| For most people, buying their first car is a proud | | | | Performance modification includes making changes |
| moment. However, for some guys, it is only the | | | | to the aerodynamic on the exterior of the car. |
| beginning of what can become a lifelong mania for | | | | This involves changing side skirts and front and |
| auto tuning. Tuning cars can be done as a hobby | | | | rear bumpers or adding spoilers, splitters, air vents |
| or as a profession. | | | | and lighter tires. |
| Most auto tuning is carried out as a means of | | | | There are some legal limits imposed on car tuning. |
| personalizing a standard-issue vehicle to suit the | | | | Some countries require construction standards |
| preferences of the owner. Sometimes this | | | | that ensure the car provides the driver and |
| involves the addition of a body kit to improve the | | | | passengers with the maximum level of safety. |
| car's appearance. Other car tuners may remove | | | | Young drivers on probation, or P-plate holders, |
| the standard-issue seats and replace them with | | | | may also be restricted from driving modified |
| bucket, or racing, seats. There are also flashier | | | | vehicles. Some countries require body kit parts be |
| versions of gas, brake and clutch pedals for | | | | approved for safety issues, while others have |
| cosmetic and/or racing purposes. | | | | restrictions of the location and type of modified |
| Auto tuning can also be carried out to improve | | | | lights that an owner can install on his car. |
| the performance of the car. Fuel economy can be | | | | While car tuning may be carried out in relation to |
| improved this way, and tuning may serve to | | | | auto racing, most performance cars are modified |
| provide more power at high revs, or revolutions, | | | | for the owner's own pleasure. For him or her, the |
| per minute. Most of the time comfort is sacrificed | | | | experience of owning and driving an improved |
| in efforts to improve the handling of the car. | | | | vehicle outweigh competition. |