Manufacturers of automobiles try to produce materials that are light as possible considering that heavy vehicles consume more energy and power in order to drive. And that means a lot of money to spend for fuels. Because of extensive researches and studies to produce lighter materials, Carbon Fiber was developed and many people today opt to have materials with carbon fiber. Carbon fibers are known because its properties like high tensile strength, high stiffness, high chemical resistance, light weight, low thermal expansion, and high temperature tolerance. Because of these properties, carbon fibers are ideal on civil engineering, aerospace, military and extreme sports like motorsports. Because of its high qualities, carbon fibers also costs higher than any other fibers such as plastic fibers and glass fibers.

Carbon fibers are light and you could form it into different shapes depending on the design of the automobiles. Because of this, carbon fibers are best used in making hoods. Furthermore, since carbon fibers are lighter, it reduces the weight of an automobile and enhances the balance between the front wheels and rear wheels resulting in a more increased in speed and performance.

Aside from it is light weight, another reason why people opt to have a carbon fiber hood is that it is tough  and strong. The hood plays a very important role in an automobile's life time. Lot of times it needs to be opened and closed and opened again. The hood must be made of a tough and strong material which is capable to withstand this extensive usage.

Another factor to consider in choosing the materials to be used for your hood is that its heat- tolerance. When you use your automobile, its engine produces heat. And when you use it fr a longer time, the hotter it becomes, so your material should be able to withstand the heat. Carbon fiber hoods can withstand even high temperatures and when properly designed, it would allow proper air circulation that would help cool your automobile's engine. Given the same amount of fuel, your engine will give a much more better performance.

Carbon Fiber is indeed helpful not only for automobile manufacturers but also for the users of these automobiles. Some owners would want to make their hoods customized according to their preferences but maintain its high quality performance. With carbon fiber hoods, the manufacturers would able to balance high performance with fashion.

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