How to legally modify your car?

Recently, many riders have asked me a question, that is, which modifications of the car are legal, which will not be seized on the road and will not affect their future annual inspection of the car. At present, there are various versions of the new regulations on modified cars in various media circles, some of which are particularly exaggerated from the media, as if car modification is completely legal in China.

Through a series of investigations and consultations, and through some relationships, I chatted with the person in charge of the competent unit. The new regulations of 20 19 for modified cars did have some adjustments, and were officially implemented from 20191kloc-0/,but in fact, like some big cities, the reasonable regulations for some modified cars were relaxed earlier than this date. However, this new regulation adjustment is really not as big as some other media authors said. Therefore, today, according to my own investigation results, I will sort out some correct matters for the compliance and legality of the 20 19 modified car. All riders who are familiar with me know that it is also very important to explain when I popularize any modified parts for riders.

Today, we are not only aiming at the new regulation of 20 19, but also aiming at the overall situation to explain which items are legal according to the current regulations. Including appearance, color, headlights, wheels (conditional), braking system, suspension system and interior decoration, the above items are all legal and legal modification projects under certain conditions. Let's explain in detail what conditions need to be met and whether it is the right method.

1.? Appearance: The appearance mentioned here refers to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicle, and the modification and upgrade of this project is actually the most frequently asked question by riders. In fact, after many investigations, I found that there are actually different views on the restrictions of this project, and the interpretation of documents in different regions is also different. It seems that the scale of this appearance is different in different provinces and cities. Today I will speak according to my understanding, and my statement has also been verified. One of my own cars was successfully filed in the vehicle management office under the condition that the front and rear bars were modified and the carbon fiber tail was installed. Therefore, according to the new regulations, as long as the identification marks such as the brand and model of the vehicle are not changed, and the height of the tail wing and the roof rack box is not more than 30CM and not more than 5% of the original appearance size of the vehicle, the upgrades of these front and rear bars, tail wing, trunk and other appearance parts are allowed to be filed. As long as the registration is successful, the appearance photos of the vehicle on the driving license are consistent with the vehicle, and the normal driving of the vehicle is completely legal and compliant. Here, I would like to remind all riders that those exaggerated modified parts with prominent shapes, such as air knives, front shovels and protruding rear lips, are definitely not acceptable.

2.? Color: It can be said that this modification is very clear. Whether painting or pasting, the body color does not exceed three colors, as long as it is successfully filed in the vehicle management office within 15 days of changing the body color, it is completely legal. If the changed body color does not exceed 30%, there is no need to file it, but what is this 30%? I don't think I can make it clear. However, some special colors can't be used, such as mirror paint that affects driving safety, and the colors of some special working vehicles, such as police cars, fire engines and engineering vehicles.

3.? Headlights: the upgrading and modification of headlights is also a common project for riders at present, as long as the scale is well grasped within the legal scope. For example, upgrading the lens and changing the color temperature of the bulb are all reasonable. If you want to upgrade from halogen lamp to xenon lamp or LED lamp, you must install a lens to ensure that the lighting is not scattered and meet the requirements of driving safety. However, if it exceeds this limit, it will definitely not pass the automobile safety test normally.

4.? Wheel hub: According to the new regulations, on the premise of keeping the original wheel hub tire data unchanged, the tire data such as tire width and flatness are consistent with the original data. If the wheels with different styles, materials and colors are replaced, this is a legal upgrade, and there is no need to put on record, so the automobile safety inspection will not be affected. However, the outermost part of the hub cannot exceed the widest part of the car body.

5.? Brake system: regarding the upgrade and modification of the brake system, upgrading the brake system within a reasonable range can not only improve the aesthetic appearance, but also greatly shorten the braking distance and improve the brake foot feel. For example, the braking effect of some Japanese car factories is really average. In case of danger, you may only watch the car hit the top. How helpless it is at this time. Of course, the modified brakes should also be selected according to their own car conditions. Don't blindly install 6 pistons, the more expensive the better, and so on. Only by reasonable upgrading can they play their greatest potential. As long as the modification does not affect the normal driving, this upgrade and modification is legal.

6.? Suspension system: Most suspension systems of vehicles are consumables. In principle, replacement and upgrading are the best means to ensure vehicle safety. Shock absorber or spring damage must be replaced, but the replaced parts are not necessarily original parts. However, to some extent, the upgrade and modification of suspension system must comply with the laws and regulations on road safety. During driving, the body should not be too low to change the original factory data. Moreover, the wheel can't be "splayed" because of replacing the shock absorber spring, and the wheel hub tire can't exceed the width of the car body. Therefore, as long as the driving safety is guaranteed and the vehicle safety inspection can be passed, the modification and upgrading of these suspension systems are completely legal and compliant.

7.? Interior: It is also "legal" to modify the interior, such as changing the seat leather, changing the sound system, changing the central control screen and so on. But be careful not to affect the performance of the original car when refitting. For example, attention should be paid to leaving a position for the airbag when wrapping, and attention should also be paid to the connection safety of the line when refitting the stereo to avoid tragedies such as airbag failure and short-circuit spontaneous combustion. Although it is "legal" to modify the interior, we should consider its practicality, such as not choosing colorful leather, otherwise it will cause serious reflection of the center console and affect the driving safety, which is not worth the loss.

To sum up, the above contents are some updated knowledge about the compliance of modified vehicles today. I hope I can give some help to my riders. I must understand it carefully. Don't spend a lot of money to modify and find that you can't go on the road. It's wasteful and embarrassing. You must modify it in strict accordance with the regulations. I will share it with you today. If there is anything you don't understand or know, please feel free to leave me a comment. In the future, I will share a case specifically for vehicle modification and filing.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.