Since the release of the C8 Corvette with a mid-engine, the tuning scene has focused intensively on the Vette. Since then there have been various performance improvements through compressor and turbo kits. And the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering team is also one of them, but proposes a different...
Continue reading "German racing icons: 7 legends on the racetrack
The history of German motorsport is a fascinating journey through time and technology. From the early days of automobile racing to modern supercars, Germany has produced some of the most remarkable vehicles in the history of motorsports. In this article throw...
Continue reading "Re-drilling brake discs & adjusting hub bore, allowed?
In the area of tuning, the adjustment of the brake discs is occasionally an issue that comes up when converting to more powerful brakes. This particularly involves re-drilling the hole circle and/or machining the hub bore of the discs. Such changes are necessary...
Continue reading "Get your car ready for spring – change intervals for oil, brakes and tires!
With the arrival of spring, the desire to get the car fit increases again. The rule for winter tires applies from October to Easter, but what happens after that? The ADAC recently published a compact list of replacement and maintenance intervals to give drivers ...
Continue reading "How can a catalytic converter break?
In cars, the catalytic converter plays a central role in protecting our environment. It reduces the harmful emissions produced during combustion in the engine and makes our air cleaner. But what happens when the component breaks the spirit...
Continue reading "Replacing hood lifts: when is it time?
Hood struts (gas struts) may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to vehicle maintenance, but they play a crucial role in your safety. The inconspicuous helpers hold the hood of the car open and give...
Continue reading "Looking to the sky: retrofitting a car glass roof!
In recent years, retrofitting car glass roofs has experienced a real renaissance. While glass roofs for retrofitting were primarily considered a cheap option in the eighties, today the focus is on quality - with (unfortunately) prices adjusted accordingly. But what …
Continue reading "Timing chain Opel Corsa D – what you need to know on the subject!
Are you the owner of an Opel Corsa D and are you wondering when and if the timing chain needs to be changed? Then you are exactly right here. We look at the topic surrounding the timing chain of the Opel Corsa D, including ...
Continue reading "Wagner intercooler kit increases G 63 AMG performance
In the world of performance cars, there are few cars like the Mercedes G 63 AMG. The off-road vehicle combines luxury with raw power, thanks to the M177 4,0-liter V8 biturbo, which produces an impressive 585 hp. In order to further optimize performance and…
Continue reading "AEV fender flares for the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2!
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) fender flares are now available for model years 2017 to 2022. The extensions make it possible to install 35 inch (0,89 m) off-road tires without the need for an additional lift kit. The standard Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 rolls out of the factory...
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