Noz Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hey guys, wondered how carbon reacts to flexing. More fibreglass seems to crack over time (probably just cheap kits that I've had experience with). What are the NUR arches like, with carbon. I was looking at having the rear aches made from fibreglass, but I'm tired of having to re-visit the bodywork due to wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Carbon is amazing but totaly understood. Fiberglass in my opinion is horrible, as you say it has next to no flex hence id never ever fit a fiber glass body kit. Carbon in it's strongest form ie layers upon layers with apoxy has zero give but when hit in an extream circumstance will shatter. You will still get the cracking if you clear coat, this is not the carbon it's the clear coat itself. A perfect example Is the cannards I designed, I can stand on them no problem, a shine auto diffuser however can't be stood on as it's one thin layer of carbon with next to no strength. To answer your question carbon in this instance will be better than fiber glass yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just to add... In an ideal circumstance in durability terms I'd make metal arches and weld them on if it were me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's not something I can do myself. So unless I can buy rear metal arches or someone offers the service I don't have many options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's not something I can do myself. So unless I can buy rear metal arches or someone offers the service I don't have many options. Why do you have to do it yourself??? I happy pay people to get the best quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The main problems arise when you try bonding two separate pieces, especially different materials, together. If any filler is used, you can guarantee that at some point down the line there'll be cracks. That's why stock body Supras are best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now