You bought your M5, your E63, or your Cayenne for a reason, you wanted the elegance, comfort, and performance of a luxury vehicle. Driving to and from the office stacks up hours of driving, typically 10 hours a week on average. That’s more than enough reason to build your car your way. Customize your luxury vehicle by enhancing its performance components and reinforcing comfort for the optimal driving experience. Let’s show you how.
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What Mods Add Personality Without Sacrificing Comfort?
Wheels are the first place you should look if you want to give your vehicle a personal touch. The aftermarket wheel space has so many options for you to choose from. Finding bold and aggressive rims can make your first impression for you. Eye-catching directional wheels will draw others in and give you a reason to look back after you park. There are so many wheels that provide that perfect fitment for your setup. Explore your options and make your luxury sedan/SUV a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Tires are where style and ride comfort blend together. Performance and touring tires are ideal for drivers who want to accelerate quickly while enjoying a softer ride and reducing road noise on road and track surfaces. You can easily improve your driving experience without sacrificing comfort and style with tires that tackle the pavement so you can worry less.
Carbon fiber parts offer a rich, layered look while also delivering key performance gains. Lightweight and aerodynamic, carbon fiber front lip spoilers, side skirts, and hoods provide weight savings, drag reduction, and downforce benefits for a smoother, faster ride. Their complex manufacturing process creates a deep, 3-dimensional texture that can set your vehicle apart from your peers’.
Tuning your engine delivers a more efficient engine performance, optimizing horsepower and torque for a more commanding drive. A smoother acceleration and more responsive experience behind the wheel make this upgrade a welcome addition to your luxury setup.
Are ECU Tunes Safe for Daily-Driven Luxury Cars?
Factory engines are set at certain parameters for engine longevity, emissions compliance, and affordability concerns. ECU tuners come in to push engines beyond these confines. Flashing your engine beyond the factory setting optimizes your engine’s efficiency for superior acceleration and gets more power to your wheels for a dominant driving experience. However, tuning your engine beyond factory settings can void your warranty. Verify the terms and conditions of your warranty agreement before making those changes.
How Much Power Gain is “Too Much” for a Commuter?
Too much power is in the eye of the beholder. Everyone wants to enjoy seamless transitions and powerful acceleration. However, not all performance enhancements may be what you want for your daily commute. A performance exhaust system will deliver extra horsepower, but may be too loud for when you’re heading home from the office. Try leveling up to a valved exhaust for the best of both worlds, with additional horsepower gains and an adaptable exhaust note. Tuning your engine can be a simple way to enhance your vehicle’s power without sacrificing ride comfort.
What Interior Upgrades Actually Change the Driving Experience?
Paddle shifters are a quick way to adjust your drive and give you more control over when your vehicle shifts instead of relying on the computer system to do it for you. This puts more control in your hands for a ride where you call all the shots.
For manual applications, a short shifter makes for a race-inspired, responsive ride, plus you can customize the shift knob for an easier grip or an interior aesthetic upgrade.
Aftermarket pedals are a fun, sporty aftermarket replacement that can give you a race-inspired driving experience that upgrades that tactile feel whenever you brake or accelerate.
Can You Modify a Daily Driver and Keep Factory Reliability?
Making subtle adjustments to your daily driver should keep you from losing that OEM reliability. A mild engine tune can improve performance without putting too much stress on engine components. Upgrading your brake pads or calipers can also improve stopping power for enhanced reliability. Lowering your suspension with coilovers can improve your vehicle’s look, aerodynamics, and retain ride comfort.
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Modding your luxury car or SUV isn’t dangerous, in fact, you can customize your vehicle to fit your desired ride style and make style changes to personalize your ride. If you’re looking for these kinds of upgrades or other aftermarket parts, Vivid Racing has you covered. Visit our website to learn more about our offerings for your specific make and model.
You can also visit our blog for more recommendations, product releases, and fitment guides to enhance your luxury vehicle. Contact our service team to learn more about our products and have all your part questions answered.
