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Unsure of who to ask with regards to making your pride and joy just a little more extra special? Well, here at Xtreme UK we have years of experience in tuning cars to get the best from them, please see below a list of frequently asked questions. |
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| I've heard about removing the grommet from my actuator to get more boost, should I do this?
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| I'd like more boost from my turbo but I'm concerned about engine damage, should I replace the conrod bolts?
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| I've read about a stage one conversion, what is this and what will it give me in terms of performance?
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| Should I replace the cams in my Evo to get more power?
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| A lot of people seem to experience 'fuel cuts', what are these exactly and how do I avoid them?
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| What benefit is there in me opting for a decat pipe?
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| What kind of power gains can I expect from upgrading the exhaust on my Evo?
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| I'd like to replace the standard air filter with an uprated one, what should I look for?
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| How does a rolling road work and why is it important in the tuning process?
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| How would a properly mapped ECU help my car to produce more power? Surely if I fit all the necessary parts it will be more powerful?
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| What sort of power could my standard Evo clutch withstand?
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| I've managed to wear out a clutch quite easily after tuning my engine, what options are available to me?
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| Should I replace the flywheel when my clutch is replaced?
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| What benefits could I expect to get from a lightened flywheel?
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| What's a dog box and should I consider fitting one in my road car?
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| What does the AYC do in my car and why is it important?
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| The Evo VII has an active centre differential, do I have to do anything to this when tuning the car?
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| I do track days regularly and seem to overheat the brake fluid quite a lot, is there an alternative?
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| After tuning my car I'd really like to upgrade the brakes, what's the best route for this?
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| Why are grooved and drilled discs better than standard?
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| Can I fit any other make of pads other than Brembo in my Evo VI and what benefits can I get from doing this?
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| What exactly does a brake hose kit do for my braking performance?
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| Are there any other options I can explore for improving my braking performance?
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| I've heard about the geometry settings on my car, what exactly are these and why are they important?
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| What benefits will I get from fitting lower springs on my car?
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| Is there any reason why I should consider changing my dampers? Surely standard ones are up to the job?
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| If I fit a front and rear strut brace to my car how will that improve the handling?
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| Are there any cosmetic changes I can make to the car to improve aerodynamics or downforce?
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| Can I expect to gain an improvement in downforce by adjusting my rear spoiler?
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