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Why You Need Dust Brake Covers

If you own your car, there is a good chance that you have purchased dust brake covers at some point. The first question you might ask is, what do dust brake covers do? Dust brake covers are designed to stop unsightly brake dust and make sure that your brakes are operating well. Essentially, dust brake covers prevent dust from going into your brakes and potentially affecting their performance, which can lead to serious problems.

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How Does a Donk Change Your Driving Style?

Contrary to popular belief, a donk is neither hard nor dangerous to drive. However, driving one does require a slightly different driving style than what you’re probably used to. The following goes into greater detail about the many aspects of a typical donk that could affect your driving style.

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5 Ideas for Pimping Out Your Donk

Few cars manage to turn heads and captivate passers-by quite like a donk. Thanks to its big body and even bigger wheels, a donk definitely stands out from just about everything else on the road. Aside from the ever-essential custom donk lift kit, customization plays a big role in turning an ordinary sedan or coupe into a bonafide donk -- after all, each donk is meant to be an individual reflection of the owner’s tastes and artistic vision.

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Donks and Imports: Do the Two Ever Meet?

Now everybody gets excited when you see that classic 1970's Chevy Impala rolling down the road on massive wheels with an absolutely sweet paint job. However, there is something about those four-door mammoths that feel like they belong to another generation, like your parents. At the same time, your love for flashy spinners and that raked ride have you wishing you could tweak your beloved Honda Civic into something special. Well, you can!

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What You Need to Know About Custom Lift Kits

There are many misconceptions about lift kits. Some people say they are too expensive to purchase and install. However, lift kits, even custom lift kits, are surprisingly affordable. Another alleged issue that detractors of lift kits frequently cite is the idea that installing a lift kit will ruin the ride of your car. This is not the case if the right lift kit is used and the kit is installed properly. Finally, many people say there's no benefit to be gained from installing a lift kit. However, this is not the case. A properly installed lift kit can dramatically increase ground clearance. If you live in the area with rough roads, or if you go off-roading, frequently this increased ground clearance can be very useful.

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Should You Upgrade Your Brakes Along With Your Wheels?

Donk wheels come in an amazing variety of sizes, ranging from the smaller yet classic 22-inch “dubs” and the ubiquitous 26-inch wheels to genuinely massive 50-inch wheels. When it comes to donk wheels, many fans believe that bigger is better. But going big can also bring about some unexpected consequences.

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Donk, Box or Bubble?

When you hear the term “donk,” chances are your mind brings up images of older custom cars outfitted with a lift kit, uniquely fresh paint, custom interior and those quintessential large custom wheels. These days, the term is used to describe just about any lifted car with large alloy wheels -- and there are plenty of examples of the newest and latest vehicles receiving the donk car treatment.

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DONK-ING

What do you think of when you see a Donk driving down the street? Do you think, man that car looks sick, or do you think it looks goofy? How much $$$ did it cost? Is it hard to drive? What kind of car is that? How long did that take them to do? How does he keep it is such great shape? “Probably goes to the carwash was everyday!” 

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What Makes Brake Dust So Dangerous?

It’s not just the lift kit that makes a great donk -- you’ve gotta have the custom wheels to match. When you get your hands on a spectacular set of custom alloys, you’ll want to keep them looking their best no matter what the open road throws at it. Curbs and potholes aren’t the only thing to worry about when it comes to taking care of your alloy wheels. There’s also the issue of brake dust -- the grayish-black dust-like residue that slowly builds up on your wheels over time.

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Proper Care of Your Wheels

When it comes to creating a donk car, image is everything. Donk owners pride themselves on making sure every square inch of their rides are kept pristine. It’s all part of the evolution from a down-on-its-luck beater to something that could be called a true work of art. The amount of care and attention given to a donk car can be seen in every aspect of the vehicle, all the way down to the wheels.

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