So like the title says, I've been experimenting with CF lately and trying to find places where I could lighten my car and maybe break even on the cost by making a few extra and selling them.

Just kind of spit balling ideas here and I'd love for some feedback. I'm sure someone somewhere makes some of these parts already but like I said, just spit balling. Also, if you guys have any ideas about CF that you'd like to see, let me know.

1. CF patch for sunroof
2. Flaired-CF fenders
3. CF Bumper supports (I know these are primary structures so they would require serious engineering but I think the potential gain is HUGE)
4. CF hood and race seats (duh) You guys think anyone would be interested in CF REAR seats? I like having the seats just in case but I wish there was an option for people that didn't use them often and wanted something a little lighter.
5. CF doors. <-- I've heard these are dangerous in road car applications but I don't understand why since CF has the potential to be significantly stronger and lighter than the material the doors are already made of. If someone understands this, I'd love to know why.

That's about all I have right now.

 

it breaks in chunks and gets stuck in your neck lol
think about what would you rather have stuck in your artery
a chunk of metal that can be pulled out or a chunk of carbon FIBER that will release some of those fibers into your blood stream (unless you want to be like iron man.


racing you wear protective body suit which you dont wear when you daily drive.

 

Is this really the issue with CF doors?

If thats the only obstacle, I'd imagine that could be overcome with some kind of lamination process similar to windshields?

Then again I don't suppose you can temper CF and the shards would just cut right through the laminate.

Maybe not though?

 

try breaking fiberglass with your hands

 

Don't even get into this. Over the years guys have come and gone and when they go it doesn't end well for the customers. Oh yeah, they start out with good intentions but then things start happening, orders get delayed. etc.

 

Raver, I don't want to break ANYTHING with my hands. I don't follow?

Marc,

I don't want to start a 4 day fight again but this thread is about where CF can be (relatively easily) utilized on our hondas. This is not me taking CF orders. This is really just a personal project of mine. And like I said, I'm not taking orders for parts, I would just make 2 or 3 extra for the simple purpose of breaking even in terms of cost of materials.

Now that thats out of the way. I'm sure you have some novel ideas where you would like to see CF utilized.

 

All interior pieces in my 6th gen Civic. I don't really care much about weight savings. Start with an EX headliner. Then the rear deck and every other plastic pillar piece.

 

Engine cover like newer cars
You didnt specify what car you making those for.
The fibers get everywhere. Its not as safe as metal when the accident happens.