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Diesels? On Torquecars, Really?

Can 'Diesel' Really Be Part of Our Vocabulary? "2007 – The Year Of The Diesel Hot Hatch" Looking forward to […]

Fitting a remote turbo charger kits

Remote turbo charger kits "Remote turbo – local power" There is a growing trend in the car tuning community of […]

Roll cages & Roll bars custom fitting kits

Many tracks insist that cars are fitted with roll cages and or roll bars. In motor sport competitions you will see that most regulations also insist on a roll-cage. What is the job of a roll cage and are there any advantages to having one fitted? More and more Torquecars members cars are being fitted with roll cages, so is this just a new styling trend or is there something beneficial to the car tuner?

Roll cages offer protection to the driver and tighter body control.

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

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Winter Tyres

Benefits & advantages of Winter tyres & snow tyres
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Ignition Coils

Sports ignition coils and performance coil packs
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Brake Mods

Brake upgrade kits. 4 to 6 piston and larger vented disc conversions.
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Flywheel Lightening

Flywheel lightening & performance gains from lighter flywheels
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Chip Tuning – better engine management.
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Re upholstery for your car from seats to dashboard.
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Alloy wheels – choosing the best rims.
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Conversion to a single wiper
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