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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Suspension
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide
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Strut braces
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces
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Respraying a car
How to respray your car getting a professional finish using a filtered spray booth
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Vents
Putting a vent in your bonnet is a simple DIY job
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Route Planner
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BMW Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your BMWs driving pleasure
BMW car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of BMW from small engined 3 series family cars to large engine hot hatches Z3 and executive cars such as the 6 and 7 series. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Please join the forum for model specific questions and answers and to meet other owners and see what modifications they have done. The M series has the badge of honour but gives an idea of how much power can be extracted from the average BMW engine.
Torquecars started providing Bmw performance, car tuning and car tweaks Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Bmw owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Bmw tuning and Bmw styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Bmw performance,tuning and tweaks advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Bmw owners forum and swap performance ideas with like minded Bmw owners.
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- 3-Series 3-Series Saloon 330i SE 4d - 2996 cc - 254 bhp - 300 Nm
- 6-Series 6-Series CoupƩ 650i 2d Auto - 4799 cc - 361 bhp - 490 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Saloon 316i 4d Auto - 1596 cc - 102 bhp - 150 Nm
- 5-Series 5-Series Touring 525d Sport 5d Auto - 2497 cc - 174 bhp - 400 Nm
- 5-Series 5-Series Saloon 530d Sport 4d - 2926 cc - 193 bhp - 410 Nm
Section:BMW
Overview of the BMW range
An overview of the BMW range of cars and tuning options for them. The ultimate BMW Guide to car tuning and styling tips, tuning guide BMW race tuning tips, BMW galleries and car specific projects improve BHP & Torque along with links to other useful sites Read On
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All BMW Articles
Latest Article in: Tuning

Better spark
The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance. Maximising the efficiency of the spark will increase power. We examine the effect of a performance ignition system Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Diesels
Modern Turbo diesel engine can be very easily tuned to offer substantially more power and torque. In many cases the MPG will remain the same or better so it really is a win win tuning solution with a remap. Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Engine Mods
Lightening the flywheel can make a large difference in the way the car engine responds and revs although there are drawbacks and compromises to take into account. Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Forced Induction
A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Improve Handling
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces. A strut brace is an easy modification that can dramatically improve your cars handling. Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Intake & Exhaust
Adding some vents in the bonnet will reduce the intake temperature and help the intercooler so you will make more power. As cold air carries more oxygen you will be able to burn more fuel if the intake air vent supplies colder air. Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Transmission
Upgrading the limited Slip diff LSD in a car can improve its handling in corners and the wet. Uprated LSD is often overlooked when it comes to tuning but can really reduce your track times. Read article...
>>> Bmw Tuning: Wheels & Tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
- [ Better spark ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]

