Car Styling articles – create an original car.

Welcome to the Torquecars car styling section. For inspiration, advice or suggestions please browse our car styling articles below.

We cover a full range of styling options from minor interior styling modifications to major transformations of the body work. To discuss styling projects and ideas more fully you can join us in our fast growing forum where you are sure to meet like minded car enthusiasts.

Generally speaking the more you plan your cars styling the better the end result will be. We see too many similar looking cars on our road the aim has to be to create something unique and that reflects your personality.

The rule that you get what you pay for will also apply to your styling projects. So the more you spend the more complete the transformation will be – with the ultimate aim of creating a truly unique car. We cover the best modifications and highlight problem areas that result from cost cutting. Many of our articles also have a few different methods to achieve a look to fit most budgets. Good planning and preparation are key to everything.

Choosing a theme for your car styling project.

Styling – choosing a theme. "Doing it in STYLE." This is typically a matter of taste and many people go […]

Read more....

Carbon fibre bonnets and body panels.

One of the hottest looks actually improves the performance of your car. Carbon fibre body panels are becoming popular. Carbon fibre is a weave of carbon fibres to construct a flexible but light and very strong material that is stronger than steel.

Carbon fibre is now a very expensive product due to the demand. Many companies are now offering budget carbon fibre panel and carbon fibre bonnets.

Read more....

How to apply car window tint tinting film.

Blacked out windows look fantastic. They also give some extra privacy and keep the heat down inside the car.
So is it easy to do yourself? What tools do you need? Get some car window tinting tips from this article.

However regulations in most countries insist that there is a certain amount of light transmitted through the window to the driver.

Read more....

Lambo style doors suicide doors and gullwing door conversions.

Why stick with the standard doors when there are so many door conversions open to you (if you pardon the pun).

Here are the pros and cons of the Lambo or scissor door, suicide door and gullwing door conversions.

Kits are available for just about every popular type of car and there are also many universal fitting kits available.

Many companies offer a fitting service but which door conversion kit is right for you?

Read more....




TorqueCars Forums

Join TorqueCars our sister site to read over 300,000 posts on modified and tuned cars and tips.

This will also allow full access to their car project features, gallery and some and exclusive member only areas.




Forum Hot topics

  • Here are the pics of my new ride ...
    Sign up now


  • Syline tuning question. How do I ...
    Sign up now


  • NASP or turbo for this project car...
    Sign up now
  • How do you set a car up for drifting properly ...
    Sign up now
  • This is one of the most helpful forums I've ever been on...
    Sign up now
  • How do I wire up neon lights. I want to add ...
    Sign up now


Alloy Wheels

Alloy wheels and their impact on handling and performance.
Read more...

Screamer Pipes

Blow off valves, dump valves and screamer pipes
Read more...

Porting Polishing

Principles of porting an engine and big valve conversions
Read more...

Water Injection

Benefits and drawbacks of engine water injection systems
Read more...

Diesel Hot Hatch

Diesels? On Torquecars, Really?
Read more...

Respraying Car

Tips and how to respray: Respraying a car
Read more...

Chrome Paint

Custom car Chrome paint effect
Read more...

Sports Silencers

Sports back box exhaust silencers
Read more...

Styling Themes

Choosing a theme for your car styling project.
Read more...

MPG Calculator

MPG calculator UK miles per Gallon - calculate MPG and save fuel
Read more...