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.
Recently updated on December 20, 2022 at 11:06 a.m. Counter-flash systems and laser jammers against fines and driving bans? Can you really escape the speed trap and the laser with this? Mostly not! So-called counter-flash systems have long been used by vehicle drivers to avoid unpleasant traffic tickets...
Continue reading "Sporty one-offs, called Specials!
If you look at the pre-war vehicles, there is a surprise, because they are extremely versatile. The early cars are perfect for conversions, recreations and specials, and offer a lot of variety. But what is to be considered? How do you get a...
Continue reading "What should be considered when restoring classic cars?
Recently updated on September 22, 2023 at 07:48 am [Advertisement] What you should know about classic car restoration! Many people view cars not only as a practical means of transport, but also as a status symbol or a real collector's item. But the ravages of time...
Continue reading "Tire repair kit: how easy is it to patch a tire?
Tire Repair Kit: How easy is it to patch a tire with it? It comes out of nowhere: puff - and suddenly a tire on the car burst. Depending on the extent of the damage, in the worst case only a new tire can help. When …
Continue reading "Retrofitting a flex fuel system? The info!
The reference to a flex fuel system describes a special category of vehicles or engines, which are also referred to as flex fuel vehicles because they can be operated with different fuels. But what does that mean? What are alternative fuel vehicles? Flex-fuel vehicles are vehicles...
Continue reading "XHP FLASHTOOL - Tuning for BMW DKG 6/8 or 7-speed automatic transmission!
Recently updated on March 17, 2023 at 08:31 a.m. With the xHP flash tool you can edit all automatic transmission maps completely and freely! Simply connect the Android smartphone to the vehicle via OBD and choose one of the preconfigured calibrations, ...
Continue reading "Down to the last detail: this is a rotisserie restoration!
Recently updated on February 23, 2023 at 02:14 a.m. You've probably seen classic cars for sale that have had a complete "rotisserie restoration" or restoration with a rotary lift. But what does that mean? And why should a vehicle ...
Continue reading "Retrofit contour lighting on the vehicle front?
Some manufacturers, such as VW with the E-Golf, the ID.4 or Mercedes with the EQC, rely on so-called contour lighting in the front of the vehicle for maximum visibility. It's like a strip of light that extends across the entire width of the vehicle and is integrated into the overall design ...
Continue reading "External expansion tank on the chassis and an alternative!
The following article will deal with the topic of external expansion tanks on the chassis and an alternative. A new damper technology in the coilover kit came as an alternative to the external container from KW Automotive last year with the Toyota GR Yaris ...
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