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2009 news review
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Improving braking
Making the car go faster means you should also be able to brake faster
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Boost controllers
A good boost controller adds an electronic brain to the valve that controls the flow through the turbo and allows much better control of the boost
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Gullwing Doors
We take a look at some great cars with gullwing doors and define what a gullwing door is
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Neon lights
Quick guide on fitting neon lights underneath your car for best effect
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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MPG from km
Calculate your MPG from Kilometers for all those UK drivers with imported cars
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Fuelling
Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running. More power means that more fuel is required so we need to uprate the fuel system. Read article...
>>> Diesels articles
Diesel remaps
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...
Other articles in this section...
Diesel Tuning - Read article...
Particulate filters - Read article...
>>> Engine Mods articles
Engine rebore
Reboring the engine will increase your displacement and the power of the engine. Not all engines can be rebored read our rebore article for the full details. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Basic engine mods - Read article...
Engine Knock - Read article...
Flywheel lightening - Read article...
Sports coils - Read article...
remapped ECU - Read article...
>>> Forced Induction articles
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...
Other articles in this section...
Adding a Turbo - Read article...
Turbos - Read article...
Remote Turbo - Read article...
Turbo uprating - Read article...
intercoolers - Read article...
>>> Improve Handling articles
Improving braking
Making the car go faster means you should also be able to brake faster. Adding uprated brake mods like vented and grooved brake discs and DOT 5 fluid will improve your stopping power. Read article...
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Suspension settings - Read article...
Strut braces - Read article...
Weight reduction - Read article...
Spoilers & Wings - Read article...
Roll cages - Read article...
>>> Intake & Exhaust articles
Sport Catalysts
The pros and cons of fitting a sports catalyst to your car. We also discuss running a decat and how this compares with a sports cat. Read article...
Other articles in this section...
Fuelling - Read article...
Sports exhausts - Read article...
Induction Kits - Read article...
Exhaust wraps - Read article...
Valve Springs - Read article...
>>> Transmission articles
Quick shift kits
A quick shift kit will really shorten your gearchange times. Quick shifters will make the car more enjoyable to drive. Read article...
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Gearboxes - Read article...
Slip diffs - Read article...
Performance clutches - Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres articles
Alloy wheels
Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance. Wheel section improves handling, rotational weight and reduces wear. Read article...
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Improving braking ]
- [ Basic engine mods ]
- [ Sports exhausts ]
- [ Diesel remaps ]
- [ Sport Catalysts ]
- [ Engine Knock ]
- [ Adding a Turbo ]
- [ Quick shift kits ]
- [ Flywheel lightening ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Performance tyres ]
- [ Sports coils ]
- [ remapped ECU ]
- [ Tune a Car ]
- [ Diesel Tuning ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
- [ Turbos ]
- [ Engine Swaps ]
- [ Camshafts ]
- [ Remote Turbo ]
- [ Porting and polishing ]
- [ Turbo uprating ]
- [ Induction Kits ]
- [ Chip Tuning ]
- [ Safety Mods ]
- [ Exhaust wraps ]
- [ Adding nitrous ]
- [ Suspension settings ]
- [ intercoolers ]
- [ Intake Valves ]
- [ Cryogenic Treatments ]
- [ Water Injection ]
- [ Better spark ]
- [ Slip diffs ]
- [ Superchargers ]
- [ Engine balancing ]
- [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
- [ Valve Springs ]
- [ Fuel and additives ]
- [ Electric Water pumps ]
- [ Performance clutches ]
- [ Strut braces ]
- [ Boost controllers ]
- [ Weight reduction ]
- [ Engine rebore ]
- [ Spoilers & Wings ]
- [ Particulate filters ]
- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Engine mods ]
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