{"id":10619,"date":"2020-06-16T06:25:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T13:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=10619"},"modified":"2023-10-11T21:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T04:19:05","slug":"best-car-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-car-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Car Upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9a5e45-b1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0bf74d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-11ea3e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_31de7f-37\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_31de7f-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_31de7f-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_31de7f-37 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_31de7f-37\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consider upgrading your vehicle&rsquo;s cat-back exhaust, lowering springs, and shocks\/struts.<\/li><li>For the car&rsquo;s exterior, consider enhancing the wheels, tires, window tint, headlights, and tail lights.<\/li><li>The best car interior upgrades include a backup camera, improved stereo, and remote start with keyless entry.<\/li><li>Budget-friendly car upgrades include a bluetooth FM transmitter, new seat covers, and blindspot mirrors.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re like most enthusiasts, you simply cannot leave your car alone. You have to add a set of aftermarket wheels, a performance exhaust system, a set of fuzzy dice&mdash;something to make your ride your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is, these days, there are so many ways to customize your car that choosing what to spend your money on can be difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;ve come up with a list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/9-best-car-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"best upgrades\">best upgrades<\/a> for use throughout your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mechanic-upgrading-a-car-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"mechanic fixing a car\" class=\"wp-image-10631\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mechanic-upgrading-a-car-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mechanic-upgrading-a-car-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mechanic-upgrading-a-car-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mechanic-upgrading-a-car-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/mechanic-upgrading-a-car.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>These days, there are so many ways to customize your car that choosing what to spend your money on can be difficult. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Upgrades to Make Your Car Go Faster or Perform Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most car performance upgrades compromise reliability and driveability. So, if you&rsquo;ve got a daily driver, you don&rsquo;t want to go wild with a supercharger and a tuner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you want to keep it simple by adding upgrades, such as the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cat-back exhaust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you remove your catalytic converter(s), also known as a cat, your check engine light will be on all the time, and you&rsquo;ll fail a state emissions test. But a cat-back exhaust, which keeps the cat(s) intact, won&rsquo;t cause either of those problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/most-illegal-car-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"modification\">modification<\/a> will reduce exhaust backpressure for improved performance. And even more importantly, it will give your car that ultra-cool rumbling sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/magnaflow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Magnaflow\">Magnaflow<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/corsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Corsa\">Corsa<\/a>are two of the best-known manufacturers of performance exhausts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exhaust-pipe-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"exhaust pipe of a car\" class=\"wp-image-10626\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exhaust-pipe-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exhaust-pipe-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exhaust-pipe-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exhaust-pipe-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/exhaust-pipe.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>A cat-back exhaust keeps the catalytic converter intact.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lowering springs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/lowering-springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"lowering springs\">lowering springs<\/a> make your car look cool, but they also lower its center of gravity. That translates to better handling and a more spirited driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgraded shocks\/struts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you install a set of lowering springs, it&rsquo;s a good idea to install a matching set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"shocks\/struts\">shocks\/struts<\/a> at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, the ride quality of your vehicle may suffer, and the shocks or struts will wear out quickly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Car Exterior Upgrades <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different ways you can make the exterior of your car stand out. Here are a few you&rsquo;ll want to focus on: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheels and tires<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A custom set of wheels and tires is perhaps the best way to set your car apart from the herd. Because there are a countless number of designs available, it&rsquo;s easy to find one that fits your unique style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/alloy-wheels-1024x672.jpeg\" alt=\"alloy wheels\" class=\"wp-image-10629\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/alloy-wheels-1024x672.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/alloy-wheels-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/alloy-wheels-768x504.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/alloy-wheels.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Set your car apart from the herd by getting a custom set of wheels and tires.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Window tint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Window tint helps keep your interior cool, and it shields you from the prying eyes of other motorists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s a win-win situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Headlights and taillights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, there are all kinds of aftermarket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlights\">headlights<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tail-light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"taillights\">taillights<\/a> available. For example, you can choose to upgrade from halogen headlights to LED headlights. Or you can simply choose a lighting assembly with a more stylish design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what you&rsquo;re after, there&rsquo;s a set of lights to make your car stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Car Interior Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Late-model cars come from the factory with an array of high-tech interior features. But even if you&rsquo;ve got an older vehicle, you can enjoy the latest amenities with these upgrades: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backup camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Transportation has required all vehicles built since 2018 to have a backup camera&mdash;but most vehicles made before then lack the technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, you can add an aftermarket backup camera to just about any vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgraded stereo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great soundtrack is an essential part of the driving experience. You can turn your car into a symphony hall with a set of high-performance speakers, a new head unit&mdash;maybe even a couple of amps and a sub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to custom stereos, the only limit is your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/upgraded-speakers-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"upgraded car speakers\" class=\"wp-image-10628\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/upgraded-speakers-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/upgraded-speakers-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/upgraded-speakers-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/upgraded-speakers-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/upgraded-speakers.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Turn your car into a symphony hall with a set of high-performance speakers, a new head unit&mdash;maybe even a couple of amps and a sub. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote start with keyless entry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a location where it gets cold during the winter, upgrading to a keyless entry system with remote start can be a lifesaver. You can start your car from a remote location, and it will be warmed up by the time you&rsquo;re ready to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Cheap Car Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you on a tight budget? Not to worry, you can upgrade your car without breaking the bank using the following equipment: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bluetooth FM transmitter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best cool car mods&mdash;a Bluetooth FM Transmitter&mdash;costs less than $30. The device plugs into your car&rsquo;s power outlet and provides Bluetooth functionality through the FM transmitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These gadgets are cheap, easy to use, and allow you to bring the latest technology to an older car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seat covers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how careful you are, eventually, you&rsquo;ll end up spilling something on your car&rsquo;s seats. Before disaster strikes, protect your ride with a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/seat-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"seat covers\">seat covers<\/a>. You can also use the opportunity to spruce up the interior with one of the many available prints. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-with-massage-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"car seats\" class=\"wp-image-10627\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-with-massage-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-with-massage-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-with-massage-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-with-massage-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/car-seat-with-massage.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Protect your seats from dirt and spills by getting new seat covers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blindspot mirrors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably guessed, blind spot mirrors allow the driver to see vehicles and other objects hidden in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/suv-and-truck-blind-spot-driving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"blind spot\">blind spot<\/a>. That means that, for just a few dollars, these mirrors can improve both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/modern-and-future-car-safety-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"safety and the comfort of your vehicle\">safety and the comfort of your vehicle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>If you&rsquo;re like most enthusiasts, you simply cannot leave your car alone. 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