| The top reason why people customize their wheels | | | | considered a particular kit, calling the manufacturer of |
| with a body kit is the looks but the body kit can | | | | that kit would be good. Ask for what material your |
| improve as well the overall performance of your | | | | choice body kit is made of, if there is any warranty |
| vehicle. Before getting started on buying a body kit, | | | | and if it is necessary for factory pieces from your |
| take into consideration certain concerns. A body kit | | | | vehicle's safety structure to be removed in order |
| typically includes ground effects usually an air dam | | | | that the kit will fit accordingly. If it is necessary for |
| and side skirts. These ground effects fit on the | | | | the factory pieces to be removed, then don't bother |
| vehicle's bottom edges and improves the down force | | | | buying the kit. Avoid purchasing body kits that require |
| by altering the air flow. The car looks lowered to the | | | | factory pieces from your car's structure to be |
| ground. A kit can also include spoilers and wings. | | | | removed. Quality comes with price. Top quality |
| Under the front bumper is positioned a front spoiler | | | | fiberglass resin made in the U.S. can be expensive, |
| to lessen the aerodynamic drag. A spoiler on the rear | | | | while you can also find cheap fiberglass. It is all up to |
| creates a down force to help increase grip or traction | | | | you how much you are willing to invest in your body |
| during acceleration. The material that the body kit is | | | | kit. Even the most accomplished do-it-yourselfers find |
| made of should be considered. Generally there are | | | | installing a body kit quite complicated that it would be |
| two types of materials used in fabricating kits. You | | | | advisable to seek professional help. Ask your body kit |
| have the urethane and the fiberglass. Fiberglass has a | | | | manufacturer for recommended dealers in your area |
| better fit and can be repaired if a piece gets | | | | or recommended shops that could do the job. Check |
| damaged. On the other hand, urethane once it gets | | | | other sources like the yellow pages and the internet |
| damaged cannot be repaired but it is more resistant | | | | as well. Make sure that the shop has ample |
| to soft impacts. Fiberglass has a better finish than | | | | experience in such field and could do a good job at |
| urethane, and the paint generally looks better on it. | | | | painting the kit. Check out pictures of previous works |
| Urethane is advisable if you live in an area that has | | | | that the shop has done and select the shop that is |
| rough roads and snow. Fiberglass is ideal with smooth | | | | most comfortable for you. |
| roads and with a decent weather. When you have | | | | |