Car Modifying

Many people these days want a unique way to stand out from the rest of the population. Some just want to have a nice car other than what a car dealership or manufacturer can provide. So they begin by modifying their vehicles. Customizing ones vehicle consists of alot of work, time and money. Certain things if not careful could result in being illegal and could very well void the dealerships warranty. Examples of something being illegal could include window tints being to dark, or an exhaust system that lacks a catalytic converter or otherwise would fail an emmisions test. Something that would void a dealerships warranty would include "bolt-ons" that increase the performance levels of a car whether horsepower, torque, suspension (handleing) to a level higher than the stock (higher performance than from a manufacturer) that was or is not installed, approved by a certified dealership, mechanic, or specialist. So, people may ask, where do I start? Go online. Start by using google. Simply type in the model of you car and go from there. Sift through the results until you see something that does not offer the whole car for sale. Until you feel more comfortable about the level of difficulty in the modifications to your vehicle or dont have a lot of money to start with, start small. Examples include anything that you can stick on using 3M tape. This is a double sided tape that will stick and hold to your vehicles exterior trim. Also removing exterior trim might interest you. Debadging the car makes alot of difference in its look. Makes the car look more sleek. For example the lettering on the trunk. The model emblems such a chevrolet bowtie or a lexus L could be painted to match the VIN number of the vehicle. To do this go to a dealership that sells the make and model of your car/truck and ask in the parts department for touchup paint that match your vin number. They will know where it is located, but its located right in from of the driver, you will have to look for outside the drivers door and underneath the windsheild. Once your more comfortable with moving on to more challenging modifications see next post.