If you’re one of those handy people who can do your own tune-ups, change your own oil and handle minor repairs, congratulations. You have the skills to save thousands of dollars over the life of your car. But you also know that you can spend hundreds on car parts with a single trip to the auto supply house. And if you need an item that’s classified as a dealer-only part, you could easily be looking at thousands of dollars for the replacement.
rear bumper cover This is true for both new and used parts, but I would highly recommend only buying used auto parts online if it is your only recourse. Used parts can be very difficult to determine quality even with the product in hand, much less through someone’s web page who is trying to sell it to you.
Most collectors who could afford buying the real deal do not really drive the classic cars that they buy. They just display these cars for the entire world to see. Of course, this is very understandable considering how expensive these cars are. They are surely not meant to be driven around as they are very prone to unforeseen accidents. Now, if these cars are just meant to be displayed, just for the eyes to consume, then versions of these cars as antique toy pedal cars would already suffice. This means that even if you do not have much money, you can still have your own collection of these classic cars that you could boast to your friends.
I have always said a nice set of aftermarket wheels are always a great way to express you taste, and all you need to do is purchase them and have them mounted. Also a nice set of tires to go with. Remember to purchase a set of tires that will mount on your wheels, as well as being correct for your type of driving conditions. I normally recommend that you keep you stock rims and tires for the winter months if you drive it year round and live in the north. Then you can look into some aftermarket suspension. Always looks nice to lower it a little. Gives you that great handling and a nice look.
There are different places one can look for auto parts such as local specialty stores, online stores or auto parts auctions, and last but not least junk or salvage yards. Every place has its pros and cons.
If you are already an experienced RC car driver please don’t write off electric cars with new powerful technology. Today’s Electric cars are available in larger scale models offering motors that can sustain lighting fast speeds. Electric models are great for helping a beginner master the basics of RC driving. Electric design can give the best of both worlds for all of today’s RC car enthusiasts.