Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Customized Car Body Kits

So you have decided to give your car a new look. Wondering how to go about it? Without a second thought, the answer is auto body kits! They are a set of custom modifications that can be added to your car to improve its looks and functionality.

 The first step to get started with body kits is checking with your car manufacturer for details. If you're lucky, there might be a company body kit section from the makers of your car. This is an advantage because the chance that this kit will fit your car perfectly is higher. Some manufacturers even have a facility to let the customer choose the graphics and themes on the customizations.

 Bumpers are commonly on of the first parts to be modified by most car owners. Both front and rear bumpers can be modified. Choosing the right bumper model can improve your car's performance too. Low dipping bumpers with aerodynamically efficient shapes are found in many cars these days. They are also helpful when traveling through muddy roads, as they keep the mud away from the underside of the cars. Side skirts are used to compliment bumper modifications. Without actually lowering the car's suspensions, they can give the car an aggressive look. This makes your car look way cooler, without actually making any changes that might damage the car. There are specialized bumper mod manufacturers who work on making exclusive customized bumpers on order.

 Next in the line are spoilers. They are specially engineered add-ons to vehicles whose main purpose is to reduce unwanted air flow around the car. This reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency. Spoilers also give your car a certain look that's reminiscent of small powerful planes. This is because spoiler is a technology borrowed from the aviation industry. Spoilers placed on the car's front side are called air dams. They divert air coming onto the vehicle to the sides, thus reducing the turbulence. Auto experts often criticize customers for buying spoilers just for the sake of the looks, giving no thought to the airflow dynamics. They argue that in some cases, this might even be counter-productive. The cheapest of spoilers are made with normal plastics. But they are nothing more than toys compared to silicon fiber spoilers. Plastics suffer from the bane of being frail.

 The front hood can also be customized. They are designed with improved air holes to increase air flow around the engine. This results in maintaining a cooler engine. A cooler engine means efficient fuel consumption. It also comes with custom graphics to suit the owner's needs. Along with the hood, the front grill can also be changed. It is amazing how much better an engine can run with small modifications like these. The main aim is to let more air to the engines. They also give your car a costly look like royal cars. Factory fitted body kits are available today that can be ordered along with the car itself. This ensures a better fit and a guarantee direct from the manufacturer!

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