New Sparco Evo VIII [All Threads MERGED]
Originally posted by olegpro01
wow wow wow.... i personally like carbon parts and this is the first time i'm hearing anything bad them. Is there anything else bad about carbon that u know of?
And what do u mean by "end up looking like crap"?
wow wow wow.... i personally like carbon parts and this is the first time i'm hearing anything bad them. Is there anything else bad about carbon that u know of?
And what do u mean by "end up looking like crap"?
Please do not mistake the carbon hood and trunk on this car with those readily available in the aftermarket. It is unfortunate that this confusion exists between carbon fiber parts manufactured with pre-preg carbon in an autoclave, and those parts that are using dry carbon cloth with resin applied in the mold, on top of a fiberglass skeleton.
We manufacture every carbon component on the Ferrari Enzo (seats, body, undertray, brake ducts, etc.) except for the tub. The time and money that it takes to work with Carbon fiber in the proper way prevents it from being readily used in the aftermarket.
The purpose of this post is to ask those people who do not fully understand the process, to investigate and to ask questions, and not make broad generalizations based upon misinformation. There is a reason that carbon has replaced aluminum in the manufacturing of many aircraft components, race car chasis, and high performance automobiles. It is not for the "bling" factor.
Do you honestly believe that a carbon hood manufactured in Taiwan that retails for $500 is possibly the same as a hood manufactured one at a time in an autoclave by a former Indycar team and manufacturer of its own chasis?
I'll get off my soapbox now. I just felt that I had to stand up for AAR and their work. Ask anyone who has seen this car in person....the hood and trunk are some of the most amazing body panels on any road car, period.
We manufacture every carbon component on the Ferrari Enzo (seats, body, undertray, brake ducts, etc.) except for the tub. The time and money that it takes to work with Carbon fiber in the proper way prevents it from being readily used in the aftermarket.
The purpose of this post is to ask those people who do not fully understand the process, to investigate and to ask questions, and not make broad generalizations based upon misinformation. There is a reason that carbon has replaced aluminum in the manufacturing of many aircraft components, race car chasis, and high performance automobiles. It is not for the "bling" factor.
Do you honestly believe that a carbon hood manufactured in Taiwan that retails for $500 is possibly the same as a hood manufactured one at a time in an autoclave by a former Indycar team and manufacturer of its own chasis?
I'll get off my soapbox now. I just felt that I had to stand up for AAR and their work. Ask anyone who has seen this car in person....the hood and trunk are some of the most amazing body panels on any road car, period.
Scott,
You are 100% Correct. AAR produces the highest quality carbon, hands down.
I was lucky enough to see this car at SEMA, and let me tell you..
OMG...
BEAUTIFUL!
You are 100% Correct. AAR produces the highest quality carbon, hands down.
I was lucky enough to see this car at SEMA, and let me tell you..
OMG...
BEAUTIFUL!
Originally posted by sparcoevo
Please do not mistake the carbon hood and trunk on this car with those readily available in the aftermarket. It is unfortunate that this confusion exists between carbon fiber parts manufactured with pre-preg carbon in an autoclave, and those parts that are using dry carbon cloth with resin applied in the mold, on top of a fiberglass skeleton.
We manufacture every carbon component on the Ferrari Enzo (seats, body, undertray, brake ducts, etc.) except for the tub. The time and money that it takes to work with Carbon fiber in the proper way prevents it from being readily used in the aftermarket.
The purpose of this post is to ask those people who do not fully understand the process, to investigate and to ask questions, and not make broad generalizations based upon misinformation. There is a reason that carbon has replaced aluminum in the manufacturing of many aircraft components, race car chasis, and high performance automobiles. It is not for the "bling" factor.
Do you honestly believe that a carbon hood manufactured in Taiwan that retails for $500 is possibly the same as a hood manufactured one at a time in an autoclave by a former Indycar team and manufacturer of its own chasis?
I'll get off my soapbox now. I just felt that I had to stand up for AAR and their work. Ask anyone who has seen this car in person....the hood and trunk are some of the most amazing body panels on any road car, period.
Please do not mistake the carbon hood and trunk on this car with those readily available in the aftermarket. It is unfortunate that this confusion exists between carbon fiber parts manufactured with pre-preg carbon in an autoclave, and those parts that are using dry carbon cloth with resin applied in the mold, on top of a fiberglass skeleton.
We manufacture every carbon component on the Ferrari Enzo (seats, body, undertray, brake ducts, etc.) except for the tub. The time and money that it takes to work with Carbon fiber in the proper way prevents it from being readily used in the aftermarket.
The purpose of this post is to ask those people who do not fully understand the process, to investigate and to ask questions, and not make broad generalizations based upon misinformation. There is a reason that carbon has replaced aluminum in the manufacturing of many aircraft components, race car chasis, and high performance automobiles. It is not for the "bling" factor.
Do you honestly believe that a carbon hood manufactured in Taiwan that retails for $500 is possibly the same as a hood manufactured one at a time in an autoclave by a former Indycar team and manufacturer of its own chasis?
I'll get off my soapbox now. I just felt that I had to stand up for AAR and their work. Ask anyone who has seen this car in person....the hood and trunk are some of the most amazing body panels on any road car, period.
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It is simply amazing... I would pay that much for that hood no questions asked... I could care less if it shines well or not... it's the craftmanship and properties that makes the hood and trunk own all...
Is the Apex'i Intake available for the Evo yet??? that's probably the one i'd go with, in part cause their filters are prolly the best you can buy...
Is the Apex'i Intake available for the Evo yet??? that's probably the one i'd go with, in part cause their filters are prolly the best you can buy...
Originally posted by Cash Money
Is the Apex'i Intake available for the Evo yet??? that's probably the one i'd go with, in part cause their filters are prolly the best you can buy...
Is the Apex'i Intake available for the Evo yet??? that's probably the one i'd go with, in part cause their filters are prolly the best you can buy...
I know that Apex'i will answer any technical questions you may have about it and the other Apex'i parts on our car (such as turbo, intercooler, Power FC, etc....)
Apex Integration: (714) 685-5707
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