Car Hacks & Mods For Dummies

So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you�ve come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through:

* Choosing a car to mod
* Considering warranties, legal, and safety issues
* Hacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more
* Replacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system
* Putting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you�ll need to stop)
* Setting up your car for better handling and cornering

Written by David Vespremi, automotive expert, frequent guest on national car-related TV shows, track driving instructor and self-proclaimed modder, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies gets you into the ECU and under the hood and gives you the keys to:
* Choosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinners
* Putting your car on a diet, because lighter means faster
* Basic power bolt-ons and more expensive power adders
* Installing roll bars and cages to enhance safety
* Adding aero add-ons, including front �chin� spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canards
* Detailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hood
* Using OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshooting
* Getting advice from general Internet sites and specific message boards and forums for your car�s make or model, whether it�s a Chevy pick-up or an Alfa Romeo roadster

Whether you want to compete at drag strips or on road courses or simply accelerate faster on an interstate ramp, if you want to improve your car�s performance, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies is just the boost you need.

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