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Two turbos are always better than one. Here's what you need to know about twin-turbocharging

Twin-Turbocharging: How Does It Work? - DIY
Twin-Turbocharging: How Does It Work?
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Rack and pinion steering is an incredibly popular setup in modern vehicles, but how does it actually work?

What Actually Is Rack And Pinion Steering? - DIY
What Actually Is Rack And Pinion Steering?
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Garage54's latest experiment involves using four office chair cylinders to prop up the rear end of a Lada

Office Chair Legs Make Surprisingly Good Height-Adjustable Dampers - DIY
Office Chair Legs Make Surprisingly Good Height-Adjustable Dampers
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Someone from Vietnam built this Chiron replica from the ground up over a year using only basic tools

Surprisingly Realistic Bugatti Chiron Replica Was Built From Scratch - DIY
Surprisingly Realistic Bugatti Chiron Replica Was Built From Scratch
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The latest Tyre Reviews test involves running a Tesla Model 3 Performance in FWD, RWD and AWD modes in the snow to see what's best

What's Better For Snow Driving: FWD, RWD Or AWD? - DIY
What's Better For Snow Driving: FWD, RWD Or AWD?
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Garage54 created a transparent cylinder head for a side valve Moskvich engine, giving an incredible view of the combustion process

Plexiglass Cylinder Head Gives Incredible View Of Running Engine - DIY
Plexiglass Cylinder Head Gives Incredible View Of Running Engine
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You might have heard people wax lyrical about ITBs in the past, but what do they actually do? Allow us to explain

What Are Individual Throttle Bodies And Why Might You Want Them? - DIY
What Are Individual Throttle Bodies And Why Might You Want Them?
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In this handy winter tyre guide, Jon Benson of Tyre Reviews breaks down and explains the (many) different categories

Demystifying The Complicated World Of Winter Tyres - DIY
Demystifying The Complicated World Of Winter Tyres
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How to install a double din radio (Sony XAV-AX200 + XA-NV400) in a Daihatsu Copen

How to install a double din radio (Sony XAV-AX200 + XA-NV400) in a Daihatsu Copen - DIY
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This YouTube video explains what's going on when you hold your car key to your head to boost the signal

The Science Behind Why Your Head Can Boost A Car Key Fob Signal - DIY
The Science Behind Why Your Head Can Boost A Car Key Fob Signal
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Tyre Reviews latest test pits two Pirelli road tyres against a pair of slicks to see the differences in lap times

Can Slick Tyres Make A Road Car Significantly Faster On Track? - DIY
Can Slick Tyres Make A Road Car Significantly Faster On Track?
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Russian YouTube channel Garage54 has quite literally reinvented the wheel for its latest experiment

Ever Wondered What It Would Be Like To Drive On Square Wheels? - DIY
Ever Wondered What It Would Be Like To Drive On Square Wheels?
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Tyre Reviews has done a back-to-back test of the EV and non-EV versions of the 'same' tyre, revealing some startling differences

Specific EV Tyres Are Surprisingly Different From Off-The-Shelf - DIY
Specific EV Tyres Are Surprisingly Different From Off-The-Shelf
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Russian YouTube channel Garage 54 whipped the oil and valves seats out of a Lada to see how badly oil consumption would be effected

How Much Oil Does A Car Burn With The Valve Seals And Oil Rings Removed? - DIY
How Much Oil Does A Car Burn With The Valve Seals And Oil Rings Removed?
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A woodworking YouTube has posted a video featuring the construction of a tiny model V8

This Miniscule, Functioning Wooden V8 Is A Thing Of Engineering Beauty - DIY
This Miniscule, Functioning Wooden V8 Is A Thing Of Engineering Beauty
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