Chris Mansbridge Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 ok... I am doing a Physics coursework project (at college) and am in desperate need of some help. I have chose to study the material Carbon Fibre and its use in cars, yet I have not found any sites about how it is used and why (with sufficient details to support my work). [i need info like why the strength/ weight of the material makes it suitable and better than other materials (for example)] I was hoping that people on the forum may know sites (or any other information sources) with information on the material which makes it suitable for use in cars. Any help will be deeply appreciated, many thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Try and look into formula 1, I bet they use a shad load of carbon fibre in those cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Anything thats doesnt take stress, gear knobs, pedals, dash board, inside door panels, rims. I know theres a company producin carbon rims now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicH_87 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 actual parts used on almost every car? or we talking hop-up wings, doors, spoliers, dash etc? if just everyday parts, i think theres a push button in most distrubuters that are made out of carbon fibre, or most likey i'm totally wrong. i'm sure someone on here will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 mclaren F1 road car. the body is made entirely of carbon fibre. ferrari F50 is also a carbon shell. bmw M3 CSL has a carbon roof and i think a carbon bonett too. anyway theres a couple, just look at supercars and you will find a shit load of carbon componants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 The Zonda has carbon fibre at the back end, I think it incases the exhaust system which too may be made from carbon firbe or atleast have a outer coating of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 http://www.koenigsegg.com/ what more can i say, the body for these cars...which ive touched :) :) made in the same factory as my boosters :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD404 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 For various articles about the use of carbon fibre in F1 cars try here. Just type "carbon fibre" in the search box. As for road cars, supercars are definately what you should be looking at. The Zonda, if I remember correctly uses cf for the main structural components of its chassis, a trait it shares with the Mclaren F1 and the Ferrari Enzo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 A while ago, in a performance car tuning mag, an american guy had totally modified a new civic with carbon. He replaced the bonnet, front wings, front/rear bumpers, parts in the engine bay, doors and door cards, seats were raw carbon, spoiler and boot, also the speakers were installed in a carbon surround, steering wheel, dash and probly a few other things i have forgotten about. Mainly used because of its strength an light weight. F1 cars, and a lot of other race cars, use full carbon steering wheels. Mclaren Merc SLR, the front end is made entirely of carbon, for a 'crumple zone'. Ask Prince Nas how good it is, he got out without a scratch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deagledaddy Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Also look here http://www.hexcel.com/Markets/Automotive/ might have some interesting info. :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 the best source of information about specialist subjects are journal articles, they are usualy only available if you or your uni/college pay a subscrition, but you can usually read the abstract to get a good idea of what its all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD404 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Try here also. Seems more specific to the use of composite material in chassis and body design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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