Tuning is the process of improving the design of a car, improving its technical characteristics, appearance and equipment level. Often the result of tuning is a unique car that includes original solutions and technologies that are not usually used on conventional cars.
Usually car tuning is divided into styling and technical tuning. The first involves changing the exterior or interior of the car to create a unique style that makes it possible to highlight the car in the stream. This can be achieved by installing aerodynamic body kits, painting the car in unusual colors or applying airbrushing, installing underbody lighting and other exterior elements, upholstery and interior trim with high-quality materials, wood, metals and even minerals. Technical tuning is intended to improve technical parameters, dynamic and power characteristics, and increase the level of safety. This happens by installing additional equipment and changing the design of the engine, suspension, braking and steering systems. Engine tuning consists in installing additional systems or changing existing ones, as well as replacing the engine with a more powerful one. They improve pistons, connecting rods, valves, lighten standard parts, install a turbocharger or compressor, change the exhaust system, take a set of measures to improve the power supply, ignition and air supply systems. Suspension tuning is, as a rule, the installation of springs, shock absorbers or struts with modified characteristics. installation or replacement of anti-roll bars and suspension arms. The goal is to decrease or increase ground clearance, tighten or soften the suspension. The most difficult tuning is considered to be air suspension with variable damping and clearance characteristics. Brake system tuning - installation of more advanced brakes that improve deceleration from high speeds, as well as additional active safety systems (ABS, EBD, Break Assist, etc.). control consists in installing a hydraulic amplifier or replacing it with an electric one or an amplifier with a variable gain. Tuning of the transmission and gearbox is carried out in order to change the gear ratios of the main gear and gearbox to increase the speed characteristics or economy of the car. In addition, this may be the replacement of a mechanical box with an automatic one. For SUVs - installation of a transfer case with a reduction gear.
