Get our insiders secrets for performance tuning your modified car project from the world of motorsports, track day racing, drag racing and the competitive world of drifting looking.
These industry professionals help us learn which are the best and most effective modifications for your car.
We look at high performance tuning in the world of track racing, drag racing and the competitive world of drifting.
TorqueCars cover driving techniques, car set up and we review the best cutting edge performance tuning modifications allowing you to build the ultimate modified car.
We look at what it takes to build a 10 second car and examine the power and weight requirements to reach the sub 11 second goal on the drag strip.
Follow our tips and you can make a 10 second car quite cheaply and within your budget with some power mods and serious weight reduction.
Your reaction time can make all the difference in a quarter mile race. As soon as the lights change to Green the average Torquecars member takes around 1.5 – 2 seconds to get the car moving off the line.
You can probably judge the light changes after a few runs and cut precious time on the launch. To keep your reaction time sharp avoid alcoholic drinks and heavy greasy food and get plenty of sleep the night before.
When taking corners the aim is to keep the car balanced throughout the bend and you need the highest exit speed you can manage.
We are talking balance between the front and rear of the car as the car will be likely to skid if weight is biased to the front or rear.
When on the track all movements, acceleration, braking and steering should all be done steadily and progressively.
Many tracks offer beginners track days to enable the novice to enjoy a track day without winding up the seasoned track day drivers. Don’t ever feel pressured to push the car too hard until your confidence builds up.
You will typically have no insurance cover for trackday driving and a mistake can be rather costly! Here are a few track day tips passed on from some regular track day drivers.
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