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Originally Posted by Hennesseyrgv
Just one question. Unless i am wrong and already comes with. Why GM didnt addapt the idea of carbon fiber fenders and panels like the Z06 and Grand sport Corvette? This would of reduce some more weigth. Rigth now the way it is , in my opinion its still a heavy car.
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Tooling costs can make CF prohibitive. It is very light but even newer processes that don't require an autoclave are still pricey for the volume.
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Originally Posted by 2SSRS@Gen5diy
The carbon fiber fenders are heaver then the ones on the car now.
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Where are you getting that data? CF weighs less than steel by a huge amount and even undercuts aluminum by a very large amount.