Friday, April 4, 2008

The Basics in Car Modification (Part II)

CONTINUED….

Now that we have the right “clothes” for your car, it’s time to get it some decent shoes. Nice rims to house your car’s tires, add even more bling for your ride. These are available in different sizes and materials. They come in alloys, steel and even in chrome for you players out there. Some of these look great but tend to bend when exposed to extreme situations. If money is no object, then go for chrome 19-inchers and above with spinners. Those will definitely cause some heads to turn.

Next up we have your car’s lights. This particular area in your car is not one to be overlooked. You may have a wicked body kit on already, but if your car’s headlights and taillights are still stock, it just doesn’t feel complete. There are oodles of choices for you to go on here. They even come in different colors and intensity nowadays.

Speaking of lights, your car’s underbody deserves a decent set too. Grab a good underbody neon light kit and watch everybody’s jaw drop. Now while static neon lights are already appreciated by everyone, imagine what pulse neon lights will do for your car. Believe it or not, some of the damn things actually blink continuously while you cruise, how absolutely friggin’ awesome is that?

There is one topic that has been debated on over and over again by experts and enthusiasts alike. Nobody seems to agree on whether a car should be tinted or not. While some go for the darkest tint available, others believe that tinting should be left to ex-convicts and wanted felons. Celebrities that don’t want to be bothered by TMZ go for the deepest shades they can find. I asked my buddy why his window doesn’t have any tint at all, to which he replied, and I quote “why should I spend more money just to hide my good looks?” Ah modesty at its finest. I guess this all boils down to your taste really… It depends on your car’s overall look too. Use your imagination when deciding whether to add tints to your window or not.

When it comes to lowering your vehicle, always get the best kit possible to avoid damaging your car’s suspensions. Others go for the cheapie cheapie way and just cut some inches off of their spring to lower it. Now while this method is way cheaper than getting quality kits, this also comes with a greater risk of wrecking your suspension at even the slightest bumps on the road. Choose wisely my friend. Don’t be a cheap-ass because repairs will cost you so much more in the end. A well-lowered car adds to a more streamlined feel and definitely makes your car look like a stalking predator ready to burst unexpectedly to go for the kill.

Now we have your doors. Are you thinking is there some more ways that I could improve on my doors? This is the car modifier’s age man, of course there is! You can give fool everybody into thinking you own a supercar by getting supercar-ish doors. Scissor-type doors that have been used exclusively by supercars in the past can now be installed for your car. Get in and off your car with style.

Now that you have supercar-ish doors, go the extra mile by making making your car sound like a supercar too. Add a decent muffler and hear your car roar like a wind tunnel-tested Italian hybrids. This is just plain wicked man. Make your presence felt every time.

After all of those, we’re just about ready to close the chapter on making your car’s exterior stand out. All this cake need is its icing. What better way to do it than by getting an awesome paintjob and artwork done. Gone are the days when the choices for your car’s color are limited to plain red, mediocre blue, etc. We now have pearlescent shades that seem to change color in different light settings. Also, there are a lot of talented artist that can lay down your favorite artwork on your car for you. What better way to express your feelings and intentions than by getting a sick artwork airbrushed on your ride’s side.