Being it performance enhancements or the ambition to customise a car to make it an extension of one’s own personality, there are several ways to upgrade a vehicle.
When looking at dressing up a car to make it an individual expression of the interests or tastes of the owner, wrapping opens up many avenues for creativity. Instead of a new coat of paint, wrapping the car, using stickers made specifically for this, can be used to give the car a new look. Using such wraps, one can get very visual, with the car being a moving canvas. Some companies use cars as rolling billboards, thus offering the owner to make some extra money!
With modern technology opening up new possibilities, Automated Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are making their way into the aftermarket. Even sophisticated options like Head Up Displays (HUD) can now be added to a vehicle. Projecting driving data onto the inside of a windscreen, giving the driver a cockpit like experience.
As electric drive trains are getting more and more popular, tuning garages now offer to swap the combustion engine of a vintage car with modern electric motors. Adding batteries and all the required Electronic Control Units (ECUs), a classic car will hence sport the charm and aesthetics of a vintage car while boasting modern propulsion technology.
Other options include the upgrade of the engine, suspension and body kits. Modern engines can be fine-tuned to match the driving style of the owner through the replacement of certain components, for instance the air filter, chip tuning or radical conversions in the engine bay. German Motors observed that adding bigger turbo fans, polished intake manifolds and high-performance shock absorbers are some of the modifications that are popular among enthusiasts aiming to take their vehicles for track days.
Especially larger vehicles, SUVs and MPVs are prime objects for upgrades of the interior. Plush seats, ventilated seats and gadgets are popular items to be fitted into such people movers. Especially ventilated seats can greatly enhance the driving comfort in our climate.
With all these options on hand, it is easy to upgrade and enhance a car. However, not matter what the budget or ambition, German Motors advises for caution: always ensure that such modifications are done using certified and legal parts. German Motors’ technicians will be happy to have a chat with you about any of the modifications you may plan.
