The body kit on the Chevrolet Niva is rather a forced measure, which, in combination, gives the car a more brutal look, which is very important for an SUV. The article provides a detailed overview of the different body kits on the Chevrolet Niva.
The content of the article:
- Radiator grille
- Kenguryatnik
- Hood deflector
- Front bumper protection
- Threshold protection
- Protect the rear bumper
- Headlight and taillight protection
- Conclusion
To begin with, it is worth clarifying a few points that you need to pay attention to when buying, which we will talk about a little later. In the meantime, let's see what the body kit on the Chevrolet Niva consists of. Well, now let's talk about each of the elements in more detail.
Radiator grill on the Chevrolet Niva
Everything here is limited only by the imagination of manufacturers, since it is very well developed with them. On sale you can find a variety of radiator grilles on the Chevrolet Niva. Almost all of them compare favorably with the original, which can significantly improve the appearance of the car.
Another point to pay attention to when buying this part of the body kit for the Chevrolet Niva. It deals with materials. Of course, the plastic should be of the appropriate thickness, since at high speed the grille can simply fall off, and it will fly into the windshield, or maybe on the wheels, in general, there is little pleasant. You also need to see how the metal crate itself is attached, if any. It must be securely soldered into the housing.
The bumper guard on the Chevrolet Niva
The bumper guard on the Chevrolet Niva is another very interesting part of the body kit on the Chevrolet Niva. In general, many may just see the kenguryatnik and think that the Chevrolet Niva is in the body kit. Of course, it alone is not enough, but even after installing it, the car becomes a specific SUV.
The choice of such an accessory is very, very difficult.
There are many offers on the market, but when buying it is worthwhile to understand one thing - on cars that do not have permanent all-wheel drive, do not have at least one differential lock, no matter front or rear, the installation of a bumper guard is prohibited by law.
We're talking about a body kit on the Chevrolet Niva, so there won't be any problems here. Moreover, practice shows that local traffic police officers, as a rule, do not pay attention to such a body kit. Therefore, a few points on how to choose a bumper guard on a Chevrolet Niva:
- First you need to decide whether the winch will be installed. If so, then immediately you need to select the appropriate option, which corresponds to the traction mass index of the future winch. Our article is more focused on the city body kit, so we'll finish with the winch.
- The second point is the protection of the headlights. It will be discussed a little later, but here it is also necessary to decide whether the kenguryatnik will cover the headlights, or it will only apply to the central part.
- Next is the material of manufacture. Most often it is a chrome-plated pipe. Sometimes there is blued steel. The essence is the same. First of all, you need to look at the thickness of the pipe wall. Then carefully examine the part itself for scratches, especially cracks. To do this, we inspect the welded seams.
Hood deflector on the Chevrolet Niva
The hood deflector on the Chevrolet Niva is also a forced measure, which is more practical than aesthetic. However, the manufacturers didn't just think about the aerodynamics of their creations, they just made them really stylish and cute. I must say, you rarely see the name "deflector". Most often you can hear something like "fly swatter" or "bump stop". Such names are not actually taken from the lantern.
The thing is that this part of the body kit on the Chevrolet Niva serves to protect the paintwork and the windshield from sand, rubble and other debris flying out from under the oncoming car. Its geometry is such that the stone, when it hits it, flies up, and not into the windshield. The same applies to smaller particles of sand, which simply rise upward in a continuous stream. Thus, the windshield and bonnet cover remain, if not in perfect, then in a more satisfactory condition. And this is the main task of any body kit.
Bumper protection
Many now may think that the front bumper protection for the Chevrolet Niva is a bumper guard. But they are a little wrong. There is also another option for the body kit. It's just a metal pipe along the bottom edge. It is nothing more than a reduced version of the kenguryatnik. Such a body kit on the Chevrolet Niva looks more urban, brings the SUV more to the crossover class. In addition, most foreign-made crossovers are found with just such a body kit.
Perhaps it is not worth repeating, it is enough to clarify that when buying, you need to carefully inspect the chrome coating so that you do not get negative impressions later.
Threshold protection
Thresholds on the Chevrolet Niva - this is where the manufacturers played out in earnest. There are a lot of execution options, each of them is different in execution. First of all, it can be a sill protection in the form of a simple straight pipe that is screwed to the body.
Another option is a curved pipe in the form of arcs from the bed, it will look more aggressive.
The third option is a footrest. Yes, you say, the Chevrolet Niva is not a car to be climbed into from the footboard, but in terms of style and design, it is just a chic accessory. Most often, this is more of a design decision, which almost does not carry any practical part. Of course, they protect the thresholds great, especially if the car owner likes to light up on the road. Of course, now we are not talking about a complete off-road, but about an easy version, on which you can often find pits, stones and other surprises that can cost a couple of thousand repair costs.
The body kit on the Chevrolet Niva does not end there, because there are still many details that simply will not look harmonious with such modifications.
Rear bumper protection on the Chevrolet Niva
As a rule, the rear bumper protector is sold complete with a front body kit. But if a kenguryatnik is installed on the car, then you will have to buy it separately. Also, we will not repeat much, we check the welds, chrome or paint, if any.
You can also find such a variant of the body kit on the Chevrolet Niva, as a corner bumper protection. Most often, she saves in parking lots or other confined spaces. Of course, in a collision with another car, it will not be sweet, but the worst enemies are the columns that constantly fall into the blind spots.
The corner guard saves not only the corners, but practically the entire rear end, because it converges widely towards the center. I must admit that such a rear body kit looks much nicer and more modern.
Headlight and lantern protection
Of course, if a body kit is installed on a Chevrolet Niva, then you should not forget about tuning the optics. Now you can find all kinds of armor film, which actually saves the glass from damage. Many do not believe in this, but the fact remains.
It was also mentioned earlier about the kenguryatnik, which would also cover the headlights. This option is the most preferable, but it should be understood that it is also the most expensive.
The rear lights on the Chevrolet Niva are pretty pretty, but you can often find overlays on them.This is also dictated by safety and anxious attitude towards the car, because in the event of a collision there is a high probability that the lamp will remain intact. For this, a body kit is needed.
Conclusion
In addition to what is already listed in the article, there are several more body kit parts that can be installed on a car without bodywork. First of all, these are visors. With them, the car looks prettier, but that's not even the point. While driving, air currents swirl behind the windshield pillars, which creates a noisy vortex in the passenger compartment. The visors help to avoid this by directing the flows to the sides, but at the same time the coolness in the cabin is maintained.
I also want to mention the roof rack. Of course, if you have a prepared SUV, then this must necessarily be an expeditionary option, but if the use is exclusively urban, then boxing is also suitable. Here you need to pay attention to several points.
One of them is security. First of all, you need to take care that it is not stolen. For this, manufacturers make their own bolts and keys, the so-called "locks", only for the trunk.
Manufacturing material. If it is metal, then it must be of the appropriate thickness so as not to crush the roof. If it is plastic or other composite material, then you need to pay attention to the fastening points. Perhaps this is where the body kit on the Chevrolet Niva ends, everything else is additional equipment that requires special preparation of the car.
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