2009 news review
2009 saw many car companies under threat of bankrupcy
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Electric Water pumps
Electric water pumps do not rob the engine crank of power and they maintain a steady operating temperature
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Turbo uprating
Uprating the turbo in your car is a great way to increase power
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car mats
Tailored car mats look great but there are some things you need to look out for
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Stickers can give the quickest and cheapest transformation to your car
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Calculate your approximate best possible quarter miles time from BHP & weight
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You need to bear in mind the fact that there is always a hidden cost with every modification you do. At the very least there will be a knock on effect where increasing the power in one area highlights a weakness in another one. TorqueCars aims to present the cutting edge of car modification advice and assist our readers and forum members to make the right decisions and get the most enjoyment from their cars.

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2009 news review

Electric Water pumps

Turbo uprating

car mats

Car stickers

Quarter mile calculator

Power gain calculator

Hot topics in our Members forum

TorqueCars. The Ultimate car tuning, styling, modification & performance car owners club!