# Heart-Shaped Exhaust Tips Blue Diamond Chrome Puts a Feminine Twist on Car Parts By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-exhaust References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/480038574297717981/Exhaust-Tips-by-Blue-Diamond-Chrome) & [bestmufflers](http://www.bestmufflers.com/bshop/product_info.php?cPath=374_379&products_id=680&osCsid=ccba5c0f8d346455174d35c523e77575) Personalizing people's lives has manifested in a variety of ways over the years and this heart-shaped exhaust pipe is one of the more unique creations. Since the show 'Pimp My Ride,' [customizing cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameo-1) has taken a life of its own and the heart-shaped exhaust tip is a fun way to add a feminine flair to the predominantly male-dominated industry. Adorable and subtle, the heart-shaped exhaust tip was created by [Blue Diamond Chrome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-private-garage-suite). A universal creation, there is also a star-shaped tip available. The only thing that a person might want to inquire about is whether or not any puffs of smoke will come out shaped like a heart or star as well. That would make it truly special. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Car Parts:** As personalization continues to trend, customization of car parts presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Feminine Flair Aesthetic:** The heart-shaped exhaust tip taps into the growing preference for feminine aesthetic in traditionally male-dominated industries like automobiles, thus presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the auto customization industry. - **Universal Car Parts:** Universal car parts, like Blue Diamond Chrome's heart and star-shaped exhaust tips, have a broad appeal that represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can leverage the growing trend of customization of car parts to create novel and design-driven products like Blue Diamond Chrome's heart-shaped exhaust tips. - **Auto Customization Industry:** The auto customization industry can capitalize on the popularity of feminine aesthetic in traditionally male-dominated industries like automobiles and cater to the market demand for unique and creative products. - **Design Industry:** The design industry can leverage universal car parts that appeal to a broad consumer base to create innovative products that combine functionality and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Custom Pink Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-luxury-car.md) - [Portable Automotive Tailpipe Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-speaker-20.md) - [Flower-Inspired Bong Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-vase-bong.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Romantic Luxury Vehicle Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-stronger-than-diamonds.md) - [Glittering Ruby Rims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruby-red-rims.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md)