A simple name for a company that turns complexity into functional products, ADRO or Aerodynamic Development & Race Optimisation, has been going at it since 2020. For 5 years now, the California-based manufacturer has been designing exterior trim pieces that help both vehicle performance and efficiency.
The brand has also made the same products for F1 cars and the aerospace industry. However, the manufacturing and engineering are done in South Korea, which is why ADRO is so successful at making products that deliver no matter the conditions or challenges. Also, the main material they make their trim pieces from is carbon fibre, and that’s for a very good reason.
What Trim Pieces Does ADRO Offer
Lip
The most minuscule body kit piece you can get from the brand is a front bumper lip. This narrow piece goes along the edge of the bumper and helps improve both the aerodynamic profile and downforce on your vehicle. An ADRO lip can be bought standalone or as part of a larger overhaul, be it of the front or every single side of your car.
Rear Spoiler
At the back, be it on the edge of the roof, if you have a hatchback, or the boot opening, you can have a spoiler. This long piece extends from one end of your car to the other, to ensure that the level of downforce it gets is more substantial than that of a lip. This way, you get more control over your vehicle on high-speed corners.
Side Skirts
The sides of your car can be supported by an ADRO body kit that offers side skirts. Much like lips, but only a bit wider and with more curves, side skirts help keep your vehicle stable and help reduce its drag coefficient.
Wing
If you like what a rear spoiler does but want to increase the effect it has, you should consider going for a wing. This is essentially a much larger and more aggressive spoiler, which acts as a more permanent solution as it gets bolted on.
Rear Diffuser
The rear of your vehicle can also have what is known as a diffuser, and instead of it being on the bonnet, it sits below the bumper. Diffusers are often important components of ADRO body kits as they help to not only generate more downforce, but to reduce drag and improve handling at the same time.
Vent Covers
Most sports cars nowadays come with vents at almost every corner, and vent covers can help make the cut-off for the openings more seamless. This, in turn, improves the aerodynamic profile of your vehicle and changes its appearance slightly.
Door Garnish
If you want to accentuate the lines around the doors on your coupe, you should look into getting ADRO’s door garnishes. These trim pieces follow the contours around the doors at an angle to make it more aerodynamic, but also more pronounced at the same time.
Rear Winglets
With rear winglets, you can expect to do pretty much the same for your car when it comes to the area behind the rear wheels that meets the rear bumper. Winglets act as an extension to a rear diffuser, improving downforce and vehicle aerodynamics.
Benefits of Carbon Fibre
Strength
Combined with a performance exhaust, a body kit made of carbon fibre complements the strength of what’s underneath your car. Carbon fibre is made out of tiny fibres intertwined together to create an extremely strong bond that is hard to break; therefore, the trim pieces are able to withstand adverse conditions.
Weight
With carbon fibre ADRO body kits, you can expect to still be faster on track, as they don’t add that much weight. The material itself, although quite strong, is actually extremely light, which is why it’s the most sought-after solution for performance vehicles.
Longevity
The two most notable factors of carbon fibre make it extremely durable. Therefore, the end products last a long time even when exposed to UV rays, rain, debris and scrapes. It may not look as good when you damage it, but it will stay on.
Appearance
Not only has carbon fibre cemented itself as the most popular material for anything car-related, not just exterior trim pieces, but it has also been seen as the most appealing. Its aggressive appearance brings out the sporty and modern look your car has, but not when it has glossy parts on it.
Corrosion
Unlike metal components, those made of carbon fibre aren’t prone to rust or corrosion. This means there is far less focus on maintenance, which is another reason why parts can last such a long time.
Heat
Exposed to the Aussie sun, carbon fibre ADRO body kits won’t be affected by it. They won’t fade or crack under UV rays or the extreme heat, which means you can rest assured your car will look best even during heat waves.
