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2009 news review
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Quick shift kits
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Bristol Car Tuning Tips And Advice. We Have A Wide Range Of Tuning Articles Covering All Models Of Bristol From Small Engined Family Cars To Large Engine Hot Hatches And Executive Cars. 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.
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Latest Article in: Tuning

Valve Springs
We take a look at the phenomenal work done by the valve springs in an engine and the impact this has on performance. Valve springs need to be chosen carefully to ensure you get the best for your engine. Read article...
>>> Diesels
Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
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...
>>> Forced Induction
Improve the power of your turbo engine with an aftermarket intercooler. Uprating the intercooler can achieve power gains of 5 to 10%, we look at the pros and cons of fitting a larger intercooler to your car. 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
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
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
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- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Sports coils ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Tune a Car ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Remote Turbo ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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