Why do people modify their cars

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Mods are all about personal taste. Although there have been trends like getting the car as low to the ground as possible, and some have even spent thousands replacing the entire engine to make their ultimate car. If you are looking to modify your car in any way, there are a few things you need to consider, especially the legal and safety aspects of certain mods:. Of course, some drivers like to go all out and install upgraded sub-woofers and speakers.

But be mindful it is illegal for these screens to be in view of the driver. By law, the lights on the front of the car must show a substantial amount of white or yellow light, and steady red for the rear. Any other colour is not allowed. If you fancy giving your motor a new set of shoes, bear in mind new wheels can change the handling of the car.

Also make sure there is enough clearance between the wheel and body of the car, especially when steering — you might catch bigger wheels or tyres on the wheel arch when turning. Body kits and spoilers are primarily designed to use air to pull a car closer to the road. This helps to increase traction, making it far less likely that a car will skid out of control when going around corners. This is most useful at high speeds, but will still make a difference on normal roads. A wheel with thick spokes and exposed nuts will be great for outdoor adventures, while a more refined option would be better for showing off around your city.

Tyres can also make a huge difference, with smooth options being faster on smooth roads and chunky tyres with heavy grips being great for use off-road. Tinted windows are often associated with gangsters and criminals, as this is how they are portrayed in the media. For example, tinted windows give you greater privacy, and this can be great when you want to drive somewhere that worries you, as you can keep the occupants of the car free from the glares of those outside.

Cars that are designed for race tracks often have very strange looking seats and seatbelts. The seats will have raised sides and wings, wrapping themselves around the occupant, and making it much harder for physics to move them around. Over the past few years I have seen drifting grow and influence more and more trends, with big over fenders being the current most popular with some nice engine transplants. My question to you is, why do you modify cars? Is it for the purpose of racing or the passion of making a car fully personal to you?

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