When customizing the exterior of your Audi A4, the first thing you should change is your hood. You should change your OEM hood to carbon fiber even before installing any type of body kits or rims. If you are wondering why the hood of your car is such an important detail when modifying the exterior of your A4, you have come the right place. Outline in this article are the main arguments behind this theory.
- · · Easy Installation - Just go out and look under the hood of your A4. When it comes to the hardware there are typically only two areas on the hood to bold up to the car. The hinges on the left and right of the hood near the cabin of the car can easily be removed. Next, bolt up the new hood and hit the road. Installation of a custom hood is simple and with some basic tools a person can easily transform the look of there A4 in no time at all.
- · · Dramatic Change in Appearance - The best part of adding a new hood to an A4 is the drastic change in appearance. With only one easy customization your A4 will transform to a completely new sporty look. The best part is the fact that it is a bolt on part and that there is no painting or body work required. Some hoods that are made for the A4 are very aggressive looking with custom built outs while others are more conservative.
- · · Increased Performance - The lighter the hood the better. When a light weight custom hood goes on your Audi A4 the engine does not have to work as hard to move the vehicle. The end result being less consumption of the fuel. Thereby you economize on the running expenses. A lighter hood also makes your A4 perform better as it will now have a better acceleration thanks to the reduced weight from the hood. A carbon fiber hood for example not only reduces the overall weight, it reduces weight at the right place to get better steering response, acceleration and stopping all due to the weight on the front wheels is reduced. Since the front wheels are used to steer the car, a lower weight on the front wheel makes the A4 more responsive to steering wheel commands. This combination of performance all from a new hood is the number one reason A4 drivers change the OEM hood to a custom hood.
- · · Less Expensive than complete body kit - When it comes to customizing your A4 there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollars. An aftermarket hood is a great way to lighten up your A4 and get increased performance, better fuel economy and a unique look that will set your A4 appart from the rest.
- · · Great Selection - When shopping for a new hood for your A4 there is no doubt that you will find many great styles to choose from. Most of the top manufactures have tons of different styles for your A4 and the hard part is choosing which one your want.
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