The Popularity of Carbon Fiber Hoods, Scoops, and Pins For Import and European Car Models

Being a very low weight material and looking cool is what people associate with carbon fiber hoods. The rigidness of carbon fiber car hoods is yet another reason to install one. This fact is often overlooked by car enthusiasts. Masters of the carbon fiber hood process are DG Motorsports, VIS, Vfiber, Carbon Creations, JSP, and the Seibon carbon fiber hood company. They know exactly what it takes to weave strands of carbon fiber to produce the best carbon fiber hoods in the world.

When considering weight, carbon fiber hoods definitely weigh less the stock OEM hoods. Often times, made of mostly steel, factory car hoods are not lightweight. Adding a carbon fiber car hood will decrease around forty to fifty pounds off a car. One can expect relatively faster start times with the installation of a carbon hood.

Something else to consider is the added handling improvement that will be gained from having carbon fiber hoods. Because of the lighter weight of the carbon fiber material while maintaining strength and rigidity, weight is reduced in the front portion of the car; more specifically the front wheels. This increases the car's balance and enables an easy drive experience.

Custom carbon fiber hoods can be designed to take the car to another level of styling and performance. Vents can be added to carbon fiber car hoods to increase air flow to the engine, intake, or intercooler. Added curves and details can heighten aerodynamics as well.

When looking at carbon fiber hoods, definitely pay attention to whether or not a layer of UV protection is built in or not. Another important detail is the type and grade of carbon fiber that has been used to manufacture the carbon fiber hood you are looking at. You want only grade A carbon fiber strands and the best carbon fiber weaving and composites to make up your hood.

Several options are available for a custom carbon fiber hood. An EVO style hood is a popular way to add a unique look to any car. Another option is color. A red carbon fiber hood and a silver carbon fiber hood are the most requested colors of carbon hoods. Other things that can be added are vents or a carbon fiber hood scoop. Carbon fiber hood pins are yet another detail that can be added!

Custom carbon fiber hoods or even just any carbon fiber car hoods can be costly. Cheap carbon fiber car hoods CAN be found though, like for the Scion TC or Integra by Acura. The import scene most likely saw the first carbon hood on an Acura in the form of an Integra carbon fiber hood.

Also, the fact that carbon fiber hoods are manufactured with CARBON FIBER is great, as well. The sleek, texture definitely adds that extra element of style to any car. For the enthusiast looking for more style or the racer seeking less weight, carbon fiber hoods will definitely fit the bill.