I believe that many friends will struggle with the configuration for a while when buying a car. Although "only children can make multiple choice questions", the high-end prices of some models can even buy higher-level models. Therefore, I believe that most people still buy cars with low or mid-to-low configurations.
I made the same choice at the time. I believe that the body, engine, gearbox and other hardware are the soul of a car. There is really no need to upgrade "software" like configuration.
Until now, I have upgraded the headlights, seats, audio, multimedia system, shock absorbers, etc., and I have accumulated a lot of experience and lessons.
So, today let’s talk about how to upgrade the “blade” of your car with very little money?
Replacing the headlights costs about 2,000 yuan
If you ask me, upgrade the headlights first. At present, there are generally three types of headlight sources: halogen, xenon and LED. Low-end models mostly have halogen lights, and high-end models have LED or xenon. Not to mention the advantages of halogen lamps, they light up in seconds and are cheap, but are useless in other aspects.
Xenon lamps are stronger than halogens, but the starting speed depends on the high-voltage package. Some start in seconds (within 5 seconds), and some with decoding start very slowly.
I basically don't bother to turn on the lights when I go through a 200-meter-long tunnel, because the lights don't fully light up until I get out of the tunnel, which is not as good as halogen.
As for LEDs, they are the most ideal among current automotive light sources in terms of startup speed (real second startup), brightness, and lifespan.
Let’s get back to my point, why use a high-voltage package with decoding? Because the power will change after changing from halogen lamp to xenon lamp. For example, if the original bulb is 55W and a 35W xenon bulb is replaced, the computer will alarm and think the headlight is faulty.
In fact, this problem can be solved by brushing the ECU or connecting a series resistor, but that is troublesome and unstable. So I simply chose the decoding high-voltage package that starts slowly (about 25 seconds).
A pair of xenon bulbs (Hanley) costs 300 yuan, and a pair of high-voltage decoding packages costs 300 yuan. The modification has not been completed yet. If the xenon lamp is not equipped with a lens, it is "playing a hooligan" and is irresponsible to other traffic participants. Therefore, after the modification of the xenon lamp, a lens must be added!
One more thing, the lamp bowl of the naked xenon lamp like the 12th-generation Crown has actually been redesigned, but even so, its lights are still a little "broad", which is more dazzling than the halogen lamp.
The choice of lenses is actually very rich, such as Q5, Q5 Koito (mi four-tone), Bosch Blackjack, Hella 3, Hella 5, Hella 6, etc. There are too many. I chose Hella 5 (2200 yuan) because the high beam effect is very good, and the others also have their own merits.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, the Q5 Koito is very good. The light pattern is very nice and the price is within 1,000 yuan. After this set is purchased, whether it is brightness, uniformity or other paving effects, it will not be a big problem to exceed the top-of-the-line original factory lights.
In addition, models that support headlight height adjustment can still be adjusted after changing the lens, and it will not be difficult to pass the annual inspection.
Changing the central control screen to a large screen costs about 1,500 yuan
After changing the car lights, let’s talk about the interior modifications. You know, the central control screens of some low-end cars are really "terrible". Some have single-CD bar screens, 3-inch LCD screens, and even just use a plastic board.
But it doesn’t matter, because Android central control screen modifications are everywhere on the Internet. There are all kinds of functions such as voice control, navigation, built-in reverse surround view, 4G traffic, etc., and the sizes range from a dozen inches to a Tesla-like 30-inch full screen, etc.
Here we mainly talk about the things to pay attention to when purchasing and modifying. First of all, the brand. What brand do you want for this thing? No need. The 14-inch Android large-screen multimedia system I'm using has no name yet, but the display details, response speed, functions, etc. are pretty good. Oh, and by the way, it also supports voice control.
It’s just that the voice recognition system is not very good. When chatting in the car, I often call out “her” without knowing what keywords were spoken. I still can’t turn off this function, so it’s just because the setting is “Zhiling”. Butler, otherwise, I would have replaced it long ago.
Therefore, it is recommended that when purchasing this kind of multimedia system, you should focus on word-of-mouth and read more user reviews. Be careful with comments like this...
It’s best to click on “Review” to see the real comments from users after using it for a period of time.
As for the price, it is best to control it around 1,000-2,000. Any higher is really unnecessary. After all, the prices of electronic products are getting lower and lower, and the update speed is also changing with each passing day.
When I bought it, it cost 1400, but it was discontinued and updated next year. The new 1000 model also has a larger screen, and the reviews are not as "scary" as mine.
Let’s talk about things to pay attention to when changing things like the central control and audio. First of all, all interior modifications should be completed in the summer or indoors as much as possible, because it involves dismantling the original parts. In winter, the plastic buckles are very brittle and easy to break. If not handled properly, there will be abnormal noises during driving.
In addition, try to keep the original parts as much as possible and replace them when selling the car in the future. Because original parts are worth more than any modified parts.
In addition, the construction during modification must be carried out by experienced people. Although it is low-voltage electricity and will not cause harm to people, incorrect wiring may cause computer errors, short circuits and burned fuses, etc. trouble.
Changing the seat costs about 200 yuan to 1,500 yuan
After talking about the upgrade of the headlights and central control, let’s talk about the seat modification. Let’s talk about the seat material first. The common ones on the market include fabric, leather and genuine leather.
If you upgrade, you can usually change heating, ventilation and massage, as well as multi-directional adjustment functions. Personally, I think there is no need to change this adjustment. It only takes a few seconds to adjust it manually. However, some changes in heating and ventilation are still useful, especially ventilation. I will definitely not regret it in the summer.
Heating and ventilation are also divided into two types of modifications, demolition and addition. Let’s talk about disassembly first. You need to disassemble the original seat and re-embed the fan, ventilation surface, control components, perforated leather, electric heating components, etc.
Although a set of fans, mesh and other components can be purchased online for about 400 yuan, the perforated leather surface needs to be customized, and the entire construction process is also very complicated. It requires professional interior modification personnel, and the overall cost is 1,500 to several. Ranging from a thousand yuan.
Therefore, I recommend a simple retrofitting method. To put it bluntly, it is to buy a set of ready-made seat cushions with ventilation, heating, ventilation and heating integrated, etc. The price ranges from 150 to 600 yuan, and there are many styles to choose from, depending on your car model. Buy. As for the effect, since the principle is the same, there is no difference except the appearance.
Moreover, in addition to heating and ventilation, there are also massage cushions available. As for the price, it ranges from 200 yuan to more than 2,000 yuan, and the experience is that you get what you pay for. Of course, this kind of seat cushion is installed after all. In addition to the appearance being very inconsistent, its fixing method is not as original as the demolition and modification.
In addition, the fabrics of some seat cushions are relatively slippery and may not hold the body in place during steering and braking while driving. You must pay attention when purchasing, after all, it directly affects driving safety.
Summarize
Changing lights, multimedia, and seat heating and massage will cost about 5,000 yuan in total if you choose mid-level modifications. Compared with the original factory that often adds 10,000 to 20,000 yuan, it is still very cost-effective, and the interior of this type of car Modifications will not affect the annual inspection.
However, it should also be noted that the above modifications have changed the original vehicle wiring. During the 3-year warranty period, if there is a problem with the vehicle, the 4S store may claim that the wiring has been modified privately and the warranty will not be covered. You still have to take this risk. Find out beforehand.
Okay, that’s all for talking about upgrading the configuration. I wonder if you friends are interested in audio modifications. If so, you can leave a message.
Finally, do you have any experience or lessons about what configuration to choose when buying a car? You are welcome to discuss it in the comment area~
