Quality Carbon Parts

Originally Posted by BulletBug

whats the advantage of carbon fibre??

1. less weight
2. more durable
3. fire proof?
4. is it a total waste painting over the carbon fibre stuff? adding weight??

CF really only has the advantage when it comes to weight. As pointed out, the carbon fibres are fireproof, but the plastic matrix isn't. As far as durability goes, you're better off with steel parts. CF has a nasty habit of just shattering, where metal parts bend. If you want to paint CF, then have at it. Most people leave it unpainted for bragging rights, but if we are all honest, how much does the paint really weigh once it dries?

Peace be with you

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Originally Posted by vwdevotee

......................... but if we are all honest, how much does the paint really weigh once it dries?

Peace be with you

A lot if you listen to Mercedes. In their W196(?) GP cars of the '30s they left the aluminium bodywork unpainted to save the weight of the paint to get within the class weight regulations. Thats where the tag of 'the silver arrows' comes from that has also spawned the culture that German hi-perf cars should be silver.

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