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[h=1]Motor sports-lovers drive up demand for customisation in UAE[/h]
Power and speed
"We wish to increase this because they are long-term customers. They don't just buy five or ten cars, they buy 150 or 200 cars like Land Cruiser and Nissan patrol for storming in or armoured vehicles," he said. "If they go to Afghanistan and they want to move quickly, they will need power and speed. The Special Forces, they have military requirements I can't speak of, but if they have a storm-in they need to be in there within five minutes. They need a strong car with a strong fender, their time is calculated."
Car customisations, depending on the car and the extent of the work, can cost between Dh5,000 and Dh1 million, said Rashid Al Jaberi of Sub-Zero Motor Sports, which also manufactures spare parts locally.
"People with hobbies, regardless of the price, they do it even if they have no money. Some even get into debt for it. It's a hobby and challenge. As Arabs, whatever it costs we like to win, this is characteristic of Arabs. We like a challenge," said Al Jaberi.
Local manufacturing of spare parts has not quite taken off in the UAE and most are imported from the US, workshop owners said.
Off-roading has become a popular sport with UAE residents but the driver's skill is more essential than customising the car, said Mohammad Al Khateb, a founder of the Almost 4X4 off-roading club affiliated with the Emirates Motor sports federation club. It could cost double the price for customisation at a car agency than a workshop, he said.
http://gulfnews.com/business/automotive ... e-1.997596
Power and speed
"We wish to increase this because they are long-term customers. They don't just buy five or ten cars, they buy 150 or 200 cars like Land Cruiser and Nissan patrol for storming in or armoured vehicles," he said. "If they go to Afghanistan and they want to move quickly, they will need power and speed. The Special Forces, they have military requirements I can't speak of, but if they have a storm-in they need to be in there within five minutes. They need a strong car with a strong fender, their time is calculated."
Car customisations, depending on the car and the extent of the work, can cost between Dh5,000 and Dh1 million, said Rashid Al Jaberi of Sub-Zero Motor Sports, which also manufactures spare parts locally.
"People with hobbies, regardless of the price, they do it even if they have no money. Some even get into debt for it. It's a hobby and challenge. As Arabs, whatever it costs we like to win, this is characteristic of Arabs. We like a challenge," said Al Jaberi.
Local manufacturing of spare parts has not quite taken off in the UAE and most are imported from the US, workshop owners said.
Off-roading has become a popular sport with UAE residents but the driver's skill is more essential than customising the car, said Mohammad Al Khateb, a founder of the Almost 4X4 off-roading club affiliated with the Emirates Motor sports federation club. It could cost double the price for customisation at a car agency than a workshop, he said.
http://gulfnews.com/business/automotive ... e-1.997596
