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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Strut braces
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces
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Engine Swaps
A great way to dramatically increase the power of your car is with an engine swap
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Engine dress up kits
Engine dress up kits - make your engine more visually impressive
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Steering Wheels
Improve your cars interior with a new steering wheel
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Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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Lexus Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Lexuss driving pleasure
Lexus car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Lexus 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 Lexus modification, car upgrades and car styling Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Lexus 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 Lexus tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Lexus modification,upgrades and styling advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Lexus owners forum and swap modification ideas with like minded Lexus owners. If you have a Lexus project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- IS IS Saloon 2.0 SE 4d - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 2.0 SE 4d Auto (Parking/Nav) - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 2.0 Sport 4d (Parking/Nav) - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 2.0 SE 4d Auto (Styling Kit) - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 3.0 4d Auto (Aero Pack 2/18 inch wheels) - 2997 cc - 211 bhp - 288 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 2.0 S 4d Auto - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 3.0 4d Auto - 2997 cc - 211 bhp - 288 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 2.0 SE 4d (Navigator/Aero Pack2) - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 3.0 4d Auto (Navigator) - 2997 cc - 211 bhp - 288 Nm
- IS IS Saloon 2.0 Limited Edition 4d Auto - 1988 cc - 153 bhp - 195 Nm
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Suspension
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres and other problems. Read article...
>>> Diesels
Modern Turbo diesel engine can be very easily tuned to offer substantially more power and torque. In many cases the MPG will remain the same or better so it really is a win win tuning solution with a remap. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
Porting and polishing an engine will increase the power gains available. Air flow will be improved through the head and power gains are achieved. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power. A different profile of turbine will drmatically reduce lag and increase peak power altering your whole Torque curve. Turbo tuning using an aftermarket turbo gives a big power gain. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
A custom made roll cage will protect the driver and reduce flexing of the bodywork. Roll cage kits are custom made for each car and usually come with fitting instructions. Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. 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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- [ 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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