When performing body modifications to your Honda Civic, the hood is another part that will set your Civic apart from the others. Honda Civic Hoods can come with vents and or scoops. Some may come in carbon fiber. Others may be a combination of all three elements. Deciding which Honda Civic hood is best for you really is a personal choice.
The first decision you should make when considering a new Honda Civic hood is whether you want fiberglass or carbon fiber. Fiberglass hoods tend to be cheaper than their carbon fiber cousins. However they are usually heavier. If you are going "all show" instead of "all go" maybe a fiberglass Honda Civic hood is right for you. Choosing a fiberglass Honda Civic hood with vents will decrease your overall engine bay temperature. This is a plus if you have a short ram intake installed that is drawing its air from within the engine bay.
Honda Civic hoods also are available in carbon fiber. These hoods are made by weaving fibers of carbon together. These hoods are super strong while lighter than fiberglass. If you are going for all “go” buying one of these could shave a few pounds off of your curb weight. Carbon fiber hoods come in black. So if you have a black Honda Civic a carbon fiber hood on your car may not be as noticeable.
Honda Civic hoods can be had anywhere from $150 to upwards of $600. You must shop around for the best deals. Don’t shy away from used hoods either. Buying a scratched fiberglass Honda Civic hood would be very cheap, and with a respray of paint it will be as good as new. I suggest this method if you are on a tight budget. Check out the internet as it will tend to have better deals than your local speed shop. Installing a Honda Civic hood is easy and only requires some basic hand tools. I suggest that you get a friend, as an extra set of hands is always helpful.
You’ll find buying your first Honda Civic hood to be a very noticeable modification. These hoods will set your Civic apart from all the others. In conjunction with a body kit, spoiler, headlights, taillights and rims, you can mold your Civic into your own unique creation.
