Technical misunderstandings, mistakes & myths in car tuning!

It is still very popular to make your car more dynamic and sporty through tuning. But all around Auto tuning There are also many myths and errors. In this article we want to inform and enlighten you about these.

Technical misunderstandings, errors & myths

Remains that Manufacturer warranty for the drive at one Chiptuning received when tuning has been properly entered? Under no circumstances is the manufacturer's guarantee retained with chip tuning. Why should a manufacturer protect third-party conversions? The guarantee is partial voluntary benefits of the manufacturer. However, this expires the moment the owner of the vehicle lets the performance of his engine be spiced up. However, many reputable tuning companies do offer it from your side its own guarantee for the engine. Dubious tuning companies only offer a guarantee for the chip, which is actually worthless. But it is good to know that the implied warranties for all parts not affected by the tuning receive remains.

More power, the same engine -> just line typing?

Change manufacturer at different power levels of the same engine only a few lines in the program code of the motor control? That is also a big one Misbelief. There are a few such cases, but these are clearly the exception to the rule. In most cases they will be complete to a lesser or greater extent Components exchanged and adapted to the higher loads. Modern series engines are also not completely exhausted, but rather on one long durability designed.

It is precisely these reserves that are mostly used by chip tuners to generate more power. In most cases, however, with chip tuning save mechanical adaptation is carried out, spicing up the engine in this way is always associated with risks. The more often the higher performance is called up, the greater the load and the faster problems can arise. And that applies not only to the engine, but also to all components that are connected to it (Gearboxes, drives. Clutch etc.)

negative mutual influence

Does a tuned car automatically get the general operating license, if Tuning parts via a ABE feature? Another mistake, because many tuning parts only have an ABE in connection with a certain (mostly standard) configuration of the vehicle. For example are Sport steering wheels in many cases only for cars with standard tires allowed. But if even wider wheels are fitted, which have an ABE, the steering forces for the steering wheel can quickly become too high and the ABE for the car is gone. The magic word is "Multiple changes"And it will be in our article"Multiple changes - this has to be taken into account with combinations!“Covered in detail.

Do large rims and wider tires improve the car's handling?

Bigger rims and wider tires usually contribute to one Improvement of the optics at. In addition, the maximum grip in the curve and the turning behavior of stiffer tire flanks and greater rubber wear on the asphalt. While a jump from a 17-inch rim to a 19-inch rim has a positive effect in most cases, switching to even larger rims usually brings about a positive effect no further improvements with himself.

On the contrary, because there are some factors worsen even the result. Large sports bikes with narrow flanks usually have more rigid self-suspension and are ideal for use on undulating roads less traction. In addition, the limit area becomes more acute and the behavior during aquaplaning worse. The maximum acceleration can also be reduced due to the higher rotating masses. You can counteract this with light forged rims, but only up to a point.

Does a wing improve handling?

Unfortunately, the aero-tuning of cars is not that easy. The correct air flow is still one of the most complex issues. If a wing is simply screwed onto the rear of the vehicle, the entire aerodynamics of the car is influenced. While the downforce on the axle increases, sinks this one at the front. While a harmless consequence of this tuning measure can be simple understeer, understeer is a far more serious consequence. Conversely, greater downforce at the front can lead to oversteer in fast corners.

Do sports air filters perform better?

Bring the sports air filter alone not more power, but in most cases only one more impressive intake sound. In turbo engines, the engine control regulates the power. Therefore the filter has hardly any influence. And an air filter that draws in warm air from the engine compartment (open mushroom), the engine output can even be reduced due to the lower oxygen density to reduce. In contrast, complete air intake systems (Air intake systems) also increase performance.

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