Performance Car Parts Information

The suspension on your vehicle is vital to not just your comfort but also your safety. The automotive suspension parts can include a wide assortment of parts but they are several things you can watch for while driving that can indicate your going to need suspension work soon.

Your shock absorbers are a part of your suspension, while they are very tough they do wear out. What once cornered nicely, may now lean into or out of the corners as your shock absorbers become worn. You may also bounce over bumps and in the worst case scenario, bottom out.

Your steering also has suspension parts, such as control arms, radius bushings, and even tie rods. These items are what keep your wheels and steering safe. In fact, if you lose a tie rod, it can be a rough landing. Make sure that you have these parts checked for wear at least once a year even if you don’t put a lot of miles on your vehicle.

If you are going to be carrying heavy loads, you can now get air suspension shocks, which can allow you to adjust your shock absorbers to the load. This is very important to load handling. While towing a trailer puts a lot of weight onto the trailer, if you are carrying many passengers and equipment, these would be inside or on your vehicle tires. A heavy load will soon wear out the rest of your suspension as well as the shocks, so prepare accordingly. Read the rest of this entry »

The Mazda RX7 is a very nice, sporty car. There are, however, several different ways to enhance the appearance of this car to make it more unique. By adding after market Mazda body kits, one can completely change the appearance of the RX7 and make it a truly custom vehicle.

Choosing from all the available Mazda body kits for this car begins with the year model. Obviously, the body design is changed every four or five years, making it necessary to create different kits that attach differently and have different dimensions and features. Once you locate the kits for your year model, the fun begins.

For each body design, there are several different body kits available. These can range in price from 400 – 900 dollars, depending on just how sporty the kit makes the car look. In many cases, certain items, such as the hood, wings, or spoilers, can be bought separately and mixed or matched to create a truly unique custom design. Read the rest of this entry »