the use of cabin fiber

tvfreakazoid

I was wondering how well carbon fiber will hold up in the long run?
Koneissegg uses an all carbon fiber wheels and for their whole car as well.
Especially the wheels. Think of the potential micro fractures that could happen and the structural integrity will be effected.
Same goes for the whole car as well.
Also, pagani uses a carbon/titanium weave in his huayra. Now is that better? Will it hold up just as good as aluminum in the long run?
Just a thought.
I read something that Ferrari doesn't use carbon fiber for the main body due to the fact that it will be harder to detect potential issues that I mentioned above.
As for the la Ferrari, I think its made of carbon fiber. So I guess they only do it for their super cars.
Just curious

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Haboob

I think it will be just fine. It's put under huge stress in racing (especially F1) and doesn't seem to have any issues. I think that says a lot.

As for consumer cars, I don't think it poses any problems other than people not knowing how to drive their super/hyper cars.

Jordo!

Our driveshafts are made of a carbon fiber-plastic composite. It's pretty strong stuff.

The major issue with cf panels or parts is that if they break, as far as I know, they are pretty much trashed, but they are light and very, very strong.

As far as detecting defects -- meaning if there's subtle structural damage its hard to detect and therefore a safety issue?

At this point, I think the main issue is cost -- the raw materials and the manufacturing process isn't cheap, relative to aluminum. Then again, Ford was going to use hemp fiber for car panels at one point in time allegedly, so who knows...

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RicerX

I have never heard of cabin fiber. Might be worth a shot. Sounds like it could be beneficial if you're running the HVAC on the recirculation setting after binge eating taco bell.

SouthArk370Z

The wheels are the only item that I could see being a problem and only after abuse (hitting curbs and potholes). As Haboob and Jordo! point out, CF is already being used, with great success, in race and consumer applications.

UV degradation may be a long-term problem for body panels but a good coat of paint will solve that.

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Zoren 370

A lot stronger than steel and light as a feather.
The only thing I can think of the danger which has been seen on F1 and lemans they are designed to break off to disperse impact which is very good!
But the splinter from it could be deadly once hit.

tvfreakazoid

Damn I didn't catch the misspelling LOL.
I was just curious.
The koniessegg "the one" goes for $3 million. Only six will be made.

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Zteven

As previously stated its strong and light, won't hold up great if continuously exposed to the sun over time

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