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When you are driving on the local highway, you look in the rearview mirror and notice a beautiful car rushing towards you. Taking a closer look, it turns out that what you see is not an ordinary car, but the driver has taken the time to completely customize the car’s appearance and functions! It looks strange, sounds loud, and you probably think your car is polluting the environment. Think again. Most car tuners today modify their cars for 3 main reasons: 1) for aesthetics, 2) for performance, and 3) to increase the fuel consumption of cars. This article covers the latter.
Most people love modifying their cars to improve their performance and handling. Vehicle tuning allows you to personalize the vehicle based on your expectations and driving style. Modified cars are becoming popular today not only for good performance, but also for efficiency and maximum use of gasoline. There are several modifications you can make to your car that will increase the fuel economy of your car, and these modifications are DIY.
Inflate the tires:
OK, this is not really a car modification, but rather a job. Making sure your tires are properly inflated can drastically increase miles per gallon (MPG). In fact, the US Department of Energy states that “for every 1 pound per square inch (PSI) drop in pressure, a reduction of the gas mileage down to 0.4% can be expected“.
If you want to increase mileage, set the tire pressure above the recommended psi level. At higher pressures, the tire bulges in the center of the tread and creates a smaller, thinner contact patch with the road. In theory, this should mean lower rolling resistance and increased mileage.
Aerodynamic BodyKits – Aeromodification:
To significantly reduce the amount of power required to leave the road, smooth the airflow at the rear of the vehicle to reduce drag. Aeromodding is a term used to modify a car’s shape using the principles of aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption. This involves improving the rear part of the car by purchasing a mounting kit or creating a kit yourself.
Body kits are the most common aeromod method to reduce vehicle drag while enhancing the overall aesthetics of the car giving it a designer look. Almost all aspects of the car’s exterior can be modified with the help of body kits. They can be separate parts or whole bundles for a complete makeover. The front bumpers are used to increase the downforce of the car to keep it on the ground when driving at high speed. The low front bumpers also give the car an individual look that will attract attention and also increase the value of the car. The combination of good, light front and rear bumpers and side skirts is a great way to increase the aerodynamics of the car. By reducing the amount of air that goes to the bottom of the car, unnecessary drag can be avoided. The benefits of aeromodding are free power, free speed, free emission reduction and free fuel.
Other modifications:
Some of the other car modifications you can make to increase the performance of your vehicle are: spoiler (rear fender) assembly, car lowering, engine modifications, streamlining protruding body parts such as side mirrors.
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Source by Tristan Black