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 / LowThis 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: ModerateThe 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: HighECU Tune
Best bang-for-buck on turbocharged cars.
Intake/Exhaust
Helps the engine breathe better.
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.