4 Tips to improve your car's performance

Power is very important, but there are other factors that influence a car's performance. Find out what to do when you want to breathe new life into your car.

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When we talk about car performance, there's a phrase that immediately springs to mind: More Power!!!, made famous by former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarckson. For this automotive guru, it's all about power, but performance is much more than that.

But let's start with the most exciting:

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1. POWER

Going faster and faster is the goal, but remember: without exceeding the speed limits. To do this, choose to visit a closed track.

There are a few tricks to increase power in order to reduce the 0-100 km/h time and increase the top speed:

• change the air filter for a sporty one or even opt for a direct intake kit;

• replace the exhaust system with a sporty one, when you want to do this remember Akrapovic, you'll hardly regret it, but your wallet won't say the same;

• reprogramming the power plant can also be an option and don't forget the power chip;

• by reprogramming the ECU you can also change the car's turbo, taking advantage of the moment. By using a more efficient turbo, power tends to increase.

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2. BRAKES

Once you've boosted your car's power, you need good calipers that will allow you to take corners safely and avoid running people over.

To increase your car's performance, it's important to be able to brake effectively as late as possible. Therefore, better brakes allow you to go faster on a track, because you'll spend less time and distance braking. In this case, the better the brakes, the faster you can go. Intriguing, isn't it?

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3. AERODYNAMICS

A few changes to your car's aerodynamics will improve performance. If you doubt this, look at the bodywork on rally cars, as well as Formula 1 and Turismo cars.

A spoiler suited to the model of your car and side skirts give it a sportier appearance and also bring advantages when you need to travel at higher speeds, as in these cases the air becomes denser. Do you still remember the "Matias Ailerons"?

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4. FUEL

The fuel that used to be available in petrol stations was additivated, but simple or low-cost fuels lack these components that can make a difference, both in terms of performance and engine maintenance.

By using a fuel with more octane, such as 98 gasoline, you'll be able to increase your car's performance.

There are also fuel additives that you can buy in supermarkets. The main purpose of these additives is to improve combustion.

If you want to improve your car's performance, remember that there are several things to do and that the journey won't be short or economical, but in the end it's hard not to like the work you've done.

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Translated with DeepL.com