In the world of Audi and Volkswagen performance, there are only a handful of companies that offer full performance packages. One of those companies is Caractere Performance, which offers everything from body kits, engine performance, wheels, interior, and exhaust components. They specialize in Audi and Volkswagen, and they don’t offer parts for any other applications.
The problem with Caractere Performance parts and packages is that it limits the potential of the car. To put it simply, there are other options in the Audi/Volkswagen market which can give you more performance at a better price. It’s important to consider all options before spending your hard-earned money!
Caractere Performance Body Kit Alternatives
There are a lot of options when it comes to aftermarket body kits. Everything from bumpers, wings, side skirts, diffusers, front lips, etc, are available from dozens of different manufacturers. If you’re looking for a full-body kit package that includes everything you need from the start, ABT is a very popular alternative to Caractere Performance.
ABT body kits are designed to enhance the appearance of your Volkswagen or Audi, without making it excessively flashy or obnoxious. ABT designs their body kits to work with each other, meaning everything shares the same design language. This is important if you want a consistent appearance from the front to the rear of your car!
Other popular alternatives include VIS for hoods and trunks, Seibon for other carbon body parts, and Prior Design for full aero packages or widebody kits.
Caractere Performance Wheels Alternatives
When it comes to wheels, you should always look for something strong, lightweight, affordable, and a design you like. Depending on your plans for your vehicle, you may want to upgrade to forged wheels. Forged wheels are significantly stronger and lighter than almost all cast or flowform wheels, however, they are more expensive.
If you’ll just be driving yours on the streets, a cast or flowform wheel will be strong enough. Volkswagen and Audi enthusiasts typically stick with wheel brands like Rotiform, ESM, Enkei, HRE, 3SDM, ABT, Titan7, Konig, and TSW.
Caractere Performance Exhaust Alternatives
When it comes to your exhaust system, most aftermarket systems will provide will all provide similar levels of performance. The big difference from brand to brand is the exhaust note and overall volume. For a very affordable and loud system, many VW/Audi owners choose MBRP. If you want something a little bit nicer and with valved functionality, Armytrix is a very popular option.
