car bodykit: November 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010

Audi TT Body Kits - Cool And Sexy

I love Audi's, I think they are the best high end sports car on the road. I, and my family, have had Jags, BMW's and Mercedes, but I think my Audi is the absolute best ever. If you feel the same way about your TT but you still want to 'spruce it up' a bit you have a ton of options when it comes to choosing Audi TT body kits.

Kits can vary from one manufacturer to another but in general you will be able to get front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, fender flares, spoilers and hoods. You can also mix and match which accessories you want to add. You don't have to just buy a complete kit you can get just one or two parts, it's completely your choice.

There are also things like neon lights and window tinting that can be added to many types of cars. Just do a search online and you can find multiple places that will sell these kits. Of course, you need to be careful when you order something online, make sure you know exactly what you're going to get. Also try to find out as much about the manufacturer as well as the website selling the kits as possible before you actually pull out your credit card.

Body kits are made of two types of composite materials: fiberglass and Poly-urethane. As with most things, there are pros and cons that come with each. Fiberglass can vary significantly from one manufacturer to the next so make sure that you know a little bit about the quality of a given manufacturer before you buy.

Poly-urethane is more flexible than fiberglass so it tends to hold up better if you get in an accident. It's a little tougher to paint though. Fiberglass can be less flexible than urethane but tends to be easier to paint and does hold up well in weather extremes. Fiberglass tends to also be lighter than urethane.

There are many manufacturers that make body kits. They generally will each provide kits for many makes and models of cars so no matter what type of car you have, you can compare price and quality for several manufacturers.

Many kit parts can be attached directly to an existing part on your car, some will completely replace the existing part. For example, depending on the manufacturer, you may be able to just add a bumper over your existing bumper or you may have to completely replace your existing bumper.

Some parts can be attached using adhesive while others will require you to drill holes in your car and attach the part with screws. Many of the parts will need to be painted so make sure that you include the cost of painting the part when you are deciding which part to get and how much you can spend.

Window tinting and neon lights aren't legal in all locales, so before you invest in them make sure you find out what your local laws are. You sure don't want to invest in great Audi TT body kits just to find that one or more parts aren't legal where you live!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Fast Cars and Sports Cars 2010

Sports cars are automobiles that have the ability to generate high top speeds. They are generally light weight with a low center of gravity and possess powerful engines to propel them to high speeds. Aesthetics have formed an important aspect of modern sports cars as they are known for their sleek design. Rear-wheel drives are designed for more precise handling, an important need of these vehicles. However, there are other layouts available as well. Race cars are types of sports car but they are not an all inclusive type for example Lamborghini does not build racing cars and solely produces sports car for the consumer.

The history of sports car traces its roots to the early 20th century where touring cars were used in early rallys such as the Monte Carlo. The 3 liter 1910 Vauxhall 20 hp (15KW) and 27/80 PS Austro-Daimler, designed by Porsche, can be regarded as the first true sports cars, even though they were not called that. Austin with the 'Seven' and Morris Garages (MG) with the 'Midget' were two of the first companies to offer reliable sports cars.

Sports cars need to have precise handling and different layouts are employed to ensure that. The layout of having a rear-wheel drive with the engine at the front has survived in sports cars. Other layouts such as the RMR layout deployed by manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini have the added advantages of improved handling and better weight distribution. In the RMR layout the motor is located in the center in the chassis behind the driver.

Porsche still uses the traditional rear-engine, rear-wheel driver layout that provides excellent traction but has the disadvantage of being more prone to over steer. Porsche has tried to add electronic aids to driving and intelligent designs, as well as features, to combat these problems inherent to the layout. The front-engine, front-wheel drive layout is used by some sports car manufacturers to provide the advantages of being smaller and light weight.

Four-wheel drive was not traditionally used in sports cars but after the success of Audi Quattro, the four-wheel drive has been adopted by many sports cars manufacturers such as Porsche, Lamborghini and the Buggati Veyron. These cars need high power hence the use of a four-wheel drive makes sense.

Sports cars have the advantages of reaching high speeds and acute handling but they usually fail as far as practicality is concerned. Most sports cars are extremely expensive and have a poor rate of fuel consumption, adding extra costs for the consumer. People who seek adrenaline need to pay a hefty price. Most sports cars are 2 seaters hence they are not practical for a family as well. Some of them have integrated small back seats which can be used for luggage or small children. The likes of the Mazda RX-8 can better accommodate extra passengers thanks to its two small backward opening doors. Lamborghini even flirted with the idea of placing the driver in the middle of the car with two passengers on either side. The idea was considered for the Lamborghini Miura but abandoned ironically for its impracticality. Increasing the seating room is one of the ways through which manufactures have tried to increase the practicality of sports cars. Sports car manufacturers have also looked to improve fuel efficiency and reduce prices to increase popularity.

BMW Mzero Unveiled

Although there isn't much data available about this forthcoming sports car, by seeing the BMW Mzero car pictures, it is clear that the future model will be available in various exterior styles and colors as well. The new bumper equipped in the car looks elegant and comes with fresh styles. The new xenon head lights to the car add extra charm to its appearance.

Even the details about interiors of the car are not available fully, it is expected that the sports car will be featured with all the sporty and luxurious offering available in the current generation sports models. Some of the interiors to be included in the sports luxury car include air conditioning, leather upholstery, front bucket seats, height adjustable driver seats, DVD navigation system, and AM/FM radio.

To match the power generated by V10 engine, the BMW Mzero is featured with fine threaded front and rear tires, which is ideal for any road conditions. The rims equipped in the car, which are specially designed for BMW MZero enhances its appearance further. The roomy interior provides enough space for both the front and rear seat passengers. It provides sufficient leg room and head to both the driver and to the passengers.

The sports luxury car, BMW MZero will be featured with all the essential safety amenities like central locking system, seat belt pretensioners, seatbelts, safety electronics system activated to the air bags, anti theft alarm, antilock braking system, engine immobilizer, collapsible steering column, child safety locks, deformation zones and side impact air bags.