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Is a tuned classic a better old-timer?

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Recently updated on January 25, 2021 at 10:04 am

Is a tuned classic a better old-timer?
Mercedes SGS Gull Wing Coupe

Tuning and classic cars, does that go together? The popular classics are ultimately viewed by classic car enthusiasts as a total work of art. So does it go with a work of art to be tuned? These and other questions are answered below. Making optical changes or even technical changes to a classic car is out of the question for many fans of classic cars. Especially since there are countless creations from the past that are more likely to meet with a mixed response. As an example that can Mercedes SGS Gull Wing Coupe with double doors and body kit. The tuning of a classic car is, however, like much in the tuning area, a matter of taste. Technical changes to classic cars and other vehicles are being made to make the car faster and to ensure a sportier driving style. In the 70s and 80s - just like today - mainly on more horsepower when tuning. Of course, some of the classics were also faster acting Optics built in without benefit. The vehicle should only represent something and nothing more. But not every tuning of vehicles was rated negatively.

With modifications to business!

Is a tuned classic a better old-timer?

In the tuning sector, many technical innovations have been delivered in the last century. And the technical innovations that were well received by the customers were then more and more developed and perfected. Companies such as Alpina and AMG are still doing well and have started as “tuners” with technical modifications. If customers hadn't liked the modifications made by the "tuners" of the time, they would no longer be in business today. As an example, consider a jaguar from Jochen Arden called. This is proof that tuning works in the long term if it is finely tuned and can be contemporary. Vehicles are not always subtly tuned, but subtle tuning can lead to an exciting result, as the Jag von Arden shows.

Do tuning measures improve the vehicle properties?

Is a tuned classic a better old-timer?

Adjust, adapt, tune, improve; this is the translation of “to tune”. Automobile manufacturers are also improving their vehicles and creating new innovations in the testing and development departments. In the well-known car companies, the characteristics of a car were precisely recorded. The car to be developed was built for a specific customer segment and competitive environment. In addition to the properties, it is also specified what the new vehicle may cost. To give an example of the years of development work on a vehicle, the Mercedes W 140 should be mentioned. The development in the 80s was very complex and cost around 3 billion D-Marks. The vehicle has been developed and tested in detail for years. Hundreds of engineers were involved. The aim was to develop a finely tuned product that guarantees the highest level of safety and the greatest possible driving comfort. The result was impressive.

Harmony or disharmony

Changes can lead to harmony or disharmony. If technical and visual changes are made to a classic, this can lead to a finely tuned and harmonious end result. However, it can also destroy the total work of art of a classic car and cause disharmony. For example, many vehicles are often lowered. Low-profile tires, which optically support the lowering, are also often installed. This change emphasizes the shape and there are enough people who think it's great, but the suspension comfort suffers considerably. And a tuned W 140 is and remains fat. Even with tuning, it is not to be understood as a sporty car. With such a tuning, it becomes more of a loud, expensive and uncomfortable vehicle. If you want to tune your classic car, you should therefore pay attention to harmonious, finely tuned tuning that is economical. In our opinion, one classic should only have one contemporary tuning be performed. For extreme conversions you can finally Replikas use.

Is a tuned classic a better old-timer?

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