Archive for July, 2009

Get a FREE BODY KIT!

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Extreme Dimensions Body Kits

Extreme Dimensions Body Kits

Extreme Dimensions is currently expanding its body kit product line, but they can’t create new body kits and ground effects without your help.  They are looking for the vehicles in the list shown below to bring in to their facility for prototyping.  If you let them use your car, they will make molds from your parts to create new carbon fiber and duraflex body kits. In turn they will give you a free body kit just for letting them make the molds. The car should not be your daily driver because you may have to leave it with them for a few weeks, and you should be located in Southern California.

For helping with the prototyping process, you will get a FREE BODY KIT or ground effects kit in exchange for your time.

If your car is on the list below, please contact GeoffreyB@ ExtremeDimensions.com. They are only looking for vehicles on this list at this time. If you are chosen you could get a free duraflex or carbon fiber body kit for that car!

Extreme Dimensions manufactures Duraflex body kits, urethane body kits, carbon fiber body kits, hoods, hood scoops, spoilers and wings.

 

86-90 Acura Legend
05-08 Audi A4
04-06 BMW X5
04-08 BMW X3
08-09 BMW M3
08-09 BMW 135i
07-08 Cadillac Escalade
95-04 Chevrolet Blazer
82-93 Chevrolet S-10
84-93 Chevrolet S-10 Regular Cab
94-04 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab
82-92 Chevrolet Camaro
91-93 Chevrolet Caprice
84-96 Chevrolet Corvette
97-04 Chevrolet Corvette
05-08 Chevrolet Corvette
95-99 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
00-05 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
91-96 Chevrolet Impala
01-06 Chrysler PT Cruiser
08-09 Dodge Challenger
93-97 Dodge Intrepid
08-09 Ford Focus
92-95 Ford Taurus
96-99 Ford Taurus
00-04 Ford Taurus
83-86 Ford Mustang
87-93 Ford Mustang
94-97 Ford Thunderbird
91-96 Ford Escort 4dr
95-00 Ford Explorer 4dr
01-05 Ford Explorer 4dr
03-06 Ford Expedition
92-96 Ford F150
97-02 Ford F150 2dr
95-04 Ford Blazer
98-08 Ford Ranger
07-08 GMC Yukon
86-89 Honda Accord 2dr
08-09 Honda Accord
84-87 Honda Prelude
03-05 Hyundia Accent
96-98 Hyundia Elantra
07-08 Hyundai Tiburon
08-09 Infiniti G37
97-01 Infiniti Q45
08-09 Lexus IS-F
02-06 Lexus ES Series
95-00 Lexus LS Series
01-06 Lexus LS Series
84-92 Lincoln Mark VII
88-92 Mazda MX-6
08-09 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
04-07 Mitsubishi Galant
84-89 Nissan 300ZX
89-94 Nissan Maxima
08-09 Nissan GTR
87-90 Nissan Sentra
07-up Nissan Sentra
07-up Nissan Altima
93-97 Pontiac Firebird
92-96 Pontiac Grand Prix
04-07 Pontiac Grand Prix
04-07 Pontiac GTO
84-89 Pontiac Fiero
97-04 Porsche Boxster
05-08 Porsche Boxster
97-04 Porsche Boxster
91-96 Saturn SC1
91-95 Saturn SL
08-09 Smart Car
08-09 Subaru Sti
02-07 Suzuki Aerio 4DR
86-89 Toyota Celica
96-00 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab
88-92 Toyota Corolla 4dr
07-up Toyota Camry
05-08 Toyota Tacoma
82-86 Toyota Supra
95-97 Volkswagen Passat
02-05 Volkswagon Passat
85-92 Volkswagen Jetta
05-08 Volkswagen Jetta
95-02 Volkswagen Cabrio
85-92 Volkswagen Golf

 

About the Author

Mike Briglia is the owner of Custom Auto Trim, a auto accessories company based out of San Diego CA. Find more information on hood scoops at http://www.customautotrim.com/

 

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How a Car Hood Scoop Can Instantly Transform Your Car From Green to MEAN

Friday, July 24th, 2009
SCP-1 Hood Scoop

SCP-1 Sport Trac Hood Scoop

These days most of us are fuel conscious. With the gas prices so high there are some that just can’t justify buying a big car or SUV any more, let alone getting the big V8 engine in it. But then there are lots of us that still want to look like we have a monster motor under the hood.

An easy way to accomplish this is to install a universal hood scoop to the existing hood of your car. There are no parts to remove. You will not need to get a new hood. However, once a hood scoop is installed it will appear like you changed the entire hood to accommodate this huge motor that you are hiding under your hood.

So you may have a few questions at this point, so let’s address some of them:

Will I get any better gas mileage with a hood scoop?
- No you won’t!

Will my car go any faster than it did before?
- No it won’t.

So then what will I get?
No doubt, you are sure to get some looks. You will turn a few heads, and you will make them wonder what it is that makes your car or truck so tough looking. Even the people that have the same type of vehicle that you do will wonder what motor it is that came with your car or truck.
In the end, it will surely get you attention.

Hood scoops are not expensive. Good fiberglass hood scoops generally run between $110 and $125 dollars unpainted, and a little bit higher if you want to have one prepainted and sent to you.

Installation is not hard. It’s just like installing a car spoiler. Usually hood scoops come with instructions and all necessary mounting hardware, which includes stainless steel screws, drill guides, 3M two way mounting tape, front inserts, and vinyl trim so your front inserts will not scratch your hood..

Before you purchase one, check the sizing of the scoop that you are looking at, and see if those measurements will work out on your hood. It’s better to find out if the hood scoop will fit before you purchase one rather than after, especially if you are having one prepainted.

There is no doubt that adding a hood scoop to your car, truck or SUV will help increase the resale value of your vehicle. Usually it is just by the fact that the buyer likes your vehicle better than any other that they have seen. Your car is different, and it is understandable to most that others that are looking at the same vehicle will think in this same manner.

This is what drives up the sale price. The fear alone of losing this vehicle to another buyer will make someone commit even earlier at a higher price just to they ensure that they get the vehicle that they want.

 

About the Author

Mike Briglia is the owner of Custom Auto Trim, a auto accessories company based out of San Diego CA. Find more information on hood scoops at http://www.customautotrim.com/

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How to Professionally Install Vinyl Rear Window Graphics

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Hey there’s lots of reasons to install a rear window graphic on your car or truck. Most of the time people want to show their spirit by putting their favorite sports team logo on their rear window. Others may want to be patriotic and show an American flag graphic, an eagle, or maybe a Marine Corp logo.

Rear window graphics are usually digitally printed images on perforated vinyl film. What’s perforated vinyl? Think of it like a screen material with thousands of tiny holes cut out of a solid sheet of automotive grade vinyl film. You can see through this material just like you can a window or door screen.

But, because one side of the material is digitally printed, it makes it hard to see through in that direction. So when you install the rear window graphic it will be hard to see into the vehicle, but easy to see out of the vehicle.

Here are some steps you can take in order to install your rear window graphic properly:

You will need a plastic squeegee, rubbing alcohol, razor blades and an exacto knife (or similar)

First, Make sure to clean the window with plenty of rubbing alcohol. Also, use a razor blade (at your own risk) to scrape off any surface bumps or anything that is stuck top the window what will interfere with your new graphic.

Next, position the widow graphic to your liking over the window and hold down with masking tape if necessary.

Next, peel back the liner from one half of the graphic and start squeegeeing it down from the center out. Use overlapping strokes and firm pressure to ensure a good bond. Repeat for the other half of the graphic.

Next, go over the entire graphic again using the squeegee and pressing well into all edges of the window trim.

Trim the graphic along the edges of the window molding using a sharp knife or razor. Trim all the way around and peel away the excess vinyl.

Again, re-squeegee the edges of the vinyl outward towards the window molding to ensure good adhesion. Tuck any showing edges underneath the window molding or just trim them away.

Stand back and enjoy your new image! From the inside of the vehicle you will have a clear view… You can even add a truck graphic kit to the sides to complete a unique flag window graphics package!

About the Author

Mike Briglia is the owner of Custom Auto Trim, an auto accessories company based out of San Diego CA. Find more information on rear window graphics at http://www.customautotrim.com/

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How to Install Car Body Side Molding Like a Pro

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Body Side Molding

Body Side Molding

There are lots of reasons to install body side molding on your car or truck. Some may want body side molding for protection, helping to avoid those nasty door dings we seem to get when we park at a shopping center. Others may want to install body side molding just for looks alone, seeking to upgrade the appearance of the outside of the vehicle.

In either case, once you have found the molding that you like it is important that the installation process goes smoothly, and that you get your molding installed perfectly straight. Otherwise having wavy moldings on the side of your vehicle will make your vehicle appear to be dented, or the panels appear misaligned.

So here’s what you need to do in order to install body side molding professionally. You will need some masking tape, rubbing alcohol, anvil pruning shears (garden type), a grease pencil, a ruler, and a couple of clean towels.

First, use rubbing alcohol to clean the area where we are going to place the molding. Do not skip this step. Even brand new vehicles need to be cleaned in the same way. You need to remove any waxes or oils that are on the surface. This is to ensure a proper bond between the adhesive and the vehicle. Wipe on a generous amount of rubbing alcohol with a clean towel, and use another clean towel to remove the residue left behind by the alcohol.

Next, locate a spot on the door of the vehicle (usually the highest point) and make a mark with a grease pencil. Use your masking tape to create a horizontal line in this area. Tack the masking tape at the front of the vehicle where you are installing the molding and roll off enough masking tape so you can reach the other end. Keep the masking tape taunt like you would a string or chalk line. Keeping the tape tight, tack the other end of the masking tape (at the same height as your grease pencil mark) at the back of the vehicle. You can use your ruler here to verify your measurement. Then, press down all masking tape and repeat on the other side of the vehicle.

Next, cut your body side molding to fit, and to install, remove the release liner backing from the adhesive and follow along your masking tape line to get your molding perfectly straight. Make sure you bevel your molding 45 degrees at the front of each door so not to interfere with the door jam areas.

Once cut and pressed onto the vehicle, take a clean rag in the palm of your hand and press the molding firmly onto the vehicle. Make sure you do this step twice so to ensure full contact with the vehicle.

Remove your masking tape and clean up any residue left behind.

Thats it! Once installed you will have protection from dents and dings as well as upgrading the appearance of the outside of the vehicle.

 

About the Author

Mike Briglia is the owner of Custom Auto Trim, an auto accessories company based out of San Diego CA. Find more information on body side molding at http://www.customautotrim.com/

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