Pimp My Ride Please, But Not Too Much

Ever since Xzibit turned up to host the hit TV show Pimp my Ride, car owners have gone mad for modifications. The average car owner nowadays wants everything from a fish tank in the back to screens in the headrest. As a less ostentatious person, these mod cons might not sit well; in fact, they might make you feel like a douche bag. Plus, the big, over the top modifications are very expensive and usually break the bank. Does that mean you shouldn’t be able to pimp your ride, though, because it doesn’t suit your style? No, it means you have to be more subtle and less in your face and here’s how you do it.

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Paint Job

Interior designers will tell you that paint is the king when it comes to keeping it fresh. You probably don’t care what an interior designer has to say because, well, they are interior designers. The truth is they are right and their tactics transfer into the auto industry. A quick paint job is a great way to make your motor look like the belle of the ball. A different colour almost gives it a new personality and transforms it from the boring model it was once. The paint also gleams and shines and makes it seem like it is brand new. A lick of paint will change a car’s appearance considerably, but it in a positive way.

Tinted Windows

There is something so striking and yet so subtle about tinted windows. Maybe it is the contrast between the windows and the rest of the exterior, or maybe it’s because they aren’t so common. Whatever it is, they make a car look they deserve a two-page spread in Top Gear Magazine. The best thing about window tinting is the stigma. Because it is rare for an average car to tint its windows, it makes your car seem like it is better than the average motor. Plus the public’s mentality makes it seem as if the person in the car is rich and famous, so the car must be important, too. As you can see there are lots of advantages for such a simple procedure. And when you merge it with a new paint job, the results are superb.

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Splitters

It seems as if every luxury car has almost to hit the floor to a supercar. From the Lamborghini to the Ferrari and the Porsche, these models all have one thing in common and it is the height of their bodywork. Of course, copying this trick is a good way to enhance your car, and it doesn’t look overly tacky. There is a problem, and that problem is the suspension. To get a car that low, you have to mess with the suspension, which is expensive. Splitters are the alternative as they give the impression the car is lower without lowering the chassis. And, you don’t have to get your hands dirty to take advantage of the look. The luxury car manufacturers must be scared to death!

The Wheel Deal

The wheels have been the most changed aspect on a car since man has been tampering with the automobile. In fact, wheel modifications are so common that are clichéd. The good news is that they don’t have to be clichéd. One of the reasons wheel trims and disk brakes become corny is because everyone copies the same style. Sure they might not all look the same, but they are all the same. You don’t have to go down the same path because there is so much choice. And as long as you stay away from the most popular picks your car won’t look tacky or cheap. It will look cool, dignified and one of the best looking cars on the road. Picking the right wheel accessories isn’t easy, so you might want to seek help if you don’t know where to start.

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Sound System

Now, you can’t see a sound system from the outside, and that might not sound very pimping. However, a sound system does enhance the interior of the car, and you need to modify the interior as well as the exterior. Plus, you will always be able to show it off when you have a passenger. With that in mind, it is time to take the usual car radio out and replace it with a good sound system. The system doesn’t have to be massive, but it should be effective. A little bit of chrome and some shiny exterior won’t harm your car, either.

‘Pimping’ a car doesn’t have to be gaudy or extravagant. With these tips, it can be the exact opposite.