Improving your ride
So you want to make your ride faster, better looking or more comfortable.Well that's a good idea and it can be a lot of fun.It will also make your car unique and be custom tailored to your taste.Depending on what you drive there's an awful lot of parts you can install to make your car better.Even if you drive a rare one off, there are many things available in the car customising market.It's a huge place and if you don't want to loose money you need to be informed.That's what I'm trying to do here inform and help you decide what to do with your car.I will try to focus on the mechanical part of tuning, since that's what I know best and also because I'm not very interested in ICE (in-car entertainment).My background is also in mechanics so I don't know all too well body kits and the technology and craft behind them.Then again, most of the time what will be the most expensive are the mechanical bits so you need to know what you're doing.For example, a certain type of parts if not properly installed or if not chosen right can be detrimental not only to your engine but also to your safety.That's the whole purpose of this guide.To help you choose and research the right parts for your car.
One of the first step you should do is to come up with a budget and a plan.The budget part should be easy, and it's all up to you.With the vast choice you have before you, you can easily invest 500$ and make your car faster or spend 50k$ and have an undrivable monster.That's why you need a plan.That is you need to know what is the most important thing you want to change about your car.What is the purpose of your vehicle is it a comfy cruiser from A to B but with some added punch or an all out drag monster.This is very important as it will dictate what you need to do to your car to achieve your goal.This with a realistic budget should give you the ride you want and in a short amount of time and also hassle free, or almost.
To achieve the plan you need to know your car.What is it you don't like about it what is it you like.Every car that leaves the factory was built and designed with compromises.Suspensions, tires, engine everything was made to satisfy the biggest crowd possible.And do not ever forget that it was built with a budget.It's entirely possible that you do not associate with those boys and girls for which the car was built.So identify what you would have liked to have in your car.The feel of a car is entirely subjective so go with your tastes not those of others.
One very important thing to understand is that if you remove an OEM (Original Equipment from Manufacturer) part and replace it with an aftermarket one there's all the chance that it will show in your daily life with the car.If you're building an all out race car its not that important but for a daily driver it might be advisable to know the limits which you do not want to break.A triple plate clutch may reduce slippage but it will take the calf of Arnold Schwarzeneger to push the pedal and with a carbon/ceramic disc its either on or off.Not something I would recommend in town or during rush hour.Just remember that if you improve one aspect of a car there's likely to be another effect somewhere else and that it may not be to your taste.So that's why it's important to know what you're doing when modifying your car.
A word on warranties.Basically anything you do to the mechanical parts of your car will render the warranty null and void.I'm not a lawyer but thats the case most of the time.Also if you install a body kit and you have a body warranty regarding rust and perforations it's not too difficult to understand that it won't apply anymore.As for installing all these parts please try to find a trusty mechanic.You might be able to do a lot in your backyard but for certain things it's best to call in the experts.Mechanics are the only ones with the knowledge and manufacturer support to understand fully your particular car.Moreover, most of them will love you for making them install performance parts on a car.I should know because that's my job and I love it when someone asks me for a turbo upgrade.
So that's the first step next up is the Tires Section as I feel that's the first thing you should change in most cars.
Improving your ride.
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