Tuning, in plain English
Guides to ECU tuning, performance upgrades and looking after a tuned car, written without the jargon. If one of them raises a question about your own car, ask us when you request a quote.
What Is ECU Tuning? A Plain-English Guide
Your car has a computer that decides how the engine runs. Tuning means carefully changing its instructions so the car drives the way you want.
5 min readStage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 Tuning Explained
Stages are a simple way to describe how far a car has been modified. Here is what each one usually means and who it is for.
5 min readTransmission (TCU) Tuning: What It Does and Why It Matters
Your gearbox has its own computer. Tuning it changes how quickly and firmly the car shifts, and lets it handle the extra power from an engine tune.
4 min readFlex Fuel and E85: What They Are and Whether They Suit You
E85 is a high-ethanol fuel that can support more power on the right car. It also has real downsides, so here is the honest picture.
5 min readIs Tuning Safe for My Engine? An Honest Answer
A tune can be safe or risky depending on how it is done. Here is what a careful tune protects, what goes wrong with bad ones, and how we work.
5 min readWhat to Expect When You Get Your Car Tuned
A step-by-step look at getting your car tuned with us, from your first quote to the first week of driving.
5 min readHow to Look After a Tuned European Car
A tuned car works its parts harder. Good maintenance is what keeps it strong and reliable. Here is what to look after and why.
5 min readTuning Glossary: Plain-English Definitions
Every tuning word you are likely to hear, explained in a sentence or two.
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