Having a nice car is one thing, whether it’s a vintage Caddy or a brand new Benz. But if you haven’t pimped your ride, it’s really nothing special (no, beaded seat covers and a skull shifter do not count). And with so many cars playing on mainstream look-alike appeal, you could end up in the nightmare scenario where you wander around a parking garage for hours, clicking your key fob up and down the aisles because you can’t pick your car out of the lineup. While you are willing to go the extra mile in the areas of home decoration and personal accessorization, you really don’t seem to allocate the same amount of time or money for your automobile. However, since you have been spending a significant portion of your life trapped in the morning (and evening…and lunchtime) commute lately, you’ve begun to think about ways you could make your ride a little sweeter, so here are a few ideas to get you started.
Head’s up display (or HUD). This is something that is most commonly used in aircraft, but some companies have recently been experimenting with the technology for high-end automobiles. If you’re worried about a gridlock fender-bender every time you check the dash, ditch the fuzzy dice and opt for this space-age alternative for your windshield (it pops up like a hologram to show you the speedometer, odometer, etc.). It’s both cool and safe since you can check your relevant gauges without ever taking your eyes off the road.
