3DTUNNERS guides

Learn what changes the look—and what to check next

Practical notes about vehicle visualisation, materials, wheels and suspension from the person building 3DTUNNERS. Each guide separates what the browser can help you explore from the measurements and professional checks a real car still needs.

8 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Wheel Offset and Fitment: A Practical Visual Guide

Wheel fitment is a relationship between width, diameter, offset, tyres, brakes and suspension—not a single number. This guide explains what to inspect in a visual concept and what still needs to be measured on the real car.

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7 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Coilovers vs Air Suspension: Choosing the Right Direction

Both systems can change ride height, but they reach that result in different ways and ask different things of the owner. Compare the visual, practical and maintenance questions before choosing a direction for a real build.

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8 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

How PBR Car Paint Works in Real-Time 3D

A convincing digital paint finish is built from colour, roughness, metalness, clearcoat and the light around the car. Learn what each control contributes and why the same paint can look different between scenes and screens.

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8 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Tyre Size Explained: Width, Profile, Diameter and Fitment

Tyre numbers contain more information than they first appear to. Learn what width, aspect ratio and wheel diameter mean, how they work together, and what should be checked before choosing a different tyre size.

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9 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Camber, Toe and Alignment Explained: How They Change a Car's Stance

Camber and toe can dramatically change how a car looks, but alignment is about much more than stance. Learn what these angles mean and why real-world settings need proper measurement.

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9 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Body Kits, Splitters and Spoilers: What Actually Changes on a Car?

Splitters, spoilers, diffusers and body kits can transform a car visually, but similar-looking parts can serve very different purposes. Learn the differences before planning a build.

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6 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Car Wraps vs. Paint: Choosing the Right Finish

Vinyl wraps and traditional paint each have unique advantages. Learn about durability, cost, installation time, and how to decide which approach is best for your car.

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7 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Exhaust Systems Explained: Cat-Back, Axle-Back, and Headers

Upgrading your exhaust alters sound and performance. Understand the differences between axle-back, cat-back, headers, and full turbo-back systems.

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5 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Brake Upgrades for Street and Track Use

Learn how to improve your vehicle's stopping power, from simple pad swaps to full big brake kits, and understand what causes brake fade.

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8 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Forged vs. Cast Wheels: What's the Difference?

Discover how alloy wheels are manufactured. Compare the strength, weight, and cost of cast, flow-formed, and fully forged wheels.

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10 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Engine Tuning Basics: ECU Remaps and Piggybacks

An introduction to engine tuning. Learn how ECU remaps and piggyback modules unlock horsepower, torque, and better throttle response.

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7 MIN READ
Updated 7 August 2026

Carbon Fiber Parts: Form, Function, and Maintenance

Explore the use of carbon fiber in car tuning, from lightweight hoods and spoilers to interior trims, and learn how to maintain its clear coat.

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Written alongside the project

These articles are revised as the configurator changes. They are educational project notes, not professional mechanical advice. If a topic is unclear or there is a useful subject you would like explained, send it through the contact page.