{"product_id":"car-hacks-mods-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Car Hacks \u0026 Mods for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Vespremi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a must-have for anyone interested in achieving better performance through car modification \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo 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. \u003ci\u003eCar Hacks \u0026amp; Mods for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing a car to mod\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsidering warranties, legal, and safety issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReplacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePutting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you'll need to stop)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting up your car for better handling and cornering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by David Vespremi, automotive expert, frequent guest on national car-related TV shows, track driving instructor and self-proclaimed modder, \u003ci\u003eCar Hacks \u0026amp; Mods for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gets you into the ECU and under the hood and gives you the keys to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePutting your car on a diet, because lighter means faster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic power bolt-ons and more expensive power adders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstalling roll bars and cages to enhance safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdding aero add-ons, including front \"chin\" spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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, \u003ci\u003eCar Hacks \u0026amp; Mods\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003efor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is just the boost you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn the car you have into the car you want \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's how to get faster acceleration, shorter stopping, better handling, and more\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEver wish you'd been invited to the design and engineering meetings when your car was being created? Well, here's how to add what they forgot and change what bugs you! This handy guide steers you safely past warranty pitfalls, shows you what modifications are legal, provides performance tips, and helps you make your car look cool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover How To: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up your car for better cornering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove appearance with detailing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose add-ons that work with your car\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatch your braking power to your horsepower\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoost mileage by hacking the computer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Vespremi is the founder of Boost Communications, a PR and marketing agency for automotive tuning companies. He develops program segments on automotive high performance for TechTV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 8.66 x 8.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694049005631,"sku":"9780764571428","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/97b4b37701a1abdf6be9a25ecd8abee9.webp?v=1765000855","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/car-hacks-mods-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}