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🔵 2019 BMW M140i 🔵In with us recently for one of our Street Stage 1 packages, receiving both ECU and TCU calibrations.Al...
24/06/2026

🔵 2019 BMW M140i 🔵

In with us recently for one of our Street Stage 1 packages, receiving both ECU and TCU calibrations.

Already a seriously capable car from the factory, but with the B58 engine and ZF8 gearbox working together under a custom calibration, these cars really come alive.

This one left producing approximately 400hp and 580Nm, delivering effortless performance throughout the rev range and lightning-fast gear changes to match.

A true all-round performance car and an absolute powerhouse on the road.

Another happy customer. 👌

📍 CainePerformance Ltd, Ulverston 📞 07533 945845 🌐 www.caineperformance.co.uk

Precision • Passion • Performance

🔵 2014 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 115HP 🔵Another one in recently for one of our very popular Street Stage 1 calibrat...
23/06/2026

🔵 2014 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 115HP 🔵

Another one in recently for one of our very popular Street Stage 1 calibrations.

Starting life as a 115hp model, this Transporter left producing approximately 175hp and 350Nm of torque.

The additional power and torque make a huge difference to the way these vans drive, improving pulling power, overtaking performance and overall drivability whether loaded up for work or heading away for the weekend.

Another happy customer and another Transporter transformed. 👌

📍 CainePerformance Ltd, Ulverston
📞 07533 945845
🌐 www.caineperformance.co.uk

Precision • Passion • Performance

23/06/2026

⚠️ OWNER REQUESTED ⚠️
A 2013 Volkswagen Polo has been dropped off at our workshop early this morning with the keys posted through our letterbox.
Unfortunately, we do not have a booking for this vehicle and no contact details were left with it, so we are currently unable to identify or contact the owner.
If this is your vehicle, or you know who it belongs to, please get in touch with us as soon as possible

🔵 2015 Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi 100HP 🔵In with us recently for one of our Street Stage 1 calibrations.These Transits respon...
22/06/2026

🔵 2015 Ford Transit 2.2 TDCi 100HP 🔵

In with us recently for one of our Street Stage 1 calibrations.

These Transits respond incredibly well to tuning, and this one was no exception. Originally producing 100hp from the factory, it's now making approximately 180hp and 420Nm of torque.

The extra power and torque completely transform the way these vans drive, making them far more capable when loaded, towing, or covering long motorway miles.

A huge improvement in performance and drivability from a simple Stage 1 calibration.

📍 CainePerformance Ltd, Ulverston
📞 07533 945845
🌐 www.caineperformance.co.uk

Precision • Passion • Performance

🟢 2002 Land Rover Discovery TD5 🟢In with us recently for one of our Street Stage 1 calibrations.The TD5 remains one of t...
19/06/2026

🟢 2002 Land Rover Discovery TD5 🟢

In with us recently for one of our Street Stage 1 calibrations.

The TD5 remains one of the best towing platforms Land Rover ever produced, and a Stage 1 tune is the perfect upgrade for owners looking for more torque and improved drivability.

With stronger pulling power throughout the rev range and improved throttle response, these vehicles become far more relaxed to drive, especially when towing.

A simple upgrade that makes a big difference.

📍 CainePerformance Ltd, Ulverston
📞 07533 945845
🌐 www.caineperformance.co.uk

Precision • Passion • Performance

🔵 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 Turbo 🔵Sometimes a job isn't about making more power. Sometimes it's about saving a projec...
18/06/2026

🔵 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 Turbo 🔵

Sometimes a job isn't about making more power. Sometimes it's about saving a project that everyone else has given up on.

We received a call about this WRX and immediately knew we had to help.

This is Kyle's Subaru, which had originally been booked elsewhere for tuning. Unfortunately things didn't go to plan and the vehicle ended up as a non-runner, with no clear path forward.

Once the car arrived with us, we got straight to work diagnosing the issues. Initial investigation revealed a corrupted ECU, incorrect injectors fitted to the vehicle, along with a handful of smaller wiring and braking issues that also needed attention.

After restoring the ECU, fitting the correct injectors, repairing the faults and carrying out the necessary checks, we finally had the car back up and running as it should.

With the mechanical and electrical issues behind us, it was time to move on to the calibration. As we couldn't put this one on the dyno, we invited Kyle along to get involved in the tuning process and spent the best part of the day refining the setup.

Like many Subaru projects, the TD05 turbo wasn't going to make life easy. There was plenty of head scratching, plenty of datalogging, and more than a few revisions throughout the day. But just before closing time, everything finally came together.

The result?

A proper WRX doing proper WRX things.

Most importantly, the car was ready in time for Kyle's upcoming Nürburgring trip.

Thanks for putting your trust in us, Kyle. It's always rewarding to see a project go from seemingly beyond repair to back on the road doing exactly what it was built for.

📍 CainePerformance Ltd
North Lonsdale Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9DJ

📞 07533 945845
☎️ 01229 797196
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.caineperformance.co.uk

Precision • Passion • Performance

🔧 Classic Mini | Supercharged | Standalone ECU 🔧This absolutely stunning Classic Mini was recently in with us following ...
17/06/2026

🔧 Classic Mini | Supercharged | Standalone ECU 🔧

This absolutely stunning Classic Mini was recently in with us following a full engine rebuild and a lengthy modification list, the headline upgrades being a supercharger conversion and standalone ECU installation.

The brief wasn't to chase power figures. The owner needed the ECU configured correctly, sensors calibrated, and a safe, reliable base map put in place ready for the engine's break-in period.

After calibrating all of the sensor inputs and building a sensible set of VE tables, we spent some time refining the idle control strategy to improve stability and drivability. From there, datalogging was configured and the car was moved onto our dyno in steady-state mode.

Unlike a full power run, steady-state tuning allows us to hold the engine at specific load and RPM sites, working through the fuel and ignition tables cell by cell in real time. This gives us the ability to build a smooth, consistent calibration with excellent drivability and predictable behaviour throughout the operating range.

The result was a very healthy and remarkably smooth 140hp. In a lightweight Classic Mini, that's more than enough to put a smile on your face.

As with many fresh builds, a few teething issues were uncovered during testing. The main one being the supercharger belt idler arrangement, which would begin to lose tension after prolonged load, allowing the belt to slip. Cooling will also require some further development, although packaging constraints in a Mini certainly make that an interesting challenge.

Overall, this has to be one of the cleanest Classic Minis we've had the pleasure of working on. The quality of the workmanship throughout the build is exceptional, and it was a genuine pleasure to be involved in bringing the project to life.

Projects like this are exactly why we love what we do.

📍 CainePerformance Ltd
North Lonsdale Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9DJ

📞 07533 945845
☎️ 01229 797196
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.caineperformance.co.uk

Precision • Passion • Performance

🔧 Audi S3 Drivetrain Service 🔧Maintenance might not be the most exciting modification you can make to a performance car,...
04/06/2026

🔧 Audi S3 Drivetrain Service 🔧

Maintenance might not be the most exciting modification you can make to a performance car, but it's often the most important.

This Audi S3 was in with us for a full drivetrain service, including the transfer box, rear differential and Haldex system.

The transfer box oil and rear differential oil both looked to be in excellent condition, exactly what we like to see. The Haldex oil and pump filter, however, told a very different story. Years of contamination had built up around the filter and pump assembly, restricting flow and reducing the effectiveness of the system.

It's a perfect example of why preventative maintenance is worthwhile. Everything may appear to be working normally, but hidden away inside the Haldex unit the oil and filter can become heavily contaminated over time.

The system was thoroughly cleaned, fresh oil installed, and the required pump relearns and adaptations carried out to ensure everything was operating exactly as intended.

Now back together and performing as it should, this S3 is ready for many more miles of reliable quattro motoring. 👌

📍 CainePerformance
🔧 Diagnostics | Servicing | Drivetrain Maintenance | Performance Upgrades

🔧 A Little Something Different 🔧This one was for our new next-door neighbour, Glyn.Glyn has been a top bloke since we mo...
03/06/2026

🔧 A Little Something Different 🔧

This one was for our new next-door neighbour, Glyn.

Glyn has been a top bloke since we moved into the unit, so when he asked if we could help out with a soldering job on his LS-powered Camaro, of course we were happy to get involved.

The task was the installation of a Whifbitz TCU modification board, allowing the use of the hugely popular ZF 8HP gearbox in his build. It's a really well thought-out piece of kit, with excellent PCB design and alignment that made for a straightforward and tidy installation.

Not every job that comes through the workshop is a remap or diagnostic challenge. Sometimes it's the smaller specialist electronic work that helps bring a larger project together.

The board is now fitted and ready for the next stage of the build. We're looking forward to seeing this LS-powered beast putting the power down at the drag strip in the near future. 👌

📍 CainePerformance
🔧 Electronics | Diagnostics | ECU & TCU Solutions | Performance Upgrades

🔧 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 🔧This Golf GTI came into the workshop to investigate an oil leak that had appeared following ...
02/06/2026

🔧 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 🔧

This Golf GTI came into the workshop to investigate an oil leak that had appeared following a recent timing chain replacement carried out elsewhere.

It didn't take long to identify the source of the leak — the crankshaft seal. However, once we removed the timing cover, it became clear why the problem had occurred.

On these EA888 engines, the crankshaft seal is integrated into the timing cover itself, and Volkswagen's repair procedure specifies replacement of the entire cover whenever it is removed. Reusing the old cover almost always leads to leaks. In this case, the issue was made even worse by two dents left in the cover, preventing the seal from doing its job correctly.

A brand-new genuine timing cover was installed, restoring the crankshaft sealing system as intended.

While the vehicle was with us, the customer also requested a steel sump conversion. A good decision, as upon removing the original plastic sump we discovered one of the oil pickup pipe bolts had snapped and was laying loose in the bottom of the sump. Fortunately, no further damage had occurred.

With new genuine oil pickup bolts fitted, a new timing cover and crankshaft seal installed, and the steel sump conversion completed, this GTI is now back together properly and keeping its oil exactly where it belongs. 👌

Another example of why following manufacturer repair procedures matters. The small details make all the difference.

📍 CainePerformance
🔧 Diagnostics | Repairs | Performance Upgrades | ECU Calibration

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