^they have some where u replace the roof w/ CF

 

They make an entire hatch peice for my Mustang that comes in CF. Huge huge huge weight savings...but again, rather have metal. Good ol' metal, if it gets dinged just pop the ding out. Ain't gotta worry about cracks, etc. etc. Plus, over the rear tires is a GOOD place to have weight.

 

^yeah i knew they have them. it would be pretty badass to see tho a mustang w/ CF hood and hatch

 

Theres really nothing left to make into carbon fiber anymore. C-West makes their Full Body Carbon Kit for the S2000, and they mean full body. The engine on the Koenigsegg CCR is, except for the main block assembly which is aluminum, entirely carbon. So theres no real ground to break.

 

I've been out of the loop for awhile, but... If you want answers regarding carbon fiber, chances are forums won't give them. Take the time, call up a couple composites companies and ask them. Also keep in mind the really "high-end" carbon-fiber composites often use molds and extremely low pressure vacuums to form. Considering the expense of those procedures rules it out of the question for most of us, it's most likely going to be better to stick w/ the good ol' aluminum/steel. Once again though, find that out for yourself.

 

waste of money IMO

 

If you were were gonna do it the only gains I would see be lower temps & less weight...
Glad to see another creative mind on TR also.

 

i mold and fab up parts myself using carbon fiber. heat properties depend on whatever resin is used, and the heat characteristics they can withstand. carbon fiber is exactly that. FIBER. what makes it strong is the resin after it cures, and the interlacing weave gives an obvious strength.

as far as intercooler piping goes, it would be difficult to make. more difficult than other parts anyways. youd have obvious weight savings, but aluminum piping doesnt weigh much to begin with. it would look nice, but im sure it would require constant touch ups due to rock chips hitting the front tubes all the time. carbon isnt really used for heat dissipation, thats not the whole idea behind its use. so you wont see any gains in it dropping intake temps either.

 

theres the answer ftw... all depends on the resin you use

 

not worth the money for the weight savings. I guess you could justify it on a show car. I'll stick with aluminum