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WHAT IS CARBON FIBER?
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Basics |
Similar to
graphite, the phrase "carbon fiber" has a variety of different
meanings with respect to different applications and installations.
Carbon fiber is a man-made material, not natural, and is
engineered and forged in a factory specializing in Carbon or
Graphite.
The fact that carbon fiber is as durable as steel, but as light as
styrophome, makes Carbon Fiber the top choice for automotive
enthusiasts looking to add horsepower or shave down weight,
without sacrificing performance. Although carbon fiber is more
pricey than other materials, it is by far the best choice for the
serious auto enthusiasts. I.E. The world's most expensive and
arguably fastest race car, the McLaren F1, is made from front to
back with a pure carbon fiber body.
Carbon fiber is
not molded or melted down like traditional metals or graphites.
Instead, carbon fiber is usually laid out in flimsy sheets. Once
the carbon fiber is baked in a special and extremely scorching
"oven," the carbon fiber solidifies, making it virtually
unbreakable. Some carbon fiber sheets can withstand a bullet, but
can weigh less than 1 lb.
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Usage |
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Most carbon fiber applications for the
automobile is used on areas that require a weight reduction, or in
replacement of a part that may take up too much weight. For
example, instead of installing an aluminum wing which may weigh
around 25-50 lbs, a 3 lb.
carbon fiber wing in installed instead.
Or to reduce the weight of the
vehicle, the stock 150-200 lb. hood is removed, and is replaced by
a carbon fiber hood, which may
weigh less than 10 lbs. Many applications of carbon fiber are used
for the automobile, and is a great way to reduce weight or improve
performance without sacrificing much weight, and is great because
of the incredible durability a carbon fiber hood carries.
For example, many carbon fiber
hoods can survive small collisions and even severe hail storms. |
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