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/ 2009-06-16T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/banner.jpg http://www.torquecars.com/ Car Tuning and car Styling Basic engine mods : >You want to avoid ending up with a high BHP engine that has an unusablly 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 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/engine-tuning.php Accord tuning : >The modern Accord Type R is considered by many to be the best front drive car available. http://www.torquecars.com/honda/accord-tuning.php 2009-06-03T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/honda/accord-tuning.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 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/3-tuning.php Mazda 6 Tuning : >The Mazda 6 is aimed at the executive cruiser but there is no reason you can\'t turn it into a highway bruiser. http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/6-tuning.php 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/6-tuning.php Chip Tuning : >Chip replacements were the only way to change a cars mapping but now with standardized diagnostic ports it is much easier. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/chip-tuning.php 2009-05-07T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/chip-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 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/sports-exhausts.php RX7 Tuning : >Rotary engines are specialist items but there is plenty of experts out there with a wide range of RX7 tuning options. http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/rx7-tuning.php 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/mazda/rx7-tuning.php KA tuning : >The KA has a go cart 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 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/ford/ka-tuning.php Looks available : >There are plenty of styles to choose from. The only limit is your imagination. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/car-styles.php 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/car-styles.php Events : http://www.torquecars.com/events/uk-shows.php 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/events/uk-shows.php GTi-R Tuning : >The Pulsar GTi-R is phenomenally quick - considering the year it was built it still remains one of the fastest mass production hatches around. http://www.torquecars.com/nissan/gti-r-tuning.php 2009-04-14T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/nissan/gti-r-tuning.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 2009-04-07T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/diesel-remaps.php Safety Mods : >On the track there are usually many safety regulations that apply but even fast road car owners should look at the safety options for their car. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/safety-mods.php 2009-04-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/safety-mods.php Modded car insurance : >Any modification to your car must be notified to your insurers or you risk invalidating your cover. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/modified-car-insurance.php 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/modified-car-insurance.php Calculating Insurance : >Insurance is a way to spread the risk and costs associated with an accident. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/calculating-insurance.php 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/calculating-insurance.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 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/killing-cars.php Caliper painting : >Take your time, the finish you get and the length of time it lasts depends entirely on the amount of time you have spent preparing and building up the paint. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/painting-calipers.php 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/painting-calipers.php Diesel Tuning : >Diesels have come of age - near Boxter mid range grunt and twice the MPG. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/diesel-tuning.php 2009-03-12T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/diesel-tuning.php Sprayed art : >You get what you pay for - don\'t expect to get this sort of finish from a few tins of cheapo paint from your local car shop! http://www.torquecars.com/styling/spray-art.php 2009-02-28T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/spray-art.php Respraying a car : >A professional respray can only be achieved by a professional sprayer in a filtered booth with good quality spray tools. But a patient DIY\'er can still do a good job with a tin of spray paint. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/respraying-car.php 2009-02-24T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/respraying-car.php Exhaust wraps : >Ceramic coatings look cool but thermal wraps appear to give the best under bonnet temperature reductions. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/exhaust-wraps.php 2009-02-19T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/exhaust-wraps.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 2009-02-19T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/re-upholstery-cars.php Esprit Tuning : >Produced in small numbers by a dedicated workforce there are still plenty of fine examples of the Lotus Esprit around today. http://www.torquecars.com/lotus/esprit-tuning.php 2009-02-18T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/lotus/esprit-tuning.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 2009-02-15T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/sport-catalysts.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 2009-02-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/alloy-wheels.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 2009-02-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/body-kits.php Adding nitrous : >Adding Nitrous is a very easy high power modification. The refills can be a hidden cost though. http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/NOS-Nitrous.php 2009-02-02T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/NOS-Nitrous.php Suzuki Baleno : >With our tuning guide your Baleno can be a lot more fun on the road and may even see better fuel economy (depending on your driving style). http://www.torquecars.com/suzuki/suzuki-baleno.php 2009-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/suzuki/suzuki-baleno.php Ignis Tuning : >Following our tips for tuning your Ignis you will end up with a practical scorching hatch that will embarass bigger cars. http://www.torquecars.com/suzuki/ignis-tuning.php 2009-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/suzuki/ignis-tuning.php Sport Silencers : >There are no end of options when it comes to silencers but you would be daft not to consider the performance implications of your choice. http://www.torquecars.com/styling/sports-silencers.php 2009-01-30T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/styling/sports-silencers.php Torquecars Merchandise : http://www.torquecars.com/shop/merchandise.php 2009-01-29T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/shop/merchandise.php Track day Insurance : >Track day insurance will help to soften the financial burden of a crash whilst on a track day. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/trackday-insurance.php 2009-01-21T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/trackday-insurance.php Starlet tuning : >When tuning your Starlet you will end up with a practical scorching hatch that will embarrass much bigger and more power cars. http://www.torquecars.com/toyota/starlet-tuning.php 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/toyota/starlet-tuning.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 2009-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/quick-shift.php Quarter mile calculator : http://www.torquecars.com/tools/quarter-mile-time.php 2009-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tools/quarter-mile-time.php Dashboard Cleaning : >Rather than spend a fortune on sprays and cleaners TorqueCars recommend you use some common household objects to get a good finish. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/dashboard-cleaning.php 2009-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/dashboard-cleaning.php drifting techniques : >Smooth steady steering movements and throttle controls are key. Stay calm and in control at all times. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/drifting-techniques.php 2009-01-15T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/drifting-techniques.php Insurance Winners : >Car insurance is for many a last minute rush, and rushing into it can be an expensive mistake, learn how the insurers calculate risk and use this to your advantage. http://www.torquecars.com/articles/cheapest-insurance.php 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/articles/cheapest-insurance.php Induction Kits : >Cold air induction kits, a cheap way of making the most of induction roar http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/induction-kits.php 2009-01-08T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/induction-kits.php Skyline Tuning : >The Skyline is a well know tuner car and we have seen some stunning projects around. Versitile 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 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z http://www.torquecars.com/nissan/skyline-tuning.php