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Old 10-02-2012, 10:52 AM   #1
turbodewd
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Question Carbon fiber, composite plastic parts - why arent there more?

From enquiries Ive made I believe a carbon fiber bonnet can shave 15kg off a Falcon compared to the factory steel one. In the 1980s a carbon fiber hood was a factory option. Is there any reason Ford couldnt offer this on the XR range as an option?

Also, the bootlid, does this really need to be steel? Its quite a bit of metal, surely this could be made of something lighter. Is anyone a guru on this stuff and the cost of making them?

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