We all understand that owning a car is not only an expression of financial capability, it is also a way to satisfy a need to showcase a love for cars and the engineering behind these machines. And while in most cases, customizing your car is as much a form of harmless fun as it is a right and privilege enjoyed for being the owner of the vehicle, there are some instances where passions become harmful, not just to the car, but to other people as well. So, we`re here to draw the line between honest, unbridled passion and obsession. So, what are the worst ways that people ruin their cars?
Overpowered Mods (Relative To Other Car Aspects)
It`s easy to simply beef up your car engine in order to increase performance, or so, that`s what a lot of novice car modders think. While you could attach a high-powered engine to your car, it`s not going to be as effective as you think it would be and it could even be dangerous.
One common mistake comes in the form of putting too much focus on the engine and not upgrading the other aspects of your car.
You could end up with a lot of horsepower, but if you`re unable to support all that power with the proper brakes, suspension, and tires, it may even be detrimental to your car`s performance.
You need better brakes in order to handle the additional power from your engine for you to be able to slow down and stop effectively. You need better tires to support the higher cornering speeds that your car will undoubtedly have because of the beefier engine.
Make sure to upgrade your car parts in a way that they are all able to support each other properly. A car isn`t made from just a single part but rather, from multiple parts that work in conjunction with each other to create one functional system.
Neglecting Reliability
While it`s normal for car owners to push the limits of their cars, they have to be able to consider whether or not that level of performance is sustainable and practical.
Cars are limited by their base design and the many properties that limit their performance, such as how aerodynamic the frame is. Pushing your car beyond the limits it was designed for puts enormous wear on it components, and a car is only as good as its weakest component.
Couple this with bad driving habits and engines may burn out, tires may blow, and transmission systems may break when put under sustained strain. We need to modify our cars within their design limits.
Over-modifying Your Car
A car isn`t really your car until you make it unique. It`s easy to get lost in the joy of modifying your car to your heart and wallet`s content, but there has to be a limit on how much you can modify your car. As mentioned previously, you should never modify your car beyond its design limits.
Don`t try to build a supercar out of a wagon because chances are you could be setting up your car up for failure later on. There is no substitute for factory development and as a general rule, if you want to make a project car, you should always consider buying a better car than upgrading a car from a lower performance bracket to match the better car.
It`s also important to note that most car modifications tend to increase car insurance premiums. So, before you install new modifications, you first might want to get a quote for car insurance from Allstate or your preferred car insurance provider.
Car customization and modification is one of the greatest joys of owning a car. But, like most joys that we are allowed to enjoy freely, we need to also enjoy them responsibly.
Remember that your modifications should always be anchored on a practical purpose over a whimsical desire. Passions, when left unchecked, tend to become obsessions after all.
