Car Hacks and Mods For Dummies [Paperback]

So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you’ve come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through:

• Choosing a car to mod
• Considering warranties, legal, and safety issues
• Hacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more
• Replacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system
• Putting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you’ll need to stop)
• Setting up your car for better handling and cornering

Written by David Vespremi, automotive expert, frequent guest on national car-related TV shows, track driving instructor and self-proclaimed modder, Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies gets you into the ECU and under the hood and gives you the keys to:

• Choosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinners
• Putting your car on a diet, because lighter means faster
• Basic power bolt-ons and more expensive power adders
• Installing roll bars and cages to enhance safety
• Adding aero add-ons, including front “chin” spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canards
• Detailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hood
• Using OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshooting
• Getting advice from general£+