Performance Parts Zone

I like carbon fiber as much as the next guy, but if you had asked me a year ago if I thought it would still be popular in 12 months, I would have told you “No”.  I thought it was a quick fad, some stylish addition to a car that has real purpose on a street car, except for looks.  I was wrong.  It seems there is no end in sight as to where the carbon fiber market is going.  Carbon Fiber Hoods, Trunk Lids, Fenders, and even Carbon Fiber Doors are only growing in popularity.  More and more manufacturers are jumping on board and offering almost any imaginable piece in carbon fiber.  Exterior, interior, under the hood, or in your trunk, any stationary part on your car can be made from carbon fiber. 

Unfortunately, thanks to the airline industry, carbon fiber material has been hard to come by, thus skyrocketing prices and lowering production of parts in high demand.  It sucks for auto enthusiasts, but, not to fear, the end may be in sight.  Rumors have it that manufacturers of carbon fiber materials have been upping production for several months now and we should see prices start to drop very soon. 

With that said, i’m looking forward to seeing what happens in ‘07 with it.  I think we are going to see more c/f wheels and roof skins being made and probably even see more replacement body panels.

Any thoughts?