Weekly Dos and Donts of Modifying

Good morning BZOCAs and readers. "Weekly Dos and Donts of Modifying" for this week goes to...

Do: Get to know your ride better













(Pic from Stu Scully Photography)

There are cases where we see horrific pictures of rides (dreams rides or similar rides as yourself) in a road accident. It may be caused by other cars on the road or worst by self accident.

Modders who are new to their ride, especially with high powered cars, should learn their rides more before opting to incerase its performance. Learn how to drive it first, discover its potential power, know its limits and faults. These can also be achieved by taking up advanced driving classes. The main point here is to know how to handle your car wisely on the roads and avoid road accidents.


Dont: Buy for the sake of buying






















It is a known fact that any modifier can recall a time when the modifying itch has got the best of them. Saying "this mod will be the last one for this year" does not hold that long whenever they've received their paycheck (BZOCA true story). Bonus is coming soon for government servants here in Brunei :).

Bare in mind that impulse buys never stay on your car for long and soon you'll be selling it for half of what you paid for. Main point is to plan out your modifying list, set your own budget and finally to resist the urge to spend on parts that you dont need.

Weekly Dos and Donts of Modifying

Hello BZOCAs and readers, leaving a ride in stock condition is hard to accomplish by. Even by adding a turbo timer would consider as messing with the ride already. Here at BZOCA, asking and giving suggestions to each member's next mod has become a ritual. Sharing thoughts and ideas on how they want their Zs to be, does require a second or a third opinion. The moddifying scene are full of both good and bad modifications on a particular ride.

Hence the intro of "Weekly Dos and Donts of Modifying" is posted whereby each week, a "Do" and a "Dont" of modifying in general is shared. Bare in mind this is just a guideline, it may or may not be useful but its good to share. This week's:

Do: Spend Most money on tyres


















This applies to all the rides out there. The very best tyres that you can afford is the way to go as tyres are the most important components to any ride. It is the main contact patch of your ride to the road.

Decent tyres will improve your ride in term of its handling, braking power and a few other aspects. However expensive tyres does not mean its good. Therefore do your research and ask your friends on the tyres they have used before.


Dont: Compromise your safety













(Pic from my350z.com)

Once your on the road, safety is the main priority. You may be the most carefull driver on the road, however the drivers around you may not. Installing a full point roll cage, a quick release steering or changing bucket seats may be on the next to do list of a modder. But do bare in mind that the ride you bought do come standard with optional features that other cars do not have (i.e side and seat airbags), and you have paid for it.

Main point is, give it a good thought before installing anything that might compromise your safety and your passenger.


Thats all for this week, enjoy your weekend and drive safe.