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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Better spark
The spark plug sports coil and HT leads have a big impact on a cars performance
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Strut braces
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces
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Body kits
Body kits although primarily cosmetic can dramatically alter the appearance of the car for the better
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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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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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Jaguar Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Jaguars driving pleasure
Jaguar car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Jaguar 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.
TorqueCars started providing Jaguar modifications, car upgrades and car performance Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Jaguar 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 Jaguar tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Jaguar modifications,upgrades and performance advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Jaguar owners forum and swap modifications ideas with like minded Jaguar owners. If you have a Jaguar project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- XJSC XJSC Cabriolet 3.6 2d - 3590 cc - 228 bhp - -
- XK8 XK8 CoupƩ Silverstone 2d Auto - 3996 cc - 370 bhp - 525 Nm
- XK8 XK8 CoupƩ 4.0 Classic 2d Auto - 3996 cc - 290 bhp - 393 Nm
- X-Type X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 Indianapolis 4d Auto - 2495 cc - 194 bhp - 244 Nm
- X-Type X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 Classic 4d Auto - 2495 cc - 194 bhp - 244 Nm
- X-Type X-Type Estate 2.0 V6 Sport 5d Auto - 2099 cc - 157 bhp - 200 Nm
- X-Type X-Type Saloon 2.5 V6 S 4d - 2495 cc - 194 bhp - 244 Nm
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- XK XK CoupƩ 4.2 V8 2d Auto - 4196 cc - 300 bhp - 420 Nm
- X-Type X-Type Estate 2.5 V6 Sport Premium 5d Auto - 2495 cc - 194 bhp - 244 Nm
Latest Article in: Tuning

Weight reduction
Weight reduction, increase performance and improve handling by reducing the weight of the car. A guide to carbon fibre body panels and other methods to cut down the weight in a car. 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
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
Things to look out for when adding a turbo to a non turbo car, some basic pointers. Like many modifications there is a lot more involved and if you are not careful adding a turbo can cause damage to your engine. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
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...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
Cold air intake induction kits and their impact on performance. Induction kit benefits and drawbacks results. Best induction kits for petrol and diesel engined cars. 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...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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