Monday, October 5, 2009

Front a little Style: Rims, Aftermarket Center Caps, LEDs and More

Do you always walk to the beat of your own drummer? Do you dread the thought of conforming like the sheeple around you, but get flak for thinking differently?

William Ellery Channing nailed it when he said, "No one should part with their individuality and become that of another.".

You can get in touch with you inner artist and even feed your need for individuality in many ways - no anarchy necessary.

Set your style free through your choice of clothes or the music that you jam to. Or there is always barefoot gator hunting, joining a hornet nest petting club or turning you car into the bangin' ride that you've dreamed of since your first hot wheel.

Glowing wheel center caps, performance tires, shaved handles and a dropped suspension are some of the ways to make your car truly yours.

You can start with this checklist to get you on your way to a banging ride.

20 Ways to Ramp Up Your Ride


  1. Lose the stock floor mats for custom

  2. Put on a specialized license plate frame

  3. Limo tint, not always legal but it makes a statement

  4. Install neon undercarriage lights for that UFO glow

  5. Ground effects

  6. Upgrade your cargo liner

  7. Custom navigation with a large screen so the car behind you knows where to go

  8. Wheel center caps that glow

  9. Replace your bumper with one from another car altogether for one of a kind car

  10. Decal your car

  11. Step up your game with vertical doors

  12. Raise or lower your suspension

  13. All lights are fair game

  14. Do we even need to talk about the sound system?

  15. Add oval, flame or diamond-shaped grille work

  16. Install a cowl induction hood to cool your engine

  17. Cover or replace the stock steering wheel

  18. Add an alarm system to protect your "baby"

  19. An HD radio is always a good choice

  20. Get rid of that stock shifter

...Now, be yourself and be bold!