How to Pimp My Car
Over the course of a week, people average about one half of a day in their cars. For that half of a day, your car is an extension of your personality on the road. Just as you can personalize your wardrobe to express yourself, so too can you customize your car to better show other drivers who you are on the road. Pimping your car can result in innumerable variations, each a unique expression of individuality and personality.
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Instructions
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Identify the area of your car you would like to customize. You could tweak the mechanics to improve your car's performance, the exterior to personalize your car's appearance or the interior to make your ride more comfortable or entertaining.
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Familiarize yourself with the laws regarding car modification in your area. Modifications such as window tinting and glasspack mufflers are illegal in some places.
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Set a budget for your customization job. Customizing your car can be done through a series of different jobs. It does not need to be done in one fell swoop.
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Choose to spend your money on one or two big custom jobs such as new rims or a new sound system, or smaller details such as chrome door handle covers.
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Compare the prices of your selected job at multiple part outlets and catalogs. Use both online and physical outlets and catalogs.
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Locate area experts that can offer you assistance in your customization. Choose people with expertise in the specific job you've selected.
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Gather the tools and equipment you will need to complete your customization job.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not financially overextend yourself when carrying out your customization.
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