Reply to "WTB Carbon fiber hood and decklid"

I was just inquiring. Replacement carbon body panels is big with most other cars, like my last car, a Subaru BRZ.

I was just wondering if there was anyone making quality carbon replacement hoods and decklids, because you could save a LOT of weight right there!

Naked carbon gets really hot in the sun, but painted (especially white-like my car) it's less of an issue, and there's some UV clear coats out there that can actually keep the heat down on naked carbon parts.

The real difference is in the construction. If they are REAL carbon, pre-pregged, dry carbon parts, then they would be modern race car quality and impervious to heat basically.

Most aftermarket "carbon" panels these days are glass, with a layer of carbon on top to look like they are made of carbon fiber. THOSE, are no better than straight fiberglass in regards to heat and warpage and fitment.

I'd expect if someone DID make some REAL carbon hoods and decklids for our cars that they'd be pretty expensive, but OH so light, and OH so cool!