Car modification, also known as car tuning or car styling, involves changing the car so that it no longer matches the manufacturer’s original specifications.

Car modification could involve adding car parts, such as performance-enhancing brakes, steering and suspension to tune the car’s performance. Car modification could also focus on aesthetics, for example changing the car’s colour, headlights or grille.

• Neon Lights

In the state of Florida (FL), neon underglow lights are considered legal to use, but there are several very important restrictions. Below you can find the basic overview of guidelines pertaining to neon car lights in Florida.

Florida Neon Underglow Lights Laws

Neon underglow lights are popular amongst car enthusiasts who want to improve their vehicle appearance. Potential safety issues are rarely a concern for most drivers who install underglow lights, and most car (or even motorcycle or truck) owners attach neon lights to their vehicles purely for aesthetic reasons.

Most states restrict the color or luminosity of neon lights, and other aftermarket lighting devices attached to the car. Enthusiast drivers can often take things too far, so to ensure other drivers don’t get distracted by overly flashy vehicles there are laws prohibiting various aftermarket modifications. For neon underglow, most of these laws are found under “Unlawful vehicle modifications” and “Lighting requirements”.

In the state of Florida (FL), neon underglow lights are considered legal to use, but there are several very important restrictions. Below you can find the basic overview of guidelines pertaining to neon car lights in Florida.

Are neon underglow lights legal in Florida?

Using underbody lights in Florida is legal. Florida Motor Vehicle regulations specifically allow aftermarket modifications which aren’t specifically prohibited by other rules or regulations (see Section 316.215(2) of Florida Statutes):

(2) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.

This means Florida laws do not prohibit installing any aftermarket or non-mandatory lights, thus using neon underglow in Florida is legal. Florida laws do not in any way prohibit using underglow or underbody lights.

FL vehicle equipment regulations mostly speak of mandatory vehicle lights, but also have restrictions on which kind of vehicle lighting and colors are permitted. Based on this it is illegal to use flashing, oscillating, moving or otherwise non-stationary lights.

Furthermore, you should avoid using red-colored underglow visible from front of the car. Blue-colored lights are specifically prohibited. No vehicle lights including underglow may be blue, as this color is reserved for emergency vehicles.

Law source:

Florida Statutes: Title XXIII – Motor Vehicles, Chapter 316 – State Uniform Traffic Control (see Sections 316.215 to 316.242 for vehicle lighting equipment)

• Restricted colors

Florida prohibits displaying color red in front of vehicles. No red lights may be visible from the front of the vehicle, therefore even if your neons are hidden underneath the car chassis you should avoid color red.

Furthermore, and this is very important to remember, you must never use blue underglow. Blue lights are used by law enforcement or other emergency vehicles, and Florida underglow laws specifically prohibit this color.

During a traffic stop we do not recommend telling police offers your underglow can change color. Even being able to display blue color may be considered an excuse for them to cite you. Mounting aftermarket lights which have the ability to display blue color is illegal, even if you are displaying other colors.

Penalties

Underglow system which is outside the law may result on you getting cited for a non-moving traffic violation. If you get caught with illegal underglow, you will be required to remove any illegal modifications, as well as pay a fine.

In Florida, operating a vehicle with equipment which is not up to state regulations is considered a non-criminal traffic infraction. Getting cited for unlawful vehicle equipment may require you to undergo an inspection.

Displaying red and blue with white, or any combinations of these colors with white can lead to further penalties and fines. You can be charged with impersonating an emergency vehicle which is a serious crime with severe penalties.

To stay completely within the law without any chance of traffic tickets, it’s always best to turn underglow off while on public roads.

• Window tints

You can tint your windows, but only to a certain degree. The front windscreen needs to be at least 75% tint-free and the side windows need to be minimum 70% tint-free to ensure a clear view of the surroundings. The only exception is if your vehicle was first put on the road before 1 April 1985. In this case, both the front and side windows need to be 75% tint-free. It’s illegal to sell a car that doesn’t follow these rules.

• Loud exhausts

A loud, roaring car sure sounds thrilling, but the noise might irritate others. An exhaust cannot cross the noise limit of 74 decibels, so any modifications that breach this limit are illegal. All cars are ‘type approved’ under the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme before they’re sold to you, which means that they comply with the emissions and safety regulations. Other exhaust modifications, like changes to the exhaust management system, tampering with the emissions control system, or removing some parts could make the vehicles more damaging to the environment.

• Spoiler upgrades

Spoilers help with aerodynamic efficiency, and a slight tweak to their look can help improve handling and make the car look sportier. While modifying a spoiler isn’t illegal, the method of modification can be. If the new spoiler isn’t fastened safely to the car or has exposed sharp edges, you can get into trouble with the police and may even be forced to remove the modified spoiler. Spoiler modifications should help reduce your car’s drag and weight. A rear spoiler can improve the downforce, while front spoilers can reduce drag. The modification should also be a practical size so it doesn’t obstruct your view – three inches wide and six inches above the roofline spoilers are usually considered an efficient size.

• Nitrous Oxide engine modification

The use of Nitrous Oxide is illegal and extremely dangerous. Adding Nitrous Oxide gas to your engine can increase cylinder pressure. If the engine’s components are unable to handle the increased stress, the engine can suffer damage. The engine can also be damaged when there’s too much oxygen and not enough fuel in the engine (an incorrect ratio of air and fuel). In the worst-case scenario, the incorrect ratio and added cylinder pressure could cause the engine to explode.

Adding modifications to your car is a great way to add your personality to it and really make it yours!

People mostly make modifications to cars to improve their aesthetics or performance. The most common modifications made to cars include louder exhausts, tinted windows, neon lights, and enhanced sound systems.

While your car insurance premiums may remain unchanged with one insurer after modifications, another insurer may be unable to cover you if you go ahead with the planned modifications. Typically, any modification that improves the look, speed or performance of a car is likely to result in higher car insurance premiums.

Most big-bore and sports exhausts are not legal on public roads due to their excessive noise levels and extra emissions. Drivers caught with an excessively noisy exhaust may receive an on-the-spot fine, and could have their car taken off the road until the offending exhaust is removed.

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A body kit or bodykit is a set of modified body parts or additional components that install on a stock car. Typically composed of front and rear bumpers, side skirts, spoilers, bonnets (bonnet scoop), and sometimes front and rear side guards and roof scoops.

All cars have a different body shape and style, therefore they will have different body kits. Although, 2 different car body kits might closely resemble one another.

We offer Body Kits on almost all Vehicles, the best way to find out your options is to Contact Us and we can source kits from all over the country.

If you have a pair you want, we can order them as well as tires. Then mount/balance.

Should you already have a set of wheels, we can mount and balance them for you.