10 Essential Motorsport Upgrades for Track, Rally & Drift Cars
- Grant Lockhead
- Apr 21
- 3 min read
10 Essential Motorsport Upgrades a must have for Track, Rally & Drift Cars
Whether you're building a serious rally or drift machine, prepping for your next track day, or taking the leap into competitive racing, your car's performance and reliability come down to the quality of the components you choose. Here are the top 10 essential motorsport upgrades to give you the edge — from braking precision to handling mastery.
1. Hydraulic Handbrake
A must-have for drift and rally drivers, a hydraulic handbrake gives you the control needed for tight hairpins and aggressive cornering. Upgrade Motorsport’s hydraulic spherical bearing kits feature precision-built components for reliable lockups and smooth releases. When you need to design and build a bespoke Hydraulic Handbrake for your race car Upgrade has you covered.
2. Motorsport Master Cylinders
Upgrade your brake or clutch system with high-performance master cylinders built for motorsport abuse. Our range includes spherical bearing options and twin piston seal designs for smoother pedal feel delivering high performance, lightweight and reliability in one.
3. Motorsport Pedal Boxes
Pedal feel is everything in motorsport. A solid, adjustable pedal box allows for precise modulation of throttle, clutch, and brake. Having an adjustable brake bias/balance design, improves handling and confidence on the track. Upgrade has you covered with High-Quality Bias Bars and Master Cylinders for your bespoke pedal assembly that is tailored and suits your driving style.
4. Brake Bias Adjusters
Balance is critical. Adjust brake force between front and rear axles with a bias adjuster to tailor your setup for wet or dry conditions, different track layouts, or driving style is essential. Upgrade has a range of products that gives you the tools to find the ultimate car balance, what ever the weather or track layout and conditions.
5. Fluid Reservoirs
Don’t overlook your reservoirs. Our compact, remote-mount brake and clutch reservoirs are built to withstand harsh track conditions while keeping your fluid clean and pressure consistent.
6. Clevis & Ball Joints
For tight, responsive linkage setups, precision-engineered clevis and ball joints are essential. Ideal for brake, clutch, hydraulic handbrake, pedal assembly and gear linkage actuation, they ensure consistent feel and adjustability.
7. Lightweight Wheels & Tyres
Reducing unsprung weight boosts acceleration and handling. Combine lightweight alloys with sticky track tyres to get maximum grip and sharper turn-in.
8. Coilover Suspension
Fine-tune ride height, damping, and spring rates with coilovers. These allow you to dial in your setup for different circuits or driving styles — essential for consistent lap times.
9. Roll Cage & Harnesses
Safety meets stiffness. A properly installed roll cage not only protects the driver but adds chassis rigidity. Combine with 4–6 point harnesses for ultimate control and compliance.
10. Data Logging / Telemetry Systems
Knowledge is speed. Use data to fine-tune your setup, analyse braking zones, and track driver inputs. It’s the upgrade that makes all other upgrades smarter.
Final Thoughts
Following these essential Motorsport Upgrades for Track, Rally & Drift Cars and Investing in the right motorsport upgrades can drastically improve your car’s performance, reliability, and safety. Whether you’re drifting sideways or chasing tenths on a circuit, Upgrade Motorsport is here to help you build it right.
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