Car Tuning - Perfect Your Ride's Performance

For those of us that are into engine tuning, suspension tuning, body tuning, or all of the above, there are car competitions. Whether it's performance racing or auto-body modification shows, tuning competitions are a popular way to display your customized vehicles.

Body tuning is done by customizing the high-performance appearance of the vehicle, by adding spoilers or wings, body kits, and scoops. Suspension tuning upgrades the shock absorbers, springs, and swaybars to increase handling. Engine tuning is perhaps the most versatile and complicated category, as many different tuners are looking for different results. Some may tune their engine to increase horsepower or improve fuel economy. Engine tuning also covers air intake systems and exhaust systems, which again can be tuned to improve horsepower, performance, and emissions.

Have you entered your modified vehicles into any sort of competitions? We'd like to know how you did!

Improve The Aerodynamics of Your Car

Whether you are looking to improve handling, performance, or the overall comfort of your driving experience, a car's aerodynamics can have a substantial impact. Furthermore, air drag in most stock vehicles accounts for over half of the resistance that can cause reduced gas mileage and poor engine efficiency. There are several unique modifications you can make to quickly enhance your vehicle's capabilities.

One of the most commonly known aerodynamic improvements is a spoiler. This component goes on the tail of the vehicle and helps to spoil surrounding air for better steering. Another sporty addition, that is commonly confused with a spoiler, is the wing. Wings utilize wind to provide a downward force on the back of your car, creating better acceleration and speed.

A large majority of the wind resistance on your car comes from the front and bottom. You can use lowering springs to lower the height of your car. This helps to force more air over and around your car, improving handling and speed. Upgrading your car with parts from Direct Body Kits that support better air flow will dramatically improve your fuel economy and driving capacity.

Let us know how you improved the aerodynamics of your car!