Tuning a car in CMS 2021 offers a strategic opportunity to acquire valuable parts. The vehicle’s condition dictates the optimal tuning approach to maximize part acquisition for both immediate needs and future repairs.
Strategic Part Replacement Based on Car Condition
For vehicles in excellent condition (80% or higher), prioritize replacing non-repairable parts such as ignition coils, pistons, exhausts, ECUs, and ignition wires. This strategy stocks your warehouse with essential components for subsequent repair orders, ensuring efficient fulfillment of customer demands. Salvaging these parts from high-condition cars ensures quality replacements for future use.
Conversely, with vehicles in poor condition (below 50%), focus on replacing restorable parts like clutch plates, transmissions, camshafts, exhaust manifolds, alternators, power steering pumps, engine heads, throttles, and fuel rails. These salvaged components become invaluable resources for crate engine builds and restoration projects, contributing to specialized services and revenue streams.
Vehicles in moderate condition (50-80%) present an opportunity to acquire frequently used parts. Prioritize fuel pumps, exhaust manifolds, and commonly used components like the power steering pump I4b, throttle V6b, and fuel rail DI. These parts are consistently in demand, making their acquisition through tuning a strategic advantage.
Optimizing Transmission Replacements and Filter Considerations
Transmissions, particularly for common engine setups like V8 OHV or I4, represent a valuable acquisition. When tuning a car with such a transmission, allocate an extra 1% of the tuning budget to replace and restore the existing transmission. This process adds a reconditioned transmission to your warehouse inventory, further expanding your resource pool.
Filters, including air and fuel filters, offer minimal reuse potential. Replace them only when necessary to meet percentage requirements for the tune, as their primary function is to be discarded after use.
Conclusion: Turning Tuning into Profit
Approaching CMS 2021 tuning with a strategic plan transforms a simple payday into a significant opportunity for parts acquisition. By tailoring your part replacement strategy to the car’s condition, you effectively manage your warehouse inventory, ensuring a ready supply of essential components for repairs, restorations, and specialized projects. This planned approach maximizes profits and strengthens your long-term business sustainability.
