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Mini Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Minis driving pleasure

Mini car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Mini from small engined family cars like the classic mini to large engine hot hatches with the John Cooper Works conversion and the Cooper S. With the sucess of the Italian Job movies both modern and classic Mini have a passionate following of dedicated enthusiasts. 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 Mini performance parts, car modifications and car tuning Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Mini owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Mini tuning and Mini styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Mini performance parts,modifications and tuning advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Mini owners forum and swap performance parts ideas with like minded Mini owners.

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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...

>>> Mini Tuning: Diesels

Mini Diesel Tuning

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...

>>> Mini Tuning: Engine Mods

Mini 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...

>>> Mini Tuning: Forced Induction

Mini 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...

>>> Mini Tuning: Improve Handling

Mini Suspension settings

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...

>>> Mini Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Mini Induction Kits

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...

>>> Mini Tuning: Transmission

Mini Gearboxes

Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...

>>> Mini Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Mini 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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