Tuning

  • BMW M2 F87 – FAST MODS

    BMW M2 F87 – FAST MODS

    Glenn Rowswell on 18th November 2019

    The BMW M2 F87 is ripe for some tuning upgrades, here are some of our faves...

  • 8 COMMON CAMSHAFT TERMS AND HOW THEY CAN AFFECT YOUR CAR

    8 COMMON CAMSHAFT TERMS AND HOW THEY CAN AFFECT YOUR CAR

    Glenn Rowswell on 20th November 2018

    Last week we posted our guide to performance car camshafts. It was pretty heavy and quite in depth, especially for those newer to the world of car tuning. So this week we thought we'd post a quick guide to common car camshaft terminology and how they can affect your car.

  • POP AND BANG MAPS GUIDE – SHOULD YOU GET ONE?

    POP AND BANG MAPS GUIDE – SHOULD YOU GET ONE?

    Glenn Rowswell on 13th November 2018

    'Crackle maps’, ‘Pop and bang maps’, call them what you will, they’re mega popular. But are they safe and should you get one? Fast Car investigates…

  • FAST CAR PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS GUIDE

    FAST CAR PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS GUIDE

    Glenn Rowswell on 21st August 2018

    It’s all too easy to get confused about the best exhaust setup for your car, so to help, we’ve put together this informative but easy-to-understand guide to the various aspects of exhaust systems.

  • TOP 27 WORST CAR TUNING MISTAKES

    TOP 27 WORST CAR TUNING MISTAKES

    Glenn Rowswell on 24th July 2018

    Everyone makes mistakes when car tuning now and again, and perfectly good cars can be ruined by small mistakes. So to help prevent these, here’s our essential guide to what NOT to do when tuning…

  • FAST CAR SUPERCHARGERS GUIDE

    FAST CAR SUPERCHARGERS GUIDE

    Glenn Rowswell on 17th July 2018

    Forget turbos, as we investigate the other side of forced induction: supercharging with our Fast Car Superchargers Guide...

  • FAST CAR AIR FUEL RATIO GUIDE

    FAST CAR AIR FUEL RATIO GUIDE

    Glenn Rowswell on 10th July 2018

    Nothing causes engine failures more than incorrect air/fuel ratios. We show you why it happens and how to prevent it.

  • FAST CAR HEAD GASKETS GUIDE

    FAST CAR HEAD GASKETS GUIDE

    Glenn Rowswell on 2nd July 2018

    As with different engine parts, there are many different types of gaskets and fixings available for your engine. Uprating these will add reliability and allow your engine to work harder, but in some cases it’s just necessary to support some of the performance components that we have already covered...

  • FAST CAR OIL GUIDE

    FAST CAR OIL GUIDE

    Glenn Rowswell on 18th June 2018

    It’s the life-blood of your engine, but it frequently gets overlooked. We investigate the ins and outs of your car’s oil...