STYLING
Styling is the most pleasing aspect of car modification - spend a few pounds
on your car and it will instantly stand out from the crowd. Styling can
be very diverse and varies according to taste, from large aggressive spoilers
to subtle changes in bodylines.
SPLITTERS
Splitters are aerodynamic spoilers, made from plastic or fibreglass, that bolt
on the bottom car's front valance - creating a more aggressive look.
Influenced
by the Europeans, these are becoming more popular as they are
easy to fit and give the car an instant image change.
SPOLIERS
Spoilers are the aerodynamic wings fitted to the boot or tailgate. Aggressive
spoilers have been popular for a while - and the range of styles available
is vast.
INTERIORS
Interior styling needs no introduction. Boring beige interiors have long gone.
The quality of work and impact has increased massively in recent years.
If
you intend to do a full makeover, consider the whole picture
before you start buying. Start with key things such as steering
wheel, gear-stick and hand brake, insuring their style follows
a single direction. Try and perfectly match colours - get your
dealer to get hold of the colour codes on anything leather, this
will help when time comes for a re-trim.
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VALANCES
Valances are the front and rear bumper sections used on all modern cars. Extreme
valance design is becoming increasingly popular thanks to our American
counterparts - who regularly release aggressive kits for the tamest of
cars.
BONNET
VENTS
Bonnet vents were originally designed to get cool air into, and hot air out
of, the engine bay on turbo cars. Now more of a styling statement, they come
in a huge variety of designs.
The
days of plundering a Ford parts bin for a pair of RS vents
are gone. Vents for styling are now custom designed for the
sole purpose of looking good. LIGHTING
Lighting, both interior and exterior, has been given a lot of attention in recent
years with clear or tinted rear clusters and side-repeaters now commonplace.
New styles to look out for include iridescent finishes on clear lenses and
Lexus look-a-like rear lamps.
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