When restyling your new car, many people think about body kits and spoilers. Although these items are great, there is another item that will enhance your vehicle. If you want the ultimate customization, consider a BMW E46 Carbon Fiber Hood.

First, let us look at the E46. The E46 began in 1998 and replaced the E36 sedan that year. In 2000, the E46 lineup was given a boost when the new M54 engines which delivered an incredible 343 horsepower. In 2000, the E46 lineup expanded to include the new 2001 M3 Coupe. The M3 only came in a coupe and convertible platform, with either a 6 speed manual or SMG transmission. Despite being introduced last, the E46 compact was the first to be replaced when the 1 Series was initiated in September 2004. In mid-2005 the E46 sedans were ended with the introduction of the new E90 saloons. The E46 touring was also replaced later that year with E91. The E46 remained in production as coupe, convertible and M3 until the E92 coupe and E93 convertible was discovered in late 2006. The E46 experienced large success in all markets and was widely considered the performance benchmark of its class. The record year for the E46 was 2002, when over 560,000 vehicles were sold around the world.

So why buy a Carbon Fiber Hood over another aftermarket Hood. The Carbon Fiber Hood for your E46 will enhance and improve the E46 is many ways. For starters, the E46 carbon fiber hood will change the looks. One of the first items that people see when looking at a car is the hood. A Carbon Fiber Hood give any car that performance race look and feel that every person wants to have. The unique hood carbon fiber pattern makes your E46 different from all the other cars on the road.

Secondly, if you want performance for your E46 the e46 carbon fiber hood will increase all aspects of performance for 3 main reasons. The first reason is that the E46 carbon fiber hood is light. Removing any excess weight from your E46 will help. A Carbon Fiber Hood for your E46 will help reduce engine temperatures by dissipating the engine heat through the hood. Stock hood does not allow heat temperatures to escape. A Carbon Fiber Hood reduces overall engine temps allowing for maximum performance.  A Vented hood allows cool air into the engine compartment and hot air to escape adding to the temperature cooling effect. Acceleration, braking, and cornering can all be improved by adding a new E46 Hood.  Lastly, the Carbon Fiber Hood are durable. The tightly woven Carbon Fiber hood strands are actually stronger than steel. The E46 hoods don't have to be painted so you never have to worry about paint chipping. The E46 hood is made with Carbon Fiber, not steel, so you never have to worry about rust.

• These hoods add performance