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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Performance tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance
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Strut braces
How to fit a strut brace and the performance benefits of strut braces
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Painted wheels
One of the latest trends is painted alloy wheels
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Wide body kits
Wide body kits give a car a more agressive look
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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MPG from km
Calculate your MPG from Kilometers for all those UK drivers with imported cars
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Mercedes Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Mercedess driving pleasure
Mercedes car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Mercedes 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 Mercedes mods, car performance and car modifications Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Mercedes owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Mercedes tuning and Mercedes styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Mercedes mods,performance and modifications advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Mercedes owners forum and swap mods ideas with like minded Mercedes owners.
- Selected Mercedes Stats
- C-Class C-Class Saloon C280 Sport 4d Auto (5) - 2799 cc - 197 bhp - -
- C-Class C-Class Saloon C230K Elegance SE 4d Auto (04) - 1796 cc - 192 bhp - 260 Nm
- E-Class E-Class Saloon E200K Classic 4d Auto - 1796 cc - 160 bhp - 240 Nm
- C-Class C-Class Estate C200 Classic 5d Tip Auto - 1998 cc - 136 bhp - 190 Nm
- C-Class C-Class Saloon C200K Elegance SE 4d Auto (04) - 1796 cc - 163 bhp - 240 Nm
Latest Article in: Tuning

Better spark
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...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: Diesels
Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: Engine Mods
Guide to selecting the correct camshaft guide. Compare cam profiles and drawbacks like surging and rough tickover at low revs. Improve your useful power band with the right cam shaft. Read article...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: 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...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: 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...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: Intake & Exhaust
Fuel is an essential but choosing the right fuel is important especially in high performance engines with high compression engines and in turbo applications. A wide selection of fuel additives are available to assist the burning process. Read article...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: Transmission
A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...
>>> Mercedes Tuning: Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
- [ Better spark ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]

