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Building a 10 second 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.

Remapping the ECU – remaps benefits and issues

Back in the good old days – the task of timing the ignition spark was performed by the distributor. The greater the RPM, the more the timing would advance.

This did a reasonable job but for the most effective power you would need to vary the timing to a greater degree than a fixed ratio advance curve. The electronic ignition system was borne.

Spoiler aerodymics rear spoiler design and construction

We look at how spoilers work? We also explain the difference between a spoiler and a wing. Spoilers are generally closer to the body of the car and help diffuse the air.

Wings are mounted much higher up and have an aerodynamic effect of creating downforce

Limited slip diffs, which LSD is best for handling.

Slip diffs "Time for something DIFFrent" Every car has a slip diff but with a few tweaks you can totally […]

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Uprating Turbo

Turbo tuning – Aftermarket OEM turbos upgrade kit.
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Fuel And Additives

Fuel and fuel additives octane and pressure boost valves.
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Winter Tyres

Benefits & advantages of Winter tyres & snow tyres
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Suspension

Suspension settings, lowering and stiffening
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Sports Exhausts

High performance sports exhausts systems and mods.
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Chrome Paint

Custom car Chrome paint effect
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De Badging Cars

debadging cars – taking the badges off a car
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Alloy Wheels 2

Alloy wheels – choosing the best rims.
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Spray Art2

Stunning sprayed art on car body panels
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MPG Calculator

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