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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.
TorqueCars started providing Bmw modification, car upgrades and car tuning 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 modification,upgrades and tuning advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Bmw owners forum and swap modification 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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- 5-Series 5-Series Touring 545i Sport 5d - 4398 cc - 328 bhp - 450 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Touring 325i SE 5d (01) - 2494 cc - 192 bhp - 245 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Convertible 320 Ci 2d (00) - 2171 cc - 170 bhp - 210 Nm
- 5-Series 5-Series Touring 525i 5d - 2494 cc - 192 bhp - 250 Nm
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- 3-Series 3-Series Convertible 320 Ci Sport 2d Auto (03) - 2171 cc - 167 bhp - 210 Nm
- 3-Series 3-Series Saloon 320i SE 4d Auto - 1991 cc - 150 bhp - 190 Nm
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- 5-Series 5-Series Saloon 525d SE 4d Auto - 2497 cc - 163 bhp - 350 Nm
- 5-Series 5-Series Saloon 525d ES SE 4d - 2497 cc - 163 bhp - 350 Nm
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Overview of the BMW range
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Suspension settings
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Bound, rebound camber toe and damper settings for a fast road setup. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres. 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
We look at the pros and cons of water injection systems and the effect this can have on a highly tuned engine. When you are running with high compression ratios as a result of forced induction or an engine rebuild water injection has many benefits. Read article...
>>> 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...
>>> 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...
>>> 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...
>>> Transmission
A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
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