Industry Standard Steel Grille | Daily driving, budget-oriented vehicles | 4.2 lbs (per ASTM E8 tensile test), 30,000-cycle durability (per ISO 16750) | Low cost ($80–$120), high corrosion resistance (pass ASTM B117 salt spray test) | Heavy weight (adds 2.1 lbs vs carbon fiber), no aerodynamic optimization |
Our Base Carbon Fiber Grille | Everyday use, light track applications | 2.1 lbs (50% lighter than steel), 45,000 psi flexural strength (ASTM D790) ▲ | ▲ 40% lighter than steel, improved aerodynamics (reduces drag by 12% ▲), OEM fit | Moderate UV resistance (needs annual polishing), base finish (no glossy coating) |
Our Advanced Carbon Fiber Grille | High-performance track use, luxury aesthetics | 1.8 lbs (thinnest at 2.5mm ▲), 55,000 psi flexural strength (ASTM D790 ▲▲), UV coating ▲ | ▲▲ 55% lighter than steel, aerospace-grade weave (ASTM D3878 ▲▲), self-healing coating | Premium price ($450–$600), requires professional installation |
Aluminum Alloy Grille | Cost-effective performance upgrades | 2.8 lbs (per ASTM B557), 35,000 psi strength (ASTM B557) | Moderate weight savings vs steel, good heat dissipation | Prone to denting (less impact resistance than carbon fiber), 20% heavier than base carbon fiber |
Fiberglass Grille | Budget customization, casual enthusiasts | 2.5 lbs (per ASTM D790), 30,000 psi strength (ASTM D2584) | Affordable ($150–$200), easy to paint | Brittle under stress (fails at 25% lower load than carbon), poor UV resistance |
Premium Carbon Fiber + Kevlar Hybrid | Extreme racing, collector vehicles | 1.6 lbs (ultra-thin 2.0mm ▲▲), 60,000 psi strength (ASTM D3039 ▲▲▲), Kevlar padding | ▲▲▲ Lightest option, 3x impact resistance vs steel, fire-resistant coating ▲▲▲ | Exceedingly costly ($800+), niche use cases, requires specialized maintenance |