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Additional Equipment: Do Not Buy Too Much. Part II

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Additional Equipment: Do Not Buy Too Much. Part II
Additional Equipment: Do Not Buy Too Much. Part II
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As you know, this is unreasonable and you need to choose only the things you really need or more expensive equipment. And in order to determine for yourself whether it is worth overpaying for one or another option, you need to know what advantages it provides.

FUNCTIONALITY AND COMFORT

Alloy wheels

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Theoretically, due to less weight than steel wheels, they should extend the suspension life and improve ride quality. But only expensive racing wheels are much lighter. And those that are installed on civilian cars, mainly improve the appearance of the car. Decide for yourself whether it is worth overpaying for beauty.

Larger wheels

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Of course, on large disks, the car looks more appetizing. But as the diameter of the disk increases, the outer diameter of the wheel, as a rule, remains unchanged. Therefore, the height of the tire profile is reduced - that is, the thickness of the elastic layer between the disk and the road. Due to this reaction to steering, they become clearer that active drivers will appreciate. The flip side of the coin is the deterioration of ride (often quite noticeable) and the fear of bad roads. On such wheels it is enough to catch one deep pothole with sharp edges, so that both the tire and the expensive disc go into salvage. Therefore, if you like large custom wheels, it is advisable that their radius does not exceed the regular one by more than an inch. For example, R17 instead of R16.

Light alloy spare wheel

If it happens to break the main disk, it will be cheaper than buying the original alloy wheel through the spare parts department. And if it does not, the money will be lost.

Sports suspension

It is tougher and, as a rule, lower than standard. Improves car behavior at high speeds - especially in corners. But the car becomes less comfortable on the go and more demanding on the quality of roads. Decide what matters to you.

Plastic kit

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A special improvement in aerodynamics from the installation of factory spoilers and thresholds can not be expected. Plastic body kit plays exclusively in appearance. But keep in mind that you will almost certainly leave all this low-hanging “tinsel” on curbs and snowdrifts.

Package for bad roads

It includes a suspension with an increased clearance of 15–20 mm, and in some cases also crankcase protection. No one will object to protection. But with the adapted suspension, not everything is clear. To ensure that driving performance does not suffer during its installation, expensive finishing work is required. Firms rarely spend on such expenses, so most cars with such a suspension are far from the original samples in terms of ride and handling in critical conditions. But what is an additional 15–20 mm clearance? When in an unloaded condition under the body only 130 mm, driving on our roads (especially in winter) is quite problematic. When 150 mm is already much better. Therefore, if you are not a gambling driver, the benefits of the package for bad roads in our conditions are much more than harm.

Tow hitch

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If you are going to tow a trailer, you can’t do without a towbar. The question is how to get it more profitably - from the factory or buy separately. Branded ones are usually much more expensive than non-original ones. But, firstly, even in Moscow it is difficult to find a hitch for a particular car model. And secondly, factory towbars, as a rule, are removable or folding (therefore expensive). This means that you will not be upholstered on a steel poker while the trailer is in the garage.

Central locking with remote control

The lock itself, of course, must be ordered if it is not included in the basic package. But today it is an exception to the rule. On budget cars, surcharges most often require remote control. Naturally, it is more convenient to unlock and lock the doors with a button. The only question is that the factory remote control is not always consistent with third-party alarms that have their own control panel. Therefore, if you are not going to order a factory security system, find out this question in the service center so that the money spent on the corporate remote control does not turn out to be discarded.

Multifunctional central locking

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For European cars, for a symbolic surcharge, a sequential unlocking of the driver's door and all the others, a separate button for unlocking the trunk and automatic locking of the doors at the beginning of movement can be offered. We advise you to pay extra, as this is a factor of personal security. At a traffic light or in a parking lot, while you rummage in the trunk, a purse with documents is not stolen from the passenger compartment.

Autonomous engine and interior heater

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With our winters, its benefits are undeniable. By programming the start-up time before leaving the house, you sit in a warm cabin and easily start a half-warmed motor. If the list of factory options contains “autonomy” and you can afford it, it is better that it is installed on the conveyor.

Active filter ventilation system

This is a carbon filter instead of a paper one with a sensor for the chemical composition of air, which, when a critical threshold of pollution is reached, puts ventilation in a closed mode. An active filter is usually inexpensive. However, consult with the seller. The fact is that such things came to us from Europe, where all the trucks and buses have long been equipped with catalysts. Therefore, the sensitivity of the sensors is adjusted accordingly. Having swallowed our burning, some of them in the city almost always keep ventilation closed. You understand, in a clogged salon you will not last long.

Air conditioning

Without a doubt, air conditioning is useful. It not only cools, but also dries the air entering the cabin. Therefore, it allows you to effectively deal with fogging of glasses in wet weather.

Automatic climate control

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Unlike conventional air conditioning and heater, it automatically maintains the set temperature in the cabin. The driver only needs to press the auto button and select the desired temperature. Of course, the “climate” is very convenient, and the question is only in price. For some cars, it is not much more expensive than air conditioning.

Separate climate control

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When the driver and front passenger can independently adjust the temperature, speed and direction of air flow, this climate control is called 2-zone. If this function is also provided for rear passengers - 4-zone. Normal and 2-zone “climate” are rarely offered. But on expensive cars, in addition to the standard 2-zone, 4-zone can be offered. Overpayment for the latter is clearly justified when the car is bought as a representative "personal".

Sunroof or panoramic glass roof

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Both that and another for the amateur. There is money and like the feeling of contact with nature - order. There are no obvious contraindications such as leaks.

Power and heated mirrors

Electric adjustment is very relevant when several people are driving. And in any case, mirrors (especially the right one) are much more convenient to set up with an electric drive. And heating mirrors, of course, is useful in winter. However, note that in spare parts, a mirror with a servo drive is much more expensive than usual.

Power folding mirrors

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It is proposed, as a rule, for expensive cars in addition to the electric drive adjustments, heating, and sometimes even to the backlight and auto-dimming. Such expensive mirrors in a cramped metropolis must be protected. If folding automation costs real money, saving on it is not a reason.

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