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and give a little forewarning
that I sound like I'm dying.
And it's pretty much because I am.
I can't smell anything.
I can't taste anything.
More importantly I can't hear anything including myself.
So we're just gonna go ahead role with it.
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Airplanes just destroyed every function
from like neck up.
So we're just gonna role with it.
Have you ever had it where something breaks
on your car or it's time for service
on something of your car
and you try to either convince A, yourself
or B, someone else that's it's worth upgrading
said part versus just replacing it.
Fun conversation right?
Well that's what we're talking about today.
What is going on everybody?
My name is Gels from Fitment Industries
and today on this episode of the build sheet
we are gonna be going over the best parts
to upgrade versus replacing on your car.
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When it comes to aftermarket parts
there always seems to be a little bit of concern
when considering aftermarket parts
versus OEM or replacement parts.
But that's not exactly what we're
going be talking about here.
In that situation the conversation usually arises
when comparing an aftermarket replacement
that is not meant to provide
any sort of performance upgrade or benefit,
but to simply be the cheaper
alternative for an OEM part.
In the case we are talking about however,
we're talking about swapping things out with
a performance variant
or something that us as car enthusiasts
would enjoy more than an OEM part.
And on of the first things on that list
a part that is worth upgrading
instead of replacing is your suspension.
Maybe you were already on the verge of getting
a set of coil overs or lowering springs
and now your front-end has started to clunk
and bang over every stupid bump in the road.
Well now guess what bud?
That's your sign.
Not only is upgrading your suspension
one of the best mods you can do to your car
but is also one of the easiest
and in some cases the most cost-effective as well.
It not only changes how your car feels and performs,
but it also changes how your car looks over all.
You get the best of both worlds here.
And if your suspension is already clap per se,
why not opt for something a little bit better?
Now I'm not saying you have to go drop
a couple grand on some coil overs
or air suspension or anything like that.
I mean, it's always an option FitmentIndustries.com.
But even something like some upgraded shocks
and pairing them with some lowering springs like
H&R, Eibach or even Tein,
is another great alternative
for those who want to upgrade
but also not spend a ton of money while doing it.
I've ran Koni yellow shocks
and Eibach springs in my Eclipse for years
and I absolutely love them.
And it is a very common choice when looking
to not spend the price for coil overs
but still want a lower car with a little bit of performance.
Of course your not going to get the adjustability
of coil overs and all that,
but it was a night and day difference
from stock and I haven't looked back since.
Moving on down the list we get
to the good old lovely air filter.
Air filters are commonly replaced item
in cars whether that's swapping out early
to replace it with a performance filter
or just regular maintenance.
Now here you have two options.
You either ditch the entire (beep) unit
of your stock intake and swap it out
with a performance intake and filter.
Or you just upgrade to a drop in filter.
It is truly up to you how much you want
to spend with this upgrade.
However if you can't get away with spending
$400 to $500 on an entire intake system
is definitely worth looking into.
For the most part they're anywhere
from between $30 and $50 more than your
regular replacement filter.
And they're usually washable or reusable,
meaning multiple uses out of the same filter.
It's simply making up for the additional cost right there.
With newer cars and even some older cars as well,
the intake designs are already pretty freakin decent.
From the factory as far as getting a decent flow
of cold air from the outside of the car.
So something as simple as a drop in filter
can make the most out of your situation.
Coming up quick in the number three
on the list we have a fan favorite
and that is going to be your brake components.
This includes everything from your brake pads
to your rotors and even your lines.
If you're regularly pushing your car to the limits,
or if you like to ya know
just send her quick down river road
on a nice fall afternoon,
it's only going to be a matter of time
before you need to replace your brakes.
So it's a great time to maybe step up the game
a little bit with some brake pads
and rotors that are meant for that type of driving
or the type of driving that you are doing.
Upgrading your equipment that is rated to handle
more heat and abuse is not only going to last longer,
but it is going to handle better as things
start to heat up inside the wheel wells.
We suggest looking into what type of material
a brake pad is going to suite
your type of driving the best.
Now whether that be a semi-metallic compound,
a ceramic or maybe even a carbon metallic,
pair with some good rotors that stay nice
and cool and even some upgraded steel brake lines
to combat against flex and expansion
and all that kind of good stuff.
You can feel a little more comfortable
and confident knowing that when you have
to be hard on the brakes
that the car is actually going to slow down.
Leading us right into the fourth
and final bullet point on the list for today,
which is going to be your tires.
Now it may come as no surprise
that your car tires are going to eventually wear out.
And when that time come it's a great opportunity
to get your hands on something better.
And that is going to mean something
different for everyone.
Now Giles what do you mean by that?
Now what I mean by that is that in this case
finding a tire that is going to perform
well for you and your driving needs or characteristics.
Because guess what?
Not everyone is going to need some R triple eights,
or Michelin sport cups.
Fantastic tires, don't get me wrong.
They're not going to be suited for everyone.
However if they are suited for you,
FitmentIndustries.com we'll sell you a suspension,
the whole deal.
Take this time to do a little bit of research
to figure out exactly what you as a driver
expect out of your tires
and overall out of your car.
Do you need them to handle all season weather?
Are you strictly gonna be using it for the track?
Are you drifting?
Are you auto-crossing?
Are you going to be daily it?
But daily it during the summer?
Do you need to stretch your tires?
All these things that you have
to take into consideration
and are all part of upgrading your car's
performance to what you need.
Typically if you need to replace your tires
and are looking for a simple upgrade
over what you have from stock or from factory,
you aren't going to be spending a whole lot more
than you would by just replacing 'em.
Not true for all cases however,
but it is possible.
Brands like Nitto, Michelin
and Federal all have some great options
that are good performance replacement
are just the next step up
from what the car comes with from the factory.
And can truly make a difference.
Just ask any BRZ or FRS owner they'll tell you.
Because for some reason they decided
to put literal Prius tires on our cars.
There you have it.
A good start to a probably a never ending list
of parts that are gonna be
great option to upgrade versus replace,
when it comes to modifying your car.
There's something you think should be on the list,
go ahead and drop down in the comments section below.
And of course don't forget to subscribe.
Your in the market to upgrade anything
wheel tire or suspension related
don't forget to check out FitmentIndustries.com
where we have thousands of not only
wheel and tire packages as well as suspension
components like coil overs, lowering springs,
air suspension everything like that.
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Either way it's a great outcome.
I'm Giles from Fitment Industries.
Thank you guys so much for watching.
We will see you later peace.
Where's the pseudoephed!
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