Seibon makes carbon fiber body panels for import and performance cars, widely known for its replacement hoods in OEM and vented styles. Lower HQ carries close to 300 Seibon parts, and hoods make up most of them.
What we carry from Seibon
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Hoods: over 200 carbon fiber hoods in many styles, including OEM-style, TS, VS, VSII, GTR, BM, TM, TT and MGII, with double-sided hoods for the GR Corolla.
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Front lips: over 30 aero splitters and front lips, such as VS, OP and MB styles.
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Side skirts: over 20 side skirts for cars like the GT-R and WRX.
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Hood scoops and diffusers: carbon hood scoops and rear diffusers.
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Other parts: carbon fiber strut braces, rear fender flares for the 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro and hood props.
Popular vehicles
Honda comes up most often in our Seibon listings, with the Civic alone in many of them, followed by BMW, Nissan, Toyota and Lexus.
- Honda Civic (EG, EK, FA, 2016+, Type R), Accord and Del Sol
- Acura Integra, RSX (DC5) and NSX
- BMW 3 Series (E36, E46, E90, E92, G20), M3 and 1 Series
- Nissan GT-R (R35), Skyline (R33, R34), 240SX, 370Z and Frontier
- Subaru WRX and STI and Impreza
- Toyota GR Corolla, AE86, Prius, Tundra and Tacoma
- Lexus IS, IS-F, IS500 and GS, Infiniti G35 and G37
How to choose
Choose a style first. OEM-style hoods keep the factory look and save weight up front. Vented and raised styles such as TS, VS and GTR add heat extraction and a race look, which suits turbo cars and track use.
Check single or double-sided construction. Double-sided hoods have a finished carbon underside, which looks cleaner with the hood open and adds stiffness.
Plan for install. Carbon hoods are lighter and less rigid than steel, so many owners add hood pins for highway and track speeds. Test fit before any paint or clear coat work, and expect small gap adjustments at the hinges and latch.
Front lips are matched to the bumper. Some only fit certain trims, such as F Sport bumpers on the Lexus IS and LS, so check the listing against your car.
Look after the finish. Exposed carbon is clear coated, and regular washing, wax or ceramic coating and covered parking help it hold its gloss.
Price range
Seibon parts here run from about $120 for small pieces like hood props and lips to about $2,000 for the largest hoods, and a typical part costs around $1,260. Since hoods make up most of the range, most parts sit in the upper half.
Seibon FAQ
Is a carbon fiber hood lighter than stock?
Yes, carbon fiber hoods are lighter than steel hoods, which takes weight off the nose.
Do I need hood pins?
Many owners add them for track use or high speeds, since carbon hoods flex more than steel.
Can I paint a Seibon hood?
Yes. Many owners leave the carbon exposed, but it can be painted to match. Test fit first.
Pair aero with chassis work in coilovers, or shop suspension by car.
