A modified car is a vehicle that has been altered to increase power, handling, or visual appeal. Modifications can include custom tires, wheels, paint, and exhaust systems. Car clubs showcase members’ modified cars through competitions and shows. There are many schools of thought on what constitutes a modified car, with hot rod, low-rider, custom, and tuner being some of the most notable accepted classes.
A modified car is a car that has been altered or modified in various ways to increase power, handling, or visual appeal. Typically, when referring to a modified car, the vehicle under discussion has been modified to provide additional power and performance. Increased horsepower often leads to more traction in the form of wider tires, better braking systems, and free-flowing exhaust systems. Custom paint and body alterations are also identifiers of a modified car. There are many schools of thought on what constitutes a modified car, with hot rod, low-rider, custom, and tuner being some of the most notable accepted classes.
Many car owners choose to individualize their vehicles by adding custom parts and paint. Some of the easiest methods of creating a modified car are to install custom tires and wheels, alter the ride height, and change the exhaust to a stronger, free-flow type system. While many owners choose to drive their vehicles with the new modifications, others continue to make modifications to their vehicle and then enter competitions and shows. Whether it’s racing, car shows, or cruising, there are no required standards for a modified car. Each custom vehicle is a statement of its owner’s likes and dislikes.
There are many car clubs dedicated to showcasing members’ modified cars. By entering car shows, owners can display their vehicles along with their hard work and receive trophies and accolades not only from other club members, but also from the spectators who came to the show to admire the cars. Other car clubs choose to showcase their members’ cars and talents in other methods: drag racing and parking lot slalom racing. Both attract many entrants and spectators who enjoy the competition and display of custom cars.
Most modified car manufacturers will subscribe to one of the many looks that have stood the test of time. Inexperienced people and customs are two of the oldest schools, while hot rods and career cars mimic their owners’ interests in drag racing. Occasionally some builder will combine the best of two or more schools and create a whole new category, like the rat bar. The rat rod combines the old school racing rod with a race car theme to come up with a rustic, low priced rod. Some builders are spending a lot of money on their modified car to make it look like it just found itself in a junkyard.
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