Guide 13.05.26

How to order custom motorsport equipment

The five steps from brief to delivery, what to put in the brief, how long it takes and what it costs.

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Lead times by product line
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Lead times by product line

What ships same-day, what ships in 4 weeks, what ships in 8. No surprises.

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Pit perch sizing — 1, 2, 3 or 4 bay?
02 / Buying Guide 13.05.26

Pit perch sizing — 1, 2, 3 or 4 bay?

How to pick a pit perch size by team headcount, kit volume and paddock space.

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Fuel Safe Pro Cell FIA fuel cell — VMEP
01 / Buying Guide 13.05.26

Fuel cell choice — FT3 vs FT3.5 vs FT5

Which FIA fuel cell standard you need depends on the championship. Plain-English breakdown.

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