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Whether you’re trying to restore a vintage Mustang or totally redesigning an Infiniti G35 coupe, turning an ordinary car into a tricked out speed machine can be both rewarding and a bit frustrating. Here are a few tips on how to successfully turn your beat down Chevy into a street-legal speed demon while still obeying the rules of the road.
Fast And Furious
Since MTV’s Pimp My Ride has all but vanished from the airwaves and gas prices are making any kind of powerful car a burden, there are ways to turn an old car into a new toy. Whether the driver owns a vintage car or a more modern vehicle, they must first do some homework to see what kind of parts the car will need and where to get them, regardless of how well kept the car may be. Also, the prices will vary. Restoring a vintage car is no laughing matter. A driver that is looking to restore an old Camaro must know the year and model in order to determine how much the entire project will cost. Despite what The Fast and the Furious may claim, restoring any car to street-racing status costs a pretty penny.
If a driver wants to use vintage parts to increase the value of their car, they should understand that the price will keep going up. If you want to use more modern parts, however, prices won’t seem so steep. So before shelling out the cash to restore a car, a driver must first know how much he’ll be handing over and which parts will work with that model of vehicle. This will prove to be a tough task if the money is tight.
The Authorities
Once the bill is fully understood, a driver must then find out the province’s vehicle codes before making changes. A driver can put in a lot of work, money and energy into restoring a car and it would be a shame if they couldn’t drive it because it was too low to the ground or had illegal neon lights under its base. Also, make sure the insurance company has been notified about the project. Should anything happen to a newly tricked out car, insurance payments will climb to levels higher than a driver can believe. To be on the safe side, make sure to take as many pictures as possible and record any new information about the car for the insurance company records. This ensures that the insurance company is not in the dark when it comes to car changes and should guarantee a little less stress after an accident.
Behave!
The whole point of restoring a car is to give it an attractive look and more horsepower, right? Well drivers beware, law enforcement will be watching very closely for any speeders, so be sure to save the Nos booster for a more discreet time of day. In fact, anyone driving 30mph over the speed limit will be seen and treated as a street racer and will therefore have their car seized and possibly destroyed, according to Left Lane News and the Ontario Provincial Police. As of 2007, law enforcement has the right to seize and destroy any car modified for street racing after excessive speeding. If a driver is lucky enough to keep the car, the fine will definitely leave a bruise in his or her wallet. Left Lane says that street racing fines have risen to $10,000 in Ontario and there is an average of 2,500 street racing convictions in Ontario per year!
But before the need for speed hits, make sure the car can withstand the power. A specific vehicle type may not be able to handle added power so be sure to either stay within the vehicle limits or prepare to do some real engine labour.
Face Lift
There are many ways to modify the look of a car from colour, to body kits, to side decals and graphics, to lowering the vehicle. Where to begin depends entirely on the driver. If flash is the goal, changing the colour or adding body graphics and performance tires and rims is the way to go. If a driver is all about the surprise of horsepower, engine modifications should be the first project. Although some things must be done in order, such as getting body work done before choosing new rims and tires, doing your homework first and establishing a plan will lead to a better looking and better running car.
Pimp Your Ride
So whether it’s time to restore an old Pontiac or take a new BMW to new performance heights, a driver must know his options and be aware of local authorities. A lot of work and even more money will go into the task of restoring a vehicle, but knowing the car and knowing drivers’ rights will make the process go a lot smoother.
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