carbon fiber in the winter?

[Trueeclipse]

Now I have heard a lot of things about carbon fiber, but this question still puzzles me...


Do carbon fiber hoods tend to ripple or hurt them selfs in any way during the freezing winter!?


Has anyone gone through anything like this?

[Thor06]

I've never heard of anything like that. I wouldnt worry about it, but if you want to be on the safe side, bolt that original one back on.

[Turbodog97]

Well my car has gone through 1.5 Texas winters(which is like around the 40 degree area) and has done fine. I'm not too sure about snow and etc. I really like mine even though it's starting to melt from all the heat:/

[Black97GST]

yeah i have never heard of that either?

yours is melting endless??? damn that sucks. it is bad?

[Trueeclipse]

very possible that it was a rumor, well ty all...

[Gsx_hooptie]

It'll be fine. Engine heat hurts, otherwise you're fine.

[Carolina Z]

How the heck would a true carbon fiber hood melt from engine heat alone, are you sure the hood is real carbon fiber or just one that appears to be carbon fiber, Ive never heard of a fiberglass hood doing that much less carbon fiber, I could see maybe where the cold could or would have an effect , but heat.

So whats the scoop on carbon fiber as Im thinking of putting one on a 99 Eclipse.

[Black97GST]

Originally Posted by Carolina Z

How the heck would a true carbon fiber hood melt from engine heat alone, are you sure the hood is real carbon fiber or just one that appears to be carbon fiber, Ive never heard of a fiberglass hood doing that much less carbon fiber, I could see maybe where the cold could or would have an effect , but heat.

So whats the scoop on carbon fiber as Im thinking of putting one on a 99 Eclipse.

How would cold do more damage than heat??

[Turbodog97]

Carbon fiber is just like any other compound or whatever, you apply enough heat and it will go through a change. It's not some bogus p.o.s because it's a VIS hood. I bought it second hand and had it re-coated so it's rather old. It's been cracking. discoloring, and slowly melting right above where the turbo sits. I'll prolly buy a new one somewhere down the road.

[clipsekid99]

Originally Posted by endlessheart666

Carbon fiber is just like any other compound or whatever, you apply enough heat and it will go through a change. It's not some bogus p.o.s because it's a VIS hood. I bought it second hand and had it re-coated so it's rather old. It's been cracking. discoloring, and slowly melting right above where the turbo sits. I'll prolly buy a new one somewhere down the road.

Do you still have your heat shields on the exhaust manifold on?

[Turbodog97]

Nah.

[clipsekid99]

Lol, that's most likely the problem.

[gthompson97]

i've heard of cf hoods cracking and shit from the heat...but never actually "melting." and that's probably why it's melting, cause you don't have your heat shields on. their name sort of gives away their purpose

[vanilla gorilla]

I could see the possibility of the hood melting if it is a "wet" type carbon fiber hood where the glue is poured over the hood giving it a glossy "wet" look. I think it is possible that the glue could start to melt. I don't think you would have a problem with dry carbon fiber as the glue isn't poured over the hood but made into the strips.

Most hoods are the "wet" type as it is cheaper, I havent seen too many dry ones except some custom made ones.

just my 2 cents.