How to choose what type of car you want to build

Car dealerships are filled with cars that have been modified to one degree or another. Many custom cars have everything from custom paint to engine modifications, from larger wheels to custom interior trim, even…

Car dealerships are filled with cars that have been modified to one degree or another. Many custom cars have everything from custom paint to engine modifications, from larger wheels to personalized interior trim, even an audio system or height modifications.

Almost every part of the car can be customized to suit your personal taste and do what you want. Whether you want your custom car to drive fast, sound fantastic, or just look great for a car show, you can do it.

What you hope to achieve with a custom car is often limited by the type of car you choose to customize. For example, some cars are better suited for high speed than others, depending on their weight, wheelbase, and engine bay size. Others are better suited to larger wheels because their wheel arches are larger.

Here are some tips on how to choose a vehicle for your custom build.

Part 1 of 3: Determine what you want your custom car to do

The purpose of your vehicle will dictate which vehicle you should choose.

Step 1. Choose a car with the right specs for speed. If you want your car to be fast and powerful, choose a car with a long wheelbase and a large engine bay.

For good traction when driving fast, you need wide tires, so look for a car with wide wheel arches. A low, wide stance will help with stability at high speeds and cornering.

• AttentionA: Rear-wheel drive cars and trucks are the most popular fast cars, but some modern front-wheel drive cars fit the bill as well.

Step 2: Choose a vehicle with the right off-road performance. If you want an SUV, choose a truck or SUV with good ground clearance and a full frame rather than a unibody.

Step 3. Choose a car with a suitable audio system.. If you need a custom audio contest vehicle, choose a car, SUV, or even a van that has enough room to mount inside custom speaker cabinets.

You'll need amplifiers, extra batteries, and thick wiring to power your sound system, so choose a vehicle that can fit it all.

Modern cars are more often used for vehicles designed specifically for audio or visual purposes because they are better insulated and built to tighter tolerances.

Step 4: Choose a car for the dealership. If you are looking for a show car, you can use almost any car for your custom build.

The most important factor for a show car is that you like it. Building a custom car is expensive and almost never proves to be as valuable as the money you invested in the project.

Part 2 of 3. Decide if you want to go with the newer model or the old school

You have so many options for a custom car. You can choose a classic car like a Mustang or Camaro from the 60s, a vintage Jeep from the 40s, or you can look newer like a front wheel drive car from the 90s or 2000s. There are a few major differences that may influence your decision whether to switch to the new one or stay with the old one.

Step 1: Assess Your Skill Level. Your car skills will be the deciding factor when choosing a model.

If you have moderate mechanical ability, you can do most of the work on your classic or vintage car yourself. If you have great technical ability, you can work with more complex systems found in new cars, such as fuel injection and on-board diagnostics.

Step 2. Determine your budget for a custom build.. While classic car systems can be expensive on their own, the average build of a classic car will cost less than building a modern car because fewer technology components such as modules, sensors, and wiring are required.

Step 3: Determine the look you want. Cars from the 50s and 60s look rounded and playful, while cars from the 70s and 80s have clean, straight lines and accentuated details, while modern cars look sleek and aerodynamic.

Ultimately, it all comes down to whether or not you like the custom build you end up with.

Part 3 of 3: Consider Parts Availability

When you do a custom build, you usually start with a car that isn't perfect. It may have dents and scratches, missing parts, or it may not work at all. To take your custom build from rough to finished, you'll need to find parts for your car.

Step 1: Choose a regular car.If you choose a vehicle that has been mass-produced for the past 20 years, you should have no problem finding replacement parts or even high performance parts.

If you are choosing a car from the 50s, 60s, or 70s, look for a model that is well known and distributed to make sure there is still demand for replica parts and even the used parts market.

Step 2: Select a vehicle for your custom build that is about to be completed or close to it.. If you're buying an old car for a custom build and it's missing a lot of parts, you might have a hard time finding a replacement part.

It's especially hard to find trim parts in good condition, and be sure to choose a car with an engine and transmission unless you're planning to completely install a different transmission.

Custom car customization is a favorite of most people who do it and is not primarily considered a financial investment. Custom assembly is very expensive and will almost certainly cost a lot more than the final product. So build your own car that you want to own because you will enjoy the car for a long time when it is done. Before you buy a vehicle, ask one of our mechanics for a pre-purchase inspection so you can focus on tuning without worrying about other mechanical issues.