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.
Styling – choosing a theme.
"Doing it in STYLE."
This is typically a matter of taste and many people go in with a halfhearted effort buying a few mass produced parts and get left with something that looks tacky.
Although the cost of styling a car can add up quickly there is money to be made through sponsorship deals and offers of appearances in movies, pop videos, magazines and adverts.… Read More...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Limited slip diffs, which LSD is best for handling.
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Principles of porting an engine and big valve conversions
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Chip Tuning – better engine management.
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How to add a turbo to a non turbo car.
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How to tune a car engine for power or economy
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Custom car Chrome paint effect
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Lowering the suspension. Ride height adjustments.
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How to get a matt or silk paint finish.
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Carbon fibre bonnets and body panels.
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MPG calculator UK miles per Gallon - calculate MPG and save fuel
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