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Good as New: Mechanical Upgrades To Make for Your Old Car

Good as New: Mechanical Upgrades To Make for Your Old Car

April 7, 2022 By Fatherhood Factor Team Leave a Comment

Cars fall apart as their components wear down over time. Wheels degrade, oil must be replaced, and many other components need repairs for a number of reasons. Here are just a few mechanical upgrades to make your old car feel good as new.

Coilover Springs

What is a coilover spring? A coilover spring coils over your shock absorber, a piece of your car that allows your car to feel far fewer bumps in the road. These springs keep an ideal weight distribution on your car, constantly compressing and extending with each bump of rough terrain so that the drive is smooth and stable. Unfortunately, these pieces degrade over time. A coilover spring upgrade will have your car driving smoothly again. After driving steadily again, you will be thankful you got made this upgrade.

Quality Tires

Tires are one of the first things that need replacing as you drive your car, and they can make the biggest difference in the quality of your car’s driving. If the tires are too small, you will have issues. Similarly, if the tires are too big and overinflated, your drive will be much rougher. Quality tires come in many shapes and sizes; the right choice depends on the specifics of your car’s make and model and how you are driving it.

Fog Lights

This is less of a mechanical upgrade than an aesthetic one, but if you have driven in bad conditions, you understand how lifesaving fog lights can be. Bad weather is not only challenging to drive in, but it reduces visibility, making driving even more dangerous. Fog lights are an excellent upgrade that makes driving safe and easy, and they are helpful for all kinds of weather conditions.

Spark Plugs

This upgrade is not often thought about because many people assume there is only one kind of spark plug. However, different spark plugs can significantly affect your overall fuel economy and help you save gas over time. Higher-quality plugs provide your car’s engine with better combustion, and you will reap the benefits.

These mechanical upgrades to make your old car feel good as new may seem insignificant, but when combined, they can make your car feel like you just drove off the lot. You are rewarding yourself if you put some due time and attention into your car.

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