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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Spoilers & Wings
The areodynamic effect of spoilers on a cars performance
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Fuel and additives
Fuel is an essential but choosing the right fuel is important especially in high performance engines with high compression engines and in turbo applications
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Sport Silencers
We look at how to choose the best sounding sports silencer for an exhaust back box
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Lowering
Nothing looks better than a car which has been lowered - removing the huge tractor like gap between the top of the wheel and the arches
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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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 tweaks, car modification and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Bmw owners. We are currently one of the fastest growing car tuning clubs around and certainly one of the friendliest. In 2007 we organised our first full car show in Kent. Our Bmw tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Bmw tweaks,modification and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Bmw owners forum and swap tweaks ideas with like minded Bmw owners. If you have a Bmw project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- 3-Series 3-Series Saloon 318d ES 4d - 1995 cc - 115 bhp - 280 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Compact 318 ti SE 3d Auto - 1895 cc - 140 bhp - 180 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Convertible 328i 2d (95) - 2793 cc - 193 bhp - 280 Nm
- 5-Series 5-Series Saloon 520i Sport 4d Auto - 2171 cc - 170 bhp - 210 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Compact 318 ti Sport 3d Auto - 1895 cc - 140 bhp - 180 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Saloon 318i 4d Step Auto - 1895 cc - 118 bhp - 180 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Touring 318d SE 5d Auto - 1995 cc - 115 bhp - 280 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Saloon 320d SE 4d (99) - 1951 cc - 136 bhp - 280 Nm
- 5-Series 5-Series Saloon 535i 4d - 3420 cc - 218 bhp - -
- 5-Series 5-Series Touring 525d ES SE 5d Auto - 2497 cc - 163 bhp - 350 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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Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
>>> Diesels
Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
Remapped ECU or sports computer tuning are an excellent way of adding power to the car. The characteristics of the engine can be completely revised and more power released over the conservative factory tuning map. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
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The areodynamic effect of spoilers on a cars performance. Discussion of the benefits and considerations for a good spoiler set up. Read article...
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Reduce under bonnet temperatures with an exhaust wrap or ceramic coating. Lower under bonnet temperatures mean your engine has more oxygen and can burn more effectively. Read article...
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Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...
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- [ Adding nitrous ]
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