{"id":450259,"date":"2023-03-02T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=450259"},"modified":"2024-12-05T20:11:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T20:11:19","slug":"first-things-that-break-when-you-modify-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/first-things-that-break-when-you-modify-car\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the First Things that Break When You Modify Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Points:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modding your car can give it more power and better handling, but often at the cost of the lifespan of specific wear components.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since performance modifications change the forces applied to your vehicle during everyday driving maneuvers, they can cause the clutch to fail or transmission to overheat. These components may need to be replaced when making mods that change your car\u2019s horsepower or torque output significantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even cosmetic modifications like changing the rims or wheels on your vehicle can create extra wear and tear. They may change the angle of your suspension or the amount of weight being placed on your driveshaft, putting strain on these components.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel bearings and brakes are designed to handle specific loads, so doing anything to change the weight or power of your car will likely impact their lifespan. Check the status of these parts often and order high-quality aftermarket replacements in advance so you can replace them as soon as it\u2019s necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modifying your high-performance car is part of the fun of owning one, but adding more power to your vehicle comes at a cost. We\u2019re not just talking about the price of your aftermarket upgrades, either (or the fines you might face if you make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/10-mods-of-questionable-legality\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mods that exist in legal gray areas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)\u2014in fact, modding your car often puts additional strain on regular wear components and forces you to replace them more often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve seen mods of all kinds here at Supercars.net, so we know all about the parts that break down quickest once you pimp out your ride. Below, we list the parts you\u2019ll have to keep an eye on once you make performance modifications to your car.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clutch<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450263\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-450263 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6.jpg\" alt=\"clutch on a modified porsche 911\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-6-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fcpeuro.com\/hubfs\/Images\/Blog\/active\/porsche-911-clutch-0.jpg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCP Euro Blog<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing the power output of your engine means you\u2019ll want to upgrade your clutch so that it can cope with the additional torque. Leaving the stock clutch in your car after significant engine mods is generally a bad idea, since it may start slipping or fail completely while you\u2019re driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel Bearings<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450268\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-450268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1.jpg\" alt=\"wheel bearings\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EngMzIImtZk\/maxresdefault.jpg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irina256612 on YouTube<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wheel bearings in your vehicle need to handle the forces you create by accelerating, turning, and braking. Although wheel bearings are not inherently complex (see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/365hubspro.com\/blogs\/knowledge-base\/components-of-wheel-bearings-and-hubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what wheel bearings are made from<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), they can still break\u2014and when you pump a bunch of power through your drivetrain that it wasn&#8217;t designed for\u2026 well, it&#8217;s almost a guarantee that your bearings will wear down faster than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450265\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-450265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3.jpg\" alt=\"transmission diagram for mclaren artura\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-3-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motortrend.com\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/02\/2022-McLaren-Artura-39.jpg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MotorTrend<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing your vehicle\u2019s torque by using a supercharger or turbocharger can make your car a lot more fun to drive, as can adding a nitrous kit. Unfortunately, both of these common mods can also cause your transmission to overheat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice delays when shifting, slipping gears, or a burning smell as you drive, this might be happening to you. Help prevent it by checking your transmission oil levels more frequently and seeing your mechanic if you experience any noticeable difficulties while shifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driveshaft<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450266\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-450266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-4-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motortrend.com\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/06\/4-P1-EMOTOR.jpg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MotorTrend<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since your car\u2019s driveshaft is connected directly to the transmission, it\u2019s also likely to be affected by any major performance modifications you make. Even cosmetic mods like lowering your suspension or changing your rims can have an impact on your driveshaft\u2019s lifespan, since these mods can alter the angle of the driveshaft or the amount of weight being placed on it while driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450267\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-450267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2.jpg\" alt=\"image showing load distribution in porsche 911 suspension\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-2-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/static.ed.edmunds-media.com\/unversioned\/img\/track-tests\/2012-porsche-911-carrera-s\/2012_porsche_911_suswalk_fr_oa_low_f34_a.jpg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edmunds<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowering your vehicle\u2019s suspension with aftermarket springs may improve the way it handles and reduce body roll, which is why so many people do it\u2014although these benefits are not guaranteed. Unfortunately, many aftermarket suspension packages overshoot the optimal spring rate and create a situation where the vehicle actually has a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">optimal grip on the road. Not only can this cause damage to the entire suspension system, but it can be dangerous from a road safety perspective as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your car\u2019s suspension can also suffer when putting on rims or wheels that aren\u2019t the same size as the OEM versions. This is because aftermarket rims and tires can increase the unsprung weight placed on your car while driving\u2014causing wear and tear faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brakes<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450269\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-450269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5.jpg\" alt=\"brakes on a ford fiesta\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/The-First-Things-that-Break-When-You-Modify-Your-Car-5-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/B5sU7XZXXPM\/maxresdefault.jpg\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gazza9919 on YouTube<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one\u2019s almost self-explanatory, but we\u2019ll cover it anyway. Basically, stopping a car with more power puts more strain on your brakes, which means they won\u2019t last as long as they would under normal conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bear in mind also that performance modifications generally inspire more\u2026 shall we say, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spirited<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> driving\u2014i.e., you didn\u2019t bump your car\u2019s horsepower so you could drive like your neighbor who owns a mid-2000s Honda Civic. And if you\u2019re ripping around in a modded Benz or Porsche, you\u2019ll be generating a lot more heat around your brake pads. While the brakes in your average commuter sedan might last for 50,000 miles, you might want to start checking on yours at around the 25,000 mile mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modding Your Car Is Worth It When You Prepare Properly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re not telling you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to modify your car. Like we said earlier, that\u2019s half the fun of having a high-performance vehicle in the first place! You don\u2019t have to drive a particularly fancy car to make mods, either (check out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/best-mods-ford-fiesta\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mods for the Ford Fiesta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, though, we <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stress the importance of planning your modifications carefully\u2014which includes being aware of the small components your upgrades will affect. Use what you\u2019ve learned above to keep tabs on the vulnerable parts of your car, and plan to purchase replacements for them <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need them. Once you do, you should be able to cruise the road with much more confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points: Modding your car can give it more power and better handling, but often at the cost of the lifespan of specific wear components. Since performance modifications change the forces applied to your vehicle during everyday driving maneuvers, they can cause the clutch to fail or transmission to overheat. These components may need to be replaced when making mods that change your car\u2019s horsepower or torque output significantly. Even cosmetic modifications like changing the rims or wheels on your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":151,"featured_media":450262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[258],"tags":[17470,2325],"class_list":["post-450259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-advice","tag-aftermarket","tag-advice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>These Are the First Things that Break When You Modify Your Car<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/first-things-that-break-when-you-modify-car\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"These Are the First Things that Break When You Modify Your Car\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Key Points: Modding your car can give it more power and better handling, but often at the cost of the lifespan of specific wear components. 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