Hoods | Bonnets
Hoods and Bonnets for Performance and Style at Vivid Racing. Discover a wide selection of high-quality hoods and bonnets at Vivid Racing, designed to enhance your vehicle's performance and aesthetic appeal. Our collection features lightweight materials, stylish designs, and improved airflow options to give your ride the edge it needs. Upgrade your car with our premium parts today!
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood Ford Bronco Outerbanks | Badlands | Sasquatch 2021-2024
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood Mercedes A Class W176 A180 | A200 | A250 | A45 AMG 2013-2018
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood Mercedes G-Class W463 G500 | G550 | G55 | G63 AMG 2004-2018
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood Mercedes G55 AMG | G63 AMG | G65 AMG 2004-2018
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood Vented Cowl BMW F10 M5 550 535 528 2011-2017
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood w/ Vents V1 Mercedes GLA X156 | Sport 2014-2020
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood w/ Vents V2 Mercedes GLA X156 | Sport 2014-2020
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Hood with Clear Engine Center Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe W205 2015-2019
VR Aero Carbon Fiber Vented Hoods BMW 3-Series F30 F35 F32 2012-2019
Why should I install an aftermarket hood?
Show your car some hood love with an aftermarket hood. Your car’s bonnet is one of the first things people see when looking at your car. Most factory hoods are boring, barren, and just flat. Not really enticing to look at, no? For the most part, OEM hoods use a very boring design with no scoops or vents.
However, there are some points to ponder when vying for a new bonnet. With how large your hood is, it's a great opportunity for weight reduction. Many aftermarket hoods are available with a carbon fiber construction which is significantly lighter than a steel or aluminum hood. Less weight improves handling, braking, and acceleration.
Carbon fiber parts weigh quite a bit less than similar parts made from sheet metal and steel, resulting in slightly increased velocity, less drag and better mileage. It’s easy to see why carbon fiber hoods have become the standard for NASCAR, Formula One, IndyCar, and exotic sports and muscle car enthusiasts around the world. In fact, more and more luxury car makers are including carbon fiber hoods or other parts in their higher-trim packages.
Carbon fiber is also astoundingly strong. While expensive, carbon fiber’s strength-to-weight ratio is unparalleled — it’s stiffer and about five times stronger than steel. Additionally, carbon can absorb energy at a much higher rate, making it safer if a collision occurs.
Not to mention, a carbon fiber hood, even flat, will stand out especially if your car’s paint is of a lighter shade. Changing the hood of your car might be tricky, depending on the model. If you ever plan to replace your carbon fiber hood for aesthetics reasons, keep in mind you’ll need to store the original hood in a garage or shed; otherwise you’ll end up paying for a new original equipment manufacturer hood.
Perhaps the only downside of a carbon fiber hood is that it is expansive. And, should it break, you cannot stick it with super glue. It cannot be hammered into place like steel and aluminum hoods. It will have to be completely replaced.
Aside from the material, many aftermarket hoods feature air scoops or vents which can help keep your engine cool by removing hot air from the engine bay. Air scoops can also be used for top mount intercoolers, such as a Subaru WRX. For cars making big power, air vents massively improve cooling which lets you run your car harder for longer.
There are several different types of hoods available here at Vivid Racing. These include louvered hoods, air extractor hoods, cowl induction hoods, ram air hoods, and flat/bulged hoods. Buy online or give one of our world-class professionals a call at 1-480-966-3040.