Trend setters
Aided by the film industry and an influx of aggressive-looking Japanese cars, body kits and ground effects have accelerated their way to popularity since the start of the decade.
In 2001, the aerodynamic movie “The Fast and the Furious” was released. People took notice as the film demonstrated how style, flair, and performance can be imbued into their rides. Obviously, the sequel "2 Fast 2 Furious" kept the body kit scene alive and running at high gear, as it moved enthusiasts to “pimp” their cars. In an era of street racers, the lower a coupe, the hotter it looks. The greater the decals, the filthier it gets.
The body kit market, though, has not just been influenced by the trends set by the two films.
Armed with meaner faces and designs built for speed, Asian automobiles have invaded the local market scene. Stylish and a lot cheaper than most American household names, the Japanese lines of Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, and Honda seem to live up to the current trends in the body kit scene. This international car market has expounded on the body kit enthusiasts even more so, as now they have a car that seems like it is made to be perfected.
No wonder why I see more fully dressed up S2000s, MR2s, and Celicas today.
