It was wrapped by the Ben and the guys at Totally Dynamic in Leicester, and the finish is remarkable, it definitely brings the wrap in-line as a serious alternative to the re-spray.

Opinion’s are mixed at POTN;

Baz - “A quality alternative to an expensive re-spray.”

Amy - “I think wrapping is the thing for 2010, looks great and takes a few days but worth the wait. Looks fab!”

Dunc - “Not sure about the colour, but the wrap is really well done.”

Me - “That’s not for me, can’t beat a good old respray.”

Big Si - “The matte black looks fantastic, really mean and imposing but fits the car beautifully.”

What do you think? - Leave a comment…

The Braid range will be  available in any PCD and offset, 3-6 stud. Tell us what you need and we can hook you up.

What do you think?

Send any sales questions to sales@potn.com

At POTN we want to help you out, so we thought we’d comment on the four most important aspects of a kit. We’ll be looking at;

1. Technology.
2. Sound.
3. Power (no bhp figures, power improvements are greater with each step-up in kit).
4. Price.

• Want it now?

Let us begin…

For the ultimate all-rounder you’ll be looking for the Pipercross Induction Kit. This is entry level but provides the quickest and easiest solution to instant power gains.

1. Increased air flow.
2. More power.
3. Sporty sound.
4. From £69.

• Want it now?

For a larger increase in both power and sound you can step-up to the Pipercross Venom. This provides improved features of the standard kit but is also universal so the fitment range is huge.

1. Double conical enclosed design for increased surface area.
2. Smooth induction roar.
3. Dyno-proven results.
4. From £107.

• Want it now?

If the Venom doesn’t rev your engine, then it’s bigger, more refined brother, the Pipercross Viper will help you out. It provides the same great airflow technology but adds an improved casing ensuring your air is kept smooth flowing and cool, again increasing power.

1. Sealed unit cold air intake, with carbon fibre heatshield.
2. Deep induction roar.
3. Noticeable improvement in mid range performance.
4. From £150.

• Want it now?

Some of you lucky people will discover that the Pipercross VIS is made for your car. There are limited fitments due to the extensive power gains and technology used for this kit. If there’s one available, then this is undoubtedly the one for you! The ULTIMATE induction kit.

1. Tuned length carbon fibre air intake, developed with F1 and WRC technology.
2. Smooth, deep induction roar.
3. HUGE power increase.
4. From £200.

• Want it now?

If you needed anymore reason to buy from POTN, here’s 5 more…

1. POTN only stock genuine products.
2. We check prices daily to ensure you get the best price online.
3. You will have  prolonged after-sales support with a super fast response by e-mail.
4. Fitment will be double checked before processing your payment.
5. We contact you every step of the process, from ordering to arriving at your door.

Here’s a run-down of the top 5 best selling exhaust tips from Peco.

In fact, the top three spots were all round inward curls;

1. 76mm Round Inward Curl.
2. 89mm Round Inward Curl.
3. 100mm Round Inward Curl.

Fourth place went to a twist on the classic twin exit, in the form of the 83mm x 67mm Twin Squared Oval.

In fifth place is a cracking set of tips in the 76mm Round Slash Cut Twin Inward Curl.

In summary, small tips and in particular round inward curls have been popular due to their practicality. Gone are the days when bigger/louder is better. These smaller bore exhausts give better performance, and that’s where the emphasis has shifted to, performance!

No matter what tip you choose, Peco exhausts still provide the quality that counts, and that’s why we’re telling you about them, we trust their brand. Peco have been manufacturing exhausts for 45 years and they show this by giving all systems and backboxes a 2 year warranty. Every Peco exhaust has been painstakingly developed using an in house rolling road test to guarentee you see the most performance possible.

What will be the next style shift in the exhaust market? Leave your predictions in the comments box.

As if you needed anymore reason to buy from POTN, here’s 5 more…

With clear and unique design inspiration, they provide classic & unique rims. Here’s a little taster of just three of the amazing rims on offer. Dotz have a few new rims to add to this range due for release in the next few weeks, and as a Blog subscriber, you’ll be one of the first to know! Grab these awesome rims, while you can…

Hammada

• Hammada means - ‘jagged, rocky deserts’ in Arabic.
• Black rims are “in” even for the off-roaders  including the Jeep Wrangler or Toyota Land Cruiser..
• Provides the massive flanks of off-road vehicles with contours.
• A real eye-catcher on the street, which is not too precious to run about raising dust or crossing rivers.

Mugello

• ‘The Classic Tuning Wheel’
• Ten Y-spokes.
• Mugello is located to the North of Florence in Italy and is known as one of the safest racetracks in the world.
• It was specially developed for use with run-flat tyres.

Shuriken

• The Throwing Star -  The Japanese translation reads  ‘the sword hidden in the hand’.
• Allows usage on vehicles with large brake systems.
• Replaceable hubcaps and Shuriken stickers.
• Available in Black/Polished, White/Polished and Gold/Polished.

POTN have the entire Dotz alloys range.

As if you needed anymore reasons to buy from POTN, here’s 5 more…

1. POTN only stock genuine products.
2. We check prices daily to ensure you get the best price online.
3. You will have  prolonged after-sales support with a super fast response by e-mail.
4. Fitment will be double checked before processing your payment.
5. We contact you every step of the process, from ordering to arriving at your door.

What are you waiting for? Dotz Rims available now!

Looking for what wheels fit your car?

This is not designed for experts so don’t quote me verbatim on this. If you want that go to a specialist forum and you’ll have dozens of people who can give you advice. It’s a beginners guide. Most guides which are wayy too technical. If it helped  please leave a comment and link back to it for others.

Rim Size:

1) Nobody buys smaller wheels that factory fitment, unless they are on medication.
2) Take the factory fitment size and you can add around 1, 2 or 3 inches.
3) Bigger you go, thinner the tyre profile and firmer the ride.
4) When you go extra large (say 3+ inches over original), your handling will start to be compromised.
5) Rim width is for people who understand what they want.  Basic setup is 15×6.5 17×7 18×8, can go wider, not skinnier.

PCD:

(number of studs and how far they are apart from each other in mm, ie. 4 studs / 98mm apart. This is shown as 4×98)
Got it?

ET:

(also referred to as ‘OFFSET’. Some fitments below don’t list it. No ET listed means most wheels will fit with a common offset) This makes sure your wheels fit flush with the arches and don’t stick out like Carlos Fandango (coolest guy ever) or a too far in like a Lexus RX (this needs SPACERS guys!!!) Your car uses a unique offset, but it can be changed to suit your style in relation to the body line of the vehicle,

1) Realistically you can go 5-7mm outside these recommendations in direct replacements. You can go much wider with arch work too.
2) Always consult a technician if you are unsure, as there are often other factors that need to be considered.

Most importantly, have fun. Your about to make your car look 100x better.

Disclaimer. This information is accurate to our knowledge but don’t go and buy any wheels until you have double checked with another source too. POTN double check all orders and gurantee fitment, so it’s cool to order from us

4×98

Alfa: 145/146
Fiat: Barchetta / Bravo / Brava / Doblo / Idea / Multipla / Panda / Punto / Stilo / Stilo Multiwagon

4×100

BMW: Mini
Chevrolet-Daewoo: Kalos / Lanos / Nubira
Citroen: C1
Daihatsu: Cuore / Gran Move / Sirion / YRV
Fiat: Grande Punto
Honda: Civic / Jazz / Logo
Hyundai: Accent / Atos, Atos-Prime / Getz
Kia: Picanto / Rio / Sephia / Shuma
Mazda: 323 / Demio / MX-5
Mitsubishi: Carisma / Colt / Lancer
Nissan: Almera / Kubistar / Micra
Peugeot: 107
Renault: Clio / Kangoo / Laguna / Megane / Scenic / Modus
Rover: 200(25) / 400(45)
Seat: Arosa / Ibiza / Cordoba / Inca
Skoda: Felicia
Subaru: Justy G3X
Suzuki: Alto / Baleno / Ignis / Liana / Swift / Wagon R+
Toyota: Aygo / Corolla / MR2 / Starlet / Yaris
Vauxhall: Agila / Astra / Calibra / Corsa / Meriva / Tigra / Vectra
VW: Caddy / Golf II-III / Polo / Lupo

4×108 / et35-43

Ford: Escort / Fiesta / Mondeo / Focus / Fusion / KA
Mazda: 121 / 2

4×108 / et15

Citroen: Berlingo / Saxo / Xantia/ Xsara
Peugeot: 106 / 306 / 405 / 406

4×108 / et25

Citroen: C2 / C3 / C4 / C5 / C6
Peugeot: 1007/206 / 307

4×114.3

Chevrolet-Daewoo: Evanda / Lacetti / Matiz / Tacuma
Honda: Accord / Civic (5dr)
Hyundai: Lantra / Elantra / Coupe / Sonata
Kia: Carens / Cerato / Clarus / Magentis
Mitsubishi: Carisma / Galant / Lancer / Spacestar
Nissan: Almera / Primera
Rover: 600
Smart: Forfour
Volvo: S40/V40

5×98

Alfa: 147/156 / GT / GTV
Citroen: C8 / Evasion / Jumpy
Fiat: Ulysee
Peugeot: 806 / 807/ Expert

5×100

Audi: A2 / A3 / TT
Chrysler: Neon / PT Cruiser
Rover: 75
Seat: Ibiza / Cordoba / Leon
Skoda: Fabia / Octavia
Subaru: Forester / Impreza (et48)
Toyota: Avensis / Celica / Prius
VW: Beetle / Fox / Golf III-IV / Passat / Polo

5×108

Alfa:166
Ford: C-max / Focus / Mondeo / Transit Connect
Jaguar: S type / X type
Peugeot: 407/ 605 / 607
Renault: Espace / Laguna / Scenic RX4
Volvo: C70 / S40 / S50 / S60 / S70 / V70 / S80 / S90 / V90 / XC90

5×110

Alfa: 159
Opel: Astra / Calibra / Corsa / Meriva / Vectra / Zafira
Saab: 900 / 9-3 / 9-5

5×112

Audi: A3 / A4 / A6 / A8
Chrysler: Crossfire
Ford: Galaxy
Mercedes: All passenger cars
Seat: Alhambra / Altea / Leon
Skoda: Octavia / Superb
VW: T4 / Caddy / Golf V / Passat / Pheaton / Sharan / Touran

5×114.3

Daewoo: Leganza
Honda: Accord / Civic / CRV / FRV / HRV / Prelude / Shuttle / Stream
Hyundai: Coupe / Santa Fe / Sonata / Trajet / Tucson
Kia: Carnival / Opirus / Sportage
Landrover: Freeloader
Lexus: All
Mazda: 3 / 323 V6 / 5 / 6 / 626 / MPV / MX-5 / MX-6 / Premacy / RX-8 / Tribute
Misubishi: Grandis / Lancer / EVO V/VI/VII/VIII / Outlander / Pinin
Nissan: Almero Tino / Maxima / Primera / Murano / X-Trail / Skyline
Suzuki: Grand Vitara JT
Toyota: Avensis / Camry / Corrola Verso / MR- / Picnic / Rav 4 / Supra

5×118

Citroen: Jumper
Fiat: Ducato
Nissan: Primastar
Vauxhall: Vivaro
Peugeot: Boxer
Renault: Traffic

5×120

BMW: All
Range Rover: 95>
VW: Touareg / T5

5×127

Jeep: Grand Cherokee

5×130

Citroen: Jumper
Fiat: Ducato
Mercedes: Sprinter
Vauxhall: Movano
Peugeot: Boxer
Porsche: 911 / Boxer / Cayenne
Renault: Master
VW: LT / Touareg

5×139.7

Daihatsu: Fourtrak
Kia: Sorento
Suzuki: Vitara / Grand Vitara XL-7

5×150

Toyota: Landcruiser Amazon (100)

5×160

Ford: Transit

5×165.1

Landrover

6×114.3

Nissan: Pathfinder

6×139.7

Chevrolet: Tahoe
Daewoo: Korando / Musso
Ford: Maverick / Ranger
Hyundai: Terracan
Isuzu: Trooper
Mazda: B2000 / B2500
Mitsubishi: L200 / Shogun
Nissan: Patrol / Patrol GR / D22 pick up / Terrano
Vauxhall: Frontera / Monterey
Toyota: 4-Runner / Hilux / Landcruiser
VW: Taro

Credits: Alcar

POTN are offering a groupbuy on V-maxx coilovers.

Whats the discount?

10% off all kits and free UK delivery, minimum 10 kits.

Worldwide delivery ok at an extra cost.

When?

Until 31st of January and payment by Friday 5th of February.

Can this include me?

Yes, although we have promoted this via forums, anyone can take part. It doesn’t matter what make or model of vehicle, height adjustable only or fully adjustable, as long as a kit can be supplied for your car you can take part.

How do I take part?

Post a comment which includes your name and email, in the comments box post the kit which you want.
We’ll email you with the details when the Groupbuy has finished.

Payment

Via PayPal, card or bank transfer.

That link again to V-maxx coilovers.

Any questions email sales@potn.com

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Remus’ amazing consistency on quality is down to their state-of-the-art production line, all in-house. Each and every item is checked three times by hand during manufacture to ensure it meets the high standards. Therefore they offer a lifetime warranty.

The beauty is in the detail, and that’s never been more true, you can see why Remus are a market leader. It’s the incredible attention to detail that has rocketed Remus to this position. Not happy with a finely tuned, brushed stainless steel tailpipe, Remus has the logo etched as one of many finishing touches. Most exhaust manufacturers do not take this care due to increased costs, Remus however, realise it’s the finishing touches that transform a good product into a truly awesome product.

The dynamics of car racing are perfectly adapted to the needs of everyday life. A highly tuned system without the illegal noise of a race exhaust.  A perfect match for each vehicle, easily fitted to the factory mounting points and built from 100% high quality stainless steel.

The entire range of Remus exhaust, from Kia to Ferrari is available right now at POTN.com.

As if you needed anymore reasons to buy from POTN, here’s 5 more…

1. POTN only stock genuine products.
2. We check prices daily to ensure you get the best price online.
3. You will have  prolonged after-sales support with a super fast response by e-mail.
4. Fitment will be double checked before processing your payment.
5. We contact you every step of the process, from ordering to arriving at your door.

What are you waiting for? Remus Innovation available now!

Ditch those rims...

Celebrate the start of the new year by ditching those tarnished salt and snow covered rims for some of the latest in alloy wheel design.

Inovit wheels have been the choice of motorsport enthusiasts like you for decades and the new range is no exception.

Rapid in Silver

Based in the heart of England, Inovit offer a massive range of rims that run from 13″ to 26″.

Design and engineering are at the centre of what Inovit does, combined with great value and (in partnership with us at POTN) an industry leading customer care and after-sales service, Inovit are a brand to be reckoned with.

Every Inovit design is manufactured to the very highest standards, finely balanced between ultimate strength, best weight and engineering awesomeness.

ST VI Matt Back with Red Lip

The end result? Better handling, looks and performance thanks to a reduction in unsprung weight.

Inovit wheels are the choice in stylish alloy wheels. If you want stylish rims, you need Inovit!

At POTN we have 15 wheels from the Inovit range, these are available in various sizes, colours and fitments. With over 60 alloys on offer, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, you’re not better off shopping, you’re better off shop-lifting…

Feel free to contact us; sales@potn.com.

Inovit Style

As if you needed anymore reason to buy from POTN, here’s 5 more…

1. POTN only stock genuine products.
2. We check prices daily to ensure you get the best price online.
3. You will have  prolonged after-sales support with a super fast response by e-mail.
4. Fitment will be double checked before processing your payment.
5. We contact you every step of the process, from ordering to arriving at your door.

What are you waiting for? Get Inovit style now. Sick rims a go-go.

Offer ends 15/1/09

Don’t wait until next Boxing Day for the best deal of 2010. Grab the Dezent Vector for one week only £199.99 a set of 4 wheels. 15″ available for £169.99

Simple as that. All we ask for this ridiculous offer is that you tell every one of your mates, family and link back from clubs and forums as it’ll help someone out with tight pockets after Christmas. That’s enough to make us happy

Take a look a further Outlet Offers The place to find that perfect end of line and clearance bargain.