Reasons Why Others Modify Their Car

What's so bad about a standard car? Why do some of us resort to tuning? Does that imply car manufacturers are incapable of producing exciting road machines? Or are we implying the cars they are producing are actually not good enough? Of course for some people. However, there is nothing more boring than a homogeneous product. As it is, cars are expensive enough in Malaysia and after spending some money, the last thing we want is to look look a clone of every other similar model of the car that is on the road. Which is why the twin concepts of creativity and individuality play such a great role in ultimately determining the look and performance of your car.



Even upmarket European car manufacturers have their own tuning arms: BMW has M-Technik, Mercedes-Benz has AMG, Audi has Quattro while Japanese giants, Honda and Subaru have Mugen and STi respectively. And the great thing is these division stock parts that can be added to the normal, standard version of their cars to enhance both looks and performance.



Generally, car companies have to produce vehicles that will make their CEO's happy and are politically correct. Thus cost effectiveness, user friendliness and environmental-friendliness are just some off the concerns that have to be factored into the production of a car. In other words, most run-of-the-mill cars are not tuned to their fullest potential.



Of course there is nothing wrong with that, but for some performance enthusiasts it is wholly inadequate. They want more driving excitement and while there are at it, look good at the same time. Unfortunately not everyone belongs to the elite demographic like of the Sultan Brunei or pop stars who can afford exotica like the Ferrari F50s and its ilk. Furthermore, there is always this inexplicable sensation you experience when you lead ahead using a humbler and cheaper car.



So tuning is all about the primitive macho-man mentality. Some of the tweaks you can do and a brief explanations of its functions will be included in the next coming post. But before blasting down to your nearest tuning shop and squandering your wealth, bear in mind the fact that many modification is considered illegal in Malaysia. And based upon the strict interpretation of the law, this encompasses changing of alloy wheels, clear lenses, suspension kits and other things that could actually be potentially useful. Furthermore, the manufacturer's warranty is effectively voided and the life-span of your car and engine could be adversely shortened.