The 10 Best Ways to Upgrade Your Car for Less Than $5,000

Hint: It's not three spoilers and a hand drawn "sponsor" decal.

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You want your car to be faster, look faster, and make you feel cooler, so you've decided to customize it a bit. What you know is that you don't want to end up like your friend who drives a 2012 Civic with two spoilers, un-padded seats, a bunch of fake sponsorships, and a general air of tastelessness. So you know what not to do, but you're not sure where to start, and that's why we're here.

Here are The 10 Best Ways to Upgrade Your Car for Under $5,000.

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Get Better Brakes

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Get a Custom Paint Job

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ECU Tuning

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Get Some New Wheels

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Lighten Anything Connected to the Engine

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Reupholster Your Interior

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Swap Out Your Exhaust

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Forced Induction

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Tune Your Suspension

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Get the Best Tires You Can Buy

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