The body of the car is a popular area for aesthetic modifications, particularly on high-performance vehicles and high-scale models. Spoilers, tinted windows, weight reduction, and body kits are all purchased to help make the car look better and make it noticeable on the road. Some body upgrades do help improve performance or safety, however. A roll cage, for example, is often used by race car drivers to prevent injury during an accident, while improved headlights and windshield wipers can help everyday drivers stay safe on the road during poor weather or at night.
A windshield wiper, also called a windscreen wiper, is a device that helps remove debris and rain from a windshield. Almost every single motor vehicle, including cars, airplanes, and trains, are equipped with windshield wipers. The blade swings back and forth on the front windshield and pushes water from its surface. There are generally multiple(…)
A vehicle’s total weight affects its ability to corner, brake, and accelerate. Losing some weight in your vehicle can drastically improve your car’s performance. One of the ways to accomplish this is in the body of your car. This is very popular for race car drivers, but recently has become more popular for non-racers who(…)
Tinted windows, also known as window film, are an upgrade that can be installed to the interior of glass surfaces, such as car windows. Window film is typically made from polyester, because of its stability, tensile strength, and clarity. The main purpose of tinted windows is to reduce the transmission of light. Almost all cars(…)
A spoiler is an aerodynamic device that is used on automobiles to help “spoil” any movement of air across the body of a moving vehicle (typically called drag or turbulence). Spoilers are generally on the back of the car; when they are on the front, they are referred to as air dams. They are generally(…)
A roll cage is a specially built frame that is inserted into the passenger compartment of a vehicle to ensure the safety of its passengers. It helps prevent injury in case the vehicle rolls over during an accident. They are often used for race cars to prevent serious injury. Some people prefer to use a(…)
A headlight is a lamp at the front of a vehicle to help light the road ahead when it is dark out. While often referred to as a headlight, the actual term for the device is headlamp. Headlights are used primarily for safety purposes. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost half(…)
Vehicle doors need no introduction. They are a type of door that is hinged on the car and used for getting into and out of a vehicle. These doors are usually opened manually, but on some vehicles, such as minivans, certain doors may be powered. Most cars tend to have four doors, although coupes only(…)
A body kit is a collection of exterior modifications to a vehicle, such as roof scoops, front and rear side guards, paint jobs, spoilers, side skirts, and front and rear bumpers. The main purpose of body kits is to allow regular vehicles to mimic the look of racing vehicles, and serve aesthetic purposes over safety(…)