Car Ground Effects : Should I Install them Myself?

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Car Ground Effects : Should I Install them Myself?
by Marc Deschamps

To make your car handle and look better you need the right
car ground effects. Use aero-dynamic wings, spoilers, dams or skirts to
get the down force plus the stylish look you have been looking for.
These car ground effects features are not just pretty add-on's, they
are designed to really work on your car, truck, jeep or suv !
Generally, they are wind-tunnel tested to generate huge rear down force
to dramatically improve traction and keep your vehicle stable at high
speeds without draining power from the engine.

In general you will save a bundle if you buy car ground
effects from distributors carrying non OEM aftermarket brands (not the
accessory offered by the dealer). The quality is comparable and the
cost is much lower. If you install yourself you will save even more.
But, should you be installing car ground effects yourself ? The answer
depends on your skills and on the type of part and material selected.

Car ground effects products made in urethane and with simple
designs are generally easier to install because they are lightweight
and flexible. They usually come with double back 3M high strength tape
which bonds the parts to your car tightly. Some manufacturers (like
Wings West) offer great videos and detailed instructions on the
installation of ground effects for cars. Products made out of
fiberglass or with more elaborate designs, such as design style side
skirts, require a lot of skills and experience. To explain it is
important to understand the full process.

Installation is not the only step required in order to have a
finished product. Before final installation there is a "dry fitting"
procedure involved which requires experience in order to accomplish it
properly, then there is the prepping procedure, installation and of
course painting. Dry fitting refers to the procedure where the
installer makes all the necessary adjustment to the product in order to
make it fit perfectly. It involves trimming, grinding and filling gaps
in order to have the pieces fit the contour of the car. This is a
procedure that is best left to a professional body man who has done
this type of work before, since he can do it a lot faster and cheaper
then someone who has no experience.

If you are considering the purchase of car ground effects made
out of fiberglass or with elaborate designs find the right shop to do
the installation for you, before you make the purchase, to avoid
unpleasant surprises. Look for a body man that has at least 1 year
experience in installing all types of ground effects in different
materials. He would be able to do the job in less time for less money,
then a body man with 30 years of experience but who has never installed
a car ground effect before.




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