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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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• Performance tyres

  Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance
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• Screamer pipes, BOV's

  Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes and their effect on performance and the way they increase power
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• Headlight Conversions

  Headlight conversion kits and tail light conversion kits alter the appearance of a car
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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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• MPG from km

  Calculate your MPG from Kilometers for all those UK drivers with imported cars
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• Selected Volkswagen Stats
• Passat Passat Estate 1.9 SE TDI (110ps) 5d (AC) - 1896 cc - 110 bhp - 235 Nm
• Polo Polo Hatchback 1.4 SE (80ps) 5d - 1390 cc - 78 bhp - 132 Nm
• Passat Passat Saloon 2.0 SE 4d - 1984 cc - 115 bhp - 172 Nm
• Passat Passat Saloon 1.8T 20V SE 4d Auto (AC) - 1781 cc - 150 bhp - 210 Nm
• Golf Golf Hatchback 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d - 1896 cc - 100 bhp - 240 Nm

Section:Volkswagen

Golf Tuning

The Golf GTi defined the hot hatch in the 1980's. With a few modifications your Golf tuning will reward you with a fun drive. Read On

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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...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Diesels

Volkswagen 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...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Engine Mods

Volkswagen Porting and polishing

Porting and polishing an engine will increase the power gains available. Air flow will be improved through the head and power gains are achieved. Read article...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Forced Induction

Volkswagen 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. Instead of peaking at 1.3 and dipping to 0.7 and only allowing full turbo flow at its its peak you can main Read article...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Improve Handling

Volkswagen 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...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Intake & Exhaust

Volkswagen Sports exhausts

Choosing the best high performance exhaust system can improve the whole driving experience. It can increase the power available across the rev range, free up top end power and make an agressive or edgy roar as the loud pedal goes down. Read article...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Transmission

Volkswagen 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...

>>> Volkswagen Tuning: Wheels & Tyres

Volkswagen Performance tyres

Selection of performance tyres, tread patterns, softness and profile can have a big effect on performance. Read article...

All Tuning Articles

• [ Better spark ]
• [ remapped ECU ]
• [ Fuel and additives ]
• [ Superchargers ]
• [ Boost controllers ]
• [ Improving braking ]
• [ Weight reduction ]
• [ Basic engine mods ]
• [ Engine rebore ]
• [ Performance clutches ]
• [ Intake Valves ]
• [ Slip diffs ]
• [ Sports exhausts ]
• [ Performance tyres ]
• [ Engine balancing ]
• [ Strut braces ]
• [ Induction Kits ]
• [ Spoilers & Wings ]
• [ Porting and polishing ]
• [ Quick shift kits ]
• [ Particulate filters ]
• [ Intake vents ]
• [ Fuelling ]
• [ Roll cages ]
• [ Screamer pipes, BOV's ]
• [ Suspension ]
• [ Tuning for MPG ]
• [ Adding nitrous ]
• [ Gearboxes ]
• [ Suspension settings ]
• [ Camshafts ]
• [ Forced Induction ]
• [ intercoolers ]
• [ Adding a Turbo ]
• [ Alloy wheels ]
• [ Engine mods ]
• [ Diesel Tuning ]
• [ Engine Swaps ]
• [ Turbo uprating ]
• [ Flywheel lightening ]