CF wouldn't weigh a whole lot less but it would still lower your center of gravity pretty well. I wouldn't do the fiberglass but I would go for a very well made full carbon one.
CF Targa Top
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FatalStylez;1213438 said:
all this time and i thought the thread was going in opposition
the guy is selling a CF targa AND a headliner
that would be pretty nutty
if it's fiberglass or not..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/86-5...62QQcategoryZ33646QQihZ010QQitemZ200291647991
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i always wanted a CF targa. i wanted it so it would be even less work to take it off,hehe. Shit, i think it looks cool too. Who the hell has a carbon fiber roof? exactly. i want one.
A brace underneath would be ideal. One that can be bolted into the targa bolt locations and could have the top in place at the same time.
i believe that is how this one is contructed. i forget your screenname sir, rayunz is it? i've been pondering the same design for a while now. at least i know it can be done! one day i will have one!
yes yes, back on cf targa topic
Supercars have their entire chassis built out of carbon fiber.
I wouldn't call it "brittle" at all...
I wouldn't call it "brittle" at all...
Poodles;1213719 said:
You mean a space frame designed car where its unibody and really thick.
Not to mention if you have cops as friends ask them which car haves the worst fatalitys in a high speed collision. I know for a fact if there is two accidents 1 with a vette and one with say a smaller car like a porche the porche will hold together better because steel will absorb impact because its softer and will not shatter when impacted from the side. CF haves weakness that makes it impractical when it comes to strength.
You could make it thick and strong with multiple layers and tight weaves then add some kevlar into the form but with cost the weight savings is not that substantial.
I am leaning towards believing that the flex would chip the resin eventually splitting and cracking it.
If you want to contribute $250 toward weight savings and bling get the hood, bride seats, light weight wheels that would shed pounds and sounds a little bit less risky.
bmoss85;1213408 said:
But CF looks really gay. It reminds me of an intentionaly unpainted Honduh.
Well, different ppl have different opinions on this but I rather spend my money
on that targa brace then get the CF Targa Top. Anyways, this is my opinion
and if you really like the CF top then go for it.
on that targa brace then get the CF Targa Top. Anyways, this is my opinion
and if you really like the CF top then go for it.
Evilempire1.3JZ-GTE;1213721 said:
The new F1 cars use carbon fiber in their safety box for the driver, it's FAR stronger than steel.
I think you guys seem to think of sheets instead of a formed piece. Take a flat sheet of steel for a body panel and it will bend all over the place, but once it's formed it won't.
Poodles;1213829 said:
i did see a test of the f1 cockpits on discovery channel a few yrs ago, they were made from carbon fiber. i think they said they could withstand atleast a 10g impact. i cant remember all the specs they said about it, but it was very very strong.
im sure its not. i just dont see much point in a cf targa anyways but thats just my opinion. the guy that makes them is on here i think his name is heyitsdatguy or something like that.
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Still no pictures, I say BS on this...........
I'd personally not want one, I would however like a lexan Targa piece so I can still enjoy the sky when its rainy or cold to have the top off kinda like those prick ass vette owners LOL.
I'd personally not want one, I would however like a lexan Targa piece so I can still enjoy the sky when its rainy or cold to have the top off kinda like those prick ass vette owners LOL.
jetjock;1213636 said:
What? It doesn't take much weight loss from the very top of the car to lower your center of gravity, thus improving handling.
forcefedsupra;1214122 said:
LOL, no. Add the headliner and trim and you've saved next to no weight. Your statement makes no sense
