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Maximise your Datsuns driving pleasure
Thank you so much for visiting TorqueCars, we love Datsun’s and see quite a few interesting projects.
If you are looking to build the ultimate Datsun then you’ve found the right place.
Our tuning tips and articles for the Datsun cover all the best mods and latest tuning methods to help you build a great modified Datsun.
With the help of our forum members, industry professionals and seasoned car modders we present a best practice guide to modding your Datsun.
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What are stretched tires and are they safe? A question we get asked over and over again but there are 2 schools of thought on this subject and we aim to cover the pros and cons in as open and unbiased way as we can.
This is a tyre which has been fitted to a much wider rim than it was originally intended or designed to fit. Stretches vary from an inch to around 3 inches. It has gained a lot of popularity in VW circles and the look is really starting to take off.
Directional vs Assymetric tyres
Choose the right tyre for your car, explore the full range of summer and winter tyres and we explain the differences between Directional, Assymetric, Symmetrical and road legal slicks to help you decide which is the best option for your performance car.
Clutch tuning: performance clutch modifications and triple plate clutches setup
The clutch takes the engine power, and puts this down through the drive shaft, to the driven wheels on the road but allows you to disengage the engine whilst performing a gear change.
Contact like this requires a lot of grip and a fast response. The more power you have the harder it is for the clutch to operate.
Performance Spark Plugs
Find out about spark plug electrode designs, materials used and the effect these will have on your performance and hot vs cold spark plugs.
