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What is the reason for all of the interest in this part of an automobile?

There are two key reasons. One is practical and the other one is cosmetic.

From a practical standpoint a vehicle moving through air sometimes acts like an airplane. That is, the air flow under a car or truck travels a slightly shorter distance than the air flow over the top of the vehicle. This difference causes a pressure differential, with the low pressure at the top of the vehicle.

This means that there is greater pressure trying to lift the car up, than keep the car on the road. The weight of the car is enough in most circumstances to overcome this tendency to lift up. However, move the car fast enough and thereby increase the air flow and interesting things can happen. Just like an airplane taking off, enough speed equals enough lift and you are air borne.

What is good for an airplane is disaster for a car. If you ever watch pictures of car races, you might see a picture of a fast moving race car suddenly lift up in its front end and sometimes completely flip upside down.

The front spoiler or lip or air dam, is designed to stop this dangerous air flow, on a race car or an exotic car which is capable of very high speeds.

The second reason these devices are added to cars is for styling. People like to feel they are driving a fast car. They want the appearance even if they will never push the car to speeds that require an aerodynamic device like this. If you look at most new cars, you will see some type of extension below the front bumper. It's there for the design and not to hold the front end of the car down.

Since not all cars come with this look, there is now a large aftermarket which designs and builds lips, spoilers or air dams for people who want to dress up their pride and joy.

Is it all positive? No. There are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, this is additional weight on the front end of the car. It should not make a difference, but if you add a very heavy weight to the front end you can change the handling characteristics of a car. Second, you have now lowered the distance from the front end to the pavement. On a level road, there should be no problem. However, hit a dip, or a tall parking block, or even a steep driveway and you may find your front end is dragging on the ground.

The last caution is installation. Most aftermarket products like this require a certain amount of expertise to fit it correctly. If you do not have this experience, find a professional for the installation.

Dennis Dater has been involved with cars for over 50 years. His first love was sports cars when he drove a 1952 MG to high school.

He has produced over 60 articles for EzineArticles on cars, and almost a hundred on his web sites.

His two web sites are designed for Honda Accord aftermarket accessories.

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http://www.accordtopia.com

Top Tips for Picking the Best Car Accessories

For a car enthusiast, life would be incomplete and pretty much miserable without attractive car accessories. After all, every Mazda or Porsche that rolls out of the factory looks identical. But you don’t want your dream car to look like every other car on the road, do you?

Car accessories enhance the beauty of your car, giving it character, glitz and personality. That’s not all. Some car accessories can also help you enhance the performance of your car dramatically. However, purchasing the right car accessories can be a little tricky. Shopping for them is like leaving a kid in the candy store. You just won’t know what to pick; and the variety does nothing to help you make up your mind!

Markets across the world are flooded with various car accessories, ranging from the simple ones to the glamorous ones. Typically, car accessories may be divided into two groups:

Ø Accessories for the interior

Ø Accessories for the exterior

In the first category, you will find all sorts of accessories to convert the boring interiors of your car into a plush, luxury-laden dream. You could find tailor made seat covers, carpets, mats, steering covers, cargo liners, cargo organizers and entertainment options. The best thing about accessories for your interior is that there is no dearth of choice, in material, make, color and feel. It all depends on your budget. For instance, you could purchase readymade seat covers or custom make them in the color and texture of your desire. Your carpets could cover the entire length of the floor or you can have them custom made for a part of your car. Many car accessories (like the cargo organizer) not only add beauty, they also make the interior more compact and streamlined.

There is a mind-boggling variety of goodies for car exteriors too. One of the most popular car accessories is the wind spoiler. Attachments such as these add a real punch to the look of your car. If chosen well, they also add to fuel efficiency and performance of the car. Another external accessory that seems to be catching popular imagination is window and body graphics. Pillar posts are available in stainless steel and these make your car look stylish and classy. Fender trims and visors can also add to the character of your car. Like I said before, the variety is unbelievable and it is quite easy to get carried away.

So, some of the important things to consider while you shop for car accessories are:

Cost: Make an estimate of the amount of money you can spend on accessories. This is your budget and try to make it watertight.

Need: First, make a list of all the accessories that you want to buy. Then list them according to need. Some accessories are merely for beauty. Others have a purpose. So, list your priority.

Installation: Check out whether the accessories you buy can be installed easily or whether you need the help of an expert for this. This is important because if you install your accessory in a faulty manner, you might as well have flushed your money down the toilet!

Compare: Before you make a purchase, compare costs. Check out dealers both online and offline. This will give you a broad idea of the prices. Then, select someone who enjoys a good combination of customer satisfaction and good costs.

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Lip spoiler kits for Honda? Where can i find some?

I'm wanting to buy a carbon fiber lip spoiler kit.. preferibly the whole pacakage to make things a little cheaper (front lip, rear lip, and side skirts).

Anyone know of any good sites?
I'm wanting to buy a carbon fiber lip spoiler kit.. preferibly the whole pacakage to make things a little cheaper (front lip, rear lip, and side skirts).

Anyone know of any good sites?

*It's an 01 by the way.

Check craigslist

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