The fastest unlock path needs race wins and rank progression for full customization. You’ll want 20 race wins in specific vehicle classes for turbo tuning and other performance mods, while metallic paint jobs unlock naturally as you climb ranks.

Access the ls car meet first, complete those timed trials to get hsw upgrades going especially if you’re on next gen. Owning an auto shop property is actually huge since it lets you skip some race requirements and jump straight into certain mods.

Good to know you can work with different shops ls customs mechanics handle basics, auto shop crew covers premium stuff and those ls car meet techs really know their performance builds. Take advantage of any race events, since grabbing those podium spots is still your fastest route to unlocking the serious performance upgrades. Just keep an eye on which specific class youre racing in, since wins only count toward that vehicle type’s unlocks.

Fyi: focus race wins on the vehicle class you use most, then branch out once you’ve got your main ride sorted with turbo and engine upgrades