Get the best out of your car's performance at these renowned workshops

So, you don't like to have a stock car. You prefer your car to have more power, better handling, and you want to tailor the whole driving experience to your personal preferences. You want to modify or zhng your car.

Fair warning though, If you start to dabble with modifications, be it aesthetic or performance mods, you're going to go in deep. No one does one mod and stops there. You'll always want to keep on improving the drive.

Here are some specialists you can look for to make your car, truly yours.

1. Fong Kim Exhaust System Pte Ltd

An exhaust specialist since 1978, Fong Kim is the place to go for exhaust systems!

As its name suggests, Fong Kim Exhaust System Pte Ltd is an exhaust system specialist. It has been handling all kinds of exhaust and suspension systems since 1978! Today, it is a company that many car enthusiasts in Singapore are familiar with, thanks to both its decades of experience in the trade, as well as its high-quality, well-priced aftermarket products and of course more-than-pleasant customer experience.

If you want your car to 'sing' a little better, Fong Kim is the official distributor and major dealer of several well-known, LTA-approved brands like Bastuck, Drift Racing, HKS and Remus. It can also bring in other brands of exhaust systems upon request.

Notable brands carried: Bastuck, D1 Spec, BC Racing, Triple S, Carspeed, HKS, Remus

Address: 53 Ubi Avenue 1 #01-01 Paya Ubi Industrial Park S(408934)

Opening hours: 9:30am - 7:30pm (Mon - Sat)

Contact number: 6844 4281 / 6844 4282 / 9845 7540

2. Racing Technik Exhaust Specialist

RTES is one of the most established exhaust specialists in Singapore

Would it be a surprise to you if I told you that Racing Technik Exhaust Specialist (RTES) is an exhaust systems specialist? I mean it's right there in its name! That's not all it offers though. It carries a large variety of products ranging from, but not limited to, exhaust systems to brake kits to coilovers..

RTES is a popular spot for performance enthusiasts looking for that something extra to transform their cars into speed machines with the handling to match for both, street and track. It can also professionally and efficiently modify your engine, brake system, chassis, and suspension.

Notable brands carried: Ksport, D2, R.Logic, Simota, Eisenmann, Remus, Hardrace, Mugen, H&R, Votland, VTTR

Address: 51 Ubi Avenue 1 #01-02 Paya Ubi Industrial Park S(408933)

Opening hours: 10:00am - 7:30 pm (Mon - Sat)

Contact number: 6844 4644 / 8388 9880

3. RAGE Performance Technik

RAGE performance are brake experts that offer various specially developed and designed brake kits

RAGE Performance Technik is this listicle's brake kit specialist. It supplies top-quality performance brake kits that utilise cold forging technology. It also offer an extensive range of performance components such as suspension, intake systems and exhaust. It also designs and develops its own exclusive range of performance components which are backed by advanced technology and made from superior materials.

If you have no idea what you're looking for and need some 'brake kit schooling', the team at Rage Performance will educate you properly. An efficient and reliable workshop that many people recommend!

Notable brands carried: RAGE Performance, AP Racing, Brembo, HKS, VP Racing, Summit Racing, Boomba Racing, NGK, Denso

Address: 8 Kaki Bukit Avenue 4 #03-25 Premier @ Kaki Bukit S(415875)

Opening hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm (Mon - Sat)

Contact number: 9800 2233 / 6970 9376

4. Monster Tune

Monster Tune is a tuning specialist, it can improve your car's horsepower, torque and fuel consumption

Here's a tuning specialist if you're looking for improved horsepower, fuel consumption, torque and handling. Monster Tune will customise your car to your driving preferences or style. How is it all done? By a team of UK-trained tuners and state-of-the-art technology of course! It also specialises in all kinds of repairs and modifications such as engine & gearbox overhaul and reinforcement works, hybrid turbocharger upgrades, Intercooler upgrades, cold-air intake upgrades, exhaust modifications etc.

By viewing your car as a complete picture, and not in the myopic view of only the engine, Monster Tuning clients will get a fantastic driving machine at the end of the whole process - a Monster. Experience what it feels like to drive a Monster.

Notable brands carried: Wossner, MST, Forge, OneWay

Address: 25 Kaki Bukit Road 4 #06-37 Synergy @ KB S(417800)

Opening hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm (Mon - Fri) 10:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)

Contact number: 8333 1487 / 9784 6614

5. Dynamics Mechanic Pte Ltd

Dynamics Mechanic had served more than 25,000 vehicles since its incorporation!

Dynamics Mechanic is one of the few Subaru pro workshops in Singapore. It has established a respected name for itself in the industry, serving more than 25,000 vehicles (Japanese and European models) ever since it started in August 2012. It is the only boutique garage in Singapore, and it incorporates state-of-the-art facilities and knowledge with sincerity to its customers when coming up with automotive solutions for their beloved vehicles.

Dynamics Mechanic is always passionate about providing sound advice on customising and modifying a vehicle legally. It does performance modifications from aftermarket parts to its in-house 'FORCE' customised parts.

Notable brands carried: SuperPro, GoFastBits, FORCE, GECKO

Address: 184 Woodlands Industrial Park E5 #01-03/04 S(757514)

Opening hours: 10:00am - 10:00pm (Mon - Fri) 10:00am - 6:00pm (Sat)

Contact number: 6363 5112

6. SK Garage

When you ‘zhng’ your car, you want authentic parts, you want them to arrive fast and you want a reasonable price. SK Garage ticks all those boxes

SK Garage is a rare gem in the West of Singapore that offers engine modifications, upgrades, and maintenance. It even has a car pick up and delivery service (at selected area) for your convenience.

SK Garage is like Candyland for auto enthusiasts with services such as ECU tuning, port polish service, piston customisation, gear ratio fabrication and other power enhancements to increase the performance of your car.

With its extensive network with local and overseas distributors, you get your performance parts a lot faster and at more affordable rates - a definite huge pull factor for all its customers

Notable brands carried: 8IGNITION, FK Massimo, OWS, HKS, Motul, Endless, Project MU, K Sport, J's Racing, Buddyclub, RSR, Hondata, APEXi, Monster Sport, TRD, SK Garage, BC Racing, TEIN, Crystal, Hurricane

Address: 7 Soon Lee Street #01-32 Ispace S(627608)
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 7:00pm (Mon - Sat)
Phone: 6265 8831 / 9383 9132 / 9187 4051

7. Pro-Jex V2D Auto Pte Ltd

Pro-Jex V2D has a wealth of experience working on both Japanese as well as European car makes

In this list, we also have an engine tuning specialist, Pro-Jex V2D Auto Pte Ltd. It offers a host of automotive services ranging from engine tuning to repairs, insurance claims to mobile services. It prides itself in being a one-stop service for all things automotive and assures high-quality workmanship, professional services and competitive pricing for its products and services.

The company has plenty of experience working with Japanese and European cars ranging from makes like BMW and Mercedes-Benz to Subaru and Mitsubishi. In need of vehicle diagnostics? Air-con restoration? Engine performance tuning or motor insurance? You found your answer.

Notable brands carried: Amsoil, Bardahl, Kendall, Neuto, Motul, HELLA, HKS, Drift Racing

Address: 25 Kaki Bukit Road 4 #03-93/94 Synergy @ KB S(417800)

Opening hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm (Mon - Sat) 11:00am - 6:00pm (Sun)

Contact number: 8668 7676

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