Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Budget Modifications to Make Any Car Faster

Budget Modifications to Make Any Car Faster

Making your ride perform better and go fast is a fun and equally expensive hobby. However to get increased performance you do not always have to spend a fortune. In this article I would like to show you three easy and cheap ways to get more out of your vehicles performance.

Tip 1. Get a tune.

All the modifications in the world mean nothing if the are not properly in sync and running smoothly. Especially when it comes to a bone stock car or even a heavily modified one getting a good tune especially with the assistance of a dyno can be one of the easiest ways to get more power. Dyno sessions do not cost to much and can allow you to see on paper the real gains to be made by making optimization adjustments to things like fuel and timing. Now depending on what type of vehicle you have this can apply to a number of areas. Not all vehicles are going to come stock with easy ways to make adjustments so if your going to spend money on some parts try looking into tools and parts that can allow you to make the small changes that make the big difference. (this can be anything from timing gear kits to carburetors and F.I. tuners)

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Tip 2. Get a Grip

Part of the fun of a well modified car is an increase in the vehicles handling capabilities and just like tip number one having adjustability is key. There are lots of suspension parts out there that can offer a wealth of adjustability even on a limited budget. As a warning to the amateur however I would mention that suspension tuning and testing can be more of a seat of the pants feel and we must be careful that we are actually making progress and not making things worse. In other words stiff as a board and bouncing off the bump stops would probably be a backwards step. If your really itching to spend money on just one part for your vehicle to increase overall performance in all areas however I can always recommend to start with the tires. A vehicles tires will affect the handling, braking, and speed capabilities so investing in better tires for your purposes is always going to pay off.

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Tip 3. Get a Diet

In the words of the famed founder of Lotus "Add lightness". Every pound you can shave from a vehicle whether sprung or unsprung weight is always going to help benefit all areas of performance and its also mostly FREE! However before we start ripping out our carpets and popping in the Lexan glass, remember that these modifications can compromise the street-ability of a vehicle. So how fast do you want to go? and what are you willing to give up in exchange for some speed?

Now that you have some tips get out there and put them to use and remember to keep be safe

Budget Modifications to Make Any Car Faster


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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Cheap Old Cars For Sale - Government Seized Car Auctions

Cheap Old Cars For Sale - Government Seized Car Auctions

If you are on a tight budget you might want to consider buying cheap old cars for sale, either online or from used car dealers. There are also many old cars being sold through auction, which is one of the best ways in getting cars at a greatly reduced price. Most online car auctions will feature both old and later models, and you expect that most bidders will aggressively contest for the later models driving the price high.

The good news however, most old cars will be sold at a very cheap price to speed up their disposal.

What you must need to remember though is to make sure that parts are still available in the market for replacement and maintenance purposes. This is to ensure that you will be able to enjoy your car and improve its appearance as well as its performance, especially if you know something about mechanics.

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Take the time to inspect in detail all the aspect of the car that you are interested in, and never do it in a hurry. Test drive to get a feel of the car performs, and if you're not keen in car engines and all its jargon, it would be best to bring along someone who has some knowledge to help you in your inspection.

You can buy cheap old cars either directly from owners, car dealers or auction houses. The choice is yours, although the pertinent details remain the same. Make sure that registration papers are complete as well as safety standards and other documents included in the purchasing of vehicles.

Government seized car auctions is one good way to buy used cheap cars. Not many people know you can buy cars from the government and this helps to keep the bidding price low. Since the cars need money to be maintained and stored, the government agencies are more than willing to sell these seized cars at cheap prices.

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You can often find used seized cars that are still brand new, less than a year old being sold for more than 90% off the retail market value.

Cheap Old Cars For Sale - Government Seized Car Auctions


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