So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you've come to the right place. <i>Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies</i> will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through:<ul type="disc"><li>Choosing a car to mod<li>Considering warranties, legal, and safety issues<li>Hacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more<li>Replacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system<li>Putting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster you'll need to stop)<li>Setting up your car for better handling and cornering</ul><p>Written by David Vespremi, automotive expert, frequent guest on national car-related TV shows, track driving instructor and self-proclaimed modder, <i>Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies</i> gets you into the ECU and under the hood and gives you the keys to:<ul type="disc"><li>Choosing new wheels, including everything from the basics to dubs and spinners<li>Putting your car on a diet, because lighter means faster<li>Basic power bolt-ons and more expensive power adders<li>Installing roll bars and cages to enhance safety<li>Adding aero add-ons, including front “chin” spoilers, real spoilers, side skirts, and canards<li>Detailing, down to the best cleaners and waxes and cleaning under the hood<li>Using OBD (on-board diagnostics) for troubleshooting<li>Getting advice from general Internet sites and specific message boards and forums for your car's make or model, whether it's a Chevy pick-up or an Alfa Romeo roadster</ul><p>Whether you want to compete at drag strips or on road courses or simply accelerate faster on an interstate ramp, if you want to improve your car's performance, <i>Car Hacks & Mods</i> <i>for Dummies</i> is just the boost you need.