Get the best out of your car's performance with aftermarket exhaust systems

When it comes to vehicle modifications, many people may immediately draw associations to notions of illegal street racing, obnoxiously loud and flashy cars, and the whole idea of excess. There was a time in the not-too-distant past where modified Mitsubishi Evolutions and Subaru WRXs could be heard roaring away at Kallang Carpark Rallies. 

In Singapore, performance enhancements tend to come with a certain stigma and apprehension, as most motorists may be worried about getting on the wrong side of the strict regulations in place.

But this notion that any performance enhancement you do to your car is illegal is a misconstrued one - in fact, a wide range of modifications can be done, as long as they fulfil Land Transport authority (LTA) regulations.

Thus, if you are looking to enhance your car's performance, with upgrades like a new exhaust system, it's best to seek out a company that specialises in products that are fully in line with LTA regulations - a company like Jeep Chee Trading Pte Ltd.

Established professionals in the field

Founded in 1960, Jeep Chee started as an automobile tyre, battery and exhaust service centre. By 1994, Jeep Chee evolved into Singapore's largest importer, exporter and distributor for automobile exhaust systems. It is the sole local distributorship for Supersprint and Tanabe products in Singapore, while also carrying a wide range of products from other brands including Advance Racing, AP Racing, Brembo and CSC Marmitte.

Over the years, the company has established itself in the car tuning industry as one of the top workshops, offering quality workmanship and reasonable prices. Also, it is one of the few workshops to carry LTA-approved exhaust systems for an exhaustive range of car makes and models.

At Jeep Chee, the technicians are equipped with specialist skills to help you to get the most out of your car. In the workshop's office, there is a folder documenting the variety of car models that the workshop has worked on (a car exhaust menu, of sorts.) In it, there are examples ranging from bread-and-butter Kias and Mazdas models to premium, performance models from the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
Character enhancements for your treasured ride

Why should you upgrade your car's exhaust system? Contrary to what Vin Diesel and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson may want you to believe, performance enhancements are not all just about street racing, bikini babes and obnoxiously loud cars.

With most cars, (and especially performance cars), the manufacturers usually leave room for improvement in terms of the car's full performance capabilities. With exhaust systems, manufacturers will likely opt for more cost-effective options to keep the price of the car down.

Upgrading to an aftermarket exhaust system can thus enhance your car's performance. These systems allow exhaust gases to escape more quickly through a more efficient path. This means that your engine is able to 'breathe' better, with spent fuel and air escaping the combustion chamber more quickly - more fuel and air can then be burnt to create more power.

Of course, another reason to upgrade to an aftermarket exhaust is for additional sound. Depending on how loud you want your car to be, you can choose from a range of exhaust types that will enhance its exhaust note.

Supersprint is one of the premiere aftermarket exhaust manufacturers, having been around for more than 55 years. Made in Italy, Supersprint exhausts are designed with the best components to significantly improve the sound level and performance output of the car. The Italian company also takes great pride in the intensive research and development process that is undertaken for each unique set of exhaust system.

Another brand that Jeep Chee carries is Tanabe, a well-known Japanese performance parts manufacturer. Tanabe's products include exhausts and coilover suspension kits.

Jeep Chee Trading Pte Ltd is located at Block 3007 Ubi Road 1 #01-426 Singapore (408701). For more information on its performance exhaust systems, you may visit Jeep Chee's website or Facebook page. Alternatively, you may contact the company at 6745 4700.