settings for a car shoot

[carguy]

hey guys ima gonan be doing a car shoot at night im wokring with a canon 450d with the kit lense 18-55mm what are the best settings for me to use and what kinda angles shud i go for???

[PhotosGuy]

hey guys ima gonan be doing a car shoot at night Night?
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=571767)

Almost night will work: Vegasboy's Corvette shots:
Red C6 Z06 rolling black wheels (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=463193)

A few Car Lighting Tips - Updated (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70290)

As for settings:
This shows how the subject can affect the exposure & why manual keeps me worry free:
Post #47 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5191658&postcount=47)

Try manual in those tough conditions. For a good starting point, first set the f-stop & shutter speed you need for the effect you want. Then the other parameter: f-stop or shutter speed. Then adjust the ISO.
Need an exposure crutch? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=89123)

[n1nj4 m0d3]

tripod is a must in your situation. some of my best night time shots are from the kit lens. i find low angle shots to be good. good luck!