All over the world, fans of the “Fast and Furious” franchise have spent thousands of dollars just to build a replica inspired by the film series’ iconic cars. Live your “The Fast and the Furious” dreams by turning your daily driver into a powerful race car with these upgrades inspired by the franchise:
Did you know Brian’s Mitsubishi Eclipse was actually a modded Chrysler 420A? It was fitted with a bored-out throttle body, a Hotshot header, and a cold air intake system that you can cop for yourself. Cold air intake replaces hot air in the engine with colder, denser air. This can increase horsepower, improve acceleration, and provide better mileage, making you one step closer to replicating a “Fast and Furious” favorite: Brian’s car.
Just make sure to abide by the emissions rules where you live, or you can end up paying hefty fines for modifying the engine.
Just make sure to abide by the emissions rules where you live, as you can pay hefty fines for modifying your car’s engine.
–Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Dom Toretto fans, you can replicate his famous red Mazda RX-7 by giving your car a turbocharger upgrade. A turbocharger injects additional air into the combustion chamber, allowing your engine to produce more horsepower and feel like a “Fast and the Furious” car.
Johnny Tran’s black Honda S2000 is all about power, thanks to a supercharger under the hood. A supercharger compresses air and forces it into the engine, significantly improving power. It’s a great performance upgrade for your daily driver, assuming it’ll fit in your car. Make sure to double-check your engine’s size, displacement, and design to see if a supercharger can fit.
Any race car in the making will need an upgraded suspension to keep up with a new and improved engine. High-quality strut bars, sway bars, and shock absorbers will ensure a comfortable and stable ride even when you hit the gas pedal.
Switch to performance tires, and feel the difference the next time you go for a drive. High-quality performance tires with bigger treads and more rubber will improve your car’s grip, allowing your vehicle to go faster.
Upgrade your car interior with some fancy car seats to complete the look. Most racing cars have seats made from lightweight polystyrene material with a backrest and padded insole. Whichever design you get, make sure it fits your vehicle’s body size and provides enough comfort and support.
Brian’s Toyota Supra is iconic for many reasons, and that includes the famous gladiator decal running along its orange body. You can choose from several “Fast and Furious”-inspired decals online, or you can let your personality shine and get one custom-made.
Give your daily driver that race car look by installing a front or rear spoiler. Spoilers increase a vehicle’s grip on the road, which is especially useful when you’re hitting high speeds on a track. They force your tires down onto the pavement while giving you that classic sports car look.
Any “Fast and the Furious” car will need a sick sound system, so why not invest in a high-quality audio amplifier? Audio amplifiers improve sound quality and volume by increasing existing sound signals. By installing one in your vehicle, you can enjoy your music even amidst the loud roaring of your engine.
Looking for a simple yet affordable way of getting that flashy sports car look? Strip lights might just be what you’re looking for. You can go for understated amber and white strips or go all out with neon lighting for that movie star feel.
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