Carbon Fibre Doors Anyone !
11 February 2005, 06:37 PM
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Carbon Fibre Doors Anyone !
I've just come accross this.... who's going to be the first then ?
http://www.stiracing.com/product.php?cat_id=5&id=306
They are talking of a weight reduction of 20kgs per door
I wonder how much ??
http://www.stiracing.com/product.php?cat_id=5&id=306
They are talking of a weight reduction of 20kgs per door
I wonder how much ??
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12 February 2005, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by skiddus_markus
As much as I like weight reduction,I wouldn't do it on the doors.If you're T-boned then the cf could cut you in half.Have you seen the way it splinters in F1 crashes?
13 February 2005, 10:45 PM
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Nice
But wtf would you tell the insurance company...
Changing an integral part of the crash structure ir errrrr... well going to take some explaning!
or is it me?
Dazza
But wtf would you tell the insurance company...
Changing an integral part of the crash structure ir errrrr... well going to take some explaning!
or is it me?
Dazza
14 February 2005, 07:05 PM
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If theyve only been laid-up similar to grp then theyll delaminate over time and they wont give you a deal of protection in an accident; if theyre properly autoclaved then theyll be a lot stronger, and a damn site dearer too. Of course; because proper carbon fibre kit costs a fortune to make virually every product available is made in a similar way to fibre glass and sold to punters relying on their ignorance.
14 February 2005, 07:40 PM
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Thanks guys, yes if anyone was to spend serious cash on this sort of thing I would hope that they did their homework on the structural properties to the type of carbon they fitted....
I would imagine if it is made in this country there is an ISO standard that we must follow but I don't know how that works on the continent for imported parts ?
(that's not a comment about the doors before anyone asks but just carbon body parts in general) phew thats covered that !!
Simon
I would imagine if it is made in this country there is an ISO standard that we must follow but I don't know how that works on the continent for imported parts ?
(that's not a comment about the doors before anyone asks but just carbon body parts in general) phew thats covered that !!
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15 February 2005, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rooferman
Your insurance company is gonna love these.......
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The real money earner would be if someone did burberry doors and bonnets, Argos could sell them, now that would look good on any cruise night.
And everyone knows burberry is as hard as the chavs that wear it so no safety issues
And everyone knows burberry is as hard as the chavs that wear it so no safety issues
16 February 2005, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Wonder Wagon
yea @ 100mph+
Buy some and test them at 50mph then.I'll see you in casualty
.I like Cf panels but you have to ask yourself if it's worth it in the event of an accident.They might be as strong as metal but in an accident when metal exceeds it's capacity to remain in one peice it will buckle/crumple bend.Cf isn't as flexible so will inevitably snap.Personally I'd stick to the bonnet and wings as you have some extra protection between you and them.
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Originally Posted by skiddus_markus
Buy some and test them at 50mph then.I'll see you in casualty.
I like Cf panels but you have to ask yourself if it's worth it in the event of an accident.They might be as strong as metal but in an accident when metal exceeds it's capacity to remain in one peice it will buckle/crumple bend.Cf isn't as flexible so will inevitably snap.Personally I'd stick to the bonnet and wings as you have some extra protection between you and them.
.I like Cf panels but you have to ask yourself if it's worth it in the event of an accident.They might be as strong as metal but in an accident when metal exceeds it's capacity to remain in one peice it will buckle/crumple bend.Cf isn't as flexible so will inevitably snap.Personally I'd stick to the bonnet and wings as you have some extra protection between you and them.
21 February 2005, 08:08 PM
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Here we go it's popular in the states...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721331
Soon there will be enough panels on the market to do the whole car !!
Simon
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721331
Soon there will be enough panels on the market to do the whole car !!
Simon
22 February 2005, 06:40 AM
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Yes it might be "the in thing" at the moment but has anyone heard of someone having a bump with c/f bonnet's or a boot on ????
in the Dail Mirror 21st feb pg 15 "shelley" off Corrie sat on jordan and bust it, said the chassis but can't see too well in picture,
in the Dail Mirror 21st feb pg 15 "shelley" off Corrie sat on jordan and bust it, said the chassis but can't see too well in picture,
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