| Getting bored with driving your car lately? Perhaps | | | | improve your car’s aerodynamics while giving |
| it’s time to consider accessory additions or | | | | it a fuller edge and design. A change in your |
| replacements. Here’s a few tips to help you | | | | headlight, tail light casing and bulb colors will also |
| rev up your ride: | | | | make your car attractive, not to mention |
| The Interior | | | | improve your view. An upgrade in Mags/ Rims will |
| To give comfort and flair to your ride, you can | | | | definitely enhance your car’s profile as well as |
| load up on new aftermarket accessories readily | | | | its grip on the road. Select from various finishes |
| available at your local car shop from various | | | | such as chrome, stainless-steel and alloy, that suit |
| makers with impressive and stylish designs. | | | | your taste. Always remember to compliment a |
| Common updates for the interior include: | | | | rim change with the appropriate tires. Body kit |
| Carpets/ floor mats, Seat covers, Headrests, | | | | installations are available at specialized car shops, |
| Moon light, Strobe lighting, Neon lights, Mobile | | | | look for one in your area that caters to quality |
| phone and drink holders, Seat belt harness and | | | | personalized designs or is the town popular so |
| pads, CD Organizers, Cockpit films, Dash kits, | | | | you’re really getting your money’s worth. |
| Door guards, Gauge facers, Pedal pads, Shift | | | | Under the hood |
| pads, Steering wheels, Steering wheel covers, | | | | Engine – Have your engine overhauled to bring |
| Steering wheel accessories and Sunshades. | | | | it back to pristine condition or consider installing a |
| Let’s discuss some of the most important | | | | performance chip to boost it even further. Chips |
| upgrades mentioned above. Carpets and mats are | | | | can easily be fitted with fuel injection and an |
| very important for your car as they help protect | | | | Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Installing one often |
| the floor against the entry of dust, rust and | | | | results with a 10-15% power boost in regular |
| moisture which can easily eat up your floor | | | | engines and a 10% horsepower increase in turbo |
| without you knowing it. Seat covers on the other | | | | engines. |
| hand will help protect your seats while making | | | | Brakes- You need to improve your brakes for |
| them look more stylish. You can even have your | | | | better handling and safety. Install performance |
| covers as the highlight of your planned theme for | | | | pads and upgrade performance discs. |
| the interior! | | | | Performance brake pads enhance your braking |
| Steering wheels or steering wheel covers will | | | | power and can withstand much more abuse than |
| provide you better grip and handling on the wheel. | | | | their regular counterparts. |
| Shift knobs look trendy while providing an | | | | Air Filter- Replace your air filter or the filter |
| improved grip. Pedal pads ensure better grip while | | | | element in the air filter. For fuel injection engines, |
| adding accent to your cockpit. Seat belt harness | | | | enhance the airflow by removing the original box |
| and pads may not only look pleasing to the eyes | | | | containing the air filter and hoses and then put an |
| but will help ensure that you and your passengers | | | | induction kit in place. It looks like a cone filter that |
| are safely and comfortably held to the seats | | | | can be attached directly to the air flow meter, |
| when needed. Steering wheel accessories allow | | | | making a more direct and smooth airflow to the |
| you to integrate important triggers and buttons | | | | engine. |
| into your steering wheel for ease and | | | | Exhaust – Always see to it that nothing blocks |
| convenience. A Custom dash kit is one great way | | | | the way of gases on their way out for greater |
| to compliment your interior theme and it usually | | | | power. You can replace the original exhaust with |
| comes in numerous finishes such as wood veneer | | | | aftermarket assortments out in car shops. Simply |
| and carbon fiber. | | | | select one that fits your taste. |
| The Exterior | | | | |
| Now that we’re done with the interior, we will | | | | Suspension- You might want to lower your |
| now give your exterior a make over. Consider | | | | springs for a leaner look and get a better grip for |
| the following upgrades the next time you visit the | | | | your car. Springs reduce roll when taking corners |
| auto shop: | | | | and will give your tires better contact with the |
| Paint, grille, billet door handles, wings, spoilers, | | | | road. Although you might encounter slight |
| headlights, tail lights and rims. For a really | | | | problems when driving over small bumps, these |
| enhanced look, you can also go for a whole new | | | | springs will come in handy as they will stiffen and |
| body kit installation. | | | | reduce roll when you take on corners. You can |
| In a summary, select the best type of paint | | | | also employ shock absorbers and up-rated bushes |
| (Acrylic or Urethane) and finish your car in a color | | | | to upgrade your suspension. |
| that’s trendy or in tune with your taste and | | | | Simply follow these simple tips and you’ll be |
| personality. Look for an aftermarket grille which is | | | | zooming off to a brand new ride. Just don’t |
| an upgraded version from your car’s brand or | | | | forget to buckle up while you’re at it. |
| something that is custom designed. Spoilers will | | | | |