Of course, this wildness is not only manifested in performance, but also can be modified to enhance the temperament of the vehicle. At present, the common off-road modifications on the market include upgrading shock absorbers, adding armor to chassis, installing wading pipes, upgrading tires, installing anti-roll frames, installing spotlights, and installing winches. Some modification projects can be done for hundreds of dollars, and some projects are thousands. The deeper the poisoning, the more money you burn, and entering the cross-country can be described as deep as the sea. Let's talk about these common off-road modification projects in detail.
First, change the tire.
This is a simple and quick modification project. Most vehicles are equipped with road tires when they leave the factory. This kind of tire is mainly aimed at the environment with good road conditions, and its performance will be greatly reduced when it encounters mud, sand and snow. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the corresponding mud tires, sand tires and snow tires according to the off-road environment. It is recommended to choose all-terrain tires for comprehensive roads. In addition, the tire size can not be blindly increased, and the change of tire size will have an impact on the overall performance and fuel consumption of the vehicle.
Second, the chassis is equipped with a guard plate.
General vehicles come with chassis armor, mostly made of engineering plastic, which can cope with normal road conditions. However, it is not enough to protect the chassis for off-road sections that are easy to drag the bottom. Replacing it with a metal guard with higher strength can ensure that the engine gearbox and other components will not be damaged when the chassis is scratched. At present, manganese steel plate is commonly used, and magnesium-aluminum alloy guard plate is better, and the price is several hundred yuan.
Third, install wading pipelines.
In the process of cross-country, we often encounter sections with deep water or sections impacted by river water. When the vehicle drives into the water, the water surface will reach the position of the air intake grille and even submerge the hood. Because the air inlet of the vehicle itself is too low, water can easily enter the air inlet pipe and flow into the engine, so it is necessary to install wading pipes. Generally, the wading hose is arranged at the position of the A-pillar, and its height can reach the position of the roof, just like we enter the water with a pipe leading to the water surface in our mouth.
Fourth, upgrade the shock absorber.
Replacing the shock absorber with a longer stroke can improve the chassis height and suspension stroke of the vehicle, allow the axle to have a greater twist at the cross axle section, and ensure that each wheel can contact the road to produce grip. At the same time, replacing more advanced oil reduction and nitrogen shock absorption can better absorb the impact of wheels and improve the stability of vehicles. In addition, some advanced shock absorbers can also adjust the damping, and adjust the more suitable "soft hardness" of the shock absorber when facing different working conditions.
Fifth, install anti-drop rims.
When the vehicle is in the desert, sand or rock climbing, the tire pressure is low, which is easy to cause the tire to fall off. Anti-drop ring is equivalent to adding anti-drop ring to the original rim. In the past, the tire was pressed against the rim by air pressure, but adding the anti-drop ring was equivalent to simply and rudely clamping the tire inside, and the tire was not easy to fall off in the extreme off-road section to ensure driving safety.
Sixth, increase competition?
The installation of competitive bars can resist the impact of surrounding tree poles, rocks and soil on the front face when vehicles cross the road in narrow sections such as jungles and canyons, and avoid the damage of headlights and machine covers. Moreover, vehicles competing for bumpers are more hard-core in appearance. However, it should be said that the competitive bar will increase the weight of the car body, and the overweight competitive bar will affect the overall performance of the vehicle, so it is not necessary to install it.
Seven, add winch.
It is essential for deep cross-country enthusiasts to install a winch. Winch is equivalent to adding extra power to vehicles, which can not only help their own vehicles out of trouble, but also lend a helping hand to other vehicles when the team is off-road. Its function is very obvious, sometimes even better than differential lock. However, installing a winch will increase the weight of the front of the car and make the vehicle nod easily. If it is driven by a motor, it needs to be equipped with an extra battery, which is more troublesome.
Write it at the end
In fact, off-road modification is not as simple as adding a component casually, and later adjustment and optimization are also very important. So if you want to modify your car, you must find a professional to do it, especially the chassis modification. If the adjustment is not good, problems will arise when driving out to play. In addition, the more modifications, the better. The key is to suit yourself. Before refitting, we can evaluate what must be modified and what is unnecessary according to our own use environment, as long as it is enough.
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