| Whenever there are new scientific inventions or | | | | that the weight on the front wheels is less. That |
| technological innovations, initially it is not known how | | | | provides better balance to the vehicle. |
| they may be used. It is only later on that one knows | | | | Despite being light carbon fiber is tough and strong. By |
| that these have application in diverse fields. Say for | | | | its very nature a car hood has to be strong. It is also |
| example, consider a material like carbon fiber, a light | | | | durable and lasts long. |
| yet a tough material. Who could have imagined that it | | | | A carbon fiber hood can be manufactured in several |
| could be used in tennis racket frames as well as car | | | | styles. If you so wish you can have it painted in the |
| hoods. Today carbon fiber is used in many high tech | | | | color you prefer and that matches with your car and |
| products. | | | | taste. For example if you have opted for custom body |
| Being a light material it has several advantages. A | | | | kits you can match your carbon fiber hood to the body |
| heavier vehicle needs more power for driving it. If the | | | | kit. |
| vehicle is light lesser power will be required for running | | | | A carbon fiber hood is capable of withstanding heat. It |
| at the same speed. Lesser power would mean lesser | | | | also keeps the engine cool which improves its |
| consumption of fuel and lesser running expenses. A | | | | efficiency. |
| lighter car hood contributes to the lightness of a vehicle | | | | Carbon fiber hoods may be used in cars as well as |
| in a small way, still it is significant and can not be | | | | trucks. But these are mainly beneficial in racing cars, |
| ignored. Another advantage of a carbon fiber hood is | | | | where lightness and strength are main requirements. |