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2008 News Review
We take a look at trends and developments over 2008
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Fuelling
Uprating the fuel system to avoid starvation and lean running
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Suspension settings
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide
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Door conversions
This must rate as one of the coolest styling additions available
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Plastic painting
Spending a bit of time painting the plastic in your car can make it look much more unique
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Quarter mile calculator
Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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MPG Calculator
A really handy MPG calculator that remembers your last 4 MPG results
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Volkswagen Tuning Tips and Modifications
Maximise your Volkswagens driving pleasure
Volkswagen car tuning tips and advice. We have a wide range of tuning articles covering all models of Volkswagen from the humle MK1 Golf Gti which started the hot hatches off in the 80's to the latest Iroc and V8 engined models powered by the latest units. Following our tuning tips you will avoid many of the common mistakes and actually achieve the car setup you desire. Please join the chat forum and meet other VW owners for model specific questions and answers and to meet other owners and see what modifications they have done.
TorqueCars started providing Volkswagen tuning, car styling and car modification Tips and advice back in 2003 and have grown from strength to strength with a fast growing membership of all types of Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen tuning and styling articles are continually updated so for the latest Volkswagen tuning,styling and modification advice, tips and pointers please check back regularly. We strongly recommend that you join our Volkswagen owners forum and swap tuning ideas with like minded Volkswagen owners. If you have a Volkswagen project underway we would love to hear about it, the Gallery section in the forum already contains some interesting projects.
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- Polo Polo CoupƩ 1.3 Genesis 3d - 1272 cc - 55 bhp - -
- Passat Passat Estate 1.8T 20V Sport 5d - 1781 cc - 147 bhp - 210 Nm
- Beetle Beetle Hatchback 2.3 V5 3d - 2324 cc - 167 bhp - 220 Nm
- Golf Golf Estate 2.0 SE 5d Auto - 1984 cc - 115 bhp - 172 Nm
- Golf Golf Hatchback 1.3 CFE 5d - 1272 cc - - - -
- Polo Polo Hatchback 1.4 S (75ps) 3d (AC) - 1390 cc - 73 bhp - 126 Nm
- Golf Golf Plus 2.0 GT TDI PD 5d DSG - 1968 cc - 138 bhp - 320 Nm
- Polo Polo Estate 1.9 E TDI 5d - 1896 cc - 90 bhp - 210 Nm
- Passat Passat Saloon 1.9 SE TDI (110ps) 4d (AC) - 1896 cc - 110 bhp - 235 Nm
- Polo Polo Saloon 1.9 GL TDI 4d - 1896 cc - 90 bhp - 202 Nm
Section:Volkswagen
Golf Tuning
With a few modifications your Golf tuning will reward you with a fun drive. The Golf GTi defined the hot hatch in the 1980's. Read On
- [ Golf Tuning ]
- [ Corrado Tuning ]
- [ Bora Tuning ]
- [ Polo Tuning ]
- [ Scirocco Tuning ]
- [ Passat Tuning ]
- [ Jetta Tuning ]
- [ Beetle Tuning ]
- [ MK4 polo ]
- [ VAG 1.8 Turbo engine ]
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remapped ECU
Remapped ECU or sports computer tuning are an excellent way of adding power to the car. The characteristics of the engine can be completely revised and more power released over the conservative factory tuning map. 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
Larger intake valves allow more air into the engine. 16v conversions on 8v heads produce similar results. Getting a big valve conversion kit will improve the power of your engine. Read article...
>>> Forced Induction
Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power. A different profile of turbine will drmatically reduce lag and increase peak power altering your whole Torque curve. Turbo tuning using an aftermarket turbo gives a big power gain. Read article...
>>> Improve Handling
Car suspension setup and suspension tuning guide. Lowering the car and avoiding rubbing tyres and other problems. 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
Upgrading the limited Slip diff LSD in a car can improve its handling in corners and the wet. Uprated LSD is often overlooked when it comes to tuning but can really reduce your track times. Read article...
>>> Wheels & Tyres
Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. 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 ]
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- [ 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 ]
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- [ Intake vents ]
- [ Fuelling ]
- [ Roll cages ]
- [ Suspension ]
- [ Tuning for MPG ]
- [ Gearboxes ]
- [ Forced Induction ]
- [ Alloy wheels ]
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