Tuning machines: tuning correctly, friends!

Currently tuned cars have long ceased to be a rarity. However, not all of them are works of art, not all are aesthetic and practical. All this is because many do not know how to properly tune a car.

A bit of prehistory

Long since people have sought to differ from each other, express their individuality, show others that they are not like everyone else. So there was the first painting on clay pots and various ways of wearing skins on the body. However, let's not go into history so much and remember the times closer to us. In the 50's and 60's of the last century in the US, the owners of the "muscle of the car" bored to drive in a straight line, because all cars were the same package, respectively, the same went. So there was a car tuning. Tuning (from the English "tuning") in those days was the most, that neither is, serious. And the motorists then set up the engines, the launch and the associated nodes. Then it became more interesting to drive. And tuning gradually by our time has turned into an industry. However, in Russia this direction is not so popular. It's a pity. After all, we have so little quality and aesthetic tuning in our country. Maybe for someone tuned cars - it's VAZ 2114 with a carbon bonnet and xenon (which really is very dazzling, do not put never xenon on cars for which it is not intended!), But this tuning should be aesthetic, harmonious, useful, high-quality . For example, guys from HAMANN or Nismo make a very good tuning.

Types of tuning

Briefly tell you about the types of tuning.

The first is styling. First, because the most popular. Some call the above described carbon bonnets and xenon just styling. We are glad to disappoint you, but this is wrong. Styling is a harmonious refinement of the body of the car to give it the best aerodynamics and bright, beautiful appearance. No, the carbon hood is neither an improvement in aerodynamics, nor even a bright and beautiful detail. Such "tuned" cars are far from delighting. In order to develop a competent styling project, it is necessary to investigate the characteristics of the car, pass it through the wind tunnel, create a project of a suitable kit of skirts, etc. A responsible approach requires painting. After all, designers from MTM did not come up with the idea to paint the hood of the silvery Audi R8 black.

The second type - tuning salon or styling interior. It consists in changing the upholstery, seats, various panels, handles of the checkpoint, the steering wheel and other things that can be. West Coast Customs like, for example, to install in the salon small monitors for watching TV. However, in the cabin everything should be organically combined. Therefore, there are no "sports" rudders in VAZ 2101. If, of course, you do not prepare it for competitions in drift or rally.

The most interesting, the third kind of tuning is technical tuning. This includes the development of the engine, transmission, intake, exhaust, cooling, brake, clutch, installation of a framework of rigidity and so on. Fortunately, many people do not dare to experiment here, and those who decide are doing everything wisely, otherwise the car will not go or it will not reach. The result is a real tuning machine. For example, TRD. Various pictures of tuned cars by these guys testify to their high professionalism.