When it comes to enhancing your vehicle's performance, the possibilities are vast and often overwhelming. Whether you’re seeking more power, better handling, or simply a more enjoyable driving experience, there are several upgrades that can transform your vehicle. Optimal Automotive are specialists in car remapping and performance upgrades, we’ve put together a list of our top five car performance enhancements, cutting through the confusion and helping you to take your ride to the next level.
Our Top Five Car Performance Upgrades
1. Car Remapping: The Ultimate Performance Boost
Car remapping, also known as ECU (Engine Control Unit) tuning, is the most effective and affordable way to unlock your vehicle's untapped potential. By recalibrating the software that controls your engine, remapping can significantly improve power output, torque, and fuel efficiency.
When a car is manufactured, the engine settings are often configured to accommodate various driving conditions and legal restrictions, which may not be ideal for performance in your home country. Remapping customizes these settings to suit your driving style and needs, leading to enhanced throttle response, less turbo lag, faster acceleration, and in many cases, better average fuel economy.
Gearbox remapping is available for most German vehicles, which is the perfect way to complement an ECU remap. By reducing shift speeds, fine-tuning shift points, and safely increasing torque limiters, our gearbox remaps ensure you maximise the performance benefit from your engine.
At Optimal Automotive, we specialize in custom remaps, tailored to each vehicle, ensuring safe and reliable performance gains. Whether you're driving a turbocharged diesel or a high-performance sports car, our expert technicians ensure your engine operates at its best, providing you with an exhilarating driving experience.
2. Upgraded Exhaust Systems And Downpipes: Let Your Engine Breathe
The exhaust system, particularly the downpipe, plays a crucial role in your car's performance. Upgrading to a free flowing exhaust will help your turbo run more efficiently, resulting in increased horsepower and torque. By reducing exhaust backpressure and improving the flow of exhaust gases, a performance exhaust allows your engine to run more efficiently and reduce exhaust gas temperatures for safety.
A well-designed cat-back exhaust system also enhances the sound of your engine, giving your car that deep, throaty growl that turns heads.
At Optimal Automotive, we can advise on and install a range of performance exhaust systems tailored to different vehicles, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.
3. High Performance Air Intakes: Increase Airflow, Improve Power, Get More Induction Roar
A high-performance air intakes increases the flow of cold air into your engine, resulting in better combustion and, consequently, more power. Unlike standard paper filters that can become clogged and restrict airflow, performance intakes feature advanced filtration materials and are designed to maximize efficiency while still protecting your engine from contaminants.
Our team at Optimal Automotive can install high-quality air intakes and charge pipes that ensure your engine receives the clean, unrestricted airflow it needs for peak performance.
4. Uprated intercoolers and boost pipes: Feed your engine with cold dense air
An intercooler upgrade is a vital performance enhancement, particularly for high-power turbocharged and supercharged vehicles. The intercooler reduces the temperature of the compressed air entering your engine, ensuring it’s denser and more oxygen-rich. Cooler air improves combustion efficiency, leading to increased power and torque. It also helps reduces the likelihood of engine knocking and helps maintain consistent performance during demanding driving conditions.
At Optimal Automotive, we fit high-quality intercooler upgrades that are designed to maximize your engine's potential, ensuring it runs cooler, more efficiently, and with greater reliability - even in the hottest of conditions.
5. Suspension And Brake Upgrades: Enhance Handling and Stopping Power
To handle all of the increased power from our other recommendations, it’s essential to upgrade both your suspension and braking systems. Suspension upgrades, such as performance shock absorbers, springs, bushes and anti-roll bars, significantly improve your vehicle's handling, stability, and cornering capabilities. By reducing body roll and enhancing responsiveness, these upgrades allow you to maintain better control, especially during aggressive driving.
Equally important is ensuring that your vehicle has the stopping power to match its enhanced performance. Upgrading to high-performance brakes, enhances your car's braking efficiency, reduces brake fade, and provides consistent, reliable stopping power.
At Optimal Automotive, we can fit suspension and brake upgrades, ensuring your vehicle not only handles better but also stops effectively, giving you the confidence to push your car to its limits safely and effectively - either on the road or on track.
Why Choose Optimal Automotive for Your Performance Upgrades?
At Optimal Automotive, we don’t just install performance parts; we optimize them to work in harmony with your vehicle. Our team of experienced technicians takes the time to understand your specific needs and driving style, ensuring that each upgrade delivers maximum benefits.
Whether it’s a custom remap or a complete performance overhaul, we are dedicated to helping you get the most out of your vehicle.
If you're ready to take your car's performance to the next level, contact us today to discuss the best upgrade options for your vehicle. Your ultimate driving experience awaits!