Do It Yourself Auto Upgrades

The TSX is a sporty sedan manufactured by Acura and widely available all over the world. Though already equipped with more than 200 horsepower, some owners may wish to go even further to maximize...

Replacing the stock tail light covers on your trailer is a good way to give it your own personal look, You can also make your trailer more visible by doing this. Tail light covers come in many...

The German-made Audi A4, though a lower-end model in the Audi family, is widely popular among car enthusiasts, partially due to aftermarket upgrades. One popular performance upgrade is the exhaust...

Building a performance four cylinder engine is much more difficult than building a six or eight cylinder engine because of displacement. Bigger engines simply transfer more air through the motor...

Whereas the standard zirconium oxide narrow-band O2 sensor is fine for use on factory cars, many tuners find it helpful to use the faster and more precise wide-band sensor for optimum performance.

Tinting your tail lights yourself is a good way to save money. Buying tinted tail lights from the store can be very costly to your budget. This project is fun and fast; and if you don't like the...

The decision to install LED headlights in your car may stem from wanting a more eco-friendly car, or the desire to save both money and electricity with a cost-effective...

A blow-off valve (BOV), is a pressure release system for an automotive engine and should not be confused with a pressure relief valve (PRV), which is designed to release excess pressure from a...

Automotive trailers are required to have marker, brake and signal lighting. Some do-it-yourself trailer builders may find it confusing to properly wire a trailer for the required lighting. Having...

If you own a late-model V6 Mustang, you're probably dreaming of ways to keep up with the more robust V8 GT Mustangs. According to Mustang Evolution, a stock V6 puts out a mere 210 horsepower...

With all of the identification technology that's currently on the electronics market, from caller ID to GPS tracking chips, it was only a matter of time until people starting asking for and using...

Installing a winch cable on your Warn winch is a quick and easy process. You can install the new winch cable in a matter of minutes. Whether you are installing the factory standard line or...

With all the Toyota vehicles on the roads, you still can spot your friends on the highway or your own car in a parking lot. Customization allows people to brand their vehicles with unique...

Replacing a car's wheel-and-tire package with a larger diameter tire can give it a whole new look and performance envelope. However, the dynamic effect of tire replacement should be taken into...

Mustangs are one of the most chimeric of performance cars. With an engine and drive train for every need, it isn't difficult to find performance parts for any and all. The only question is: which...

While the exact instructions for CD and radio removal vary among vehicle makes and models, there remain universal procedures for successful stereo extraction. From safety concerns to disconnecting...

Though some top-end cars like the Nissan GT-R come factory equipped with nitrogen-filled tires, there remains much debate as to whether this practice is truly practical or simply an eccentricity...

Flashing your car's computer, or ECU, will open up many performance gains that are often restricted at the factory for various reasons. Manufacturer's often under-run car engines to help increase...

Many stigmas that people have about trucks are related to their speed and performance. When examining the average size of trucks, some just can't ponder driving something that eats up gasoline and...

A great paint job is one of the most important aspects of your motorcycle's appearance. The luster and shine of a well-painted bike adds flair to an already beautiful machine, turning it into...

If you want to start your own business and have an old RV that you don't get much use out of, converting that RV into a concession stand might be a smart project to undertake. The process isn't...

Installing a kill switch to disable all power to the starting motor can deter car theft. Modern vehicles still require power to be sent to other portions of the vehicle, such as for opening door...

If you've owned your Jeep Wrangler for a number of years, you might have noticed that your stereo doesn't perform like it used to. This is usually due to the stereo unit in the dash. Over time,...

Ford cars can be easily customized with various aftermarket options. If you love Ford, then you can customize with accessories and aftermarket options bearing the Ford logo. Or you can select and...

The popularity of the Toyota Prius helped to spur the growth of the hybrid automobile industry, and changed the way people think about cars. Like any other vehicle, people like to customize the...

Turbocharging has all but taken over when it comes to factory performance cars. Since the turbo itself is intricately tied to the engine's exhaust system, it comes as no surprise that the...

The Mazda 5 is a vehicle that is a cross between an SUV, a station wagon and a van. It is sporty and tailored for younger generations wanting a hip car that has room for cargo or kids. The Mazda 5...

After-market fog lamps can give added visibility and safety in foggy or rainy weather. Installation is straightforward and can be done by the average home mechanic in an afternoon. The most...

When a vehicle equipped with leaf springs quickly accelerates from a stop, the rotation from the engine actually twists the rear differential. This twisting motion lifts one of the vehicle's tires...

Wolo horns are available as aftermarket accessories for most vehicles from over the road semi trucks to your everyday car. Wolo has been in business since the mid nineteen sixties and is a major...

Ford Explorers are sport utility vehicles that can be easily customized to your liking with thousands of available aftermarket parts. The Ford Explorer has a bad reputation because of a tire issue...

Trailers come in many varieties and not all trailer tongues are the same height. While there are also several types of towing hitch packages, they all share common parts with similar nomenclature....

You can program additional keyless entry remotes for Dodge pickups (Ram and Dakota) as long as you have a working master remote. Remotes can be programmed for all models except those equipped with...

An air intake on a car is a relatively simple device that feeds fresh air to the motor. The more air a motor gets, the more power it can make, which is why many people replace their stock air...

Trailer connectors are wire harnesses designed to plug into the receptacle plug on vehicles designed to tow. While the receptacle plug is pre-wired to your vehicle, you will need to know how to...

Installing a clutch fork on your own can save you a significant amount of money in labor and installation costs. Installing a clutch fork properly is essential in that it will control the shifting...

Fender flares add a distinctive look to your vehicle and provide a little extra coverage for vehicles that have wider tires. Many factory and aftermarket flares are available and most are made...

Aftermarket upgrades can turn relatively mundane cars into high performance vehicles. There are many vehicle upgrades on the market, with some being fairly useful and others being little more...

Turbocharger kits are an excellent way to turn your engine's exhaust into a horsepower and torque boost. They force exhaust fumes through several turbines and valves in order to maximize the...

Sandblasting is a process in which sand, glass beads or some other medium is shot at high speed through a machine across the surface of a hard material until it is sanded smooth. Sandblasting is...

If you do any kind of home improvement work for yourself or your friends, at some point you're going to need to transport ladders or other long objects. By building a ladder rack for your truck,...

It can be difficult to climb in and out of a truck designed for off-road use, or one that's had a lift kit installed. Running boards make a truck look good and serve a functional purpose as well....

The Honda CRV is a combination car and miniature SUV. These vehicles provide gas millage on par with larger cars while still offering the room of an SUV. If you own a Honda CRV, and are like many...

Installing a new exhaust tip is a great way to instantly and inexpensively transform the appearance of your car's exhaust system. One of the most common exhaust tips is a bolt-on exhaust tip,...

Volvos are well known for their reputation as being extraordinarily safe vehicles, but not so much as being the world's most performance-oriented vehicle. To increase the performance of your...

Early automobiles used mechanical distributor breaker points for ignition timing. Breaker points worked well enough but were a weak point in the engine, since they wore out quickly and poor...

The Honda CR-V is a small SUV built from the Civic chassis. Most CR-V models come standard with keyless entry. You can program additional remotes to your CR-V, or reprogram a single remote....

The live front axle has more than a little history in the world of off-roading, since it is this member that truly separates an off-road truck from a car. Though solid front axles are proven...

When many people think of spray painting a car, they think of a horrible and messy job that makes the car look worse than the car looked before. However, with the advances in spray painting and...