Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Hoods: Weight, Heat and How to Choose One
A carbon fiber hood takes weight off the very front of the car, helps vent engine heat, and changes how the car looks. Here is what to check before you buy one.
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Carbon FiberBMW E46 M3 Carbon, Exhaust and Intake Guide
What carbon fiber, exhaust and intake parts do on the BMW E46 M3 and its S54 engine, the order we would fit them in, and how to upgrade the car without hurting its originality.
Carbon FiberGloss vs Matte Carbon Fiber: Which Finish Suits Your Car
Gloss and matte carbon fiber parts share the same weave; the clear-coat does the rest. Here is how each handles light, which paint it pairs with and what care it needs.
Carbon FiberSplitters, Spoilers, Wings and Diffusers: How Carbon Aero Works
A plain guide to what a front splitter, side skirts, spoiler, wing and rear diffuser each do for downforce, drag and balance, and why the parts are carbon fiber.
Carbon FiberCaring for Carbon Fiber: How to Keep Your Parts Looking New
What ages a carbon fiber part is the clear coat, not the weave. How to wash it, when ceramic coating and PPF are worth it, and the habits that ruin a good part.
Carbon FiberPre-Preg vs Wet-Lay Carbon Fiber: Where the Difference Comes From
Pre-preg and wet-lay carbon fiber parts look the same when new but age very differently. Here is what separates them and which one is worth fitting.