Should I Modify My Car?
For some people, the car you drive says as much about you as the clothes you wear. Customizing your car is a very personal matter, and the aftermarket has a ton of options.
Have you ever tried to buy a near-perfect car, only to find it was missing a feature you really wanted? Welcome to the world of car modification. With the right modifications, you can make your car faster, bigger, more comfortable, and even safer. Here’s a quick course in the world of car modifications and some things to consider if you’re planning on modifying your car.
What is a car modification?
What modifications can I make to my car?Every part on your car has at least one possible modification. Your goals for the car will determine the best construction route.
Some people limit themselves to cosmetic modifications such as vinyl wraps, mud flaps, plastidip, and window tint. These modifications are often easy or low-cost to apply.
Some cosmetic modifications also have practical benefits. For example, tinted windows keep out heat and light that can destroy the interior over time, and mud flaps protect the body of the car from stone chips.
Competition, Racing, and Performance Modifications
These people might start with wheel, brake, tire, and suspension modifications and progress to cooling and aerodynamic modifications as the build progresses.
These designs focus on grip, durability and endurance to consistently achieve the fastest lap times. Some high performance events require additional safety modifications such as: B. 6-point harnesses, racing seats with fixed backrests, roll bars, roll cages, fire suppression systems.
Performance Modifications
Don’t like curves? No worries. There are plenty of people who want big power to get fast times on the drag racing track. These people may even add turbochargers or swap out the engine.
These conversions prioritize performance above all else, often sacrificing reliability and roadworthiness (the ease of driving the car in everyday life) in favor of raw performance. With enough money, you can turn virtually any car into a 10s car.
Is it worth modifying your car? Modifying a car can take a lot of time and money, depending on what you do. Different replacement parts are available for different makes and models. High-quality parts and an active community of enthusiasts make it easy to install on your specific model.
Only you can decide if the process is worth it for you. Here are some benefits of modifying your car:
1) Your car will be absolutely unique
Modifying your car gives you the opportunity to make it unique. Approximately 200,000 Subaru WRXs were sold in the last generation, and no one else will have your exact combination of appearance and performance modifications (unless you make your modifications public).
2) You can make a cheap car really fast
Most people don’t have Ferrari money, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have Ferrari speed.
- If you’re willing to put in the effort and research, you can upgrade many cars to make them faster than exotic sports cars.
- If you’re trying to build a high-performance machine, most of your expenses will be labor, not parts.
- If you have the space, tools, and knowledge to do the work yourself, the sky’s the limit. An LS-swapped Miata can reliably produce about 700 horsepower in a car that weighs about 2,600 pounds.
3) Your car is built according to your desires
Most cars are set up from the factory to be quiet, comfortable, and suitable for everyday use. Some cars have compromises made to comply with California’s unique and very strict regulations.
Not everyone cares about a smooth ride or a quiet interior. If your goal is more performance-focused, you can make many modifications to your vehicle to improve it for your specific use case.
For example, you can buy a base model with cheaper wheels because you know you’ll be replacing them first anyway.