[h=2]bulletproof suspension upgrades[/h] The 2017 Chevrolet COPO Camaro is a factory-built drag car, and many of its performance parts are available through your local Chevy dealership. | Chevrolet


This isn’t universal, but it’s a common enough issue that it’s worth mentioning here. Say you’ve got an older sporty car and are ready to make the jump and modify it to get that nice, low, mean look.

A spring that is too short is too short and it doesn't matter if you spent $300 for it, or if you made it too short
on your own, a too-short spring will beat up the suspension, beat up the shocks, and wear out your tires.

There are plenty of easy ways to do this — cheap aftermarket kits on eBay, actually cutting your car’s springs down and reinstalling them, among others — but there are really only a few ways to do it right, and they’re rarely the cheapest options. Your car was designed to drive and handle the way it does by a team of engineers working for years on a multibillion-dollar program, so don’t be surprised if your car drives a lot differently after questionable suspension mods. Stick with performance parts from the manufacturer or upgrades from trusted aftermarket companies that have a relationship with the automaker. After all, if you’re into modifications, you want your car to look as good as it drives.