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Skoda Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Skodas driving pleasure
Skoda car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Skoda 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 Skoda styling, car performance and car mods Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Skoda 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 Skoda tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Skoda styling,performance and mods advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Skoda owners forum and swap styling ideas with like minded Skoda owners. If you have a Skoda project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- Fabia Fabia Hatchback 1.2 12V Sport (64bhp) 5d - 1198 cc - 64 bhp - 112 Nm
- Fabia Fabia Hatchback 1.4 Classic 5d (AC) - 1397 cc - 68 bhp - 120 Nm
- Felicia Felicia Hatchback 1.3 GLi 5d - 1289 cc - 68 bhp - 106 Nm
- Octavia Octavia Hatchback 1.9 TDi Ambiente 5d Auto - 1896 cc - 90 bhp - 210 Nm
- Octavia Octavia Estate 2.0 Ambiente 5d - 1984 cc - 115 bhp - 170 Nm
- Fabia Fabia Hatchback 1.2 12V Classic (64bhp) 5d - 1198 cc - 64 bhp - 112 Nm
- Octavia Octavia Estate 2.0 FSI Laurin + Klement 5d - 1984 cc - 150 bhp - 200 Nm
- Octavia Octavia Hatchback 1.9 TDI PD Laurin + Klement 5d DSG - 1896 cc - 105 bhp - 250 Nm
- Fabia Fabia Estate 1.4 16V Bohemia (80bhp) 5d - 1390 cc - 80 bhp - 132 Nm
- Fabia Fabia Hatchback 1.4 TDI PD Classic (80bhp) 5d - 1422 cc - 80 bhp - 195 Nm
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Octavia Tuning
We look at Octavia tuning and report on the best modifications. Skoda Octavia are popular cars and with a few performance modifications you can increase your driving pleasure. Read On
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Adding nitrous
Guide to Nitrous (NOS no2 nitrous oxide) set up and installation. Wet & dry kit, for sale add more power to your car and setting up the correct timing for Nitrous. Application in Drag racing street racing and track days. 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
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...
>>> Forced Induction
Superchargers give a substantial increase of power, but there are advantages and disadvantages. Adding a supercharger to a naturally aspirated engine NASP is preferred to adding a turbo. But there can be some drawbacks with superchargers. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
A custom made roll cage will protect the driver and reduce flexing of the bodywork. Roll cage kits are custom made for each car and usually come with fitting instructions. Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust
Reduce under bonnet temperatures with an exhaust wrap or ceramic coating. Lower under bonnet temperatures mean your engine has more oxygen and can burn more effectively. Read article...
>>> Transmission
Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands. Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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