Carbon fiber has been around since the year 1860, but the full capabilities of this revolutionary material were not discovered or fully explored until relatively recently. Today, carbon fiber is a popular material for all kinds of performance machines. It is light, tough, and looks amazing.
But this advanced material shines most in its role as the primary material in a wide range of performance aftermarket car body parts. As we will see, the advantages are many.
8 Advantages of Carbon Fiber Parts
The advantages of products like the BRZ carbon fiber hood can be paired down to two things; lightweight and tough. But like any performance aficionado, you need details.
1. Strength & Stiffness
One of the most unique advantages of carbon fiber is its strength. Because of its inherent properties, this material is much more durable than other materials, making it perfect for crafting long lasting performance parts.Â
2. Lightweight
The weight of a carbon fiber part compared to its stock sheet metal counterpart is about 50 to 75% less. If you add that up over the entire exterior of a car, you could cut hundreds of pounds off its total weight.
3. Does Not Rust
Unlike sheet metal, carbon fiber will never rust, corrode, or succumb to the elements in any perceivable way. The amount of time and money you could save is enormous.
4. X-Rays Pass Through it
Because carbon fiber is transparent to x-rays, it means the sun will never cause the color of your vehicle parts to fade.
5. Won't Warp
Almost anything will warp and deform after years of exposure to heat and cold. Carbon fiber is a rare exception. Because temperatures pass through it easily, it is resistant to this type of damage.
6. Chemical Resistant
There are many chemicals that can come into contact with your car's exterior that will cause damage. With carbon fiber, you have less to worry about. Just as it is less susceptible to the elements and to corrosion, it does not respond to a wide range of chemicals.
7. Compatibility
For engineers, the ability of carbon fiber to be combined with other materials makes it attractive. It means that the number of potential applications is huge. But for you, it means you can look forward to many more awesome products becoming available in this amazing material.
8. Looks Great
Of course, carbon fiber has that distinctive staggered checker pattern that is unmistakable. When people see it on your performance machine, they will know what it is instantly. Anyone who understands this advanced material will also know, you're serious about speed.
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To learn more about the virtues of advanced components like these carbon fiber side mirrors, get in touch with the performance parts pros at JDMuscle today.