Rust proof and stronger subframes - a discussion

Adam-MGTF;9052 wrote: carbon fiber has obviously massive weight saving properties but would there not be a possibility of it "cracking"

the first thing you see in F1 when there is a big smash is it all splintering into a million expensive pices lol

If the subframe is exposed to the forces that would cause it to splinter then I would assume that there wouldn't be much left of the car anyway, and your expensive titanium subframe would be bent beyond use. It may splinter when an F1 car crashes, but they still use it, and for a reason.

I would actually say that the carbon fibre subframe could withstand low level forces better than metal as it would spring back into shape, unlike metal that would just bend.

CJJ;9056 wrote: If the subframe is exposed to the forces that would cause it to splinter then I would assume that there wouldn't be much left of the car anyway, and your expensive titanium subframe would be bent beyond use. It may splinter when an F1 car crashes, but they still use it, and for a reason.

I would actually say that the carbon fibre subframe could withstand low level forces better than metal as it would spring back into shape, unlike metal that would just bend.

hmm never thought of that!

i guess the only way to know for certain is to ask some companies that could do it... not that i'd know where to start but it's going to be a few years before i could afford them anyway! lol

CJJ;9016 wrote: Uuurgh, chrome. Work of the devil. :yesnod:

If I could get away with dipping the entire bodywork in chrome I would.

Blinding!

... literally. :lol:

MikeKnight;9075 wrote: If I could get away with dipping the entire bodywork in chrome I would.

Blinding!

... literally. :lol:

lets do it :yesnod:

i bet it could be done... just chrome all the pannels individually, the bumpers and bonnet and then bolt em all back on

http://www.line-x.com/ just seen bed liner spray being used on the turbo channel:dunno:

just get the hammerite ooot man!!

MikeKnight;9075 wrote: If I could get away with dipping the entire bodywork in chrome I would.

Blinding!

... literally. :lol:

here you go mike...................

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1245128/Is-tasteless-car-Blackburn-Rovers-star-El-Hadji-Dioufs-gold-cadillac.html


all done in vinyl so a tf would be easy to do :dc:

I have used Amercoat PSX 700 for a while now for protecting race car chassis, you can use it with or without a zinc primer it is a polyeurathane polymer and sets into a flexible layer.
Chris

Quicksilver;10195 wrote: I have used Amercoat PSX 700 for a while now for protecting race car chassis, you can use it with or without a zinc primer it is a polyeurathane polymer and sets into a flexible layer.
Chris

I really wish i understood that

I will explain!!!!

Quicksilver;10332 wrote: I will explain!!!!

why do i get the feeling you getting fed up with trying to educate the utterly inept Adam-MGTF? lol

Adam-MGTF;10336 wrote: why do i get the feeling you getting fed up with trying to educate the utterly inept Adam-MGTF? lol

Dont mind if people are willing to learn
Its basically a too stage process which is applied to bare metal. First you spray on the zinc primer which is zinc suspended in a paint which forms a chemical bond with the metal. So its a chemical equivalent to galvanising without the heat issues. Then you coat it with the Amercoat which is a clear spray on polymer paint which is corrosion,chemical and fire resistant. Moderately expensive but hyper effective. Simples!!!
Chris