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101 WAYS TO CUSTOMISE YOUR CAR CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….….……3 I. EXTERNAL CUSTOMISATION………………………………...………….…………….…..4 Aerodynamic body kits…………………….…………………………….………..4 Mud screens…………………………………………………………………….……9 Protective body kits…………………………………………………….….……..11 Rear Bumper Diffusers…………………………………………………….…....15 Front and rear bumper covers…………………………………………..........17 Radiator grille covers……………………………………………………..………18 Thresholds and overlays……………………………………………………......18 Bonnet deflector………………………………………………..……………….....23 Window deflectors……………………………………………..……………..…...24 Rear window deflector……………………………………………………….…...25 Hatch deflector……………………………………………………………………...27 Hitch for the boot…………………………………………………………...………29 Car box………………………………………………………….………………..…...32 Headlamps protection………………………………………………………….....35 Crankcase protection……………………………………….……………….…....37 II. CABIN CUSTOMISATION……………………………………………….…………………...42 Interior lighting…………………………………………………….………………...42 Car carpets……………………………………………………………………..…....44 Pads on the pedals…………………………………………………………….…..50 Car seat covers……………………………………………………………..……....52 Equalizers………………………………………………………………………….....55 Cover plates for thresholds with illumination……………………………....57 Cigarette lighter with illumination………………………………………....…...58 Ashtrays with light……………………………………………………..................60 Windshield projector……………………………………………………………….61 III. STYLING…………………………………………………………………………………………...64 Covers for door handles………………………………………...……………..….64 Chrome lining on the door………………………………………………….….....65 Chrome lining for windows…………………………………….……………........66 2 Chrome lining for front and rear lights….……………….………….…….......67 Chrome lining for mirrors……………...…………………………….…………….68 Cover for fog lights……………...………………………..………………..……….69 Vehicle reflective tape……………...……………………….………………….….70 Stop lamp with car logo………………...……………………………….………….71 IV. OPTICS AND LIGHTING STYLING…………………………………………..…………72 Running lights………………………………………….………………………………72 Angelic eyes………………………………………….…………………………..……73 Bi-xenon Lenses………………………………………….…………………..………75 Lighting of the bottom…………………………………………………….…………75 Backlight on bumper with logo……………………………………………………77 Luminous auto emblems………………………….………………………..………78 LED Indicator Lights…………………………………………………………………79 Backlit doors with logo………………………………………………………………80 V. ELECTRONICS………………………………………….…………………………………....…81 Parking assistance system with monitor for torpedo……………..……….81 Parking assistance with a ceiling indicator…………………………………...83 Parking assistance system with Bluetooth pyramid indicator…….….…85 Monitoring system for blind areas while driving………………………….….87 VI. EXHAUST SYSTEM STYLING………………………………………………………….…87 Double exhaust system……………………………………………………………..87 Nozzles on the exhaust pipe……………………………………………………....90 Turbo whistles on the silencer……………………………………………….……91 VII. ACCESSORIES………………………………………….……………………………….……92 Alkotester keychain with timer and flashlight…………………………….…..92 Car air ionizer………………………………………………………………………..…93 Kit for auto camping…………………………………………………………..….….94 Pencil for removing scratches from the car…………………………..….…..95 Signal lantern on magnetic fastening…………………………………..……...96 Metal keychain ring - Lamborghini transmission…………………..…….…97 3 Introduction Every motorist is familiar with the concept of car styling. At the moment, car styling services are very popular - they can ‘remake’ a car taking into account their personal requests. Improvements can be made by enhancing the external appearance of the car along with its technical characteristics. The styling process is interesting and exciting as it can include quite complex changes in the design of the engine, suspension, body and many other features. Annually, car factories produce tens of thousands of cars and styling always plays an important part, making each car individual. The simplest and most common type of customisation is the exterior trim of the vehicle. There are a huge amount of car accessories; stickers, attachments, moldings, tinting, plastic hinges, spoilers, body kit, backlighting, chrome parts etc. One type of styling is chip-tuning, which modifies the electronic control unit (ECU) of the car. This upgrade allows you to achieve superior performance without any major alterations. 4 I. EXTERNAL CUSTOMISATION Aerodynamic body kits Aerodynamic body kits are made up of linings on the body to improve the appearance and aerodynamic qualities of the car. They work by reducing drag and improving the downforce of the car - which can prevent loss of control on the road. The car becomes more stable at corners, reducing the risk of accidents and making it more efficient. It also becomes faster as it uses less fuel. Redirection of air-flow helps to cool the engine so its durability will increase because overheating affects the wear of parts. Attractive aerodynamic body kits improve the appearance of the car, making it look stylish and sporty. The effect of styling is more noticeable at speeds above 70mph, when turbulent air currents are intensively formed around the vehicle. Body kits will not only drastically improve the appearance of your car and increase aerodynamics, but will turn even the most common type of car into a real masterpiece. Modern body kits are made of durable wear-resistant fibreglass so the weight of the car will not increase and the kits can withstand the enormous pressure of incoming air and the effect of uneven vortices. Fibreglass retains its colour in sunlight and is durable enough to withstand impact. Aerodynamic body kits Toyota Sera 5 Aerodynamic body kits Subaru WRX STI GD-F 06-07 Aerodynamic body kits can be purchased either with a complete kit - a circular body kit, or the components you need: • Front bumpers • Rear bumpers • Thresholds • Spoilers • Radiator grills • Car bonnet • Carbon doors • Carbon roof racks • Plastic wings 6 Rear Bumper Spoiler GFRP Toyota GT-86 2013 7 Thresholds for vehicles Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII-IX 3dCarbon Boy Racer Lower Rear Skirt Ford Mustang 13-14 8 Subaru Impreza WRX 3dCarbon 3d53 Boy Racer Wing Ford Mustang GT V6 99-04 9 Mud Screens Most vehicles have mud screens. These ‘aprons’ provide protection for the bottom and body of your car from dirt, dust, gravel, water and other small particles. Their installation is simple, taking no more than 15 minutes and don’t require special tools. Enhance the safety of your vehicle with mud screens. All -purpose mud screens You may be surprised at the amount of options available when thinking about buying mud screens – they are divided into universal and individual: • The first can be installed on any car, they are usually cheaper, but do not have any special aesthetics and cannot fully cope with their tasks due to a mismatch of the car's features. All -purpose mud screens 10 • Individual mud screens are produced for a particular vehicle and you can find the right ones for your vehicle by knowing the make, model, year of manufacture and type of body of the car. They are generally more attractive and functional. Model mud screens for Mazda CX – 5 The material that the mud screens are made from can be a deciding factor and the different types are: • Rubber - the most well-known but are gradually going out of circulation. • Plastic - attractive enough, characterised by an increased stiffness and brittleness. • Polyurethane - made from thermoplastic elastomers, which are a modern, good all-rounder. When trying to make your selection, it helps to know what properties they possess - good and bad points to bear in mind are: • The elasticity of the mud screens - ensuring that when they hit a small obstacle, like a curb - they will not break. • The excessive softness – which can cause the wind to deflect the mud screens, meaning they won’t perform effectively. • When operating a car in winter, it is important that mud screens do not lose their qualities at low temperatures. 11 Plastic mud screens In addition to these criteria, it’s important to consider whether the mud screens fit into the overall design and how closely they fit the wheel arch and body shape. Price is also an important factor in determining which type is chosen. Protective body kits Nearly all 4x4s have designs that protect the bumper. These accessories have different names, in the UK they’re called Bull Bars and in Germany - Front Schutz Bugel. They are designated as ‘additional protective devices over the front bumper’ and they are often referred to as body kits, kangurins or yoke. Similar accessories are installed on the back of the car and in this case they can be called rear bumper protection, rear kangurin or body kits. Metal arcs in the form of iron pipes, are installed on the front and rear of the car over the bumpers. There are no typical forms of gratings and requirements for kangurins, they can have different diameters, size and shape, ranging from 40-101mm. The front kangurins can completely cover the bonnet, headlights and wings but can only protect the bumper and the grille, or only the lower part of the 12 bumper. Rear protection usually only covers the bumper. Here are some of the most common options: The front bumper protection can be one of the following: • A short tube of small diameter (no more than 42mm) running along the bottom edge of the skirt. Protection of the front bumper (pipe) • High protection, reaching to the hood, sometimes has several transverse pipes and brackets for installing fog lamps. Front bumper protection (high) 13 • Low protection, reaching or missing up to the upper edge of the bumper, sometimes

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