Whether you’ve made the switch to electric (as it’s the trend right now) or you’re still with your old darling from college days, driving is probably a big part of your life. In fact, recent studies show that the average American drives around 25 miles per day and spends about one hour behind the wheel.
Now, wouldn’t you want to spend this time feeling a bit more comfortable? While there’s no way to get rid of traffic (for now, at least), you have the choice of what upgrades your vehicle gets to turn the driving experience into something a bit more fun.
We even have a few tips and ideas to get the ball rolling:
Good Tires
Yes, they are expensive, but there’s a good reason for this. A good set of high-performance tires will last a couple of years (if you don’t drive too much) and can bring huge improvements to how the car behaves on the road.
You’ll feel the acceleration better and braking will be a lot more efficient. Plus, the car will feel smoother on the road as the rubber will have better grip and stability.
Air Suspension Systems
Speaking of parts that are a bit pricey but are worth every penny – air suspension kits. An air suspension car system will make you feel like floating on air and it helps improve the overall comfort and safety (especially if you like bumpy roads).
Plus, you can also get an air suspension truck system to help your vehicle handle bigger loads and take the pressure off the other systems. And, if you use a reliable air suspension controller, you can change the height of your vehicle by simply pressing a few buttons. This way, you can adapt your car/truck to the road conditions.
Disk Brakes
Let’s be honest – disk brakes are among the last things you think about when they don’t cause problems. However, it’s not always good to follow the “if it ain’t broke…” principle, and you should never apply it when it comes to disk brakes!
Most people would happily invest to make their vehicle faster, stronger, more luxurious, but often forget that you also have to stop at some point (or take it for granted). Still, a stock brake system that’s been seen for a few years is not the most reliable.
Disk brakes are the best upgrade you can do to your car (unless you already have them) because they are easier to inspect, don’t wear off as fast, and can take some heavy braking even in wet weather.
Race Seats
Yeah, we know, you’re comfy in your padded seat, behind the wheel. But how do you feel when you have to brake/slow down suddenly or when cornering hard? While it’s true that recent models have better-designed seats, older ones are horrible at keeping the driver behind the wheel.
So, if you don’t want to brace yourself every time you have to take a tight turn, you may want to change your seat with one designed for racing. These are specifically created to keep the driver in place and have more safety features that don’t make you feel strapped.
Wrap Up
When you drive, it’s important to feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel, so if anything bothers you, it’s best to have it checked out. But even if there are no problems, regular maintenance is the best way to keep your vehicle up to standards.
Once you do that, you can add various accessories to improve your driving experience and make things a bit more fun and exciting.
