Mods that Instantly Make Your Car Better!

[@FitmentIndustries]

What do you think is the number one modification that helps your car? Drop a comment below! Also, we are kicking off 2021 with a FULL BUILD GIVEAWAY featuring Artisa Wheels, Fortune Auto Coilovers & Continental Tires! For details on how to enter visit - bit.ly/35ZXG55

[@supersoldier0552]

Do a video on engine mods only

[@KSShel]

Proper Tuning of your car. A lot are detuned from factory.

[@rolon-ew5kl]

Wheels, tires, suspension at fitment industries ( dakota slaps wheel)

[@AngySumo]

Definitely driver mod 🤘😂

[@jorgecosta2195]

Actualy, I learned ( the hard way) heels and tires. Swaping your 185/60 r15 stock for 235/45 r17 with soft rubber tires (as an exemple) will gain you more traction, and less bodyroll. It will feel like a difrent car.

[@Rbxy]

Before watching I can confidently say that 3 of the mods will be wheels, tires, and suspension

[@manbiteslife3110]

Wrong on all 3

[@Chewwish7676]

@@manbiteslife3110 what

[@diamondbelaughing9558]

@@manbiteslife3110 did you not watch the video

[@manbiteslife3110]

@@diamondbelaughing9558 I did just hating on the people who say before watching the video I am sure that x happens

[@naratouzumaki]

I see wat you did there

[@kostygarage4328]

Sees title* My brain: wheels tires and suspension

[@TheHighborn]

Well yes but... *Sweats* but... ... Yes

[@willhardyvickers9080]

Yeah

[@uhyeahitsme413]

If you remove your tires, you instantly get a nice drop, depending on your wheel size, it might be flush and fresh. For weight reduction, drain all your fluids and send it.

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂

[@Chrislav7]

How do you get the tires off? Do you gotta deflate them first or just like a knife or something? Maybe scissors?

[@uhyeahitsme413]

@@Chrislav7 see thats where you effd up. Why do you have tires in the first place ?

[@uhyeahitsme413]

Just buy rims and skip the tires, its cheaper. Its like " ✂️ or 🔥 the springs. Them shittzzz not needed.

[@Chrislav7]

@@uhyeahitsme413 The car came with them bro. Must be one of those EPA regulations or a "saftey" thing or something? 😋

[@phillipholland6199]

Getting your car back to stage 0 is most important. Full run through on maintenance and replacing worn out suspension and steering parts like bushings, ball joints etc will make all the difference.

[@crazeguy26]

going to get some new struts for my honda. I have the OG ones in there now and there 29 years old.

[@adifferentangle7064]

The most underrated comment. Going through this now.

[@rishperez8019]

Putting chrome vents from Auto Zone adds 100HP each

[@leorodriguez6080]

Confirmed. Car feels a lot faster. Especially with my new dice air freshener 😌

[@3103Juan]

This is true lol

[@BB-zv8tx]

You have to add some tow hooks front and back though, they help with traction to handle all of the extra grunt.

[@lighteningbolt6397]

Extra cooling too

[@JaredLaverty]

I heard this is true

[@tycalahan8166]

What y'all did with the wheel package is so simple, yet so creative. "How do we change the wheel game? They're just wheels." ...how about we send them out together with tires and make sure they'll actually fit on the car before we send em? ...genius. global success. Like simple, yet creative. You guys are amazing!

[@user-lk8by9ng2g]

Driver's mod would be number one.

[@djdawson9206]

That's what I was thinking drivers training

[@metalsiren]

You beat me to it! You want to race on a circuit or just be a better driver? Get some lessons. The “I know how to drive” line is the same as a faulty wire. You never know when the short circuit will happen and you will be a danger to everyone... Get it fix!

[@saulekaravirs6585]

@@metalsiren In short. Tighten the nut between the seat and the steering wheel.

[@metalsiren]

@@saulekaravirs6585 that will work if you have a screw loose😉👍

[@JointMasterJ]

TRUTH

[@TheIronGabel]

This one isn't as much performance as it is longevity, but a good air/oil separator system will reduce oil blowby and you can mod with peace of mind. It's my number 1 mod imo

[@trentonjohnson4600]

Day 3 of asking: So you wanna go to car meets! (for people like me that are in to cars but cant find any around me and when/where some of the big ones are across the state) Keep up the great work FI

[@trentonjohnson4600]

Ayeeeee acknowledgement!!!!! Hope this happens I hate that no one is into cars and it’s all about that lifted truck life lol

[@Prestiged_peck]

@@trentonjohnson4600 hey man where you at? Might be able to help

[@trentonjohnson4600]

@@Prestiged_peck Arkansas

[@gerardocapuajr297]

try looking for car groups on facebook. there are a lot of those and you may find local open invitation auto crossing / motorsport racing groups. i live in alaska and there's an amazing and huge community here for that.

[@trentonjohnson4600]

@@gerardocapuajr297 I can’t find any on facebook :/

[@Ryan-ig6sh]

They changed their channel logo. Crazy cool 😎

[@brysonkuhn3290]

I'm liking the blue 🔵

[@bradepolanco1797]

Ngl it looks kinda weird cause I’m used to the black. But it does look cool

[@j_calderin4801]

You’re telling me my stickers and lambo doors won’t make my car better 🥺🥺

[@riyokar6159]

They should will add some hp and weights.

[@ErectileSceptile]

Lambo doors theoretically could be a performance mod if they weigh less than the regular doors lol

[@kingkairos]

I love how Linus made an appearance on this channel lol.

[@martinstankov8109]

Changing the rims for other less heavy really makes a big diff .... my stock rims where 12.5 kg and changed them for 7.5 and the car felt way better for handling and more predictible

[@TheRealFobican]

There are a few cheap yet effective mods that you have overlooked which is polishing and/or porting the cylinder head, oval valve springs, ceramic coat the parts where heat is passing through such as the cylinder head and the whole car's exhaust system to keep the temperatures down in the engine bay to get a least 10+ horsepower as I have heard about from a Wheeler Dealers episode where they were restoring an old classic car can achieve.

[@FlaviaPitariu]

Best mod for a brand new car you bought is a full service, followed by a cam belt change, clutch, tyres, brakes and anything that will bring all the mechanical stock stuff to how it should run. A good idea is to improve everything that needs replacing so you don't do it twice

[@Wilsonmotors45]

“We got drag races to lose” Damn... that’s gonna make some people angry. 😆

[@MrJarvisful]

That's me

[@ErikRuudUlseth]

Yeah, mostly the grammar police.

[@dkaio1389]

I drive a wrx so I’m used to losing drag races 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sparklygames71]

I do own an ecoboost

[@kthomas120109]

Love my Michelin Pilot 4s' . absolutely one of the best tires I've ever owned . highly recommend!

[@ReckYardKing03]

Personally I would say a weighted shift knob (but nothing to crazy) it changes the feel when you shift and makes it smooth wen driving. It might not be weight reduction but it’s a big difference to me

[@henrymarocchi7844]

I just got an 8th gen si and first mod I did was upgraded shifter bushings and got a short shifter adapter and that improved the feeling of the car. Such a cheap little thing and it made a huge difference to the driving experience. I highly recommend

[@the_turnipsmith_42]

This really is awesome. I run a 1.9 turbo diesel, I have an EGR delete and a Tune on it, it makes my car fun, AND efficient! I get 50 miles per gallon! And I enjoy driving it too. My Dad has the same mods, and upgrade injectors, fuel pump, Turbo, a tune, and a straight pipe, the cars fast and it sounds like a dream! These videos are awesome!

[@kyle8851]

As a car and tech enthusiast, I appreciate the @LinusTechTips drop kick on the TV. That was awesome.

[@MadMan_123]

Just started my build finished my luxury requirements sound system and tinted windows. Breaks were bad so I just upgraded to powestop slotted n drilled. Working on wheels now that will be the only giveaway for what your dealing with, some nice konigs on good years and lowered rest of the build will be focused on the engine n exhaust

[@MrMadmaninahat]

Short shifters you won’t get a huge performance boost but your fun level goes up about 10 points

[@witttrantum1298]

Owning a diesel x5 I can confirm that the dpf and egr deletes help immensely, coupled with a tune and catless downpipe. Highly recommend.

[@lalowz]

That bushing that looks like it’s from Chernobyl 😂

[@Cownt299]

I went against the advice of some people and went for seats first for my MX5 NC I actually try to spend 100% of the time I'm driving in the seat and the new ones hold me in much better than the stock leather seats I'm thinking a decat manifold is next on the list (UK so I have to keep the mid pipe one)

[@JeremySambai]

Halfway the video I realized am watching Alex.fi and not Linus Tech..

[@gearhead4266]

I've done alot of these to my cars and truck taking my 350z to the dyno to get tuned in March can't wait to see what she makes

[@mikebryson1184]

Everytime he fixes his sleeves take a shot 😄

[@stevenc2071]

Things that are usually overlooked but make a huge difference are stiffer sway bars and I think a diff with slightly shorter gearing or an LSD if you have an open diff. Night and day difference.

[@MrMudkipzz_]

Got UEL and tune on my GT86, feels completely different. Tunes are great

[@ranek3279]

What a uel?

[@MrMudkipzz_]

@@ranek3279 Unequal Length Header, for the exhaust

[@poboypowder7567]

@@MrMudkipzz_ aren’t uel headers worse than 4-2-1 or 4-1 because the uel causes too much back pressure when the exhaust fights

[@MrMudkipzz_]

@@poboypowder7567 If I wanted pure performance I would've gotten a el, in terms of 421 or 41, not sure. I just wanted no torque dip, a bit more power and the rumble sound

[@thebiggestboy6614]

I think mighty car mods nailed it when it comes to modding your car with WRECK IT Wheels Rubber Exhaust Coilovers Kits Intake Tune

[@losv8415]

First things is exhaust makes it easier to know when to shift... So I have an 09 civic si completely stock, I actually stalled the car several times because I couldn’t hear the shift points lol... so the exhaust was my first mod... not too loud but currently running invidia q300 ftw 👍

[@dzaxortpanos6950]

Petition for a FI and Donut media collab

[@coldsaus8970]

6:10 I think a bit of that "Wisconsin Twang" leaked out

[@thisisntsergio1352]

I honestly thought that was slang but twang makes a lot more sense lol

[@anthonyhenrickson2277]

This list is the right one. It's my mod list. Additional , IMHO- motor mounts, subframe collars rubber bushings kit instead of poly, sway bars, vented hood, race header instead of test pipe, ++ tires as stated Michelin tires or blizzacks for snow. Plus the old clubrsx advice- steps 1-3 Learn to drive🙂

[@MLH0214]

Tires, wheels, suspension are the keys. You didn't mention adding a sway bar, which will dramatically improve handling and responsiveness. Also, adding a throttle booster will improve performance.

[@jorgegonzales6697]

I'm glad you mentioned bushings because changing the engine mounts has been the most impactful, wildly noticable upgrade to my 100k focus 5 speed.

[@nolanbennett6617]

I drive 2015 Ford Focus titanium, with the 5 speed in it. essentially a non boosted ST (even has snowflakes on it lol). just bought a quality catback exhaust. I’m still low mileage but what impact does the motor mount make? I see it on ST forums all the time but never understood it. also, assuming yours is also not boosted since it’s a 5 speed, what kind of tune are you running if you’re running one? I can only find eco boost tunes for the ST and I’ve done a ton of research and I’m stumped on where to go. any advice from anyone seeing this it would be greatly appreciated lol

[@XboxUnitD77]

Honestly. Bushings are super under rated. You say you got poly bushings and no one bats an eye until you are lapping miatas at autocross. Because 1990s bushings aint still workings, but yours are.

[@BoomSquadCarAudio]

I like how linus and collet were in this woot woot

[@bezimena3324]

Production quality is thru the roof.

[@markb1935]

I've got a Series8 FD3S Type RS and I was thinking about getting softer suspension for a weekend cruise.

[@eaglebaize]

1. "Driver mod" 2. A good set of tires 3. Coilovers 3. Exhaust things (ie mufflers, headers, etc) My car is probably pushing 400-435 RWHP (have not yet taken it to a dyno - just email tunes). Might be pushing 475-500 RWHP in the next few months. The power upgrades have been great fun, but I can't stress enough how much good tires and coilovers transformed the experience.

[@ZxroR]

Big question then. I want a Cobb tuner for my Golf R MK7, which will be the best tune to go with?

[@stevekoffeld9071]

Depends on the car, but the 2 biggest ones on a 2013 C63 are tires/wheels and Eurocharged tune.

[@digital.garage]

This Fitment Industries era will always be great to watch, thank you for these fun + informative vids :)

[@n0z4a243]

So the last part. Bushings 100% help if the originals are bad, or you go to solid bushings right off the bat. Strut bars on the other hand so more to remove money from your wallet than help your handling on newer cars. I had a perrin strut bar on my 2013 sti. I swore up and down it helped. Saying crap like "less body roll" and "handles like it's on rails", the typical bs. I had a shop install my iag aos, which mounts on the firewall, right in the path of the strut bar. So the removed the bar and put it in the trunk without telling me. I drove for months still thinking this thing was helpful. Finally someone in a FB group asked if the aos and strut bar fit together. I was like "hell ya it does, I have both. I'll run and take a Pic to prove it". Ran out to my sti, popped the hood, and realized the bar was gone. The car drove, handled and everything the same with and without the bar. P.s. I did figure out what the noise in the back was. Pps. If you're not looking for something missing, you don't realize it's gone until you look for it.

[@n0z4a243]

I will say my old rsx type s which had previous frame and bad body damage that was "fixed" by a local shop. Did get improvements from having the strut bars, b and c pillar bars. That's only because of the already weak frame and body from the accident. When I tightened bars up all the way, the sun roof wouldn't open lol.

[@bklyn1267]

I got an extra 25 🐎 when I put my Fitment industries sticker on my Z. Can't wait to get my Artisa wheels because that most definitely going give me another 50 🐎....FACTS!!! Thanks for another great video bro. Keep them coming💯

[@phil-rosslewis9864]

Intro is sick!!!! I hit the like button right away

[@JuanGonzalez-cl3pw]

To be honest TIRES, then driver mods and then all the stuff you mentionned in the video👊👌

[@hewbambam]

I think good headers or exhaust manifold, and no or very few restrictions in the pipe. Definitely an egr delete, sway bars to reduce body roll and anything that could make the body stiffer such as strut braces and if it's a soft top, get a hard top. Sticky tyres, and light rims that are wider than the stock ones with lower profile tyres to reduce tyre roll. Slightly more camber. And last probably a modest wing or spoiler. Nothing ridiculous that would create huge drag but something to make a little bit of downforce for high speed. Day 1 "so you want a Suzuki Vitara"

[@LukBacca]

Ricer

[@oleafoo]

Blinker fluid 🤟🏾

[@BB-zv8tx]

Nr.1 lightweight blinker fluid

[@xXReYeS5150Xx1]

I live in California so any engine performance mods are out of the question 😭

[@luissandoval1515]

Only if you’re a nerd

[@JordanNoctrianSutton]

Make some Artisa wheels for old Toyotas and Datsuns

[@JordanNoctrianSutton]

@@Hallowsaw I was thinking 15 or 16 inch 4x114.3 for A series Celicas, early E series Corollas and 240s

[@dkaio1389]

Make some dope spinners for the Prius drag racers out here 🤘🏻

[@jellyg.8961]

@@Hallowsaw since when Matrix models are old? 🤣

[@jorgepleitez752]

The egr system actually helps cool the air fuel mixture so if you delete it the combustion will be hotter and depending on the car it may even put you into detonation area so you're pcm will pull back timing and overall lose power. If you delete egr you must get it tuned and the most likely the air fuel mixture will have to be a bit more rich to maintain it cool.

[@aidanjohnson9968]

Y’all should make a video about way to fit in cars better as a taller driver like seat mods and such

[@destructorx8230]

Just be shorter bro dont know what the problem is.

[@dracula293]

simply dont be tall

[@ShortSight32]

Cut your feet off. Weight reduction and you fit better in your car

[@trm4life]

Tires, bushings, engine mounts, tie rods. Going to poly bushings also helps if your car leaks since the oil won't break them down like rubber bushings. You also forgot to mention short shifters, instant gratification.

[@WaySydeBeats]

Brace bars, stabilizers, bushings lighter wheels and some chassis work and suspension

[@brettrexter601]

Shoutout the Vette crash at Seekonk Speedway, saw that one live and I couldn’t believe it

[@spellz6616]

My two favorite things: Linus Tech Tips and Fitment Industries, I’ll be waiting for you guys and linus to make Sean’s car to run Doom.

[@evoevannismo8141]

I can't wait to modify a car sooner or later when I buy my dream car. I'm tired of driving the 2003 Toyota Camry LE that was handed down to me as my first car and still on my dad's name. Technically I bought my first car which is a 2007 Nissan Versa hatchback 6 speed manual but of course I didn't know it was a lemon, hints why I am going to get rid of that car one way or another due to not going to pass state inspection. That's why I can't wait until I go to the nearest stick shift driving school in my state. Thanks for this video fitment industries.

[@Dunki113]

I would love to see an episode of "So You Want A Trailblazer" for some of us that have one and want it to be built more for the street than off-road

[@Kittycorn115]

Wonder when it’s Alex’s day to clean the wheel wall

[@rklessars0763]

I definitely agree with the tires, I used to run bridgestone 275s they were a bit on the old side, I ended up investing into some 295s nittos, not only did I not spin anymore, but they felt more grippy, sadly I sold the car though

[@billweaver9982]

Sway bars front and rear made the biggest difference for me.

[@samnation9887]

2-3 Row Radiator are so underrated, cooler engine run better and extend the Life of your Car, especially Turbo applications. A lot of people up grade Turbos, Headers etc and cause more Heat Wear. More Heat = More Damage

[@mab4870]

Your videos make my day brother 🍺

[@NEOSOLAIRIS]

Remind me of Austin powers when the defrost him and hes having issues controlling the VOLUME OF HIS VOICE!! 😂

[@heyjoejoe1]

Suspension parts. Upgraded sway bar, bushing

[@Frank_Torre]

Here comes Wheels, Tires and Suspension. Also remove the sound deadening. One of the easiest weight savers.

[@rahuldobhal9037]

Hey Man, Amazing content, I went to your website to find the suspension options for my VW Polo 1.5 TDI (in India) just to learn that it is not called polo in the States, well if you could look it up and suggest the coilovers I can put in my car, I would be glad :)

[@kyleforgan3949]

It’s so funny the way he says “tyres” 😂 t

[@Papote44]

You guys are awesome! The best videos. Very informitive.

[@tuner_fan4490]

goes on about exhaust an im over here like “straight pipe, best pipe”

[@cecolonn]

I just ordered bc coilovers for 11gen Corolla from fitment I still want to know more about them if only the Corolla community was bigger

[@cptnscoob]

Lowering springs, catless DP and exhaust

[@frostysupreem]

Man that Linus spinning back kick got in shock! Like DAYM!

[@Kaiuske]

The clip of Alex's granny shift in that drag race is the best thing ive ever seen

[@jasoncallahan6022]

Before watching the vid I can already hear wheels tires suspension

[@Prodigy70]

COBB really do be making them cars faster

[@nonmutualgroup]

0:11 best aaaa ever

[@jasminegoin5006]

I would like to see a wheel manufacturer that makes directional wheels; plus keeps in mind how the look will flip backwards on the passenger side. Details are important to me

[@twinturbo3470]

Whats your opinion..... on high performance cars that come from the factory with high performance tires(maybe R compound?) and therefor have there suspension/chassis tuned around those compounds VS bolting on a different set of track tires. Like switching from a factory set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 to a set of Pirelli Trofeo R's for track use???

[@jmackinjersey1]

I'll also add that a strut tower bar/brace isn't a major improvement, especially on a Stock Suspension. It can be beneficial if your suspension has been upgraded though.

[@creativespecies7032]

If you don't want a loud car what mods can I do to go faster with more hp for a 2013 Honda Civic LX Auto Whats the difference between header/catalytic convertor/ or catless which one would be quiet? Whats the best tune program to use simple for faster. Hondata?

[@yomido4018]

Removing the car really not only reduced weight,.. it removes the problem of thinking what are the right mods toooo

[@oliversobieski479]

I gotta shout out my tuner bold cars in alhambra CA. I bought a used 2017 BMW manual 340i. their stage 2 is just a catless downpipe and charge packs and I went from 350 hp to 520 hp. burrrrrble pop pop. LOVE THIS CHANEL yall are rad!

[@jmackinjersey1]

A factory set up on modern vehicles IS a CAI. Yes, it can be a little more restrictive, but it is also quieter. So, if you are going to remove the factory box and plumbing, make sure that you replace it with another true CAI, and not a short pipe that sucks HOT air from under the hood.

[@azhurelpigeon]

Number one modification is good suspension, followed by tires.

[@213SAPPER]

True with tires, especially shaved tires and heat cycled tires with Toyos r888. RLTW

[@phuongtran-oi8jz]

Best first mod would be wheels. FROM FITMENT INDUSTRIES! I bought a Black Avid 1 set from you guy! Love it make my car look so much better and I was surprised of the extra grip I was getting because of a wider tires❤️

[@jakeiswayblack3377]

Wow. Seeing Linus in a fitment industries vid was like my 2 worlds colliding 🤯

[@jaimerestrepo8321]

Can you do a video of the kia forte gt 2020? Whats the best tune despide of the turba that has already

[@elijahgelinas610]

A better brake pad and rotors I feel make a good argument if you are trying to get more feel out of the pedal and same with upgraded brake lines.

[@matthews1951]

The only problem with an egr delete I have is your mgp goes way down and can throw engine codes on your dash like the 4th of july

[@mlukubone7134]

Best mod I did was the catless downpipe 👌🏽

[@Alejandrosco16]

alright so i just get a 350 and i want it loud loud but honestly i dont know what will be my first purchase to get oit loud. Any help or recomendations

[@HornyHamster]

Bruh ever heard of an exhaust or do you live under a rock? Headers work too

[@PaoWeezy91]

The homie Alex!!