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Vintage cars to concept vehicles, microcars to monster trucks, eHow shares the car enthusiast’s passion for all things automotive. Whether you’re looking to add hydraulics to your car and attend a low rider show or you’re just wondering how to get a personalized license plate, eHow’s got scores of great car enthusiast How Tos. Want to make some extra cash doing what you love? eHow can even show you how to buy, restore and sell a vintage car.

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How to Create a Design Checklist for Car Supercharger Modifications

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A supercharger forces more air into an engine, increasing its fuel consumption and horsepower. Several modifications need to be made to a car to take advantage of this increase in power. The following steps will show what to include on a ... more »

How to Custom Paint a Car Dashboard

By eHow Cars Editor

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Customizing the dash in your car is a great way to add personal flair to your car. Adding a custom paintjob that matches your cars color scheme is an affordable option that will really set your car apart... more »

How to Find an Antique Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Rallies, races, shows or just a nice ride on a Sunday afternoon-- the world of antique and classic cars is a hobby and pastime enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Prices range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on ... more »

How to Find an Import Car Club

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you are an import car enthusiast, you probably like to talk about cars. Joining an import car club is a great way to meet other people who share your passion. You can make friends and see great cars all in one place. Car club members usually ... more »

How to Have Your Engine Upgraded for Car Show Competitions

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you want to score big with your car at automobile shows, you need to have a 100-point engine. The only way you can achieve this is to trust your car to a performance shop... more »

How to Hook Up a Car Subwoofer at Home

By dweaver

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So the stock sound just doesn't do it for you anymore. No bump in your trunk? Your 50 Cent tracks sound like your listening to them in a tin can? Here's how to let people know just how much you like your tunes... more »

How to Identify Classic Cars

By eHow Cars Editor

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Have you ever met one of those people that can identify the make, model and year of every classic car they see? Would you like to become a classic car expert too? There are many beautiful old cars on the road and with practice and the right ... more »

How to install piston rings

By torque63

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Time to install the rings on your pistons, you can install them with your fingers and I'll show you how this is done... more »

How to Keep a Modified Car Legal

By eHow Cars Editor

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Modifying your car gives you a chance to express your own style and flair. Whether you like the low-slung look with a huge air intake hood or the jacked-up four-wheel drive truck with monster tires, you need to know a few things to keep you on ... more »

How to Learn the History of Rat Rods

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you've ever seen the movie American Graffiti, you may understand the concept of a "rat rod." At the end of that movie, two teens drag race. They were driving "hot rods" as they were called in the 1950s. The rat rod movement is related to hot ... more »

How to make interanational at cheaper rates

By andrew121

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"Hello my name is andrew Kumar! This Blog explains about saving your money. Now a days people are spending more amount on making international calls.which is very expensive.People sitting in internet and spending more time for chatting.But ... more »

How to Protect a Concept Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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A funky concept car can be quite the collector's item, as long as you have the space to store it. Each model is a unique representation of an engineer's whim. Often, they are constructed from a hodge-podge of materials that were not made to last. ... more »

How to Register a Rebuilt Vehicle in Britain

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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It can be an exciting project rebuilding an old car, but you need to remember that in order to register it, it will need to meet certain criteria. Below are some of the steps needed in order to register a rebuilt car... more »

How to Register an Antique Vehicle

By eHow Cars Editor

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If you drive a car over 25 years old, you may qualify for antique license plates. While every state has different requirements, there are a few general rules to follow when registering an antique vehicle. Follow the steps below to start the ... more »

How to Restore a 1957 Lincoln Convertible

By eHow Cars Editor

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During the 1950s, car fins were the hottest thing since sliced bread, and in 1957 no one's fins flew higher than Lincoln's. If you long for the look and feel of the old days, this convertible Lincoln may suit you. Not many were made, so finding ... more »

How to shoot flames from exhaust!

By madplow360

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Building a Hot Rod? Set it off with flames and scare other cars away. This is illegal in some places... more »

How to Smoke Your Rear Tires (Burnout)

By torque63

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Ever wonder how they smoke their tires off before drag racing? Why do they do it? It makes the tires sticky and grip the road better for a faster time in the quarter mile. I did it because I like the smell of burning rubber and huge cloud produced... more »

How to Add Sport Pedals to a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Many car enthusiasts add sport pedals to their vehicles in an effort to reduce weight and increase foot traction. Other sport pedals are designed for purely aesthetic purposes. With just a few tools and an hour or so of free time, you can add ... more »

How to Attend an International Show Car Association Event

By eHow Cars Editor

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Car shows consist of new, antiques, classic, restored, hot rods, muscle, low riders, monster cars and trucks. Car show entry fees range from ten-dollars to seventy-five depending on the locale and car collection. The venue information given below ... more »

How to Build a Roadster

By eHow Cars Editor

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A roadster is 2-seater with an open top. Some of the earliest cars are considered roadsters. They come in all shapes and sizes, and there's a new trend for people to build their own roadster. With the right equipment and planning, you could soon ... more »

How to Buy a Vintage Station Wagon

By eHow Cars Editor

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IfFor many, the thought of a station wagon evokes images from their childhood. These beautiful vehicles allowed Americans to move furniture strapped on their roofs while hauling a week's worth of groceries and their kids in the large back area... more »

How to estimate a vehicles weight without scales

By binder

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Want to estimate what your car weighs, but don't have access to scales? Satisfy your curiosity, or use the info for performance/economy enhancements... more »

How to Find a Concept Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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Whether you're looking for an out-of-the-mainstream vehicle to drive, or want a car that uses batteries instead of gas, a concept car may be the way to go. The following steps will help you in your quest to find a concept car of your own!.. more »

How to Increase Engine Performance With a Cold Air Intake System

By eHow Cars Editor

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Auto manufacturers design most vehicle engines to be as quiet as possible. They produce an air box and intake tube with several curves that drop the density of air that advances into the internal combustion chamber. Manufactured air boxes are ... more »

How to Install a Cold Air Intake System

By eHow Cars Editor

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Replacing a vehicle's air supply requires the removal of your factory stock air box. It is important to know where your factory air stock system is located and how it works. Higher-end cold air intake systems may require body work to fit the ... more »