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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Turbos
We take a look at the turbo, how it has developed over the years and the pros and cons of turbo engines
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Weight reduction
Weight reduction, increase performance and improve handling by reducing the weight of the car
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Door conversions
This must rate as one of the coolest styling additions available
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Neon lights
Quick guide on fitting neon lights underneath your car for best effect
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Mercedes Tuning Tips and Modifications
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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 modification, car performance and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Mercedes 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 Mercedes tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Mercedes modification,performance and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Mercedes owners forum and swap modification ideas with like minded Mercedes owners. If you have a Mercedes project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- C-Class C-Class Saloon C200K Avantgarde SE 4d - 1796 cc - 163 bhp - 220 Nm
- C-Class C-Class Saloon C230 Avantgarde SE 4d Auto - 2496 cc - 204 bhp - -
- C-Class C-Class Estate C220 D Sport 5d - 2155 cc - 95 bhp - 150 Nm
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- C-Class C-Class Saloon C200 Elegance 4d Auto (5) - 1998 cc - 136 bhp - 190 Nm
- C-Class C-Class Estate C200 Elegance 5d Auto - 1998 cc - 136 bhp - 190 Nm
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Latest Article in: Tuning

Turbo uprating
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...
>>> Diesels
Remapping a turbo diesel engine is one of the best value modifications around. You will often see a power increase in the order of 30% and get more Torque, BHP and better MPG. Read article...
>>> Engine Mods
Engine knock is the curse of highly tuned engines. We look at some of the ways to avoid engine knock. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
Mercedes Screamer pipes, BOV's
Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes and their effect on performance and the way they increase power. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
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...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
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...
>>> 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
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
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- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
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- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
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