All cars can benefit from modifications, whether the benefit is better performance or better aesthetics; Mods can do wonders for your car. The million dollar question is where do you start? There are tons of different things you can add to your car, but that doesn’t mean you should go out and overdo your new car.
We’ve compiled a list of the top 7 mods you can start with, adding them to your ride without worrying about going overboard, we’ve also kept in mind that modifying cars is expensive, so every mod on this list can be bought for $1000 or less. .
1.Lowering springs.
Slamming a car into the ground can make it look cool. The car will not only benefit from its improved appearance as a tarmac scraper, but nose dive under hard braking as well as body roll during fast cornering will be greatly reduced. There are three typical options to choose from regarding a spring upgrade to lower a car: lowering springs, coil springs, and shock kits, the choice is yours and will likely be based on budget.
Expected cost: $100+
2. Tires and Rims
The mod that could have taken No. 1, rims and tires are one of the most essential car mods out there. Every year, you’ll catch the kids at Boost 4 Bangers who forgot to buy the most essential mod to complement such dramatic performance gains… BETTER WHEELS AND TIRES. Good, lightweight rubber tires will do wonders for your car, helping you put your power to the pavement and significantly improve cornering. You can purchase pre-assembled packs online relatively easily, just visit tireack, enter your vehicle specs and all the tire sizes for your car will appear on the screen.
Expected cost: $800+
3. Aftermarket cover
Standard radio shrouds are generally not very good and would not be able to handle quality aftermarket speakers and subwoofers. When it comes to aftermarket rigs your options are endless, with so many different companies offering quality products your options are truly endless. It all boils down to what features are important to you, once you decide between touch screen or conventional, the number of aux/usb inputs, iPod functionality…the list goes on, but once you’ve decided on these features, Will continue.
Expected cost: $80+
4. Amplifier, Speakers, Sub
Now that you have your new feature-rich rig, you’ll need some quality speakers and a decent subwoofer to deliver the best music experience. When it comes to speakers, you’re basically going to shop by size and whether or not they have built-in tweeters. Once you’ve chosen your speakers, you’ll need a decent-sized subwoofer, a 10-inch will generally be good to give you all that much-needed bass… And don’t forget an amp to power it all.
Expected cost: $350+
5. steering wheel
A good aftermarket steering wheel can really add to the look of an interior. Choosing a flyer is pretty simple, just pick a style you like and you’re good to go. Just be aware that cars with airbags will need to have the airbags removed to fit an aftermarket wheel, also certain municipalities may have some things to say about cars with standard safety features (airbags) removed, so do your due diligence to check before picking one up.
Expected cost: $120+
6. Shift Knob
The reasons for changing the gear shift knob are shared with the reasons you decided to add a new steering wheel… is that cool? Just unbolt your old shifter and find a new one you like, bolt it on and you’re good to go.
Expected cost: $25+
7. Cold air intake
More airflow to your engine does a lot of little things for your car. First, adding an intake will give you better throttle response, which you will definitely feel coming off the line. Second, more cold air in your engine means more power (gains won’t be huge, expect anywhere between 8hp and gains as low as 1 or 2hp). Lastly, an intake will give your car an attractive “sucking” sound when you hit the throttle, the sound of your engine sucking in much more air than with the original air filter.
Expected cost: $100+