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Destinations Worth the Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:31:00 +0000

With Summer quickly passing by, make sure you make the time for last summer road trip in before those warm days are gone for good! Last year the high gas priced put a stop to those fun summer traditions. But this year, with lower gas prices; that long drive taken for no reason at all is suddenly justifiable again.

There are plenty of summer vacation hot spots around the country from New York City, to the Grand Canyon. If the popular tourist destinations aren't close by, or just aren't your fancy, take your tricked out ride for a local camping excursion, or drive to a nearby lake. Many cities and towns have summer car shows too, so you can stop by and show off your ride one last time before winter.

Make sure you soak up the sun this August and take your tricked out ride on a destination worth the drive, be it the big city or just around your block!

Happy Ugly Truck Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:56:00 +0000

In America, we love trucks! And only in America would there be an entire day devoted to the celebration of ugly trucks. We’re not entirely sure who started this celebration, or how it came to be, but at Direct Body Kits, we are embracing Ugly Truck Day!

Let’s celebrate that old junker truck you just can’t part with for sentimental reasons- because you know that each dent and scratch is accompanied by a story of how it got there! Don’t forget about the ugly truck you bought because you appreciate it’s history and want to restore it to it’s former glory days! Or, simply remember that old beater your dad bought you when you turned 16 that broke down constantly. You may not have admitted it then, but deep down you loved that truck for the piece of crap that it was, and you most likely still do!

So this July 20th, roll down the windows of your brand new tricked out truck and blare those oldies as you take a drive down memory lane to remember all the ugly trucks of your past. Still driving your ugly truck? Send us a picture and tell us why it rocks!

Happy Ugly Truck Day from Direct Body Kits!

It's NASCAR Season!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

It’s NASCAR time! Whether you enjoy watching the Nascar races on Television or at the track, this summer is going be full of amazingly hot rides. Any Nascar fan looks forward to summer because the days are longer and the races get intense. Gather some friends and hit the race track for some real American Nascar fun!

The races are broadcast in over 150 countries and are one of the most viewed sports on television in the United States. Check the dates, times and locations of upcoming races at Nascar.com. Show some dedication for your preferred driver and be sure to wear some appropriate Nascar apparel. Nascar fans are known for being extremely loyal by supporting their favorite driver as well promoted brands.

Know your series and keep up with the all the races this summer!

Sprint Cup Series
The premier motorsports series in North America, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is home to the world’s top racing talent in 36 races each season.

• Nationwide Series
This series features an exciting combination of talented young drivers, seasoned veterans and high-profile superstars in a 35-race season that includes stops in Canada and Mexico.

• Craftsman Truck Series
Featuring tough, rugged, American-made trucks in 25 races a year, this series is a favorite of those

Get out there and have some fun, cause it’s Nascar season!

Automotive Gifts For Dad!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:24:00 +0000

Father's Day is right around the corner, and the perfect gift for Dad is only a click away. Show your Dad how much he means to you with a great automotive gift this Father's Day. Your Dad deserves something great and at Direct Body Kits, we have everything to make both Dad and his car happy!

Optimize and improve the performance of your Father's car with a Body Kit. Choose from different colors, designs and add-ons for almost every make of vehicle. There are a variety of custom body kits from Carbon, Urethane to fiberglass, designed to make your Dad's ride as cool as yours!

New suspension will provide improved steering and handling, as well as a more comfortable ride for your Dad and his passengers. Your Dad will love any of these generous and unique gifts from Directbodykits.com. Don't forget that Direct Body Kits offers gift cards in varied denominations so you can give Dad the freedom of choice- in his auto accessories that is! Shop for your Dad's custom gift today to make certain he'll be cruising in style and comfort this summer.

Follow DBK On Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:38:00 +0000

Want to know what we're up to 24/7? Follow us and Twitter and we'll let you know all the deals and special announcements before anyone else, plus special deals just for our Loyal Twitter Followers. Twitter is easy, fun and free to join. Sign up today and we'll keep you posted with everything from future plans to current projects in the works. Already a member, click here to follow us.

Everyone's doing it so we thought we'd join in the fun and start tweeting. Stay up to date with all the feed we'll be posting on Twitter. Leave us some feedback or just enjoy the tweets. You'll love all the interactive and fast news we'll be posting!

The Best Summer Car Washes

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:25:00 +0000

Remember when you were a kid, and one of your favorite things to do was go through the car wash? Even as an adult, admit it, you still enjoy those trips to the car wash. While the traditional car washes where the “rags and machines are hummin’” certinally get the job done, sometimes the best car wash is the one you do yourself.

Summer is a great time to grab the hose and get out in your driveway to wash your own car! You can even purchase professional auto wash and wax products- even car care kits (enough product to last all summer) for reasonable prices at many local stores. You will get a great sense of pride knowing you made your car sparkle and shine like new, plus it’s a fun way to spend a hot afternoon!

If you don’t want to dirty your driveway, spin by the do it yourself wash on the way home. Whether your car is in need of a quick rinse or an all out bath, simply pop in a few quarters, and you can have fun with that foaming brush- you know you want to! You can even give your car a quick vacuum treatment while you are there-bonus!

Do not forget that during the summer months you can always find local school groups hosting those parking lot car washes to earn funding for competitions and other events! Prices are usually reasonable plus it’s a fun experience for both the you and the kids. Not only do you come away with a clean car, you help support your community!

This summer, whether you are soaping up your ride in the driveway, at the do it yourself place, stopping by the local cheerleader car wash, or even riding through the traditional car wash- just make sure you don’t “work your fingers to the bone!”

Hey, what are you waiting for “get your car washed today!”

Memorial Day Cruises

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:51:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again! You can finally roll down those car windows, blast the stereo and drive around with no destination in mind. The summer season is upon us and with it will come many Barbeques, and get-togethers. The first of the which is Memorial Day, and all around America cities will be hosting Car Cruises and Car events from May 23rd to the 25th, 2009.

At Battleship Park in Alabama, join in the festivities of their Memorial Day cruise. Entry is only $10.00, benefits go toward an Iraq War Memorial to be placed at the park. This event takes place on May 23rd, 2009 from 9 am – 3pm. Live in Tennessee? You won’t want to miss Cleveland, Tennessee’s Saturday Night at the Movies Cruise-In on the 23rd of May from 3 pm to 9pm. Over 600 vehicles in a 12-block area around the Bradley County Courthouse.

Head to Lowellville, Ohio for the fourth annual ‘Cruzin The River’ at 5PM on Memorial day. Entry is free and the fun is going to continue every Monday night till October. Hookstown Pennsylvania will be celebrating Memorial day with their “Hookstown Grande Annual Memorial Day Car Cruise”. Free entry, and free parking all happening at the Hookstown fair grounds on May 25th, 2009 from noon to 4 pm.

Check your local cities events online or in your local paper for any upcoming cruise events, and join in all the hot summer car fun! Or, create your own Memorial Day cruise, by taking your newly waxed car for a spin around the neighborhood or out to grab that first summer ice cream cone!

Summer Car Care

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Many people underestimate the toll summer weather can take on their cars. The scorching summer heat can damage your cars appearance, cooling system, engine, battery and tires. According to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE), “the greatest cause of summer breakdowns is overheating.” Overheating can be caused by a malfunction in the cooling fan. Below are some tips that will help you keep your car looking great and in summer-proof shape.

Car Maintenance Tips

1. Make sure your engine’s cooling system is in top shape. Flush and refill the radiator. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically.

2. A qualified auto technician should check the tightness and condition of belts, clamps, and hoses. Have belts and hoses replaced if you notice wear and tear so as to prevent sudden breakdowns.

3. Have a marginally operating air conditioner system serviced by a qualified technician. The air conditioners on older vehicles often contain ozone-depleting chemicals that could be released into the air through improper or incompetent service.

4. Change the oil and oil filter. Surveys of technicians indicate that this is the most neglected service, and one that can greatly reduce the life of your vehicle. Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended in the service manual.

5. Check the condition of tires, including the spare. Let the tires “cool down” before checking their pressure. Uneven wear, ‘cupping,’ vibrations, or ‘pulling’ to one side indicates problems with your tires or suspension system.

If you follow these tips, he summer driving season. A

Tips to keep your car looking great

1. WASH YOUR CAR FREQUENTLY! Not only does it keep your vehicle looking great, washing removes loose surface dust and dirt and protects the car by keeping contaminants from bonding to the surface.

2. WAX YOUR CAR DILIGENTLY: Car wax protects your car’s finish like sun block protects skin. And just like your sunscreen, car wax does wear off, we recommend waxing your car a minimum of 3 – 4 times per year.

3. STAY OUT OF THE SUN: Obviously, sun can’t be avoided, but try to park in a garage or covered parking structure on really bright days. Sunlight is one of the most damaging elements that affect a vehicle’s finish and interior.

4. AVOID THE SALT: Summertime means trips to the beach and there’s no way to completely alleviate the ocean’s salt water spray. If a car must be parked near the beach, consider a car cover to reduce exposure to sun and salt.

5. RAISE THE SHIELDS: Use of a windshield sun shade to shield your vehicle’s interior from the sun keeps the light out and helps reduce the amount of heat buildup in the interior.

By following these maintenance and care tips, your car will be driving ready all summer long.

Direct Body Kits Goes Social!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:12:00 +0000

At Direct Body Kits we are always trying to stay current and on top of trends, and that includes social trends. We are proud to announce that we have joined both Facebook and Youtube! On our Facebook fan page you will be able to become a fan, write on our wall, and even share your personal pictures of how great your body kits look on your vehicle! By becoming one of our fans, you'll get our status updates, which means you'll be among the first to know about new products and sales! Check it out by clicking here or by clicking the facebook button on our home page footer!

On our You Tube page, you will be able to check out a ton of videos we think our valued customers will appreciate, whether it be for their humor, instructional value, or just cool stuff about cars and body kits! We may even create a few videos of our own for your enjoyment. You can view our youtube channel by clicking here or by clicking the youtube button on our home page footer!

If you have any suggestions or comments about how we can improve out social pages, please let us know!

Make Your Car Fast and Furious

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:07:00 +0000

The latest movie in the Fast & Furious series yet again featured some amazing cars. What makes them so amazing? Well they are all fast, and they are all furious, but what makes them truly stand out from each other is their cool custom exterior.

You name it...from tail lamps, body kits, and spoilers...those cars are the ultimate example of a tricked out ride! But luckily, you don't need to be a street racer or in a movie to install custom body kits and accessories onto your vehicle. Body kits are an amazing tool; they give your car the extra mean look you desire, and they are made to fit almost all makes and models. Body kits can also improve the performance and aerodynamic properties of your vehicle, so you'll be ready for a street race if an opportunity ever does arise!

Miss the casting call for Fast & Furious, no problem! Let the streets be your show room. Being able to customize your car and make it your own is any car owner's dream.

Give Your Ride and The Economy A Boost This Tax Day

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:54:00 +0000

In these tough economic times, it may be a bit hard to convince yourself to spend money on something you actually want. But think of it this way, spending your tax refund, or at least part of it on tricking out your car can actually help boost the economy, and of course your ride! You have to treat yourself every once and a while right?

Not only will flooding the economy with extra dollars benefit the country as a whole, but many of our body kits that add tricked out style to your ride can also improve performance, including fuel efficiency. And who doesn’t want to save a few bucks on gas? We also offer parts for your exhaust and suspension system, that you may need anyway if your car is in need of repairs. These easy to install parts are much more cost effective than professional installation costs.

Your car will look and perform like new with custom body kits and high-performance aerodynamic parts and when you are driving your tricked out ride around town, you’ll get a confidence boost that you need to stay motivated in these tough times!

Get Your Custom Ride Ready For Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:48:00 +0000

The spring season's is here, and that means you can show off your custom ride in the new bright light. Seasonal transitions are good for reminding you to have your engine checked, and make sure your engine's running at peak efficiency. Check your vehicle from top to bottom, to make sure that the cold, salt, or snow hasn't affected the way your ride looks or performs. It's just as important to keep your custom ride cleaned up and looking nice when the warm weather comes as it is to clean house. Just be sure to check your engine and its components, as well as things like your exhaust and air intake system.

Spring is also a good time to get a fresh start! What kinds of new modifications would you like to upgrade to now that spring has sprung? How do you plan on getting your custom vehicle ready for spring? We'd love to know what you're planning.

Spring Cleaning Isn't Just For Houses ...Clean Your Ride!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:39:00 +0000

The days of spring are coming, and you know what that means, right? It's time to dust off your custom ride and get it all cleaned up for the sunny streets. Keep your ride clean and well maintained to make sure it reflects your style. If you've added custom side skirts, wings, spoilers, other body kit parts or ground effects, make sure they always look like the first day you got them.

Don't forget to keep your stylish custom interior clean, too. Make sure any leather surfaces, like seats, dashes, or even custom shift knobs in your modified interior are clean and properly treated. Also, be sure to frequently vacuum any cloth seating, like certain types of high-performance racing seats, and floor mats to keep everything looking spotless. Keep your style up and ready to impress everyone from passengers to strangers.

Maybe it's just us, but it doesn't even feel like a chore to spring clean a custom aftermarket vehicle! Which would you rather clean: the house, or your ride? How do you like to keep your custom ride clean? We'd love to know!

Create Custom Lighting For Your Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Unique, powerful, and impressive automotive lighting is one of the best ways to get your vehicle noticed. They're also an important safety component to any vehicle, and should be properly maintained and replaced routinely.

Instead of replacing your boring old factory lighting with the same old same old, why not upgrade to high-performance custom lighting? Add a third brake light to add style and increase visibility, upgrade your existing tail-lights to give everyone behind you a little taste of your high-performance style, or upgrade your standard headlights that let you see and be seen in a whole new light. Upgrading to higher performance LED lights or HID (high intensity discharge) lights not only increase the appeal of your customized vehicle, but they perform better and brighter than standard halogen lighting. With the right high-performance custom lighting, you can make a real statement, day and night.

What kinds of custom lighting effects appeal to you the most? What custom lighting variations have you used on your custom aftermarket vehicles? Illuminate us, we'd love to know what your lighting style is like!

Trick Out Your Trucks and SUV's Too!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Your truck or SUV deserves the same custom attention that any standard car does. Body kits, ground effects, and other aftermarket modifications are somewhat rare on the street when it comes to larger vehicles like pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. There's no reason why your functional, durable, hard-working truck or SUV doesn't deserve to be pampered a little with custom aftermarket enhancements.

Imagine your truck working hard with custom fender flares and a spoiler, or your SUV with a full body kit and customized interior. Make sure all the passengers in your spacious SUV and the few special passengers in your pickup truck feel the benefits of aftermarket customization!

We'd love to hear how you would fully trick out your truck or SUV to give it the perfect high-performance appearance. How would you make your truck or SUV stand out among the rest? We'd love to hear your tricked out tales!

Don't Hold Back - Complete Your Interior With Custom Additions

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:51:00 +0000

Keep the high-performance spirit moving throughout your ride by customizing its interior. If your ride is styled up and tricked out with a body kit, ground effects, spoiler, and custom aftermarket color, the last thing you want is a completely ordinary interior. Virtually every part of your ride's interior can be customized, so boost the style of your seats, shift knob, and emergency brake to complete your vehicle's custom look. Give your passengers the same sense of high-performance style on the inside as they saw on the outside with custom interior additions.

Lighten the load of your vehicle while boosting the custom style with custom racing seats. These durable high-performance seats are lighter and tougher than the standard factory seats, giving increased safety and the benefits of a lighter load on your vehicle. While you're at it, why not customize your seat belts or install a racing harness? Increase comfort at all points by adding a custom performance shift knob, and change gears in comfort and style.

What are the best interior additions to complete your custom interior? Let us know how you've customized and brought high-performance style to your ride's interior!

Show Off Your Ride With Stylish Ground Effects!

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:39:00 +0000

Does it feel like your vehicle's look is getting a little stale? Maybe it's time you gave your ride a face lift and an upgrade! Adding stylish, custom ground effects to instantly transform the look of your vehicle. Complete your vehicle's custom high-performance look by including a body kit to mix with your new ground effects, and nobody will believe you're driving the same old car. Make a good first impression on the street with a sleek ground effect addition.

Ground effects even have a performance boost aspect. Once ground effects are installed on your vehicle, you will experience an increase in handling when driving at high speeds. Fast-moving air is largely deflected around your vehicle, keeping your wheels in firm contact with the ground, greatly reducing lift effect.

What's your best reason for installing ground effects? What difference has the installation made in your ride's style? Share your favorite ground effects stories with us!

MOMO Shift Knobs

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:33:00 +0000

When considering accessories and parts for automobiles, the Italian company MOMO is one of the most respected brands on the market. MOMO was founded in Italy in the 1960s, and continues a long tradition today as a maker of high-quality Italian automobile accessories and parts. They make steering wheels, pedals, seats, and shift knobs. MOMO shift knobs are made of high-quality and high-performance leather, aluminum, satin, or a combination that mixes these sleek materials. Adding one of these shift knobs provides a lot of style and class to any vehicle. You’ll be surprised how much more comfortable driving will feel once there is a high-quality leather, curved, stylish MOMO shift knob at your fingertips.

These MOMO shift knobs are one of our favorite products right now. Once you’ve traded in the cold plastic of your factory shift knob for the gleaming chromed aluminum or soft leather of MOMO’s shift knobs, you won’t want to go back.

Have you experienced the bravado of MOMO shift knobs? Let us know how much class and sophistication they bring to your ride!

Get Noticed on the Road

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:23:00 +0000

Driving a standard, off-the-lot car doesn't show off your taste or style. Make sure you get noticed when driving down the road by adding custom ground effects and stylish lighting to your ride.

Ground effects are added to the body of your car, creating a whole new look and feel. They extend the body of your car and make it different than factory cars of the same make and model. By adding custom ground effects, you are creating an image of your high performance personality.

You can also add unique lighting to set your car apart from the rest. Replace your bulbs with super white lights for a clean and dynamic appearance. You can also upgrade your fog lamps with our fog lamp kits so you will have the best looking lights on the road.

Tell us about your favorite additions that get you noticed on the road, we would love to hear about them!

Add Custom Hoods To Your Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:35:00 +0000

The hood of your vehicle can really give a high-performance impression. Aftermarket hoods are sleek, light, and full of style. When you replace your standard factory hood with a new, custom hood, you're adding a large piece of high-quality and style to your ride. The carbon fiber or fiberglass material of a custom hood also reduces the overall weight of the vehicle. Custom hoods commonly feature hood scoops or power bulges, which really gives a high-performance impression. A hood can be replaced to give more room to a modified engine, to reduce the weight of the vehicle for racing, or simply to complete that high-performance look.

What kind of custom hood is on your ride? Has it made a difference in the performance and appearance of your vehicle? We'd love to hear all about it!

Why Add Ground Effects?

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:51:00 +0000

If you're experiencing some level of reduced control at high speeds, you may be experiencing the lifting effect of air passing under the body of your vehicle. This lift reduces the contact that the tires have with the surface of the road, which feels like a reduction in control. To help counteract this effect, add ground effects to your vehicle to reduce the space in which air is able to pass under it. When more air is deferred around the vehicle, and not underneath it, the lift effect is reduced almost entirely.

In addition to their aerodynamic, performance enhancing properties, your ride will look slick with custom, high-performance ground effects. Adding custom ground effects to your ride will increase your style and make you look like a car expert!

Let us know how your ground effects are working for you! Share your high-performance stories with us!

Car Tuning - Perfect Your Ride's Performance

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:03:00 +0000

For those of us that are into engine tuning, suspension tuning, body tuning, or all of the above, there are car competitions. Whether it's performance racing or auto-body modification shows, tuning competitions are a popular way to display your customized vehicles.

Body tuning is done by customizing the high-performance appearance of the vehicle, by adding spoilers or wings, body kits, and scoops. Suspension tuning upgrades the shock absorbers, springs, and swaybars to increase handling. Engine tuning is perhaps the most versatile and complicated category, as many different tuners are looking for different results. Some may tune their engine to increase horsepower or improve fuel economy. Engine tuning also covers air intake systems and exhaust systems, which again can be tuned to improve horsepower, performance, and emissions.

Have you entered your modified vehicles into any sort of competitions? We'd like to know how you did!

Air Intake Systems - Our Favorite Performance Modification

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:29:00 +0000

We think upgrading your air intake system is a great performance modification that can be done to your ride. The intake system is specifically engineered and calibrated to increase the air's velocity as it travels towards the engine. It minimizes turbulence and other air disturbances to maintain a high power output or torque. The air intake system is made up of air filters, throttle bodies, and a flow sensor.

Our favorite air intake systems are the cold-air intake systems. By bringing cooler, denser air into the engine, there is a greater power output. If high speed and high performance is what you seek, then you may consider a short ram-air intake, which increases the air volume intake. For best results, make sure the intake piping is nonrestrictive. There are often heat shields used to maintain cool air in the heated engine.

Agree? Disagree? Let us know what you feel is the best performance modification possible for an aftermarket high-performance vehicle!

Boost The Style Of Your Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:23:00 +0000

If you're looking to dramatically boost the style of your car, the first thing you need is a body kit. A body kit makes a big difference in the appearance of the car, giving it a high-performance look. If you don't choose a full body kits, make sure to add-on all other exterior accessories as well. Front and rear bumpers, wings, and side skirts are excellent additions to boost your car's style and highlight your body kit.

Remember, interior additions can also be a great finishing touch for your car. Add custom seats, dash mats, and gauges for that extra sparkle of style. Headlights and replacement bulbs can be added for cosmetic reasons, or to increase vision at night.

Whatever you decide to do, let us know how you added extreme style to your ride!

Body Kits - Our Favorite Add-on

noreply@blogger.com (Direct Body Kits) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:49:00 +0000

Here at Direct Body Kits, our favorite add-on is in our name: body kits! Having a body kit installed on your ride is a great way to improve its, and guarantee that it stands out from the rest.

Most full body kits come with front and rear bumpers and side skirts, but some custom body kits may include spoilers, fender flares, and scoops. Most often, these more advanced kits offer an aerodynamic upgrade, as well as an aesthetic one. Plus, you can choose between carbon fiber body kits, fiberglass body kits, and urethane body kits.

What's your favorite automotive add-on? Let us know what it is, and how it's working out for you!