Before the charge air reaches the combustion chamber, it has to be cooled. This is important in order to achieve additional performance. There are intercoolers for this purpose, such as those from Wagner, in different variants and sizes. Due to lack of space in many vehicles, the ...
Continue reading "Angle the connecting rod? That's why it's made!
A question that also arises in the field of tuning, especially when not only chip tuning software is installed, but also the inside of the engine is revised, is why does a connecting rod have to be angled? The 100% angling of connecting rods plays a ...
Continue reading "Retrofit ambient lighting (Ambilight) in the car!
Many suppliers / tuners specialize in retrofitting ambient lighting in cars. This special equipment is playing an increasingly important role in vehicles. They are available in several versions, which differ in color (RGB) and on different ...
Continue reading "Wheel spoiler: The splash guard for the car!
Wheel spoilers are easy to obtain and install on the car. And just with this tuning measure, the car is already changed a bit in detail. But what is permitted in Germany and what purpose do the small wheel spoilers serve? What is a spoiler? ...
Continue reading "Repair & tuning on the boat: that's how it's done!
Repairing or tuning your own boat is no problem with a little know-how and the right tools. Owners of their own boat are probably reluctant to leave their property in the hands of others. If necessary, repair and do everything alone or with ...
Continue reading "Jetski tuning/conversions - what is actually there?
Not only cars, trucks & Co. can be modified, a jet ski (also called jet ski, water bob, water scooter, water motorbike, PWC "personal watercraft" or jet bike) can also be converted and tuned to a certain extent. Of course not quite as extensive as a car or a ...
Continue reading "Silicone reducers: what you need them for and what they bring!
In addition to optical tuning, many tuning enthusiasts also increase performance. This can be done both electronically, for example by chip tuning, and mechanically, for example by retrofitting more powerful turbochargers or exhaust systems. At best, for a particularly effective result, one does, but all things...
Continue reading "Truck tuning: what accessories are actually allowed?
A truck (truck) is rarely the personal property of the professional driver in Germany. However, almost all professional drivers spend the majority of their entire professional career behind the wheel of the so-called trucks. That's why many people want their vehicle to be individualized. ...
Continue reading "Combination of grille and bumper: the Grumper!
Everyone knows what a grille is. A bumper is also well known. And what a tuning radiator grille (NoName etc.) is or a tuning apron (front spoiler/splitter, monster face etc.) shouldn't raise any questions either. But so far only very few people have the term grumper...
Continue reading "What is a transmission adapter plate?
An adapter from the engine to the transmission must be robust so that the engine power can be used properly in the transmission and the forces are ultimately transferred perfectly to the road via the tires. With an engine and transmission conversion you should in ...
Continue reading "Trend in autotuning: conversion to US look! (Autotuning Germany)
For many, the car is only a special vehicle when it scores with a USA look. However, the German tuners in particular have to take a few things into account. The popular, slightly dimmed parking light from the USA, for example, is usually not used in Germany ...
Continue reading "Motorsport cat cartridges as an alternative to the sports catalytic converter?
If an increase in performance is planned for the vehicle, which should go beyond conventional chip tuning, then the upgrade of the turbocharger / compressor naturally also includes a sports exhaust system in order to be able to emit the exhaust gases in a species-appropriate manner. And such an exhaust system will then ...
Continue reading "Stronger valve springs for a permanent increase in performance!
Anyone who deals with the topic of increasing performance should always keep an eye on the inside of the engine. And one focus should be on the valve springs. Because if you want to drive more revving power, more speed and more boost pressure, the ...
Continue reading "Counter flash systems, speed camera jammers & Co.
Reverse flash systems and laser jammers against fines and driving bans? Can you really escape the speed trap and the laser with it? Mostly not! So-called counter-flash systems have long been used by vehicle drivers to avoid unwelcome traffic tickets and not to fall into the radar trap. ...
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