All posts tagged revamp cockpit

There is a good chance you will get tired of your old car before it can’t be used anymore. However, it doesn’t necessarily have to be replaced. It can be modernized, and it can have its potential maxed out by improving certain areas. Here are six ways to turn your old car into your dream car.

Clean Absolutely Everything

A quick, surface cleaning on the inside and out will not be enough. The vehicle needs to be detailed. You should physically remove the seats to clean, clean away the grime underneath the car and clean the engine bay. This is crucial because you’ll inspect everything simultaneously to detect any hidden problems.

Revamp the Cockpit

Fixing the cockpit is crucial. Replace the dashboard cover and pad at the very least to make it look new, and add new illumination. Get brand new seats because the foam under the seat covers break up over time. Next, find a good parts store to begin the unavoidable shopping spree to replace knobs and look for other items on the checklist. Companies such as Arnold Motor Supply are reputable, and have websites featuring the inventory and contact information. That is a quick and easy way to find exactly what you are looking for.

Update the Electronics and Sound

It does not take too much time to pass before your factory sound system is considered outdated. Find a radio head with iPod integration, Bluetooth cellphone connection and satellite radio to make it more modern. Thankfully, these things have become affordable, which is why you should have the budget to purchase a modern GPS navigation system.

Paint

You have the option of just touching up the paint job to make your old car look modern and new, or you can go the extra mile with a lot of extra money to have a custom paint job done. An old car will need some kind of paint work, but how much is clearly dependent on what your vision is.

Fix and Update the Breaks and Suspension

Depending on how much is replaced, you can make a 35 year old car handle like a race car. However, when it comes to that kind of job it is a good idea to do some pricing because there is a list of things you will need to check, such as struts, brake rotors and pads, springs, shocks and other normal things. Then, you have the option of going light speed by adding stabilizer bars, racing shocks and urethane bushings. The extent of what you do to the breaks and suspension has a lot of impact on how your dream car drives.

New Wheels and Tires

This is a lot like adding shoes to an outfit for a makeover, except important. Some people’s dream car is perfectly safe machine, while others prefer flashy. There is an achievable balance too. Remember one important thing when deciding on what to get, your car does everything through its tires, and as far as appearance goes, the most impressive way to alter appearance is with brand new, bigger tires.

These six areas are the most important for performance and appearance. You really should try and find a balance between the two. Once you find the balance, it is a lot cheaper to convert intelligently than to buy a brand new, expensive car.