Stilo Multijet 140bhp said:
So a part from the obvious looks point of view, what other benefits could one get from a CF bonet. I know its a lot lighter than the regular steel one but would you be able to feel it while driving the car??? How much does a steel bonet wheigh?? How bout a CF one???
By the way, if i could afford it i'd be putting myself down for one of these!!!!
Q:What is advantages to use those parts?
A:The benefits of Carbon fibre are many. For our hoods some of them are:
Attractive custom appearance
Added vehicle value
Light weight - approximately 1/3 the weight of most factory hoods
Improved vehicle performance
Corrosion resistance
Q:What is the average weight of hoods?
A: Hood weights differ depending on the size, but the average is between 12-15 lbs. Typically density of steel is 7 g/cc, for carbon it is 2 g/cc so our hoods are approximately 1/3 the weight of a comparable steel hood. We have designed an Ultra-light full-framed hood for a Honda Civic 2003, which weighs only 5 1/2 lbs, while our heaviest hood is for a Volvo 850 at 18 lbs vs. 58 lbs for factory.
Q:Can carbon fibre products be made as strong as steel?
A:Yes.Carbon or Graphite fibres are a man-made material which is 3 times stronger and 5 times stiffer than steel. This enables us to produce products that are much lighter but the equivalent strength of steel. Kevlar is lighter than carbon fibre and steel but not as stiff as carbon fibre. This makes our "hybrid" material of Carbon/Kevlar even more appealing, not to mention the available colors.
Q:How durable are these parts?
A:The Carbon fibre can last longer than any metal because it is resistant to fatigue or corrosion. We have developed our own exclusive blend of UV stable laminating resin for use in all our products. Our resin is ultra-clear, has a UV rating of approximately 7000 Hours /1000 Hours is equivalent to 1 year in Miami climate/ and has a very high impact resistance. Generally, a falling tree branch of a stray baseball would not damage our carbon fibre hood but could leave a steel hood with a dent.
hope that answers ur question