Car performance parts are designed specifically to improve the performance of your car's engine. Since they release the power of your car's engine, car performance parts are a must have for car enthusiasts. Car performance parts also help various parts of your car including but not limited to exhaust, spark plugs, power module, and intakes to perform optimally improving the overall performance. There is a wide range of car performance parts available in the market.
Another important consideration for buying car performance parts is whether to buy original equipment manufacturer parts or the aftermarket parts. As evident by the name, original equipment manufacturer parts are specially crafted for your car by the manufacturer. On the other hand, aftermarket parts are manufactured by companies other than your car's manufacturer. Despite the significant difference in price, experts suggest investing in original equipment manufacturer parts since the performance of aftermarket parts is inconsistent at best.
Three Types of Car Performance Parts
As mentioned above, there is a wide variety of car performance parts available in the market. However, they can be classified into three broad categories which are as follows;
• Brakes - As brakes perform a critical function, they can be termed as the most important part of a car after the engine. An upgraded brake system will allow you to have better control over your car even while driving at very high speed. Having said that, experts recommend (choosing and) buying an upgraded brakes system very carefully since wrongly chosen parts will detract from the performance of your car rather than improving it. For example, in a brakes system not suitable for your car can raise the operating temperature making it difficult, and in extreme cases impossible to slow down causing (possibly fatal) accidents.
• Suspension - Suspension system, another important part of the car's engine is also used for improving the overall performance. The most important benefit of upgrading your car's suspension system is that it allows you to take advantage of the tyre's contact patch which positively impacts suspension geometry, dampening, and rebound of your car increasing the limit and (steering) precision of your car by allowing you to push the brakes harder, and turn corners and gain speed faster. Apart from the above mentioned benefits, installing the correct upgraded suspension system will allow you more control over your car (specially) in dangerous situations such as while driving on slopes, slippery roads etc.
• Engine - As mentioned above, the engine is the single most important part of a car. There are many car performance parts available in the markets that allow you to improve the performance of your car's engine. Experts recommend tuning the engine's exhaust based on diameter, backpressure, crossovers, and header/manifold for optimal performance.
