We offer kits constructed from the most popular body component materials including lightweight and affordable fiberglass, tough ABS plastic, flexible urethane, and strong and durable carbon fiber. “Wide body” kits include fenders and/or flares to accommodate wider wheels and tires. In addition to the above, components like a rear spoiler and If a kit has front and rear bumpers, then the air dam and rear valance will generally be incorporated into the bumpers. The exact contents of a body kit or ground effects package will vary according to brand and application, but in general an air dam or lip spoiler, side skirts, and a rear valance, bumper extension or diffuser are provided. Performance aside,īumper lips and side skirts create the visual effect of making a car appear lowered, generating the road hugging, ready-for-the-track appearance that enthusiasts want. The pressure above the car is higher than the pressure underneath the car, and this greater pressure exerted downward on the vehicle body creates the downforce needed for traction. Side skirts prevent high pressure air from rushing in from the sides. But the limited amount of air that does go under the car also travels at increased velocity, creating a low pressure area. This reduces drag because less air encounters resistance from the irregular shapes of the mechanical components under the car. Rear spoilers & wings are the components commonly installed to create downforce.Īir dams, also called lips or spoilers, are installed to minimize the amount of air flowing under the car. Minimizing drag is important, but when late model coupes and sedans are adapted for racing, they’re usually found to be lacking in the downforce needed to keep the tires firmly planted on the tarmac, for maximum power delivery, and precise steering and braking. But there is more to vehicle aerodynamics than a slippery shape. Present styling trends and concern for maximum fuel mileage have made modern cars the most aerodynamic in history. Or if you prefer dirt to pavement, we also have kits that can give your off-roader the look of a terrain conquering warrior. ![]() The body kits we offer can help you transform your street car so that even if you never exceed the speed limit, you can still look the part of a racer. But their aesthetic appeal is undeniable, and since race cars represent the pinnacle of speed, it’s only natural that we want to emulate them with our street driven cars. Body Kit components are derived from features found on race cars and are really only effective when a vehicle is driven at high speeds.
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