Car Tuning
The modification of company-manufactured vehicles, otherwise known as “Car Tuning”, has become increasingly widespread over the past few years. It has developed from industry application into being a popular hobby in which cars are modified by their owners in order to optimize performance, handling and perhaps add a personal touch. This type of activity might be mistaken by many to be reserved for racing “junkies”, but if we take a closer look, it actually proves to be quite beneficial in terms of fuel consumption and safety. Superchargers or turbochargers are known to increase engine efficiency and power, whereas advanced suspension and braking tend to drastically upgrade handling and thus safety. A carefully designed exhaust system can decrease fuel consumption by allowing the engine to breathe more easily. Body kits can also be added to the car in order to improve its aerodynamics and add a stylish touch that suits the driver’s preferences. This research report provides a feasibility assessment of Car Tuning. Most research sources about the topic have proved that car tuning can truly be an effective and rewarding application. So on paper, modifying a car seems to be unquestionably the best choice for everyone. But in reality, most people tend to buy stock market cars and leave them as they are. In our report, we intend to investigate whether modifying a car is as rewarding as it sounds or do most people know what they are doing by not engaging in this kind of activity?
Since the first combustion engine vehicle was manufactured, designers and engineers have been looking for an effective way of increasing power. Building bigger engines seemed to be the only solution for quite some time until it was realized that as engines got bigger so did their size, cost and weight. This is why nowadays engineers and car designers are using a different kind of approach which consists in modifying an already manufactured engine in order to increase its overall output.
Since the first combustion engine vehicle was manufactured, designers and engineers have been looking for an effective way of increasing power. Building bigger engines seemed to be the only solution for quite some time until it was realized that as engines got bigger so did their size, cost and weight. This is why nowadays engineers and car designers are using a different kind of approach which consists in modifying an already manufactured engine in order to increase its overall output.
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