Khaberni - A recent report published by SlashGear highlighted a set of easy and affordable modifications that car enthusiasts can implement to personalize their vehicles, without needing to spend thousands of dollars or possess advanced engineering skills, especially with the significant rise in the costs of professional performance modifications.
The report, titled "5 Easy Car Modifications to Make it More Expressive of Your Personality," explained that the passion for car modification often collides with financial reality, as modifications like superchargers, advanced wheels, and sports suspension systems require significant spending levels that do not stop at a certain point, due to the subsequent modifications imposed on braking, cooling, and fuel systems.
The report noted that there are practical alternatives that can be implemented in just one day and without high costs, where most of them can be completed at home.
These modifications begin from the interior cabin, which is the most used space by the driver, by replacing basic fabric seats with higher quality leather ones, or installing ready-made seat covers in various colors, with the possibility of coordinating them with steering wheel covers and seatbelt pads to add a sporty or luxurious touch as desired.
The report also pointed to the possibility of enhancing the cabin's appearance through the wrapping of interior decoration pieces using carbon fiber-patterned vinyl or matching their colors with the car's exterior paint, with the benefit of easy removal and change of these additions in case of dissatisfaction with the result.
Regarding the exterior appearance, the report considered that replacing the original wheels is one of the most visually impactful modifications, whether by installing used aluminum wheels from higher models to achieve a more luxurious look at a limited cost, or resorting to lighter aftermarket wheels to enhance control and performance, or larger-sized wheels to give the car a stronger presence on the road, with a wide variety of designs and finishes.
The report also discussed window tinting as one of the most common modifications, given its role in improving the exterior look and reducing cabin heat and blocking out the sun, mentioning the possibility of DIY application using pre-cut films or through specialists at a reasonable cost, with emphasis on adhering to traffic laws to avoid fines, and that removing old, peeling tint in older cars could significantly improve the overall appearance.
On the performance front, the report clarified that there are simple modifications suitable for beginners, such as replacing the original air filter with a sporty conical one, or upgrading brake discs and pads to sporty components, noting that these modifications do not offer large leaps in performance, but they are a first step in gaining experience and confidence in working on the car.
It also noted that programming the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is among the most cost-effective modifications, as it can be completed within minutes at specialists, providing a noticeable increase in power for a few hundred dollars.
The report concluded by shedding light on off-road modifications, aimed at those with an adventurous spirit, where it includes the use of all-terrain tires priced starting at about $100 per tire, and installation of roof racks to carry camping and hiking gear, with the possibility of adding external lighting, as well as practical accessories such as rubber mats and mudguards, confirming that these modifications reflect the driver's lifestyle as much as they improve the car's readiness for trips and adventures.
