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Acceleration Guide: How to Go Faster

Want to improve your 0-60 or quarter mile time? Here is the comprehensive guide to improving vehicle acceleration through modifications and driving technique.

Stage 1: Weight Reduction

Cost: Free / Low

This is the most effective way to improve performance. Removing 100 kgs is roughly equivalent to adding 10-15 horsepower.

  • Remove spare tire
  • Remove rear seats
  • Lightweight battery
  • Lighter wheels

Stage 2: Tires & Grip

Cost: Moderate

The best engine in the world is useless with cheap tires. Upgrading to a "Max Performance Summer" tire (like a Michelin PS4S or Cup 2) creates the foundation for speed.

Stage 3: Power Modifications

Cost: High
1

ECU Tune

Best bang-for-buck on turbocharged cars.

2

Intake/Exhaust

Helps the engine breathe better.

3

Forced Induction

Adding a turbo to a naturally aspirated engine.

The "Driver Mod"

Invest in yourself. A high-performance driving course will make you faster than any part you can bolt onto your car. Learning to manage weight transfer, throttle control, and braking points is the ultimate upgrade.