What Are The Most Sought-After Modifications?

Listed below are some of the most common modifications that are often opted by automobile enthusiasts to enhance their rides.

Performance Modifications:

  • Turbocharger or Supercharger: The performance of engines can be altered by turbo charging or supercharging them. They basically help in increasing the overall performance of the engines by improvising their peak power and torque delivery.
  • ECU remapping: An Engine Control Unit (ECU) is responsible for controlling the fuel-air mixture in the engine. Most manufacturers map the ECUs well below the vehicle’s potential to maintain a safety net. An ECU remapping can help you unleash the car’s full potential and better performance.
  • Nitrous: Nitrous injection kit installation is a very popular modification but still not a very common one. Installing nitrous injection kits on street cars is illegal – not only in India, but all across the globe as well. A nitrous injection can multiply the power of an engine to a great extent for a limited period of time.
  • Transmission upgrade: Another common upgrade that car owners often opt for is the transmission upgrade. A change in the gearbox can bring in significant changes in the performance of the car.
  • Brakes upgrade: Brakes are one of the most vital characters of the handling act. The handling of a car is largely dependent on the brakes. Thus, the brake shoes or master cylinders of a braking system are often upgraded for better braking performance.
  • Suspension upgrades: Suspension is yet another important factor behind handling and stability of the car. Although most automobile makers carry out ample tests before putting up a car on the production line, vehicle owners often consider a suspension upgrade to meet their driving style or to change the stance of the vehicle.
  • Exhaust system: This is perhaps one of the most popular performance upgrades that vehicle owners consider buying for their cars. A free flow exhaust system not only improves the performance of the car but also adds a signature grunt to the car’s exhaust note. In many cases, even a muffler change or air filter change is considered just for altering the exhaust note of a car.

What Is Car Modification Or A Modified Car?

Modification, as the term suggests, are changes that are made to a vehicle. These changes are introduced to a stock vehicle to alter its appearance or performance or both.

What Are The Different Types Of Car Modifications?

Car modification can be divided into three broad categories. They are: Performance modification, Functional modification, and Aesthetic or cosmetic modification.

  • Performance modification: Modifications made to upgrade the performance of the car are termed as performance modification. Performance modifications are generally made to boost the power, handling, and/or fuel efficiency of the car. Modifications made to the engine, exhaust system, air filters, brakes, suspensions, tyres, etc. fall under this category.
  • Functional modification: Functional modifications are those which change or add certain functions to the vehicle. Installation of sunroofs, air conditioning, car phone, roof rack, navigation system, etc. come under this category. Functionalities added to a vehicle which were not there earlier are called functional mods.
  • Aesthetic modification: This kind of modification is generally done to make the vehicle look better and unique. All changes made to the external or internal appearance of the vehicle are termed as aesthetic modifications. However, aesthetic modification or cosmetic modification is not always meant to make visual differences. Sometimes, they also bring significant changes in the performance by tweaking the body work. For example, certain body kits provide more stability and better aerodynamics to a car than the stock body.
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