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AnUnarmedMan · 02-06-2014, 04:33 PM

What's up with everyone wanting carbon fiber hoods and why do people not color match their vehicle. I see great looking cars with carbon fiber hoods and it looks crazy. I know everyone is going to say different strokes, but is there another reason? Are they lighter, stronger, heat resistant, or is it just "cool" to have a carbon fiber hood? Just something that has been bugging the crap outta me.

PS I don't mean this to offend anyone I'm just curious. Thanx!!!!

69camaroSS · 02-06-2014, 04:50 PM

I don't think there is a real big weight difference between a stock hood and an aftermarket carbon fiber hood. I actually think the stock hood is a little bit lighter. (Someone can correct me if I'm misinformed). I guess it's more of a cool factor and a preference.

cal45 · 02-06-2014, 04:58 PM

Cosmetic mods tastes/change over time. Right now CF hoods (may be lighter than factory), blacking out everything including wheels, and de-badging seem popular with the masses right now....but none are my cup of tea.

SSTG · 02-06-2014, 05:03 PM

It seems older old school guys don't get into it.
But many of us younger guys like the contrast and CF is just plain cool.
To me it's no different than the Matte Blk hoods and spoilers GM sends out from the factory.

13blackLS · 02-06-2014, 05:04 PM

I think its mostly looks...most cf hoods ive owned were fiberglass skinned in cf...dont think itd be much weight difference unless it was cf only...i could be wrong though...lol

SSMKNU2 · 02-06-2014, 05:06 PM

just a matter of taste and preference.

CFD · 02-06-2014, 05:47 PM

Most do it for looks but real Carbon Fiber is exceptionally strong and much lighter than most of the other materials hoods are made of.

Rob3D · 02-06-2014, 05:49 PM

The carbon fiber "look" is so played out don't you think?

Aequitas & Veritas · 02-06-2014, 05:54 PM

The CF hood is about 2lbs lighter than stock since stock is aluminum already.

But yeah I like carbon for the weight (my hood isn't but my trunk is) but I paint match my carbon. I only like exposed carbon on a white vehicle.

All depends on the person but not saving much weight on the hood. Trunk about 20lbs saved though so good reduction right there

AnUnarmedMan · 02-06-2014, 06:41 PM

I guess I just like consistancy. A black hood on a silver car looks stupid IMO

angie7 · 02-06-2014, 06:48 PM

I'm not a big fan of an all black hood whether is carbon fiber or even the 1LE but thats just me. I like it on other cars but not the Camaros.

PoorMansCamaro · 02-06-2014, 06:50 PM

carbon fiber is extremely strong. and on most cars, a lot lighter than stock hoods. CF is also lighter than aluminum, but not by a lot. Carbon fiber is also more durable. a rock could bounce off an aluminum hood, and you'd get a dent. Carbon fiber, it'd bounce right back.

Denis · 02-06-2014, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob3D

The carbon fiber "look" is so played out don't you think?

No I don't...

I like the contrast.

yzark99 · 02-06-2014, 11:11 PM

It looks cheap to me. Not on my car...

02-06-2014, 04:33 PM	#1
AnUnarmedMan Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 679	What's up with carbon fiber? What's up with everyone wanting carbon fiber hoods and why do people not color match their vehicle. I see great looking cars with carbon fiber hoods and it looks crazy. I know everyone is going to say different strokes, but is there another reason? Are they lighter, stronger, heat resistant, or is it just "cool" to have a carbon fiber hood? Just something that has been bugging the crap outta me. PS I don't mean this to offend anyone I'm just curious. Thanx!!!! __________________

02-06-2014, 04:50 PM	#2
69camaroSS Drives: 1969 camaro SS;2011 Turbocharged SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 244 View My Garage	I don't think there is a real big weight difference between a stock hood and an aftermarket carbon fiber hood. I actually think the stock hood is a little bit lighter. (Someone can correct me if I'm misinformed). I guess it's more of a cool factor and a preference. __________________ 2011 turbocharged SS Borla Touring Axle back

02-06-2014, 05:06 PM	#6
SSMKNU2 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central IL Posts: 901	just a matter of taste and preference. __________________ My Build thread! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317027

02-06-2014, 05:54 PM	#9
Aequitas & Veritas Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS, 2009 GTR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,559 View My Garage	The CF hood is about 2lbs lighter than stock since stock is aluminum already. But yeah I like carbon for the weight (my hood isn't but my trunk is) but I paint match my carbon. I only like exposed carbon on a white vehicle. All depends on the person but not saving much weight on the hood. Trunk about 20lbs saved though so good reduction right there __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152335 Photos: www.flickr.com/bradbeer GTR Instagram: @NoCrustGTR

02-06-2014, 06:41 PM	#10
AnUnarmedMan Drives: 2013 LS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 679	I guess I just like consistancy. A black hood on a silver car looks stupid IMO __________________

02-06-2014, 04:58 PM	#3
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	Cosmetic mods tastes/change over time. Right now CF hoods (may be lighter than factory), blacking out everything including wheels, and de-badging seem popular with the masses right now....but none are my cup of tea.

02-06-2014, 05:03 PM	#4
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	It seems older old school guys don't get into it. But many of us younger guys like the contrast and CF is just plain cool. To me it's no different than the Matte Blk hoods and spoilers GM sends out from the factory.

02-06-2014, 05:04 PM	#5
13blackLS Drives: 2013 camaro ls; 2005 rx8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 577	I think its mostly looks...most cf hoods ive owned were fiberglass skinned in cf...dont think itd be much weight difference unless it was cf only...i could be wrong though...lol

02-06-2014, 05:47 PM	#7
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	Most do it for looks but real Carbon Fiber is exceptionally strong and much lighter than most of the other materials hoods are made of.

02-06-2014, 05:49 PM	#8
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	The carbon fiber "look" is so played out don't you think?

02-06-2014, 06:48 PM	#11
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I'm not a big fan of an all black hood whether is carbon fiber or even the 1LE but thats just me. I like it on other cars but not the Camaros. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

02-06-2014, 06:50 PM	#12
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,226	carbon fiber is extremely strong. and on most cars, a lot lighter than stock hoods. CF is also lighter than aluminum, but not by a lot. Carbon fiber is also more durable. a rock could bounce off an aluminum hood, and you'd get a dent. Carbon fiber, it'd bounce right back. __________________

02-06-2014, 11:11 PM	#14
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	It looks cheap to me. Not on my car... __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .