body kit

Vehicle cosmetic package

A body kit is a set of exterior modifications for a vehicle, typically including replacement bumpers, side skirts, spoilers, and other panels that alter the car's appearance.

Body kits range from subtle aerodynamic improvements to dramatic visual transformations: He installed an aggressive body kit on his Honda Civic.

The term is associated with car customization culture and street racing aesthetics.

components

bumper

Vehicle's protective edge

grille · valance · fascia · lip · trim · louvers · arches · apron · cowling · rocker panels

aerodynamics

spoiler

Premature ending disclosure

downforce · rear wing · ground effect · canards · undertray · side skirts · airflow · venturi · wind tunnel · streamline

customization

aftermarket

Trade in replacement parts

fitment · retrofit · personalization · installation · fabrication · conversion · bolt-on · OEM · replica · custom

materials

carbon fiber

Reinforced polymer composite

Kevlar · lightweight · flex · durability · clear coat · primer

brands

AMG

Mercedes performance brand

Categories
Opposites
exterior vs. interior/mechanical modification

body kitturbo kit

Forced induction add-on

exhaust system · engine rebuild · supercharger · cold air intake · forced induction

modified vs. stock appearance

body kitoriginal equipment

unmolested

form vs. function

body kitperformance parts

Aftermarket automotive power components

Family

body, kit, bodies, bodied, bodily, embody, embodied, embodiment, embodying

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G