Installing a widebody kit is one of the loudest and most obvious ways to modify your JDM vehicle. These add-ons make your car wider, so you can install wider tires for better grip and traction and improve your aerodynamics, increasing your car’s stability at higher speeds. Some recommend installing a widebody kit after upgrades like

Moving from a small car to a truck can be a big change, and perhaps the biggest of all is having access to a truck bed. This means all of the furniture you had to measure coming home from your IKEA trips will no longer be an issue, as you can just put it in

Tires can be expensive to replace — luckily, modern tires are quite hardy and can last through many years of use. They can also be fixed when they get punctured — provided the hole is reasonably sized and only affects the tire tread. While that sums up the general idea of all you need to

The moment you start driving your car, there’s always a chance of running over something in the road, whether it be a nail because your neighbor is getting a new roof or metal debris from the latest storm. However, it does happen, and you’ll find yourself driving on a spare tire until you can get

Whether you’re looking to change the look, sound, or performance of your motorcycle (by reducing weight or improving flow), there are several options when it comes to aftermarket exhaust systems. A quick aside: We riders should be honest with ourselves. A louder bike isn’t safer. “Loud pipes save lives” is a nice myth, but it’s

Your car is composed of thousands of individual parts that work together to carry you down the road. Some of those components are large and well-known — for example, most people understand that the engine is what gives a vehicle its power. Other parts are less well-known or misunderstood. Even highly critical components, like shocks

Getting more horsepower out of your engine isn’t just about hitting top speeds while cruising through the highway. Rather, a high horsepower can help you get out of tricky situations since your car will be able to accelerate a lot quicker. Moreover, the additional power helps you maintain a quick pace while driving through rugged

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Changing a tire at home can be a nice way to save money, especially if you punctured the tire at home and don’t have any means of driving it to a repair shop. Instead of calling for a tow, you can use some household tools and pop on a spare tire yourself. You can also

Performing your own brake pad and rotor replacement is a phenomenal DIY job that’s well-suited for beginners and experts alike. Brake jobs are a great way to dip your toes into the world of automotive maintenance, and in terms of difficulty and required skill, brake jobs are only slightly more complex than an oil change.