Body Kits

Bodykits or body kits are collections of exterior body kit modifications to a car, typically comprised of front and rear body kits and side skirts. There are many companies that sell these body kits as alternatives to the traditional look of the vehicle from the factory. Many advantages to body kits include better aerodynamics as well as having a high degree of aesthetic value. Body kits will be designed to complement each other, and work together as a complete design. Despite this, the 'mix and match' approach is often seen on cars, where the front of one body kit will be matched with the rear body kit of another. Automative body kits are usually constructed of either fiberglass or polyurethane. Most car modification entusiasts prefer polyurethane body kits because it is more resistant to damage, and does not crack in cold weather. In some cases, body kits may also be constructed of carbon fiber, which is a popular, lightweight material. This type of body kit modification is not as highly regarded among speed enthusiasts, though, because it is very costly, and the difference in weight is minimal, versus changing other parts such as the hood or trunk.