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How to upgrade your classic car to improve everyday use

18th June 2020

These suggested improvements are worth considering to make it better still…

While a classic car should spend most of its life in the garage or on show on your driveway, it is completely reasonable to want to show it off to the world once in a while by taking it out on the road. As long as the weather conditions are good, there is no harm in doing so. However, there are some classic car owners who want their vehicle to be both practical and prestige, especially if they use it to do short drives to the grocery store, the supermarket, or a sports game. If you would like to upgrade your classic car to improve everyday use, here are a few suggestions.

Acquire Electronic Ignition

There is a high chance that your classic car will have a contact points ignition system. This will be designed to turn the coil on and off at the correct time. Unfortunately, over time, the contact points will weaken. This will lead to issues with starting, also the vehicle’s performance, fuel consumption and reliability. In order to make your classic car more reliable and improve its performance, you can convert to an electronic ignition. This job is quick and affordable.

Switch the Wheels

A great way to take care of your classic car is by having another set of wheels for the road. This will improve the vehicle’s practicality. To improve the appearance of your new tyres, you can invest in car wheel paint. You can browse the paints on keysperformanceparts.co.uk as they stock E-TECH car wheel paints which come in multiple colours, allowing you to choose the option that feels the most suited to your vehicle. These wheel paints will give your car a professional finish for the roads and allow you to personalise it.

Get Power Steering

You may be able to manoeuvre your vehicle without power steering, but even the best drivers can have trouble with tight spaces. It can get frustrating, and can increase the risk of inflicting damage to your classic car. Upgrading to power steering is a smart idea. By doing so, you are not admitting defeat; if anything, you will have a more enjoyable experience when driving your classic car, and you will improve its everyday use and safety.

Install Disc Brakes

The condition of your vehicle brakes is vital for your safety, no matter how new or old your car is. Your classic car will most likely have drum brakes. One of the best things about drum brakes is that they have a lot of surface area to improve stopping power, which means the vehicle will stop rapidly. However, the bad news about these brakes is that they require regular adjustment and cleaning. Instead, a change to disc brakes can improve efficiency and safety.

Some people are put off upgrading their classic car, as they are unwilling to many changes to a traditional design. However, if you plan to drive your vehicle regularly, then improving it for everyday use can improve the safety, comfort, reliability, efficiency and enjoyment of the vehicle.

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