Is CF getting old now?

[moranor@axis]

guys wtf... how often do you run over something hard? if it does happen i want something there to protect the engine...

there are quite a few reasons to have a sump guard so why would i just take it off?

if i wanted to protect the engine from nails i would use a carbon kevlar hybrid weave...

canoes and kayaks also receive huge blows from rocks in different directions... when last did you see one made of steel?

well I as just talking generally.

anyway, to maintain the "aero" effect of the sump guard, and have it as effective and more as the stock one at protecting your sump would be super super expensive and a huge waste of money for nothing.

i think it will be a similar weight saving as a CF bonnet... is that also just a waste of money? you thinking of really thin carbon which is a bit like saying you cant build a house from wood because paper is so weak...

go actually do some research into the properties of CF than come and argue...

this will be done to my car so you welcome to come say i told you so if it does not work out...

 

[herr bmw]

everybody to his own,thats what i say,supercars,racing cars,go for it but for me on my car,why?,how much wait will i save?and is it really gonna make a difference in my dailly drive to work and back?

it looks nice but i personally have got bored with the look and even the vinly look has down graded it and made it look cheap.

but like i said in the begining,everybody to his own

 

[kabal]

guys wtf... how often do you run over something hard? if it does happen i want something there to protect the engine...

there are quite a few reasons to have a sump guard so why would i just take it off?

if i wanted to protect the engine from nails i would use a carbon kevlar hybrid weave...

canoes and kayaks also receive huge blows from rocks in different directions... when last did you see one made of steel?

well I as just talking generally.

anyway, to maintain the "aero" effect of the sump guard, and have it as effective and more as the stock one at protecting your sump would be super super expensive and a huge waste of money for nothing.

i think it will be a similar weight saving as a CF bonnet... is that also just a waste of money? you thinking of really thin carbon which is a bit like saying you cant build a house from wood because paper is so weak...

go actually do some research into the properties of CF than come and argue...

this will be done to my car so you welcome to come say i told you so if it does not work out...

ok, you do this on your car, then show us independant testing of the part which shows it is stronger that the oem steel version.

all I am arguing is that is is no where near cost or time efficient, and for all the berating that is being done because people want carbon fibre pieces because it looks "cool", this is exactly the same thing, "oh, I have a carbon fibre sumpguard/bonnet/car. Dont worry that it cost Rxxxxxx, it took 0.01seconds off my lap time....."

but I am just probably talking kak, and you are an expert, with years experience in using carbon fibre to fab structural components

and yes, a carbon fibre bonnet on a street car that is the same as oem, and is painted is absolutely a waste of money. so are 19" wheels, angel eyes, and everything else enthusiasts do on a car

 

[gconry18]

and yes, a carbon fibre bonnet on a street car that is the same as oem, and is painted is absolutely a waste of money. so are 19" wheels, angel eyes, and everything else enthusiasts do on a car

But Hey... That's how we roll :rollsmile:

 

[Coisman]

imp:
Do you think if I make her a broom out of carbon fibre, that my mother in law would like me more?? :mmm:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Na, she'll just feel more 'high-tech'! :rollsmile:

 

[Coisman]

imp:
At least her gynecologist would like me, cause no more wood splinter removals! :mmm:

 

[kabal]

imp:
At least her gynecologist would like me, cause no more wood splinter removals! :mmm:

You are a sick man.... I like it:biglol:

 

[moranor@axis]

whatever kabal i have given examples where carbon works for high impact applications and is still cost effective and lighter than alternatives...

you just arguing now for the sake of arguing...

 

[Philip Foglar]

imp:
At least her gynecologist would like me, cause no more wood splinter removals! :mmm:

:roflol:

But hang-on, in Formula 1 they often have to sweep the track to remove bits of carbon shards and splinters from 'wing bashings' that would otherwise cause punctures... :fencelook:

 

[frikkieh]

imp:
At least her gynecologist would like me, cause no more wood splinter removals! :mmm:

You are a sick man.... I like it:biglol:

+1, Coisman, you're wicked man LMAO. :roflol:

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