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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.
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Intake Valves
Larger intake valves allow more air into the engine. 16v conversions on 8v heads produce similar results. Getting a big valve conversion kit will improve the power of your engine. 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
Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines. We look at some of the ways to avoid engine knock. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
We take a look at the turbo, how it has developed over the years and the pros and cons of turbo engines. Turbo engines produce far more power than an equivalent NASP engine and offer a good compromise between power and economy. It is the power we are most Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres and other problems. Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
The pros and cons of fitting a sports catalyst to your car. We also discuss running a decat and how this compares with a sports cat. Read article...
>>> 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...
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Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
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