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Gone with the Wind Showcase

More and more consumers are turning to body kits, hood scoops and other aerodynamics products to personalize their rides.

Whether it’s a discreet, low-profile rear wing or a full-fledged carbon fiber body kit, aerodynamics packages offer drivers a way to make their cars stand out.

With products for a wide range of popular models, aerodynamics companies give restylers the options to take a car from mild to wild.

Subtle, color-matched pieces are ideal for dealership upgrades, while aggressive creations that change the vehicle’s entire attitude appeal to drivers looking to make a bold statement. Universal applications can help keep inventories manageable, while model-specific kits offer a unique look.

Today’s aerodynamics improve upon kits from the past, with manufacturers focusing on fit and finish as well as improved materials for a sturdy, durable product. The following pages showcase some of their latest creations, designed to offer drivers that sleek aero appearance.

 

Mustang Grille Inserts
Dzyn Werkes, Waterford, Mich., introduces its new grille insert for 2005-’08 V-6 model Ford Mustangs. The inserts are manufactured from high-impact ABS and can be painted to match or contrast with the body color. The retro-inspired inserts install using 3M tape and two fasteners. A complete grille assembly is available to fit V-8 Mustangs.
USE INFO #403

Toyota Yaris Styling
Kaminari Aerodynamics, Sparks, Nev., presents its styling package for the Toyota Yaris. The package includes front and rear lip enhancements, carbon fiber lip splitter, side skirts, lift back wing, flush-mount deck wing, reverse cowl hood in carbon fiber or fiberglass and fully functional vented hood in fiberglass or carbon fiber. USE INFO #401


350Z Body Kit
Lahalih Design Group, Chicago, presents its Top Gun kit for 2003-newer Nissan 350Z models. The body kit can be installed in its entirety or piece-by-piece, and features a slope-nose conversion kit that includes non-street-legal PIAA P3000 lamps, a side scoop kit featuring functional scoops, C-pillar scoop kit, hood scoop kit, fog light and grille assembly and dual cat-back SS exhaust system. USE INFO #402

Infiniti G35 Spoilers
Dallas Automotive Restyling, Grand Prairie, Texas, presents two spoilers for the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan—a factory replica two-post spoiler with third brake light, and a no-drill custom flush-mount style designed specifically for the G35. Other available 2007 applications include the Saturn Outlook and Aura, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chrysler Sebring sedan and 300C, Kia Rondo and Dodge Nitro. USE INFO #405

 

Cobalt Body Kit
GRIP Tuning, Warren, Mich., introduces the GRIP Cobalt body kit. The kit includes full front and rear fascias made from RIM urethane and side skirts made from thermoplastic olefin.
USE INFO #414

 

Louvered Air-Flow Tailgate
Go Industries, Richardson, Texas, announces its Louvered Air-Flow Tailgate for Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge and Ford full-size pickups. The deep V-style tailgate allows for easier hitching for fifth-wheel trailers with exceptional rear visibility. The louvered airflow design reduces wind resistance for better fuel economy. Made from 16-gauge steel, it is offered in a black powder-coat finish with a black or stainless steel top bar. USE INFO #416


Carbon Fiber Sport Compact Cowl
AVS Auto VentShade, Lawrenceville, Ga., presents its sport compact cowl induction carbon fiber-look hood scoop. Manufactured with a hydrographic clear-coat process for a high-definition carbon fiber look, the scoop features a backward-facing, cowl-type simulated intake and can be mounted in minutes with concealed 3M tape. USE INFO #409

Buick Lucerne Ground Effects
RAZZI Ground Effects, Alpharetta, Ga., introduces its 2006-’07 Buick Lucerne package, which includes an aerodynamic split tail front air dam, matching side skirts and a rear air dam. Optional items available for the Lucerne include a four-piece aluminum mesh set and a pair of polished stainless steel, dual-wall 8-inch exhaust tips. The kits are manufactured using the company’s specially formulated AERO-FLEX™  thermoset ABS material.
USE INFO #413

Altima Spoiler
UCI Inc., Arlington, Texas, presents its new factory-style spoiler for the 2007 Nissan Altima. The one-piece spoiler is made of blow-mold ABS plastic and available primed or painted to match factory colors. Factory-style spoilers are also available for 2007 Maxima, Scion tC, Yaris four-door and other applications.
USE INFO #411


Infiniti Appearance and Protection Kit
Dawn Enterprises Inc., Valley View, Ohio, introduces its new appearance/protection package for the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan. The G35 package consists of a lighted factory-style spoiler and painted body side moldings. The body side moldings, absent on the new G35, are manufactured with formed ends and painted to match factory colors. USE INFO #404


Mustang Ducktail Spoiler
Classic Design Concepts, Novi, Mich., offers its three-piece Ducktail Spoiler for 2005-’07 Ford Mustangs. The blow-molded ABS spoiler is lightweight, requires no trunk strut adjustments and will hard-mount to the vehicle via bolts and/or acrylic bonding tape. It is available with or without pony logo, unpainted or in factory colors. USE INFO #415


Cadillac STS Body Kit
E&G Classics, Columbia, Md., presents its EGX body kit for the Cadillac STS. The kit features front and rear bumper cladding, distinctive linear side skirts and a low-profile deck lid wing. USE INFO #412

Mustang Body Kit
Street Scene Equipment, Costa Mesa, Calif., introduces its Generation 2 GT full body kit for 2005-’07 Ford Mustang GTs. The polyurethane kit replaces the stock front fascia and extends the sides and rear valance down, giving the Mustang a more aggressive and custom stance. The kit comes with a replacement front fascia, side skirts with door fillers, center-mount dual exhaust rear valance and all the necessary hardware for an easy install. USE INFO #407

Pre-Painted Ford Body Kits
Roush Performance, Livonia, Mich., announces its new line ofpainted parts for Ford Mustangs and F-150 pickups.The American-made body kitsare constructed from high-pressure, injection-molded TPO or ABS plastic, allowing the components to retain their correct shape and not sag or warp over the life of the vehicle. The parts are polished and prepped, then pre-painted in factory Fordcolors, ready to install. USE INFO #410


Side Wind Deflectors
Stampede Truck Accessories, Camanche, Iowa, presents its Sidewinds side wind deflectors, including applications for 2007 GM models. The deflectors act as a drip edge for new-style vehicles without rain gutters, allowing drivers to keep windows partially open for ventilation without water getting in. USE INFO #418

Hood Shields
EGR, Ontario, Calif., presents its SuperGuard premium hood shields featuring OEM-quality, no-drill mounting systems. Molded from durable Impact 2000 for strength and durability, the shields feature an air-deflecting shape and are available in a variety of specialty finishes including chrome, patriotic, collegiate, armed forces and NHL designs. USE INFO #421

 

Escalade Body Styling
RealWheels Cover Co., Gurnee, Ill., presents its Escalade vent inserts, part of the company’s line of billet styling accessories for Cadillac’s SUV. Precision-machined from solid blocks of 6061 aluminum, the inserts are hand-polished to a mirror shine and plated with a six-step chrome process. The trim kit also includes logo surround, license plate ultra-frame and door handle surrounds. USE INFO #423


Camaro-Style Scoop for Trucks
Driver Design, Paynesville, Minn., presents its Z-28 Camaro-style hood scoop for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickups. Made of shatter-resistant thermo-molded plastic, the scoop features an easy no-drill installation with 3M tape and is available in black plastic or pre-painted OE colors. The company offers nearly 60 hood scoops for the truck, sport compact and hot rod markets. USE INFO #424

Polyurethane Body Kits
Extreme Dimensions Inc., Fullerton, Calif., presents Couture, its new polyurethane line geared toward the OEM and restyling enthusiast. Available kits include the GD-R 4-piece kit for the 2007-’08 Honda Fit. Each kit features hardware, installation guide and mesh grille. Other applications include 2005-’07 Chrysler 300/300C, 2002-’06 BMW 7 Series, 1995-’99 and 2000-’05 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2005-’07 Ford Mustang and more. USE INFO #408

Low-Profile Jetta Spoiler
Electrodyne Inc., Alexandria, Va., introduces its new Freedom Design three-piece rear lip spoiler for 2005-newer fifth-generation Volkswagen Jetta models. Manufactured of durable polyurethane, the spoilers are primed and can easily be painted to match the vehicle. They feature no-drill installation with an included adhesive kit. USE INFO #406

Magnum Hood
Keystone Restyling, Columbus, Ohio, presents its twin-scoop GHD-301 ram-air Good Hood for the Dodge Magnum. The company offers a long list of functional aftermarket hoods for a variety of vehicle applications. USE INFO #425

Aero Attachment Tape
3M Automotive Division, St. Paul, Minn., presents its full family of tape attachment solutions designed to dependably attach an array of aftermarket parts and accessories, including products designed to enhance aerodynamics and speed. Tapes are available to attach a variety of accessories, from small, light and flexible parts to heavy, rigid components. USE INFO #420


Edge Body Kit
3dCarbon, Newport Beach, Calif., introduces its eight-piece body kit for the new Ford Edge. The kit consists of a front air dam, side skirts, four door caps and a rear lower skirt, all manufactured in high-pressure polyurethane. Fender vents with a unique grille design are also available. USE INFO #422


Camry Ground Effects
RK Sport, Murrieta, Calif., introduces a ground effects package for 2007-up Toyota Camry models. The high-quality polyurethane pieces are available individually or as a kit and include front and rear valance and left and right side skirts. Additional components including a rear spoiler and functional ram air hood are available separately. USE INFO #417


Camry Spoiler
Restylers’ Choice, Cincinnati, presents its Wings Direct spoiler for the 2007 Toyota Camry. The plastic blow-molded spoiler offers an OE look and fit and can be ordered painted to match factory colors. USE INFO #419

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