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This is a discussion on Carbon Fiber vs. Kevlar vs. Fiberglass within the TECH Discussion Forum forums, part of the TECH Discussion category; what's the best to use. I personally say carbon fiber but we wer talking about this in the thread about ...
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05-17-2004, 01:37 PM
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Drifter
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Carbon Fiber vs. Kevlar vs. Fiberglass
what's the best to use. I personally say carbon fiber but we wer talking about this in the thread about shoes. do any of you have any information about each? and which is best for drifting?
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05-17-2004, 01:42 PM
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for body panels?
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05-17-2004, 01:48 PM
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Drifter
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yeah, for body kits.
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05-17-2004, 02:12 PM
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what about those carbon fibre and kevlar mixes?
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05-17-2004, 02:21 PM
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do they use kevlar for for body kits?... i was always under the impression that kevlar was a flexible like cloth and as a result not used for bodykit... i suppose it could be made stiff like fiberglass but i don't think the weight savings would be that much better than Carbon Fiber and i think it costs more than CF too i could be wrong but i just get the feeling that kevlar is reserved for people with alot of money or well funded racing teams a'la F1 or WRC
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05-17-2004, 02:37 PM
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it is usually not used alone in body kits, in fact i wasnt it aware that it was at all; but usually "threaded" throughout the CF
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05-17-2004, 04:07 PM
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Drifter
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yeah...I heard that they do make kevlar body kits...and they make carbon fiber and kevlar composit stuff.
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05-17-2004, 04:22 PM
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As with fiberglass, kevlar becomes stiff when saturated in resin, and hardened. The same process is used for carbon fiber I'm pretty sure. Additional layers of each matterial can be over-layed while the resin is wet, increasing the thickness and strength.
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05-17-2004, 04:27 PM
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Drifter
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ah, that makes a lot of sense...but like I don't think they use it all the time right?
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05-17-2004, 05:13 PM
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i say fiberglass, it's light weight, and can be easily repaired. Just make sure you get good quality stuff.
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05-17-2004, 05:58 PM
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Dorifto Pic King
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The Auto Select "Yellow Shark" (R34 Gt-r) Has carbon kevlar body panels.
 
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05-17-2004, 06:05 PM
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Drifter
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yeah...I've seen a lot of the cars nowadays that are nearly all carbon fiber...I think cf is very pretty, but too much of a good thing isn't cool...I guess its more performance then cosmetic...
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05-17-2004, 06:09 PM
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Dorifto Pic King
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for drifting i think FRP that flexible stuff
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05-17-2004, 06:13 PM
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FRP = Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Pretty much in the same family as fiberglass. |
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05-17-2004, 06:14 PM
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Dorifto Pic King
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yea i kno wat it means
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05-17-2004, 06:21 PM
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Drifter
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I love this site...I always learn so much...
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05-17-2004, 06:44 PM
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Anyone know any exotic light weight parts for the S13, i mean things like doors and drivelines and stuff, just curious about such things.
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05-17-2004, 06:50 PM
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Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber is lighter thats all i gotta say cuz i use it on my hatchi roku and its great!
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05-17-2004, 07:00 PM
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Drifter
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lambo doors shouldn't add much weight, isn't it just hinge fabrication that's being done?
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05-17-2004, 07:04 PM
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Re: Carbon Fiber
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05-17-2004, 07:07 PM
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Dorifto Pic King
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For the s13 u can get FRP trunk lid and door skins. Fenders and hoods. THats wat i see in my Japanese drift mags
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05-17-2004, 07:45 PM
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05-17-2004, 07:47 PM
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Dorifto Pic King
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those are some nice, bootleg kits
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05-17-2004, 07:51 PM
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as i said earlier Nock offs are a poor drifters best friend. WHo cares what brand name it is? long as its cheap and works.
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05-17-2004, 07:55 PM
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Dorifto Pic King
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I know, i said they were nice. I liek the M sports rip off and the "nismo style with lip" I would have to say GTP has the best knock offs ive seen. I may have to get some when i get a car. They are only like 300 dollars !!!
 
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