subject: BMW performance parts from ppcgb.com [print this page] You love your car, but it is starting to feel a bit slow and you want to give it a power makeover so that it will perform better. If you want to improve the performance of your vehicle and you don't know where to start, here are a few changes that you can make. Increasing your vehicles performance can make it really fun to drive, and there are many things that you can do to improve your car's capabilities, some which will cost you money and some not so much. The following is a list of a few ideas to get you started.
* Check that your vehicle is in top shape - You want to make sure that all maintenance on your car is up to date, since problems like worn spark plugs and clogged fuel and air filters can really slow you down. Give your car a complete and all over 'check-up' and fix any little problems, and you will be surprised on the overall effect that it has on the power of your vehicle.
* Add a performance exhaust system - You can unleash extra horsepower by installing a catalyst-back or 'cat-back' exhaust system. These types of exhaust systems feature large and wide exhaust pipes and low restriction performance mufflers, which decreases the amount of exhaust back pressure and increases torque.
* Replace the stock air filter that your car came with - Instead, add in a high performance cool air intake system, which will take in cold air from the outside of the engine compartment to improve the airflow and increase the performance of your engine. When your engine is properly cooled, it can provide much more power.
* Clean out your car - This is an easy and inexpensive way to get your car to go faster. Any dirt and excess weight will slow your car down and have a negative effect on your fuel mileage. So if you are like most people and you carry your life around with you in the backseat and the trunk of your car, it's time for a spring cleaning. Pare the contents of your car down to the very essentials and you should see an increase in performance.
* Replace your brakes - This is very important, especially from a safety perspective. It is very dangerous to have a car that is very fast and powerful, but inadequate brakes to stop the car in an emergency situation. You can improve the stopping power of your brakes by adding cross drilled or slotted rotors along with a performance brake pad.
These are just a few ideas on how you can improve the speed, power and performance of your vehicle. Have fun and happy driving!
