- I'm not doing it. (laughter)
The FitnessGram Pacer Test is a multistage aerobic capacity
test that progressively faster as it continues.
Line up at the start. (laughter)
Ya happy now?
What is going on everyone?
My name is Gels from Fitment Industries
and I am in desperate need of a haircut.
I don't even wanna look at it anymore
so I just tuck it all up inside this hat,
but!, that's not what we're here to talk about today.
Oh no, sir!
We are here with another episode of "The Build Sheet,"
where we're going to be going over some
of the five best car modifications for beginners.
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When it comes to modifying cars just like anything else,
there are things that you can do that are pretty
straightforward and take little to no time at all to do.
Then there are things that can take years but mostly because
you start with one thing and it leads to another,
then eventually you get to a torn apart car that sits
on jack stands for all of eternity.
Eventually, you just end up selling it to some other poor
soul to deal with: I'm looking at you, 240SX owners.
Either way, just like anything else if you're new
to modifying cars you have to start somewhere.
What better way to do that then to go over some
of the "easiest modifications" you can do to a car
that are going to make a difference in one way or another.
I use the quotations around "easiest" because even though
the recommended allotted time may be 30 to 45 minutes,
let's face it, you're gonna be in the garage all day.
Trust me, I spent eight hours installing a splitter
the other weekend but it looks great!
First up on the list we have everyone's favorite
and if not for the enjoyment
of actually installing this piece,
then definitely for the outcome: exhaust.
Whether that be a cat-back,
axel-back, muffler delete, header...
Whatever it may be, installing exhaust components
is probably the first on the list for anyone looking
to modify their car.
Because we are all just a little bit of a racer at heart.
Don't lie to me:
I've seen your Need for Speed: Underground builds.
Not only is it one of the easiest
modifications to do for the most part
but hearing your car start up with a new exhaust
for the first time is probably one
of the greatest things ever.
For the most part a cat-back install or axel-back install
can be done in your garage with a jack and some jack stands
in the matter of a Sunday afternoon,
just in time to piss of the neighborhood enjoying
their weekend barbecue when you do the first start-up.
(loud roaring from the exhaust)
Usually only requiring some sockets,
a wrench and more likely some PB Blaster and a torch,
exhaustion installs are pretty straightforward
and can be pretty inexpensive.
But can also be expensive if
you wanna go with a big name brand.
Like everything else you get what you paid for so keep that
in mind when searching around for an exhaust for your car.
Next up on the list, you know we've gotta hit you with it
and that would be wheels and tires.
(whispers) From https://www.fitmentindustries.com.
Come on now! It's not just because we sell the stuff,
it's because it's one of the easiest things
you can do to your car, if not actually the easiest,
that can drastically change the look of it.
Adding a new set of wheels to a car
can drastically change its appearance, yes,
but also paired with a good set of tires
can also increase handling performance.
Getting yourself hooked up with a good set of wheels
and tires can be one of the easiest,
most satisfying modifications
you can do to literally any vehicle.
If you do a little research to figure out what size wheel
you need, what offset you need to get that good old fitment,
pair that with a decent tire and you've got yourself headed
in the right direction there, bud.
Guess what? We're here to help you with all of that.
It's kind of what we do: Fitment Industries.
There, I said it.
It's out of the way, it's done with,
it wasn't too bad was it? Tell me I'm wrong!
It's not my fault that wheels are awesome.
It's just a thing and it's easy to do!
Moving on!
Number three on the list of the five best mods for beginners
is another one of those mods that depending on the brand
that you get can really make a difference
both in the outcome and the installation of it.
That would be a cold air intake.
What I mean about depending on the brand you go with
is that yes, there are some intakes out there
that can be pretty expensive.
However, if you plan to take the 40 dollar eBay special,
you can expect the following: couplers not fitting,
hose clamps that either break right away or corrode
to all hell in a matter of a few weeks,
mounting hardware that makes absolutely no sense
and then number four, eventually the whole thing
just falling off at least twice a week.
Then you gotta get out the little tool set
and apply everything back in the Wal-Mart parking lot
because it just decided to fall off.
Been there, done that, never again!
However, a proper cold air intake can be beneficial.
For the most part is pretty easy to install.
Essentially, remove the factory intake
and replace it with the new one.
If you go ahead and pick up yourself a decent one,
you have all the necessary places for all your sensors
and hoses, that it should be a simple plug and play add-on.
Pair this with your exhaust that we just talked about
earlier and the tune, perhaps,
and you're gonna be one happy camper.
An install like this usually can be done pretty quickly
with a couple of sockets and screwdriver.
It is a very straightforward install
and induction noises are just (clicks tongue).
Now, bear with me here:
we talked about two of the three things
so here comes the third: suspension.
Let's do it, listen alright? Suspension is dope.
Whether it's coilovers, lowering springs, air suspension
or maybe you lifting your car
if you're one of those people, I don't know!
Modifying your car suspension
is another one of those modifications that makes a huge
difference in appearance and handling performance.
We've talked about it in the past about how
lowering your car's center of gravity helps a ton in the
aspect of cornering and all that kind of stuff.
But it also helps with making your car
look absolutely badass
and the beauty of the whole thing is that
you have quite a few options to choose from.
Whether you want to not drop a whole lot of your cash
but still wanna drop your car bars,
you go with something like lowering springs.
Or maybe you want adjustability: coilovers.
Or maybe you wanna absolutely
ball out for the grand: air suspensions.
All of which even though intimidating at first,
can be done within a matter of a few hours
and you don't have to be super
knowledgeable to do it either.
You just have to have the patience to do it.
Even air suspension, companies like AccuAir and Air Lift
are very good about including step-by-step installation
guides with pictures of your exact vehicle showing
what you need to do to get everything where it needs to go.
Plus YouTube! Need I say more?
Then last but certainly not least on the list for today
is probably one of my favorites
and that would have to be aero pieces or exterior mods.
Things like splitters, side skirts, fenders,
wings, trunks, diffusers, hoods...
All play a key role in the style and appearance of your car.
As we know today the age of big wings
and all that are just starting to die out just a little bit.
But overall aero and aggressive aero is still everywhere.
Whether it be buying a lip kit or aero kit,
or perhaps just making some things yourself,
adding exterior modifications
to your car can be pretty simple.
However, it is important that you take the necessary time
to do the preparation and have the patience to be meticulous
with these parts 'cause they're out there
for the world to see.
Take time to double check your measurements or make sure
that everything is lined up before you decide
to self tap everything into the underside of the car.
Things like this can be a little petrifying at first
especially when it does come to having to drill holes
into the side of your car or underneath your car.
However, carbon fiber replacements like hoods or trunks,
maybe even fenders if you wanna go that far,
are very common and don't require
a whole helluva lot of modification if any to install.
However, if you are looking to install
any kind of aero to your car,
you're just going to have to get over the fact:
you're gonna have to drill some holes
because unfortunately my friends,
3M tape just doesn't hold the whole world together.
Especially for this kinda stuff.
If you're really concerned about things falling off,
you can take the eight hours to install
a chassis mount splitter like I did.
Let's go ahead and wrap it up for today!
Drop a comment down below if you think there is something
in this list that shouldn't have been in there.
I'm Gels from from Fitment Industries,
don't forget to subscribe, pick up a t-shirt if you want to
get entered in to win a free set of Fortune Auto coilovers.
Of course, wheels, tires, suspension: all that good stuff.
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We will see you later, peace!
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