Redline God of the Pod - Modified Car Event

A to Z Guide of Modified Terms

Bodykit	A collection of exterior modifications to a car. Consisting of front and rear bumpers, sideskirts, and possibly a rear spoiler. Some cars even go that little bit further.
Buckets	Refer to the type of seats that are used in most modified cars. They are designed to fit around the driver and passenger to increase comfort. They can be fixed or reclining.
Carbon Fibre	An extremely strong material used by tuners because it is strong, lightweight, and has an attractive appearance.
Decals	The graphics and sponsors that are put onto the cars.
De-cat	Is where the catalytic convertor is removed from the exhaust system and a straight through pipe is used. This is done to increase power, and enhance the sound.
Drifting	A skillful driving technique where the car travels at a different angle to the direction in which it is going. This is done by spinning the rear wheels and steering in a controlled manner in order to negotiate corners and straights. To go left drift cars will turn there wheels to the right, and vice versa.
Flip Paint	Is where the paint on a car appears to be different colours from different angles.
Flushed	Where the boot and/or door handles and badges on the car are removed and then smoothed over. Also known as razored, smoothed and de-handled.
Gullwings	A style of car door that opens out vertically, with the hinge either on a A-pillar or the roof of the car.
Hydraulics	A type of suspension that allows a car to raise and lower each corner. It can give the effect that a car is sitting on the ground.
I.C.E	Stands for: In Car Entertainment. Comprises of audio and visual items such as subwoofers and LCD TVs.
Lambos	A style of car door that opens out and then up vertically, with the hinge in a similar place to a normal car door. First used by Lamborghini.
Lowered	Where a car has been made lower by replacing the stock springs with aftermarket springs or coilovers. Some cars also use air suspension or hydraulic suspension. Can also be known as slammed or decked.
Neons	A modification that people make to add lighting to a certain area of their car. Commonly used inside and under the car.
Nitrous	Nitrous Oxide. Gives added horsepower when injected with fuel into the engine as it contains accessible oxygen.
Roll Cage	A frame of metal bars that is installed into a car to protect the driver in the event of an accident.
RWYB	Run What Ya Brung Public track days where anyone with a valid driving licence can take their car down the strip.
Show & Shine	A competition for cars, based on their looks and features.
Sleeper	Where a car appears to be standard from the outside, but has a much more powerful engine than stock.
Spinners	A split construction wheel which carries on spinning when the car is stationery.
Stock	Standard factory appearance.
Street Legal	A car or bike, which could, or does qualify for an MOT and can run legally on the road.
Suicides	A style of door which opens backwards in comparison with standard car doors.
Tints	Windows in a car have been darkened or coloured.
Trim	Is the material used to dress the interior and components in a car. An example would be leather or alacantra.
Tuning	Where the engine of a car is alterred from its factory settings in order to enhance its performance, often at the expense of economy.