What is tuning and what is it for. What is car tuning. Why is it made and what are the advantages Technical version of car tuning

Denis Frolov

The best way to make your car stand out from the thousands of others is to customize it. How not to overstep the permissible limits - the article will tell you.

Auto tuning has been around for as long as the cars themselves. Every driver has a desire to change and improve something in his car, because any, even the most modern and perfect car, is only the most average idea of what people like about it.

It is possible to change and improve all parts of the car: appearance, optics, engine, brakes, suspension. Everyone can choose what they like. The only problem is to determine which tuning is prohibited in Russia, because many alterations can create big problems for the owner during the operation of the car.

It should be noted right away that the law does not prohibit tuning a car in principle, it prohibits a self-converted car to operate, to move on it on public roads. Many tuners do not think about what kind of car tuning is prohibited, that a large number of tuned cars from the pages of magazines are not intended for regular trips, but are just beautiful toys that ride from exhibition to exhibition on trailers and have not traveled four kilometers.

How can you decide what can be done to get a real car, and not a museum piece?

Tuners most often pay attention to the appearance, and it should be noted that in this part the law is quite liberal. It is well known that the vehicle color must be entered into the TCP. If this requirement is met, then you will not break any law. Let's say you bought a black car and yourself tightened it in black carbon. There won't be any problems. The color was still black. But if the car was originally white, then until the corrected information appears in the vehicle, you run the risk of getting a fine.

For fans of airbrushing and multi-color paint schemes, there is also a simple rule: airbrushing should not occupy more than 40% of the body area. The remaining 60% should remain in their native color. Alternatively, you can legitimize the new color by making changes to the TCP.

Important! The color of the vehicle must not match the color scheme of emergency vehicles, that is, it must not resemble ambulances, firefighters, gas services or police.

Find out about the equipment according to the vehicle's wine code in another article.

The situation with spoilers and body kits is well defined. They can be used only when they have the appropriate certificate.

But the installation of bumpers from other car models is, in principle, allowed, but with the mandatory introduction of a mark in the TCP. This is done so that in the event of an accident, the police have the opportunity to determine the brand of the car from the wreckage and shrapnel. When registering and registering with the traffic police, these things are monitored.

A special article is kenguryatniki. They can be installed if the car fits into the cross-country category. These are, as a rule, the most widespread and popular jeeps of domestic and foreign production. On ordinary cars, there should not be a kengurin, if the manufacturers did not provide for it.

Optics

For optics, the requirements for alteration are one of the most stringent. Installation of only daytime running lights and fog lamps is permissible, and then only with restrictions on the installation site. The rule must be observed: the front of the car can be only white, orange or yellow lights, and the back - only red, orange or yellow. Reversing lights may be exclusively white. Underbody lighting can also be installed. However, you can only be completely calm if she uses only permitted colors.

Important! The use of advanced, tuned optics is possible, provided that it is certified for installation on this particular car model, otherwise you will not pass the technical inspection.

You can find out how to dispose of the vehicle.

But the installation of LEDs instead of lamps in standard optics is not allowed. It is clear that if the optics were originally made for the use of LEDs, then it is possible and necessary to install them, but if it is not intended for this, then this cannot be done.

Tuning lovers have a special attitude towards xenon. But it should be remembered that the installation of any xenon fixtures in the headlights, the marking of which begins with the letter H, is unacceptable. If you buy special xenon headlights certified for your car model (their marking starts with the letter D), mount a headlight washer and auto-corrector on the car, then it is quite possible to register such tuning.

Engine and exhaust system

On the one hand, the engine has already become an ordinary spare part and is not a numbered unit, but on the other hand, the engine model fits into the TCP. That is, when replacing it, it is imperative to make changes to the TCP.

If at the plant, engines differing, for example, in volume, were installed on the same model, then their replacement can be done quite calmly, without fear that the traffic police will require a certificate of conformity.

The illegal tuning of a car also includes the installation of compressors and turbines on those engine models that are not intended for this. But the installation of a zero resistance filter is quite acceptable without any permits.

Formally, non-standard exhaust systems that exceed the permissible noise levels during their operation have always been banned, but they began to actively fight them only in recent years. The owners of those, most likely, will not be able to pass the inspection.

Brakes, steering

The attitude to these elements of the car is the most demanding and tough, because it is they that directly affect safety. The requirement is very simple - no change. Questions about what tuning is prohibited in relation to these systems should not arise at all. Even if the tuning of the brake system is aimed at improving the efficiency of the system (replacing drum brakes with disc brakes, or installing ventilated brake discs), it is still prohibited. After all, the manufacturer tested the standard elements for compliance with the standards, they are certified, and no one can give a guarantee for the result of the tuner. The factory brakes are balanced, and when they are working properly, the front and rear brakes will work at exactly the right time. Changes, even improving the parameters of individual components, can introduce an imbalance in the dynamics of braking and handling and are illegal car tuning.

The efficiency of braking should be improved by monitoring the quality of brake pads, brake drums and discs, installing good rubber, and observing the speed limit when driving.

What to do?

There is an opinion that it is impossible to determine which tuning is prohibited by law. This belief is wrong. Any tuning is allowed. But it is not always possible to operate a tuned car, and this reservation applies only to public roads.

There is a list of faults and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited. And in its last paragraph, namely in paragraph 7.18, it is clearly stated that it is forbidden to operate a car if changes are made to the vehicle design without the appropriate permission of the traffic police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation.

That is, you can install anything on your car. But from the standpoint of the law, it will not always be safe and you cannot drive it on public roads, because the car has uncertified equipment.

Few know that on December 22, 2014, the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 1123 came into force, in which several earlier orders of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were canceled at once, including order No. 1240 of 2000. This order determined which organizations can authorize the operation of vehicles converted in various ways. As a result, the traffic police departments cannot now check the technical parameters for compliance with the technical regulations of the converted cars. Now, in any way, the converted car must obtain a certificate from a special center for technical expertise. And the traffic police will only fix the changes in the TCP checked by experts. But the catch is that now in Russia no organization has the right to carry out such a certification of converted vehicles.

Tuning - tuning a specific car for the needs of a specific person. Tuning has gained unprecedented popularity these days. The word "tuning" means tuning or fine-tuning a car. Why does a standard car not suit its owners, why do they equip and change, make and alter, spend a lot of time and money?

Firstly, tuning allows you to distinguish a car from the general mass of the same, to make it more comfortable and individual. Someone just needs to put cool wheels for this, but someone certainly needs airbrushing or huge spoilers. Secondly, the factory standard car is something of a compromise, in it dynamics is sacrificed for top speed, handling is sacrificed for comfort, torque, maximum rpm and engine power are limited for reasons of fuel efficiency, and so on. Tuning, on the other hand, allows you to achieve from the car exactly what a particular driver needs. For one, it is enough to be the first to leave the traffic light, another needs handling at a sporty level, and someone - all at once, and even an additional 50 horses under the hood.

Automotive tuning is divided into three main areas: exterior tuning, interior tuning and tuning of mechanics: engine, transmission, chassis.

The main external effect is given to the car by the exterior tuning - aerodynamic body kit, toning, neon lights, xenon headlights, alloy wheels, airbrushing, etc. The aerodynamic body kit not only gives the car a catchy appearance, many kits offer a real aerodynamic effect. It is known that during the movement of the car, the resulting aerodynamic forces change the weight distribution along the axes. At the same time, controllability and braking efficiency deteriorate sharply. In order to give the car the correct weight distribution, adjustable "wings" are used, installed both on the roof of the car and on the trunk lid. The front bumper spoiler (sometimes referred to as a skirt) is also designed to increase downforce at high driving speeds, helping to improve vehicle handling, both on straight roads and in corners. Also, the aerodynamic body kit can carry several more important functions: to improve the cooling of the engine and ventilated brakes, both front and rear. An additional air intake helps to force air into the turbocharger, simultaneously cooling it through the intercoolers, or maybe just provide passive boost. Therefore, tuning is a single whole, using the body kit as an example, we see that external tuning not only gives a spectacular look to the car, but also does real work.

Of course, the most common are decorative types of aerodynamic kits, purchased in order to simply stand out from the crowd. Samples intended for use in motorsport, made of more durable materials and giving the maximum real effect, are much (by an order of magnitude) more expensive.

In full measure, the above can be attributed to light-alloy wheels. The alloy wheels offered in many car dealerships offer a purely visual effect, but real working wheels designed for sports use can be installed. They are much lighter in weight, which makes it easier for the engine and transmission, and reduces imbalance at high speeds. The result is a significant improvement in vehicle dynamics and the effect of fuel economy.

Exterior tuning includes various neon underbody lighting and xenon headlights. Xenon improves visibility at night without dazzling oncoming drivers.

Automotive airbrushing is the application of a pattern to the surface of a car. Usually they use autobase car paint, the so-called base. Since only car paint is used in the drawings, the painting technology is not disturbed. After that, the drawing is covered with several layers of automotive varnish in order to protect the drawing from damage. The final stage is the coating of the pattern with varnish followed by polishing.

Internal tuning

Internal tuning includes everything that can be called tuning and interior styling. These are: gearshift knobs, tuning pedals of various types (for racing or for everyday driving), sports steering wheels with additional control buttons (for example, nitrous oxide or other car functions), tuning dashboards (one-color, two-color, and even seven-color), sports car seat. The tuning of the salon provides not only a sports bias, a lot of attention is paid to comfort. These are: upholstery of the interior with leather, Teflon, leatherette or other materials used in cars with the installation of additional pillows that are adjusted for the convenience of a particular driver or passengers. You can make a bright interior or discreet, you can only drag the seats and doors, or you can drag the front panel with the ceiling with them, install car acoustics on the podiums to match the interior. To match the interior, it is possible to choose a dashboard with different illumination. Here you can also include tinted glass with a film of various colors, which will give a spectacular appearance and create a certain shade in the car interior. To create a pleasant tone and a unique, even alien look, various decorative interior lighting are also used. The tuning of the salon also includes sound and vibration isolation. Car audio, alarm and mechanical anti-theft devices also belong to the internal tuning.

Why do they do it?

Many motorists are not satisfied with the factory characteristics of the car. There are several ways to fix this. Buy a car that fully meets expectations, or take care of your car and significantly rework it. It is worth noting that serious tuning will be very expensive. That is why not everyone can afford it.

When the car is completely satisfied in technical terms, then many are engaged in its appearance. Install the so-called "body kits", spoilers, repaint the body, etc. Naturally, many do not touch on the technical side, but perform the visual design of the vehicle body. If you approach this issue thoroughly, then such work also takes a lot of time, effort and money. But that doesn't stop the majority, which is why millions of drivers are tuning in. What is technical and external improvement, we will now analyze in more detail and using examples of several popular car brands.

The difference between a tuned car and a factory one

It is necessary to understand that thoughtless tuning of the transmission, engine or chassis can only worsen the factory characteristics. Therefore, a competent approach is needed everywhere. Having no idea about the structure of the car, you should not even try to climb into the engine, because it can end in failure.

But still, you can independently recycle the interior of the car without resorting to the help of specialists. Many drivers even install dashboards from other car brands, however, it is rarely possible to do without serious overhauls. Eventually the salon becomes unrecognizable. This also applies to the appearance of the car: when a body kit is installed on the carbon body, a spoiler and gills are added, then it will not be so easy to recognize the factory model, if only by the emblem. This also applies to the engine compartment.

Serious tuning implies the completion of the ignition system, injection, gas distribution mechanism and much more. It comes to a complete replacement of wires and hoses with stronger ones. If everything is global, then under the hood the same 1.6 engine will look like a 3-liter monster, and the inconspicuous budget "Kia", which was tuned correctly, will amaze with its characteristics.

Engine tuning details

Many drivers who seriously decide to tackle this issue start with the engine. The fact is that with the right approach, the power can be increased by 2-2.5 times, and sometimes even more. The first step is to install a zero resistance filter. Of course, one should hardly expect a significant increase in dynamics here, but even this adds a few horses.

If you approach the issue seriously, then you cannot do without boring the block. To increase power, it is necessary to increase the volume of the engine, put on it a turbine, lightweight pistons and a crankshaft. A system such as a catalyst is removed, which significantly affects the dynamics of the vehicle. After that, a so-called spider (muffler) is placed. And technology does not stand still, currently a valve system has already appeared, in which there are no springs. With this approach, tuning "Kia" or another car will be noticeable, because the number of horses will double. And the difference between 120 and 240 is huge.

Chip tuning

This item can be skipped to owners of cars with carburetor injection. This is due to the fact that the so-called "brains", or the injection and ignition control unit, are absent there. Let's take the electronic tuning of the BMW X6 as an example. This is a rather expensive German SUV. But many drivers expected more from him. If the car is no longer under warranty, then you can do whatever you want with it, even chip tuning.

This is a flashing or setting of the electronic control unit. In fact, this is a change in parameters such as the amount of supplied fuel, air, etc. The software setting is performed on special equipment in the presence of certain software. In the absence of knowledge on this issue, it is better not to try to do it yourself, but to entrust it to specialists. Ultimately, such tuning of the BMW X6 can bring an additional 10-30 horsepower.

Suspension change

There is also where to roam in this direction. Typically, the standard suspension is processed for:

off-road;
sports.

Moreover, both of these types are incompatible with each other. The fact is that for the organization of off-road suspension, the ground clearance increases, heavy massive chassis parts, various reinforcements and mud wheels are installed. Here they do not take into account such an indicator as speed, the main thing is that the chassis cope with bumps and mud.

The sports suspension is a completely different matter. Look at least at such a domestic car as "Priora". Tuning such a car is almost always the processing of its chassis. Most often, the car is underestimated and supposedly gives it sportiness. But if you just cut off the coil spring of the shock absorber, it will not change anything. The sports suspension must be rigid and collected. Roll in corners is simply unacceptable here.

Rigid springs and struts are installed, silent blocks are changed to polyurethane. But that's not all, tuning Mazda, for example, very often involves the installation of lightweight chassis parts to reduce weight, which is fully justified.

Recycling the car interior

Most often, this is done by the owners of domestic cars. After all, the level of comfort is initially not at a very high level here, so the driver has to somehow change the situation on his own. Tuning "Priora" in the cabin most often begins with the soundproofing of the car. This helps to slightly reduce the noise level in the cabin and make the ride more comfortable. Although much here depends on the design features of the car. Next comes the processing of door cards, the installation of seats from other car brands. The torpedo with control devices is also being finalized. Additional devices are mounted, say, for multimedia, etc.

Of course, there will be no technical changes here, rather it is done for yourself and your own comfort. Quite rarely, such improvements concern new BMWs and Mercedes. Tuning of the salon in these cars is not particularly needed, because the build quality and sound insulation here are already at a high level.

Changing the car body

As with the undercarriage, there are several directions here:

change in appearance;
improvement of technical characteristics.

Many drivers touch on two aspects at once, because here they are not mutually exclusive. Many foreign cars are subject to changes, such as Hyundai, Honda, Mazda, Opel. Tuning for beauty is the installation of xenon in standard headlights or a complete replacement of optics, tinting, lighting and much more. All this usually changes the appearance for the better, but everywhere you need to know when to stop.

With regard to changes in the technical part, then usually we are talking about an increase in aerodynamic performance. They install a spoiler, change the shape of the bumpers, and also install lightweight body parts made of carbon and other materials. If you correctly perform the tuning of the "Opel" of the 90s, then it will look great even now.

Brake system

Well, now let's imagine that we have completely completed the technical tuning of the Hyundai and forgot about the brakes. A car with, say, a 106 hp engine. with. went up to 200, and a sports suspension and an advanced exhaust system were also installed. And the brakes remained standard, which simply are not designed for such a load. In this case, they are unlikely to work effectively, providing an optimal stopping distance.

That is why it is necessary to deal with the issue thoroughly. The first step is to change the drum type of brakes to disc brakes. This applies to the rear axle. Further, wider brake discs are installed, preferably perforated for the best cooling. Pads with calipers are also subject to replacement. In some cases, the GTZ is also changed. At the last stage, new brake fluid is poured in and the system is pumped. Now tuning Hyundai can be considered complete.

Benefits

I also need to say a few words about what are the advantages of such global reworkings. Firstly, this is an increase in the power characteristics of the motor. This has a direct impact on the dynamics of the vehicle. Recycling the suspension gives increased flotation or composure and rigidity, depending on the purpose. In general, a real masterpiece can be made from an ordinary inconspicuous car, these are the results that high-quality tuning gives. You have a Mazda or a VAZ, it doesn't matter: both one car and the other will attract the glances of passers-by.

A little about the cons

Of course, one cannot but mention the shortcomings that are still there. Let's start from the very beginning. For example, let's say you decide to tune your Nissan Almera and start with the engine. Completely replaced pistons, crankshaft and much more. In this case, any malfunction will cost a lot of money.

If the overhaul of a regular motor will cost 30-50 thousand rubles, then a tuned one can be repaired for 100,000 rubles. It is clear that this is quite expensive. This applies to almost all recycled components and assemblies. Usually, more expensive components are installed, so their repair or replacement costs a pretty penny.

Well, and one more rather important detail - violation of the law. "Collective farm" xenon, dull toning or forward flow - all this is a violation of the law, and each traffic police officer will write you a fine, which is not good.

Should you go into tuning?

If you do not go beyond the permissible limits, then definitely yes. True, here you need to stop in time, and sometimes you don't need to start. For example, there is no point in dressing up a rotten car body, putting spoilers on it, etc. The first thing to do here is welding and straightening, as well as painting. After that, you can talk about the body kit.

Another thing is that lack of knowledge in a particular area can lead to serious consequences or even death on the road. After all, many do not increase the amount of horsepower in order to drive on the highway at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour. And any "jamb" in the engine can lead to a serious accident. Therefore, if you do not know, it is better to entrust the matter to professionals. It makes no difference to them whether they are tuning Nissan or Mazda - specialists know their job and will do everything right. But it will come with a good price. For an ordinary motorist, minimal processing is enough, which practically does not relate to the technical component.

Let's summarize

So we figured out what tuning is and what its essence is. As you can see, there are advantages and disadvantages. If the owner really loves his car, then he will do it anyway, because a well-groomed car still looks great. Minimal tuning can be done though. A sedan, for example, unlike a hatchback, does not bring noise into the cabin from the trunk. Therefore, every hatchback owner almost always starts soundproofing from the trunk.

For some drivers it is better not to know at all what tuning is, because there are already enough reckless drivers on the road. If we talk about the limits of reason, then a slight reworking of the car's interior, the installation of high-quality noise insulation and appearance will do the trick: the car will become more comfortable, attractive externally and internally. And this is sometimes all that is needed. And if expensive tuning "Mercedes" can cost hundreds of thousands of rubles, then the domestic VAZ can be changed relatively inexpensively.

Faced with the concept of "tuning a car", only novice motorists do not know what it is. On Russian roads, there are often foreign cars with aerodynamic body kits, direct-flow mufflers, and powerful acoustic systems. Power kits are installed on expensive SUVs, and airbrushed cars are often found.

Tuning in the West and in Russia

In America, where this concept came to us, tuning began to develop at the beginning of the last century. Technically speaking, tuning a car is a revision of a serial factory-made vehicle.

Wealthy car enthusiasts who wanted to stand out on the road began ordering alterations from car repair shops. Small services eventually turned into tuning companies. Such well-known companies as "AMG", "BRABUS" are still flourishing, working on orders from private individuals and such car manufacturers as "Mercedes".

American auto tuning - an example

The fascination with car alterations is not new in Russia either, although it appeared later than in the West. Back in the days of the USSR, craftsmen increased the Zaporozhets to the length of a limousine, made convertibles from Zhiguli.

With the massive arrival of foreign cars, the hobby of motorists received a new impetus. A tuning studio has appeared in the country, small changes to the exterior or interior can be ordered at ordinary car services.

Naturally, the passion for tuning is typical for young people who want to highlight their car with a bright look or speed. But wealthy middle-aged drivers do not neglect interior alterations, improvement of the acoustic system, installation of a power body kit on an SUV.

Tuning and law

Not everything that is included in car tuning is allowed by Russian rules. All significant vehicle upgrades must be registered with the traffic police.

Unusual cars are often stopped on the roads and meticulously checked documents. Of course, you can change wheels or install a sports steering wheel without permits. Deaf toning of the windshield and the installation of a blinding head light are directly prohibited.

Without permission, you cannot change the parts of the car on which the serial number of the car is stamped (engine, shock absorber glass "Zhiguli"), completely or partially repaint the body.

It should be noted that difficulties (with fines, up to confiscation) arise, mainly, with a self-made alteration of a car without permission.

If you order tuning in a specialized studio, its specialists know how to obtain permission and legalize improvements.

Tuning types

Tuning applies to any elements, systems and assemblies of the car, from the body to the chassis. Professionals distinguish external tuning, which concerns the car body, internal (interior and equipment), technical (engine, suspension, exhaust system). Consider the most popular types of upgrades.

Salon tuning

Unattractive examples of amateur tuning are familiar to everyone. If the owner changed the standard rugs for carpets, hung fringed curtains on the windows - these are already examples of interior tuning.

Simple methods of self-tuning include pasting the front compartment with vinyl films, using fur seat covers.

Professional tuning can completely change the look of an interior. It includes:

padding of seats, upholstery, door cards with genuine leather, Alcantara, combined materials;
laying new flooring;
roof hatch installation;
decorating "torpedo" with natural wood inserts.

Interior tuning can be directed not only towards luxury. The sporty style provides for the installation of a sports steering wheel, seats with side supports, metal pads on the control pedals, and additional devices.

Audiotuning

Modernization of the car's acoustic system is closely related to the tuning of the salon, but it costs much more. The quality of the music systems of budget cars, consisting of a radio tape recorder and two speakers, does not satisfy music lovers. Passion for audio tuning usually begins with the installation of a high-quality car radio and additional speakers.

Expensive tuning speaker systems include up to 12 speakers, supplemented by amplifiers, crossovers, processors. For a powerful subwoofer of a four-way speaker system, a special bass-reflex housing is made, which occupies the entire trunk of the car.

Acoustic car tuning is an area that has already become a kind of sport. On car audio, the official world and Russian championships are held, consisting of several stages.

For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that the cars are specially prepared for the competition, their practical use is difficult to imagine.

Engine tuning

Technical tuning also affects the exhaust system and the car's suspension. Lovers of powerful engine sound install direct-flow mufflers on the car. Such a muffler also increases the engine power, but can cause nit-picking of the traffic police due to harmful exhaust.

To lower the clearance, wheels with low-profile tires are used, which require the installation of new shock absorbers and springs. On sport utility vehicles, the ground clearance is increased. For this, special spacers, shock absorbers with a long stroke, springs with an increased number of turns are used.

Forcing (increasing power) of the engine requires complex calculations and such work as cylinder boring, replacement of valves, connecting rods, pistons. Chip tuning has become a new type of engine modernization.

Chip tuning

Standard engines of foreign cars are tuned to strict environmental standards. Most automakers by adjusting the electronic control unit artificially de-force the motor, reducing dynamic performance. Control electronics reduce engine power, limit the maximum speed of the machine.

Changing the electronic settings (called "chip-tuning" in English) at the software level disables the speed cutoffs, swirl flaps, removing the speed limits.

This provides naturally aspirated or turbocharged engines with a power increase (from 7 to 30%), improves acceleration dynamics and torque at low revs.

Chip tuning does not change the tax characteristics of the car, does not affect the physical units of the engine, does not increase the wear of the cylinder-piston group. The specialists performing the flashing can return the basic settings at any time.

Body tuning

The easiest way to change the exterior of a car is to install unusual rims. To give the serial car a sporty look, aerodynamic body kits and the installation of a "wing" are used. For more complex upgrades, tuning bumpers, fairings, decorative air intakes are installed on the car.

Decorative tuning includes airbrushing and body lighting. The original drawing will decorate the car. Airbrushing does not require a traffic police permit, as it does not change the main body color.

To illuminate the body, LED strips are used, which are mounted on the thresholds, the bottom of the car, in the grille of the false radiator, inside the rims.

Body tuning of SUVs is going in the other direction. For the safety of the body when driving on difficult terrain, power body kits are used, which include kenguryatniks, reinforced thresholds, and underbody protection. The power kit is complemented by the installation of winches.

Popular tuning styles

Such types of tuning as hot rod, lowrider, VIP-style, drag-racing have not gained mass popularity in Russia. Russian motorists do not convert antique cars for a powerful modern engine (hot rod).

Lowrider has not gained popularity, in which the hydraulic suspension allows the production car to jump, stand on its hind legs, and overcome unusual obstacles.

The Japanese VIP-style in Russia has acquired national features, but the excessive luxury of external and internal decoration is also used in tuning quite rarely.

The exception was drag racing, which is a passion for wealthy young people in big cities. Races on specially converted sports cars for a distance of 400 meters are held at night.

They record Russian records (6.325 seconds), which are still lagging behind the achievements of Western professionals (4.428 seconds). For competitions, cars are prepared by forcing the engine or installing motors from sports cars.

Advantages, disadvantages, dangers of tuning

The benefits of proper tuning are obvious. After upgrading the exterior, your car will stand out on the road. The interior tuning will make the car convenient for use, all the details will be matched to your taste. Chip tuning the engine leads to improved vehicle dynamics and fuel economy.

The cost of a fully "stuffed" car can increase the price of a factory car several times. Selling such a car, returning at least part of the money invested, is problematic.

The dangers of tuning concern, first of all, amateur alterations. A casually riveted home-made wing can come off at any moment, damaging other cars.

Incorrectly installed xenon, supplemented by a searchlight ramp on the roof, blinds oncoming cars and leads to accidents. When installing a large number of electrical equipment without preliminary calculations, the risk of short circuits and machine fire increases.

Conclusion

Even when ordering tuning in a specialized studio, calculate your capabilities. During normal driving on Russian roads, there is no point in removing the maximum speed limit of 250 kilometers per hour, and additionally boosting the engine.

To ride at such speeds, you need special tracks, sports driving skills. Recklessness in sports tuned cars in normal road traffic leads to accidents.

Optics

Engine and exhaust system

Brakes, steering

What to do?

Internal tuning

Why do they do it?

The difference between a tuned car and a factory one

Engine tuning details

Chip tuning

Suspension change

Recycling the car interior

Changing the car body

Brake system

Benefits

A little about the cons

Should you go into tuning?

Let's summarize

Tuning in the West and in Russia

Tuning and law

Tuning types

Salon tuning

Audiotuning

Engine tuning

Chip tuning

Body tuning

Popular tuning styles

Advantages, disadvantages, dangers of tuning

Conclusion

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