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Most tunable car?
The debate will rage on, what is the most tunable car, Which car gives the biggest potential power gains
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Gearboxes
Gearbox ratio selection can dramatically improve acceleration if matched carefully to your engines power bands
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Flywheel lightening
Lightening the flywheel can make a large difference in the way the car engine responds and revs although there are drawbacks and compromises to take into account
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Caliper painting
For the sporty look simply painting the brake calipers can be very effective
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Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels are one of the most popular styling options but there are a few pitfalls and points you need to look out for when choosing your rims
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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l per 100km
Calculate your Litres per 100kms
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Car Styling articles - create an original car.
Welcome to the Torquecars car styling section. For inspiration, advice or suggestions please browse our car styling articles. We cover a full range of styling options from minor interior styling modifications to major transformations of the body work. To discuss styling projects and ideas more fully you can join us in our fast growing forum where you are sure to meet like minded car enthusiasts.
Generally speaking the more you plan your cars styling the better the end result will be. We see too many similar looking cars on our road the aim has to be to create something unique and that reflects your personality.
The rule that you get what you pay for will also apply to your styling projects. So the more you spend the more complete the transformation will be - with the ultimate aim of creating a truly unique car. We cover the best modifications and highlight problem areas that result from cost cutting. Many of our articles also have a few different methods to achieve a look to fit most budgets. Good planning and preparation are key to everything. By covering the many shows we can bring you the latest styling trends.
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Neon lights
Quick guide on fitting neon lights underneath your car for best effect. Neon lights under the car give the car a disctinctive show ready appearance and in car neons are also gaining popularity. Read article...
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Engine dress up kits
Engine dress up kits - make your engine more visually impressive. A few mods in the engine bay can give the impression the engine is more powerful than it really is. Read article...
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Body kits
Body kits although primarily cosmetic can dramatically alter the appearance of the car for the better. Carbon fibre panels reduce the weight of the car maintaining most of the rigidity. Low skirts and sills can increase cornering speeds but a badly fitted Read article...
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Neon lights - Read article...
de badging - Read article...
Alloy wheels - Read article...
Car stickers - Read article...
Door conversions - Read article...
>>> Latest article in: Interior
car mats
Tailored car mats look great but there are some things you need to look out for. We disuss the main types of car mat and the pros and cons of each of these. Read article...
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Steering Wheels - Read article...
Plastic painting - Read article...
Dashboard styling - Read article...
car upholstery - Read article...
>>> Latest article in: Paintshop Tips
Painted wheels
One of the latest trends is painted alloy wheels. Coloured wheels can add individuality to your car and it is relatively easy to paint them yourself. Read article...
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Respraying a car - Read article...
Sprayed art - Read article...
Caliper painting - Read article...
- [ Neon lights ]
- [ Painted wheels ]
- [ de badging ]
- [ Looks available ]
- [ Styling themes ]
- [ Engine dress up kits ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Car stickers ]
- [ Door conversions ]
- [ Steering Wheels ]
- [ Window Tinting ]
- [ Respraying a car ]
- [ Split bonnets ]
- [ Sprayed art ]
- [ Plastic painting ]
- [ Headlight Conversions ]
- [ Wide body kits ]
- [ car mats ]
- [ Vents ]
- [ Caliper painting ]
- [ Lowering ]
- [ Body kits ]
- [ De-locking ]
- [ Dashboard styling ]
- [ car upholstery ]
- [ Carbon fibre ]

