Worst Car Modifications, Bad Upgrades & Auto Accessories. There will always be individuals in our midst vehicle fanatics taking the style of every vehicle they own into itInchutes very fringe of speed, handling and elegance. In a few circles of Asian-People in america, it"s ultra-awesome to obtain a Japanese import that appears totally souped up for street racing. BUT...All of the modifications are *completely* useless (maybe mildly detrimental).
This is exactly what we within the vehicle industry call a "grain rocket." (WARNING: You might want to refer to it as another thing right now...or risk being known as a racist.) Here's my public service announcement: the ten worst methods to modify your vehicle.
1. Graphics Owed on Other Cars A very common method to convince people your vehicle is "da explosive device" is to use an imitation sticker declaring it's "turbo" billed or on some "racing team." Probably the most popular "knockoffs" was the "Type R" decal on Honda Civics and Acura Integras, that was *only* put on a really special edition, top performance type of Civics and Integras. 2. Turbocharger Loudspeakers Also known as Fake Engine Sounds A turbocharger or "turbo" (a factor that you devote the engine to help make the vehicle faster) is recognized as a "awesome" upgrade for large boys (from the guy"s perspective) or little males (from the female perspective *wink*). You will find only 3 methods to let potential breeding partners know your vehicle includes a turbo (alleging that you're then, awesome). 1. Label it having a "turbo billed" sticker.
2. Drive it...ensuring everybody listens to your engine"s new "seem." 3. Purchase a "turbo" speakers! Yes, some vehicle buffs, with simply a couple of cognitive abilities to knock together, discovered a less expensive option to turbo charging their engines. Simply buy a speakers to imitate that classic turbo seem. The kits even have a switch, to show around the seem at stoplights,,,,,, compelling all ladies in earshot just to walk within the other way. Using the Sunami speakers, you don"t even require an actual vehicle. When potential mates visit, or call, just privately flick the switch and say, "Sorry... can"t hear you over my new turbocharger." (Face the facts...you weren"t getting another date anyway.)
3. Race Vehicle Blow-off Valves Some creative vehicle enthusiasts saw a 90s street racing movie and incorrectly thought they *needed* a blow off valve for his or her Honda Accord. Sure, now your econo-vehicle *sounds* just like a jet. Then, as the shifting gears in city traffic, it becomes clear that new Noisy hiss of compressed air isn"t the smoothest seem...especially if you need to listen to it a 1000x/day every hurry hour. The kicker...your annoying vehicle doesn"t even go any faster!
4. Super Noisy (stupid cheap) Exhaust Systems An aftermarket exhaust product is the #1 modification every hot rodder wants. A less limited exhaust system releases horsepower and launches a lot of engine"s natural tone. One vehicle aficionado stated it best. It can make a vehicle seem like "a swarm of drugged bees being shot from the ass of the elephant." A crappy exhaust system seem like...well...shit. PLEASE! Splurge on the decent muffler for the Hotrod (for those our sakes). NOTE: See our article on "Aftermarket Exhaust Systems" too!)
5. Giant Wings Also known as Baby Returned The idea of a wing isn't entirely bad. IE. A Porsche 911 includes a small spoiler that pops up at 60mph+. Porsche claims this really is enough "downforce" for that vehicle, which could go quicker than 190mph. Whatever creates cars is useful for all cars...right? WRONG! F1 cars go *so* fast the wind with the wing pushing the tires lower really *does* really make a difference in steering and control. Reality check...Most cars with Large wings aren"t even in a position to achieve speeds of 110mph+, which their wing's lower pressure could enhance. Thus, most cars don't need a "wing," (not to mention 2 or perhaps 3 wings). NOTE TO Dale earnhardt jr . FANS: There *is* a noticeable difference between a spoiler along with a wing. Although they are both awesome searching tail pieces, a spoiler may be the one close lower around the trunk like around the Social Si. The spoiler directs the air flow path lower the rear of the vehicle, which decreases drag while growing mileage.
The passionately nick-named "grain rockets" usually finish track of *both* a rear wing and front wheel drive and steering. So, even *if* the wing is working whatsoever, it might pick *up* the wheels, instead of push them lower. DOH!?! Yes, most "Grain Rocketeers" add wings for their vehicle that are not even formed for supplying *any* lower pressure whatsoever. They may even provide some lift rather, or, because of their heavy weight, create drag to slow the vehicle lower.
6. Low Profile Tires Also known as Large Wheels Low-profile tires (generally referred to as "low-pros") are costly and difficult to find. They type of look awesome since you see really the alluring, chrome wheel, and fewer from the dull, rubber tire. BUT...Do bigger wheels also let people your awesome brakes? We have to assume cars with low-pros *do* indeed have awesome brakes, due to the fact their primary purpose would be to permit the employment more effective brakes, have better handling and lower weight underneath the suspension. WARNING POTHOLES! Once low-pros begin to age, they begin cracking round the sidewalls from baking under the sun for a long time. The very first pothole they hit can crack low profile tires right open. You *may* get plenty of compliments in your lo-pros, but word will not buy you new tires (@$1,000).
7. Classic Vehicle Replica Also known as Aerodynamic Body Kits What's an "aerodynamic" body package? To vehicle enthusiasts who don't wish to really lower the vehicle"s suspension...but want that phat, "low suspension" look. (Ok last one...you"re awesome.) So why do vehicle proprietors think this can "work?" "Wide wheels" have better traction, but additionally require wider wheel wells to pay for them and direct air them over. Caused by the 2 cooperating is known as the "ground effects." The narrow space left between your vehicle and also the ground helps pull the vehicle lower (that very same lower pressure they need from vehicle wings). Just like the wings, a vehicle will get more lower pressure in the heavy weight from the body package than any ground effects that *may* be produced. WARNING: Body kits can be quite Harmful within the wrong hands. Buddies don"t let buddies use bad body kits! This "Frankenstein" body package combined a "Porsche 911 molded front-end, a Mercedes-Benz hood, a Toyota Supra front body package, a Nissan 350Z exhaust" and "Lexus IS300 car headlights transformed into tail lamps with fiber-optic halos," to produce this rare creature.
8. DIY Lower Vehicle Suspension How can you have a simple, stock vehicle and smother it in attractiveness? Provide a "condemned" look by decreasing the suspension yourself! Lowing a vehicle"s center of gravity enables you to definitely handle it better and feel less body roll within the curves. (*IF* you're doing so right...you probably did, right?) What...you don"t KNOW?!? Let me know you didn't simply hook around the greatest group of springs you found. If that's the case, dude (or dudette) you"ve had a large problem! Whenever you lower the springs, with no relaxation from the suspension, you"ve got "bump steer." IE. Whenever you hit a bump (better make that the "jump") within the road...Hang On. Each time your wheel hits a bump or groove within the road, your vehicle will steer for the reason that direction. Wait...you didn"t even *buy* new springs? You simply reduce your vehicle"s old springs to reduce it. Congratulations! Your vehicle no more includes a functioning suspension system. Better beat it around EVERY bump within the road...you"ve got NOTHING absorbing that shock now.
9. Placing A 450hp Race Vehicle Clutch Inside A 200hp Ride Whenever certainly one of my buddies will get a Mustang, they think the need to purchase a set of Flowmasters, along with a K&N CAI...and also the heaviest, least practical clutch you'll find. (IE. the King Cobra clutch). Their vehicle makes 220, however they give a clutch ranked for drivetrains of 450hp+. WARNING: This may *not* result in the vehicle any faster, however it *does* help make your left leg cramp in traffic. You"ll put on the clutch out early from lazy shifting.
10. Fake Chrome On The Real Vehicle I love chrome around the following guy (or girl, because the situation might be). Yet, must be Classic Cadillac is superbly bathed in chrome, doesn"t mean your Honda Social is gonna look sick with stick-on strips. Some compulsive vehicle lovers cover their vehicle in fake chrome strips, emphasizing every position in...plastic. Leave the plastic at Pep Boys...PLEASE!
11. Trailer Hitch Toilet Also known as BUMPER DUMPER
12. Trailer Hitch Stripper Pole Also known as Platinum Stage
13. Vehicle Mustache Also known as Carstache
14. Balls For The Truck Also known as Truck Nutz Beyond serving no purpose, apart from announcing your terrible taste, these fake ball sacks are really illegal in certain states. Is that this an over reaction through the so-known as moral majority? I, for just one, am glad the federal government intervened in order to save us out of this "Macho, Macho Mod!"
15. My Fave FakesThat Didn't Make My List: Neon underglows, rhinestone studded dirt flaps, and super rewriters. What exactly are *your* favorite vehicle modifications?