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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

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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...

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Diesel engines have a mysterious item known as particulate filters. What does the particulate filter do and does it affect performance. Read article...

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Mercedes Camshafts

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...

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Mercedes Adding a Turbo

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...

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Mercedes Roll cages

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...

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Mercedes Fuel and additives

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

Mercedes Quick shift kits

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

Mercedes Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...



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