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Having a customized ride can give you confidence in yourself and what you're driving. You've got what they don't, and you're wise enough to know what's cool and what needs to get dropped from the next Fast and The Furious. By now, we know the right car to buy, yet grown enough not to put rims on it. We've come a long way since our days of spoilers and lowering kits. We've advanced or car game, and you should too. Time to stop being a customer and starting getting it custom. Click through to see 10 Cool Ways To Customize Your Car.
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Know Where You're Going, Homie
Getting lost sucks. We won't like to admit it but we don't always know where we're going. It's cool though—with Garmin's 5-Inch portable nüvi 1450LMT GPS Navigator, you won't really have to worry about rolling up in the wrong neighborhood like these dudes.
Don't Say My Car's Topless, Say The Titties Is Out
This is an ambitious project, but deciding to chop off the top of your ride can turn real ugly real fast. We were inspired by the Otis video and couldn't help ourselves. This is definitely one route to take if you're looking to step up your customization game. You're best option—feed your drunk cousin a couple of beers, hand him a blow torch and see what happens.
Stash That
Be like our man Money Making Mitch (see the 3:40 mark), and cop yourself a custom stash box. Whether you're paid in full or trying to play the cops, having one of these bad boys will definitely set your ride apart in the smoothest way possible. But you may need to consort with the shadiest dude you know to make it happen.
Step Up Your Stereo
Unless you're rolling in a new car, trying to connect your iPod or MP3 player can be a messy task. There's always those ugly wires, radio interference, and whatever else is preventing you from blasting that new ish. Sony's DSX-S300BTX Digital Media Receiveris definitely one of your best options. With its Bluetooth-streaming capabilities, you can stream your music to the receiver and make hands-free calls, as well as flip open the front faceplate to use the integrated USB Tune Tray that allows you to connect and store your iPod.
Keep It On Ice
Instead of pulling over for drinks, try the 12V Portable Refrigerator. It conveniently fits inside your car's front and rear console so you can store whatever you're into. Save yourself some time and stock up the cooler before hitting the highway. Also works great for keeping beers chilled when tailgating.
All Black Everything
Black is in, and blacking out your whip can be easier than you think. You've got a bunch of options for swapping your factory paint for that right shade of black. Hit up your local body shop or even one of the larger paint shops like Maaco. Prices will run you anywhere from a couple hundred to $1000 plus, but when it's all over with, you will be the bird that just shi**ed on their ride.
Whip It Real Hard
A custom steering wheel is another simple way to give your car that extra something-something. You can go with some nice leather options, or test out some future possibilities like the Ambient Alert steering wheel. Ambient Alerts is a new system that hooks up into your steering wheel to diagnose any faults your vehicle may have. It also shows a constant status of the car's health in the form of a heartbeat and if a problem occurs, the heart changes with it.
Shift In The Right Direction
A custom shift knob looks great and feels even better. Garson makes some dope fittings, but it'll probably set you back a little more than you're willing to spend. Another alternative is hitting up a local customization shop to see what they have on deck. Time to get a grip.
Don't Watch Me, Watch TV
Perfect for road trips or stunting to the mall, TV's in the headrest are one of those items you won't regret picking up. You're a great host at home - so why not be one in your car? Keep yourself and your passengers entertained for around $900.
Keep It Locked Right Here
With the Audiovox Car Link you can control your car from virtually anywhere with a smart phone. Start your vehicle, lock or unlock your doors, pop your trunk, use the car finder, as well receive alerts when any zones have been violated on your vehicle. Subscribition is $29.99 for the year. That's not too bad, and it damn sure beats waiting for the car to start in the cold.
