Latest car tuning and car modification advice. Keep up to date with the latest car styling and performance enhancing trends with Torquecars the independent car modding resource. http://www.torquecars.com/ 2010-03-11T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/banner.jpg http://www.torquecars.com/ Car Tuning and car Styling KA tuning : >The KA has a go kart like chassis and with a few power mods can actually be a good basis for a track day car. http://www.torquecars.com/ford/ka-tuning.php 2010-03-11T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/ford/ka-tuning.php Cougar Tuning : >With just a few mods you can transform your Cougar into a fun car, beating larger cars on the track. http://www.torquecars.com/ford/cougar-tuning.php 2010-03-11T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/ford/cougar-tuning.php Fuelling : >When pushing more air into an engine you should also match it with more fuel. Otherwise you will be running too lean and will miss out on the potential performance. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/uprated-fuelling.php 2010-03-11T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/uprated-fuelling.php Silk paint finishes : >To achieve a matt or silk finish you need the right paint. Always use a good quality paint or you risk it flaking away. Good preparation is the key to a good finish. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/matt-paint.php 2010-03-11T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/matt-paint.php Improving braking : >When making the car go faster you must make sure you can stop it faster too! http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/brake-mods.php 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/brake-mods.php Alloy wheels : >Switching to low brake dust pads will help to keep cleaning your new rims a simple job. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/alloy-wheels.php 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/alloy-wheels.php Quarter mile calculator : http://www.torquecars.com/tools/quarter-mile-time.php 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tools/quarter-mile-time.php Integra Tuning : >The DC5 is rated as the perfect front wheel drive car for fun and handling. It combines a good chassis setup with a powerful engine. http://www.torquecars.com/honda/integra-tuning.php 2010-03-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/honda/integra-tuning.php Elantra Tuning : >With our tuning guide your Elantra can be both a fun weekend car and reliable daily run around. http://www.torquecars.com/hyundai/elantra-tuning.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/hyundai/elantra-tuning.php Getz Tuning : >Getz yourself a major power upgrade. The small and nimble chassis is just crying out for a little more power. See how to mod your Getz to the full with our tuning tips. http://www.torquecars.com/hyundai/getz-tuning.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/hyundai/getz-tuning.php Coupe Tuning : >Enjoy your Coupe to the full with our tuning tips. http://www.torquecars.com/hyundai/coupe-tuning.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/hyundai/coupe-tuning.php 240 Tuning : >240 make good sleepers if you debadge them and fit the most powerful Volvo engine you can find! http://www.torquecars.com/volvo/240-tuning.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/volvo/240-tuning.php Plastic painting : >Take your time. The final  job will last longer if you spend longer over it in the first place. Good preparation is VITAL! http://www.torquecars.com/styling/plastic-painting.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/plastic-painting.php Polish or wax? : >You need to determine if the paint defect is above or below the surface and use either a finishing wax or polish the paint first. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/polishing-waxing.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/polishing-waxing.php Servicing Schedule : >Save money on garage bills by servicing the car yourself. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/car-servicing.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/car-servicing.php Basic engine mods : >You want to avoid ending up with a high BHP engine that has an unusably narrow torque band! Rather than look at a peak power figure attention should be paid to the torque curve. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/engine-tuning.php 2010-03-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/engine-tuning.php Superb Tuning : http://www.torquecars.com/skoda/superb-tuning.php 2010-02-26T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/skoda/superb-tuning.php Clio Tuning : >Clio tuning took off when Renault released the Williams model, with their new RS lineup the car is attractive as a practical hot hatch. http://www.torquecars.com/renault/clio-tuning.php 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/renault/clio-tuning.php 5 GT Turbo Tuning : >The Renault 5 was an extremely quick and capable car, and in it's time would show up the competitions hot hatches. With modern tuning parts it can keep up and show a clean pair of heels to modern hot hatches. http://www.torquecars.com/renault/5-turbo-tuning.php 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/renault/5-turbo-tuning.php Sports exhausts : >Bigger exhausts will actually slow up the flow of gases, there is an optimum size to give the best flow rate but resist backpressure where the exhaust gases are constricted. If you can get your fist inside - it's too big! http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/sports-exhausts.php 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/sports-exhausts.php Body kits : >Body kits can dramatically alter the appearance of the car and sometimes for the better! They can sometimes also improve the handling giving enhanced aerodynamics. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/body-kits.php 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/body-kits.php Vantage v12 Tuning : >Just in case your V12 Vantage isn't powerful enough for you there are plenty of tuning options open to you. http://www.torquecars.com/aston_martin/vantage-v12-tuning.php 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/aston_martin/vantage-v12-tuning.php Skyline Tuning : >The Skyline is a well known tuner car and we have seen some stunning projects around. Versatile enough to be a drag car, drift car or track day car. It doubles up as a practical family car. http://www.torquecars.com/nissan/skyline-tuning.php 2010-02-23T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/nissan/skyline-tuning.php 500 Tuning : >In standard form the Fiat 500 had us smiling from ear to ear, it certainly wins heart and looks stunning. When tuned the Fiat 500 is a totally new ball game and great fun track day car. http://www.torquecars.com/fiat/500-tuning.php 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/fiat/500-tuning.php car upholstery : >Why put up with a boring interior? You are going to spend most of your time looking at it - let your car reflect your individuality. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/re-upholstery-cars.php 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/re-upholstery-cars.php Diesel remaps : >More BHP, oodles of Torque and better MPG. It almost seems to be too good to be true. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/diesel-remaps.php 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/diesel-remaps.php Golf Tuning : >The mk1 Golf Gti defined the hot hatch and the 8v models are said to improve with age. VW have continued to improve on the winning formula over the years with some fantastic engine and chassis setups. http://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/golf-tuning.php 2010-02-16T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/golf-tuning.php TT Tuning : >Turn your TT into a supercar beater with some very simple modifications. http://www.torquecars.com/audi/tt-tuning.php 2010-02-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/audi/tt-tuning.php Carbon fibre : >You get what you pay for so don't expect a cheap carbon fibre panel to be perfect. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/carbon-fibre.php 2010-02-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/carbon-fibre.php Sport Catalysts : >The catalyst has been viewed as a major enemy of your cars power output, but does the reality bear this out? http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/sport-catalysts.php 2010-02-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/sport-catalysts.php Ricer or Racer : http://www.torquecars.com/tools/racer-ricer-test.php 2010-02-10T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tools/racer-ricer-test.php Killing the car : >10 things that will kill your car! How many are you guilty of? http://www.torquecars.com/articles/killing-cars.php 2010-02-10T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/killing-cars.php Golf GTI tuning : >With our tuning guide your Golf Gti can be a track day fun car and reliable daily run around. http://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/golf-gti-tuning.php 2010-02-10T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/golf-gti-tuning.php Lupo Tuning : >Keep the car looking standard and remove the badges for the ultimate sleeper! The Lupo is so small and light that even a modest tuning budget will make a noticable difference. http://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/lupo-tuning.php 2010-02-04T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/volkswagen/lupo-tuning.php Engine Knock : >A knock at the door means the arrival of a friend - a knock in your engine indicates the arrival of an enemy! http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/engine-knock.php 2010-02-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/engine-knock.php Adding a Turbo : >Put a turbo on an engine with an 10:1 compression ratio and watch it go bang! There are a lot of considerations to make when adding a turbo to a NASP engine. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/adding-turbo.php 2010-02-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/adding-turbo.php Quick shift kits : >When you have driven a car with a quick shift you will not want to go back to an ordinary long throw gear stick. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/quick-shift.php 2010-02-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/quick-shift.php Flywheel lightening : >The lighter the flywheel the faster engine revs will rise and fall but you will lose momentum on a hill more quickly. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/flywheel-lightening.php 2010-02-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/flywheel-lightening.php Mazda 3 Tuning : >The Mazda 3 is a stunning package, pretty powerfull and agile from the factory. With some tuning mods you can make it even better. http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/3-tuning.php 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/3-tuning.php A6 tuning : >Audi make the heavy A6 range handle like they are half the weight. The Turbo Quattro sport models are the ones to go for. http://www.torquecars.com/audi/a6-tuning.php 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/audi/a6-tuning.php