{"id":18737,"date":"2022-11-22T05:59:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T05:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/?p=18737"},"modified":"2022-12-03T04:51:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T04:51:59","slug":"4-things-to-consider-before-customizing-your-car-to-look-like-a-sports-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/4-things-to-consider-before-customizing-your-car-to-look-like-a-sports-car\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things to Consider Before Customizing Your Car to Look Like a Sports Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sports cars are expensive because they use superior materials and technology. If you want a sports car without breaking the bank,\u00a0our post \u2018How to Make Your Car Look Like a Sports Car\u2019<\/a>\u00a0suggests replacing a few parts and using quality care products to imitate a sports car. However, there are some things you must know before making any changes. These will ensure your safety and make you aware of the consequences of customization. If you want to customize your car to look like a sports car, here are some things to consider beforehand:<\/p>\n

Customization changes your car\u2019s value<\/h2>\n

One of the more significant customizations you can make is to repaint your car. Red, black, and white are the most common sports car colors, so it makes sense to mimic these. However, it\u2019s essential to note that these will alter your car\u2019s worth.\u00a0A post on Sound Dollar notes that painting a car<\/a>\u00a0could increase its value, which also increases its insurance premiums. This is especially true since you\u2019re changing your car\u2019s facade to that of a sports car\u2014a luxury good that\u2019s more susceptible to theft. Thus, it\u2019s likely that your auto insurance costs will rise for better protection. Let your insurer know the specific cosmetic changes you\u2019ll make so they can estimate how much your insurance will be after customization.<\/p>\n

Customization is expensive to do and maintain<\/h2>\n

Color customization alone can cost a pretty penny. The sports car\u2019s signature shiny look comes from metallic paint, and a similar paint job can cost anywhere between $300 to $10,000 depending on your car\u2019s size and how professional the paint job is. Metallic paint is high maintenance, requiring regular polishing and waxing to prevent discoloration. Red and black paint jobs also make scratches more visible because they\u2019re dark colors, so you\u2019ll need frequent touch-ups. Meanwhile, the dark, ceramic window tints that are standard in sports cars, can cost you $99 to $850 and beyond. Customization is expensive, so make sure you can commit to its maintenance costs before making any changes.<\/p>\n

Customization can void your car warranty<\/h2>\n

A car warranty<\/a> usually lasts 3 years or 36,000 miles. If you plan on customizing your car within this time frame, there\u2019s a chance that you\u2019ll void your warranty.\u00a0Koam News Now outlines some of the things that void your car warranty<\/a>\u00a0including the damage caused by modifications or using aftermarket parts, as using them are conscious decisions made on your part. Another is changing your odometer. You might want to make your interior look like a sports car\u2019s, and revamping your dashboard\u2014including the odometer\u2014is one way to do so. This prevents your car dealership from knowing your exact mileage, granting a voided warranty. If you want to keep your warranty, customize your car after it expires, or be more mindful of the changes you\u2019ll make.<\/p>\n

Some customizations can be safety concerns<\/h2>\n

While you\u2019re only altering your car\u2019s look, specific customizations are dangerous. One is too-bright headlights that cause glare for oncoming drivers, something that\u00a0prompted General Motors to recall 740k SUVs<\/a>\u00a0last March. You will be ticketed or fined for overly-bright headlights, so keep them under 3,000 lumens to abide by federal law. Blacked-out headlights are also hazardous. These are common in sports cars because it makes them look sleek. You might get the idea of using window tint on your headlights to achieve this look, but don\u2019t do it. This completely blocks your lights, leading to poor illumination and increasing your risk of running into accidents. Instead, have any light customization done at a shop, as the professionals there know what\u2019s dark enough to be considered safe.<\/p>\n

Customizing your car is an effective way to feel like you own a sports car. However, it\u2019s important to consider the above factors first to know the possible costs and the best practices you should follow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sports cars are expensive because they use superior materials and technology. If you want a sports car without breaking the bank,\u00a0our post \u2018How to Make Your Car Look Like a Sports Car\u2019\u00a0suggests replacing a few parts and using quality care products to imitate a sports car. However, there are some things you must know before … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"query_id":[],"custom_slug":[],"image_url":[],"image_title":[],"redirect_post":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports-cars","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18737"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25116,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18737\/revisions\/25116"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.osvehicle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}