| People have been "pimping their ride" ever | | | | wheels. The evolution of the car tire and |
| since the 1950s, creating custom cars that | | | | their rims have become something close to an |
| light up the highways and streets whenever | | | | art form, as various shapes, sizes, and other |
| they mingle with commercial replicas. Whether | | | | personalized items decorate the rim or tire |
| a flash of racing flames are splashed on the | | | | of a car. |
| sides of an old school hot rod or extra large | | | | |
| tires are placed on a pink Jeep Cherokee, | | | | Electronics That Blow Your Mind |
| custom-made cars show just how special and | | | | |
| unique one can make their automobile. | | | | Many technology advancements have taken place |
| | | | in the world of electronics. All of these |
| Anyone who says children are the only pride | | | | video and audio luxuries can now become part |
| and joys that people | | | | of your ride. If you like spending a lot of |
| | | | time in your car, why not provide access to a |
| "baby" are sadly mistaken as many car owners | | | | Playstation, XBox, DVD player, or Internet? |
| treat their custom-made offspring just as | | | | The possibilities of what can be wired into |
| well as they do themselves. For some, a minor | | | | your car are truly amazing and only limited |
| metamorphosis takes place, while other | | | | by what your imagination and checkbook can |
| specimens enjoy a round of much-needed | | | | furnish. |
| restoration. Below you will find some of the | | | | |
| upgrades that go into building a specially | | | | Mammoth Music Capabilities and Super Speakers |
| made vehicle: | | | | |
| | | | Some car owners can't get enough of super |
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| | | | the capabilities of factory models. They tend |
| One of the first things you may come across | | | | to install a variety of popular music |
| when checking out a pimped out ride is the | | | | upgrades on the market. Multi-CD changers, |
| color of the paint. Today, unique shades of | | | | computerized playlists, and some of the |
| the rainbow, ranging from lime green to a | | | | biggest speakers made for cars and trucks are |
| dazzling shade of gold grace some of the cars | | | | selected to create a musical experience that |
| on the road. When car owners really want to | | | | rivals some of the best stereo-surround |
| make a statement with their set of wheels, | | | | sound. Electronics stores have made a bundle |
| they often incorporate one-of-a-kind designs | | | | selling some of the latest trends in car |
| with their detailing and paint choice, | | | | stereo systems, which includes colorful |
| including airbrushed landscapes, animals, | | | | faceplates, clearer sound output that allows |
| skulls, roses, and other elaborate visual | | | | users to enjoy more control over their |
| treats. Entire mini-vans have been known to | | | | listening experience. |
| become sports tributes in motion, as favorite | | | | |
| team colors and logos decorate these | | | | When it comes to building a custom car that |
| vehicles. | | | | satisfies your vision of what a dream car can |
| | | | be is a personal journey that may take many |
| Tires and Rims Illuminate the Road | | | | years to fully realize. As technology and the |
| | | | number of available car features increases |
| Rims that spin even when the car is at a | | | | over the years, combining car convenience |
| standstill, oversized tires, and shiny chrome | | | | with class is becoming an easier task to |
| selections are some of the main ways that car | | | | achieve. All you have to do is take a look at |
| owners spice up the look of their vehicle | | | | your ride and let your mind do the rest. |