Body Hood
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JEEP BODY ARMOR HOOD STONE GUARD 97-06 WRANGLER $52.49 |
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New Mopar Hood pin kit E-Body Cuda Barracuda - 23" $26.00 |
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70 71 72 73 74 Mopar Hood pin kit E-Body Challenger NEW $20.00 |
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Jeep Wrangler JK 07-11 Body Armor Hood Guard Black $52.49 |
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KAWASAKI 300 JS SX STANDUP HOOD ENGINE COVER 88 89 90 $75.00 |
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Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film Hood Bumper Fender Mirror Side Panel Skirts Body Kit G $14.95 |
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MOPAR A B C E BODY HOOD INSULATION PAD FASTENERS NEW $8.49 |
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140 SHIMS BODY-FENDER-DOOR-HOOD-SUSPENSION-ALIGNMENT GM $19.99 |
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Hood Seal Clip Zinc set 12- 64-67 B-Body / 67 A/Body $12.00 |
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Acura LED Push Button Start Engine Ignition Starter Kit- Direct Fit for ACURA $26.95 |
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MOPAR TRUNK LIGHT HOOD INTERIOR DART CUDA CHALLENGER DODGE PLYMOUTH 70 71 72 73 $14.99 |
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75 76 77 78 79 CHEVY CORVETTE BODY CUSTOM TURBO HOOD RACING STYLE W / MESH GRILL $599.00 |
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140+ SHIMS BODY-FENDER-DOOR-HOOD-ALIGNMENT-SUSPENSION F $19.99 |
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HONDA LED Push Start Button Mugen Ignition Starter Kit $26.95 |
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05-09 SCION TC 08-09 XB CARBON FIBER ENGINE COVER 06 07 $49.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 SCION TC XB CARBON FIBER ENGINE COVER $49.00 |
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71 72 73 CUDA CHALLENGER HOOD LATCH HOOK E BODY OE $42.99 |
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Chevrolet Pontiac 1932 1955 Hood & Body Hinge Pillar Rubber Bumper 4 4243 $ave $7.75 |
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99-04 Ford Mustang Heat Extract Fiberglass Vented Hood $284.00 |
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06-09 08 Lexus IS250 Carbon Fiber Engine Wire Box Cover $195.00 |
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Ship $7 Arctic Cat ZR 600 Hood Cowl Body Air Intake Vent Louver Left Side ZL 500 $0.99 |
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2002-2004 03 W463 G-WAGON G500 G55 CHROME HOOD AIR VENT BODY STYLE MOLDING TOP $89.00 |
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92-99 W140 SEL S420 S500 S600 HOOD AIR VENT MOLDING CHROME BODY TRIMS S-CLASS $79.00 |
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WHEEL GX470 2006 FRONT FRAME SECTION BODY HOOD BUMEPR S $995.00 |
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Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film Hood Bumper Fender Mirror Side Panel Skirts Body Kit H $14.95 |
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08-09 NISSAN ALTIMA CARBON FIBER Trunk Spoiler Wing DUB $129.00 |
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2 Hood Lift Supports E46 Body SG402049 Support Strut $39.00 |
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Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide hood dash tank $22.87 |
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05-09 Chevy Cobalt AIT R1 CF Carbon Fiber Vented Hood $459.00 |
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24" 7-Color LED Knight Rider Strip Light Under Hood #6D $49.98 |
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BENZ CHROME AMG FIN VENTS BODY KIT for C300 C350 CLS SL "NO-TOOLS-NEEDED" $39.00 |
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HOOD LATCH AND GRILLE BRACKETS 1971 DODGE, CHRYSLER, PLYMOUTH, MOPAR, B-BODY $10.00 |
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06 07 08 09 Honda Civic JDM Trunk Spoiler High Wing FRP $189.00 |
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08-09 NISSAN ALTIMA Coupe CARBON ROOF DECK WING SPOILER $129.00 |
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08-09 NISSAN ALTIMA CARBON FIBER Roof Spoiler Wing VIP $129.00 |
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08-10 NISSAN ALTIMA 2DR 2D CARBON ROOF WING SPOILER LIP $129.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 SCION TC JDM FAB Bumper AIT BODY KIT $197.00 |
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Ski Doo Formula Mach 1 670 Snowmobile Hood Shell Body Shroud 1993 $79.99 |
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PERFORMANCE BODIES HOOD SCOOP IMCA NASCAR DIRT CAR RACE $19.99 |
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AE86 FRONT GRILLE 86 87 COROLLA GT-S SR5 4AG 4AC BODY TRIM BUMPER HOOD GRILL 4A- $89.00 |
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JEEP BODY ARMOR HOOD STONE GUARD 97-06 WRANGLER $52.49 |
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New Mopar Hood pin kit E-Body Cuda Barracuda - 23" $26.00 |
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70 71 72 73 74 Mopar Hood pin kit E-Body Challenger NEW $20.00 |
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Jeep Wrangler JK 07-11 Body Armor Hood Guard Black $52.49 |
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KAWASAKI 300 JS SX STANDUP HOOD ENGINE COVER 88 89 90 $75.00 |
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Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film Hood Bumper Fender Mirror Side Panel Skirts Body Kit G $14.95 |
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MOPAR A B C E BODY HOOD INSULATION PAD FASTENERS NEW $8.49 |
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140 SHIMS BODY-FENDER-DOOR-HOOD-SUSPENSION-ALIGNMENT GM $19.99 |
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Hood Seal Clip Zinc set 12- 64-67 B-Body / 67 A/Body $12.00 |
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Acura LED Push Button Start Engine Ignition Starter Kit- Direct Fit for ACURA $26.95 |
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MOPAR TRUNK LIGHT HOOD INTERIOR DART CUDA CHALLENGER DODGE PLYMOUTH 70 71 72 73 $14.99 |
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75 76 77 78 79 CHEVY CORVETTE BODY CUSTOM TURBO HOOD RACING STYLE W / MESH GRILL $599.00 |
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140+ SHIMS BODY-FENDER-DOOR-HOOD-ALIGNMENT-SUSPENSION F $19.99 |
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HONDA LED Push Start Button Mugen Ignition Starter Kit $26.95 |
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05-09 SCION TC 08-09 XB CARBON FIBER ENGINE COVER 06 07 $49.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 SCION TC XB CARBON FIBER ENGINE COVER $49.00 |
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71 72 73 CUDA CHALLENGER HOOD LATCH HOOK E BODY OE $42.99 |
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Chevrolet Pontiac 1932 1955 Hood & Body Hinge Pillar Rubber Bumper 4 4243 $ave $7.75 |
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99-04 Ford Mustang Heat Extract Fiberglass Vented Hood $284.00 |
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06-09 08 Lexus IS250 Carbon Fiber Engine Wire Box Cover $195.00 |
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Ship $7 Arctic Cat ZR 600 Hood Cowl Body Air Intake Vent Louver Left Side ZL 500 $0.99 |
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2002-2004 03 W463 G-WAGON G500 G55 CHROME HOOD AIR VENT BODY STYLE MOLDING TOP $89.00 |
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92-99 W140 SEL S420 S500 S600 HOOD AIR VENT MOLDING CHROME BODY TRIMS S-CLASS $79.00 |
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WHEEL GX470 2006 FRONT FRAME SECTION BODY HOOD BUMEPR S $995.00 |
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Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film Hood Bumper Fender Mirror Side Panel Skirts Body Kit H $14.95 |
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08-09 NISSAN ALTIMA CARBON FIBER Trunk Spoiler Wing DUB $129.00 |
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2 Hood Lift Supports E46 Body SG402049 Support Strut $39.00 |
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Hot Rod Body and Chassis Builder's Guide hood dash tank $22.87 |
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05-09 Chevy Cobalt AIT R1 CF Carbon Fiber Vented Hood $459.00 |
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24" 7-Color LED Knight Rider Strip Light Under Hood #6D $49.98 |
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BENZ CHROME AMG FIN VENTS BODY KIT for C300 C350 CLS SL "NO-TOOLS-NEEDED" $39.00 |
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HOOD LATCH AND GRILLE BRACKETS 1971 DODGE, CHRYSLER, PLYMOUTH, MOPAR, B-BODY $10.00 |
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06 07 08 09 Honda Civic JDM Trunk Spoiler High Wing FRP $189.00 |
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08-09 NISSAN ALTIMA Coupe CARBON ROOF DECK WING SPOILER $129.00 |
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08-09 NISSAN ALTIMA CARBON FIBER Roof Spoiler Wing VIP $129.00 |
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08-10 NISSAN ALTIMA 2DR 2D CARBON ROOF WING SPOILER LIP $129.00 |
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04 05 06 07 08 09 SCION TC JDM FAB Bumper AIT BODY KIT $197.00 |
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Ski Doo Formula Mach 1 670 Snowmobile Hood Shell Body Shroud 1993 $79.99 |
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PERFORMANCE BODIES HOOD SCOOP IMCA NASCAR DIRT CAR RACE $19.99 |
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AE86 FRONT GRILLE 86 87 COROLLA GT-S SR5 4AG 4AC BODY TRIM BUMPER HOOD GRILL 4A- $89.00 |
1985 Chevrolet Corvette Start Up, Exhaust, and Full Tour
Carbon fiber hood has many benefits
A hood is one of the least complicated parts of a car or an automobile. It requires very little engineering. However, because of its location it is one of the most visible parts. Manufacturers, therefore try variations in design and material to make them look more attractive. Carbon fiber hoods are one of the innovations.
Carbon fiber composite is light, strong, and durable. It can be easily shaped into a design of your choice. It can also be painted if you so desire. It is, therefore, well suited to be experimented upon to give a new look and style to your car, SUV, or truck. You can even give your vehicle a racing car look if that appeals to you.
As carbon fiber is light the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced by installing a carbon fiber hood. Lesser weight will require lesser power to drive. Lesser power will mean lesser consumption of fuel. That would mean, that for the same quantity of fuel you can go a longer distance. A hood is located just over the top of the front wheels. Lesser weight on the front wheels gives a better balance to the vehicle while driving.
Though carbon fiber is light, it is quite strong, tough, and durable. Hence it is able to very well withstand the daily usage. The hood just covers the engine and its surroundings which become quite hot while driving. The capacity of the carbon fiber to withstand heat is another characteristic that goes in its favor. If you make some vents in the hood cool air will be able to enter and cool surroundings of the engine. That will increase the efficiency of the engine.
By investing a small amount on a carbon fiber hood you can give your vehicle the desired look and simultaneously improve its efficiency. Carbon fiber hoods are the preferred choice of the racing car enthusiasts. There are a number of manufacturers of carbon fiber hoods. You should choose one that has a strong reputation. You can also match your carbon fiber hood with carbon fiber body kits if you are planning to install body kits.
You can know more about the latest in the carbon fiber hoods at www.ilovebodykits.com.
About the Author
Louie Liu has been in the car aftermarket products industry for 5years. He has specialized in body kits, headlights, cold air intakes and other aftermarket products. He has deep knowledge of a wide range of products including knowledge of benefits of body kits and other products, product options and how to choose a car aftermarket product. You can learn about a wide range of body kits and other car aftermarket products at his site www.ilovebodykits.com.
