Body Kits and Mods for TCH

#11

08-17-2007, 08:52 PM

BoomerangThree

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Re: Body Kits and Mods for TCH

Looks like we have the same color TCH. Can't wait for the pics...

#12

08-17-2007, 09:42 PM

stevil

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Re: Body Kits and Mods for TCH

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Originally Posted by TonyStealing

Instead of Carbon Fiber Hood (which would help with the weight significantly) could Solar Power Hood be feasible?

I've seen discussion of mods such as aftermarket carbon fiber hoods before - interesting weight reduction concept. I'm left with two questions:

How much lighter is CF than fiberglass? I have a CF camera tripod that's half the weight of its aluminum counterpart, but have no frame of reference with respect to fiberglass.
Does anyone know about the safety ramifications of a CF hood? Stock (and presumably aftermarket) hoods are designed to crumple predictably on impact. CF is well known for extremely high rigidity and strength. How would it respond to the impact of a typical collision? I have visions of it penetrating the passenger compartment whole, or possibly shattering.

I suspect someone on this forum might have knowledge of this (paging Bob Wilson?)