Performance Upgrades and Customization

Performance Upgrades and Customization

Part of the Car parts 101 guides. Performance parts are easy to sell and hard to justify. These guides cover what actually improves power, handling and braking, how to separate real gains from marketing…

Performance Upgrades and Customization
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Part of the Car parts 101 guides.

Performance parts are easy to sell and hard to justify. These guides cover what actually improves power, handling and braking, how to separate real gains from marketing claims, and how to customize a vehicle without compromising reliability.

Performance upgrades

Where the money actually buys performance.

Also check:  Springs, Bushings and Mounts

Frequently asked questions

What is the best first performance upgrade?

Tyres and brakes, almost always. They determine how much of the existing power and handling you can actually use, and they improve safety rather than just peak numbers.

Are engine tuning parts worth it?

Only where the supporting hardware can handle the extra load. Tuning without cooling, fuelling or driveline upgrades usually shortens component life.