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Seat Tuning Tips and Modifications

Maximise your Seats driving pleasure

Seat car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Seat 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 Seat tweaks, car tuning and car performance parts Tips and advice back in 2004 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Seat owners. This year we are organising our first car show in Kent. Our Seat tuning and Seat styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Seat tweaks,tuning and performance parts advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. Once again we recommend you join our Seat owners forum and swap tweaks ideas with like minded Seat owners.

  • Selected Seat Stats
  • Altea Altea XL 1.6 Reference 5d - 1595 cc - 100 bhp - 148 Nm
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Section:Seat

Leon Tuning

Seat have come a long way since the VAG takeover. The Leon is a real Golf rival and has a great selection of engines. Read On

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...

>>> Seat Tuning: Diesels

Seat Particulate filters

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

>>> Seat Tuning: Engine Mods

Seat 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...

>>> Seat Tuning: Forced Induction

Seat Forced Induction

Comparing the effect of Turbo's and Superchargers. Turbos give a powerful kick and supercharges are more progressive in power delivery. Read article...

>>> Seat Tuning: Improve Handling

Seat Spoilers & Wings

The areodynamic effect of spoilers on a cars performance. Discussion of the benefits and considerations for a good spoiler set up. Read article...

>>> Seat Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Seat 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...

>>> Seat Tuning: Transmission

Seat Performance clutches

Power clutches and triple plate clutches. Clutch modifications. Avoiding judder and clutch selection guide for a fast street car or track day setup. Troubleshooting problems with a new clutch like slip and drag. Read article...

>>> Seat Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Seat 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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