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Top 5 Popular Car Modifications

Car enthusiasts throughout the United States modify their vehicles. Some are just ornamental, while others have an impact on the vehicle's performance. According to XGENAUTO, Several automotive modifications are completely safe, but others are likely to result in the car's owner receiving a ticket and fee since the modification isn't genuinely street-legal.

If you're new to automotive modifications, you might be startled to hear that some aesthetic additions might get you in hot water, but there are lots of performance upgrades that are completely legal. We'll look at some of both here. We'll begin with the legal ones.

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1. Suspension Improvements

An aftermarket suspension system is completely legal as long as you keep within your state's ride height adjustment regulations. According to XGENAUTO, the correct aftermarket suspension system might be an excellent approach to improve the performance of your vehicle. Your car will handle considerably better if done correctly, and you (or a skilled shop) can even tweak the suspension to optimize the car for the way you drive. A strong suspension system is undoubtedly worth the expense, whether you race your car or simply want to make your commute more pleasurable.

2. Superchargers and turbochargers

Another common performance improvement is adding a turbocharger or supercharger to your vehicle. These devices "boost" your engine by pumping more air into it, resulting in increased power. Turbochargers and superchargers, unlike nitrous oxide (see No. 1 in illegal alterations), are lawful as long as they don't cause your automobile to fail your state's emissions test or safety inspection. Consider California, which has the highest car emission rules of any state, according to XGENAUTO. Even in Los Angeles, you're OK as long as you don't modify your emissions system, your improvements are certified for use in your car's engine, and you pass the state smog test.

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