Having the right levers on your bike is for more than looks. Motorcycle levers are crucial for performance, affecting how well the bike shifts and brakes and how comfortable your ride is. Unfortunately, as one of the more exposed parts of the bike and often one of the more brittle, they are highly susceptible to […]
Category: Modifications
From Bumper to Spooktacular: Easy Car Costumes for Trunk or Treat
Halloween has always been a night full of excitement, chills, and sweet treats. Traditionally, children dressed up in their favorite costumes and went door-to-door in their neighborhoods, shouting “trick or treat” in exchange for candy. However, over the years, a new tradition has emerged: Trunk or Treat. This first gained popularity in the late 1990s […]
What to Know When Buying a Modified Jeep
Jeep is one of the most well-known brands in the country, and there’s no mistaking one of these adventurous travelers when you come across one on the streets or the trails. These skilled and fearless adventure mates often come with high sticker prices when purchased new, especially when you have a vision for your Jeep […]
Getting a Grip on Aftermarket Steering Wheels
Installing an aftermarket steering wheel is often an aesthetic decision, but in some cases, it can have a big impact on the overall driving experience. In fact, in certain applications, like high-performance racing and other activities common to the North American speed demon, drivers wouldn’t be caught dead with a stock steering wheel. Generally speaking, […]
Tidying Up: The Pros and Cons of Motorcycle Tail Tidies
Whether you’re cruising cross-country on the back of a classic touring bike, carving through hairpin turns on a sport bike, or tackling both on and off-road routes on an adventure bike, customization is a key part of motorcycle culture. From custom gauges and crash bobbins to heated grips, aftermarket indicators, and performance tires, there are […]
How to Remove the Doors and Hardtop of Your Jeep Wrangler
So you just got a new Jeep and love being out in the sun, enjoying the summer weather, a fresh breeze on your face, and the freedom that only comes from the open road. You’ve seen all the other cool kids with their Jeep doors and hardtop removed. “How do I do that?” you wonder. […]
Selling Your Modified Car – An Easy Guide
It’s always a bittersweet moment once you’ve decided to sell your car. You’ve put a lot of love and time into it, but it’s time to move on to something new––hopefully something bigger and better! If you’ve got a modified car, you might be wondering what to do with it. You’ve probably spent more time […]
An Introduction to Body Kits
When it comes to aftermarket changes and modifications you can make to your vehicle, you have a ton of different options available. Nothing is quite as dramatic, at least in terms of visual impact, as a body kit that alters the look of your ride. There are a huge number of body kits available, with […]
Car Care 101: The Basics of Lowering Your Vehicle
The suspension is one of the most important parts of your vehicle, so much so that it’s often considered part of your car’s safety equipment. Your vehicle’s suspension affects not only the quality of your ride and its handling but your comfort inside and how well you can remain in control behind the wheel. That […]
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Car’s Headlights?
Is it time to upgrade your headlights? If you’re driving a car that has old, yellowish headlights, then the answer to that question is probably a resounding “yes.” Those older halogen headlights work well enough for a lot of city and daytime driving, but they fall short of the better options available today. If you […]
Porting and Polishing Your Way to More Horsepower
As intimidating as it might seem, the modern internal combustion engine operates on a relatively simple principle: the more air you can cram into it, the more power you’ll get out of it. Forced induction––the use of superchargers and turbochargers––is one popular way of maximizing airflow, potentially doubling or tripling a vehicle’s horsepower. That said, […]