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Back to BodyKitz Homepage - Enter Body Kitz Online Store BMW 3 SERIES CARBON FIBER HOODS - Reviews, Pics, Articles, Information ABOUT THE BMW 3 SERIES:
Once thought of as the leading European luxury automobile manufacturer in the United States, BMW has come a long way to tempt its way into the hearts of younger buyers with its cutting edge and stylish image. In the last few years, BMW has become a major force in the automotive styling industry with a combination of sporty new compact cars such as the Z and 3 Series, as well as its own branded line of "M" high performance vehicles. The "M" Series takes tuning to a whole new level by offering BMW enthusiasts upgraded models of 3 and 5 series coupes, convertibles and sedans that come complete with upgraded aerodynamics as well as highly modified engines that produce up to 37% more horsepower than thier stock counterparts. For those of us without the budget to afford the "M" series of BMW vehicles, many aftemarket body kit manufacturers have brought to the market several new ground effects kits to stylize stock BMW vehicles. From kits that replicate the "M" line, to high tech Japanese ground effects kits for ultra elitist vehicles like the new BMW 745i, Body Kitz has some great options for BMW enthusiasts looking for a bit more in the styling department. CARBON FIBER HOODS AVAILIBLE FOR THE BMW 3 SERIES: To purchase any of the BMW Carbon Fiber Hoods visit our online shopping cart by Clicking Here
OUR FAVORITE CARBON FIBER MANUFACTURERS FOR THE BMW 3 SERIES: Our favorite manufactures for Carbon Fiber Hoods, Trunks and Fenders for the BMW 3 Series are VIS Racing and Seibon. Both of these companies provide the highest quality in carbon fiber prodcuts such as the highly popular carbon fiber hoods. Lately the import tuning trend has created the demand for other carbon fiber products such as carbon fiber trunk lids and hatches. Both VIS and Seibon are known for thier use of high modulus carbon fiber in thier products. These products are in high demand because they are a light weight and durable material as compared to steel hoods and fiberglass hoods. Apart from that, most of the carbon fiber hoods are availible in several new race inspired vented models that help to release heat from the engine compartment and induct cool air into the vehicles intake system to improve performance. We recommend these two brands because they both are known for attention to detail and key features on all of thier hoods: Urethane clear coat provides protection and a glossy shine to the hoods. Typically we have found that both Seibon and VIS carbon fiber hoods have been much more resilient to both fading and UV discoloration. These hoods also utilize a solid fiberglass underbody skeleton to keep the hood more rigid than standard carbon fiber hoods under high speeds. In addition, the carbon fiber is rolled at the edges to prevent fraying of the carbon fiber material. Each hood comes with an OEM latch similar to the one found on the stock hood, however we do recommend using hood pins for added security. INSTALLATION TIPS: Carbon Fiber Hoods and Hatches are relatively easy to install compared to most aftermarket products, however we do recommend having a body shop install your hood. Your installer may use the stock bolts from your car, in most cases just four (two on each side in the rear) to attach the new hood. Most cars have two setting pins up front that may need to be adjusted for vertical height when the hood is closed. Do not slam the hood down after attaching the hood because adjustments may need to be done to either the rear attachment bolts or the front setting pins. We have had some clients damage there hoods by shutting them hard without checking how the hood sits while closed. Note: Carbon Fiber Hoods will fit closely to your OEM hood without any major gaps, however if your car had been in some kind of front end accident the hood may not fit correctly. If your car has been in an accident, make sure the car is fixed to OEM spec because even the smallest variation in the body, frame or latch may affect the hoods fit. Customer Favorites: Here are some carbon fiber hoods that are hot sellers among our customers as well as some that are a hot trend in the import business:
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