Comments on: Carbon Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/ Cool Automotive News From Around The World Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:45:58 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: mr. carbon http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-10831 mr. carbon Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:23:30 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-10831 Real nice wheels but 29,000 yeah right. I over lay real carbon fiber over rims such as 360 forged and modular and cor wheels.I carbon fiber just about anything some of my work can be seen on my website www.prestigekustoms.com just call me up and send me your wheels and get them done a small fraction of the cost. Real nice wheels but 29,000 yeah right. I over lay real carbon fiber over rims such as 360 forged and modular and cor wheels.I carbon fiber just about anything some of my work can be seen on my website http://www.prestigekustoms.com just call me up and send me your wheels and get them done a small fraction of the cost.

]]> By: Exclusive Ferrari FXX Pedal Powered Go-Kart | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-9662 Exclusive Ferrari FXX Pedal Powered Go-Kart | CarZi Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:42:54 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-9662 [...] Related Ferrari Toys Posts Ferrari 430 Scuderia Helmet Ferrari Engineered – Panerai 2008 Watch Collection Ferrari Motorola RAZR2 V9 Special Edition Phone Ferrari Branded Binoculars & Telescopes Ferrari Club of America 2008 International Meet (1200 Categorized Photos) Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, QC – Ferrari 430 Challenge Races (Photos) Carbon-Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...] [...] Related Ferrari Toys Posts Ferrari 430 Scuderia Helmet Ferrari Engineered – Panerai 2008 Watch Collection Ferrari Motorola RAZR2 V9 Special Edition Phone Ferrari Branded Binoculars & Telescopes Ferrari Club of America 2008 International Meet (1200 Categorized Photos) Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, QC – Ferrari 430 Challenge Races (Photos) Carbon-Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...]

]]> By: Golf http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-8970 Golf Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:09:45 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-8970 This is never easy. This is never easy.

]]> By: Carbon Fiber Wheels by 360 Forged | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-7234 Carbon Fiber Wheels by 360 Forged | CarZi Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:01:05 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-7234 [...] under that carbon fiber 5 spoke is most likely aluminum. Like I explained in my earlier post (Carbon Fiber Wheels - Not the Ultimate Performance Wheel Material) which examines the science of why you will most likely never see full 100% carbon fiber wheels, [...] [...] under that carbon fiber 5 spoke is most likely aluminum. Like I explained in my earlier post (Carbon Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Wheel Material) which examines the science of why you will most likely never see full 100% carbon fiber wheels, [...]

]]> By: Branew Nissan GT-R Front Clip | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-6971 Branew Nissan GT-R Front Clip | CarZi Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:39:55 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-6971 [...] it surely didn’t take Branew long to whip up another sexy front clip available in FRP or Carbon Fiber called The Front Bumper Dynamic Version. I will make sure I take a tonne of photos of this new clip [...] [...] it surely didn’t take Branew long to whip up another sexy front clip available in FRP or Carbon Fiber called The Front Bumper Dynamic Version. I will make sure I take a tonne of photos of this new clip [...]

]]> By: The Caparo T1: An Engineer's Dream Come True | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-6537 The Caparo T1: An Engineer's Dream Come True | CarZi Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:10:32 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-6537 [...] working on the Mercedes McLaren SLR. Like the SLR, the T1 is made of advanced aerospace materials; carbon fibre and [...] [...] working on the Mercedes McLaren SLR. Like the SLR, the T1 is made of advanced aerospace materials; carbon fibre and [...]

]]> By: Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-6339 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S | CarZi Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:32:30 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-6339 [...] that will be stitched up with Alcantara leather in addition to new trim options, meaning LOTS of Carbon Fiber everywhere. No price has been released just yet, but we can certainly expect something much more [...] [...] that will be stitched up with Alcantara leather in addition to new trim options, meaning LOTS of Carbon Fiber everywhere. No price has been released just yet, but we can certainly expect something much more [...]

]]> By: Anthony Carbone http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-6338 Anthony Carbone Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:30:18 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-6338 @jan d: its all or nothing with carbon fiber. It doesn't flex, nor do the parts they manufacture, carbon fiber is meant to allow for super rigid lightweight parts. It currently cannot be easily modified (the carbon fiber cross mesh that gives its uber stiffness embedded in the epoxy resin which encompasses it) to give it the desirable exact flexibility you would need in a tire. However within the next 5-10 years, scientific advancements in molecular material science and their manufacturing will be able to allow the creation of very large specific parts from the ground up using carbon nano tube designs. ~rise of the machines~ @jan d: its all or nothing with carbon fiber. It doesn’t flex, nor do the parts they manufacture, carbon fiber is meant to allow for super rigid lightweight parts.

It currently cannot be easily modified (the carbon fiber cross mesh that gives its uber stiffness embedded in the epoxy resin which encompasses it) to give it the desirable exact flexibility you would need in a tire.

However within the next 5-10 years, scientific advancements in molecular material science and their manufacturing will be able to allow the creation of very large specific parts from the ground up using carbon nano tube designs. ~rise of the machines~

]]> By: Brabus Tesla Roadster Pictures & Specs | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-6265 Brabus Tesla Roadster Pictures & Specs | CarZi Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:53:24 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-6265 [...] customization package for the Tesla Roadster includes special high-quality matte white paint job, carbon-fiber air inlets, BRABUS perforated lightweight leather and Alcantara, BRABUS carbon fiber rear wing and [...] [...] customization package for the Tesla Roadster includes special high-quality matte white paint job, carbon-fiber air inlets, BRABUS perforated lightweight leather and Alcantara, BRABUS carbon fiber rear wing and [...]

]]> By: jan d williams http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-4966 jan d williams Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:00:50 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-4966 Gopod article. But, there are flexible CF used in fishing poles, golf clubs, etc. So, why not a combination of different CF to gain the flexibility needed for CF wheels? Gopod article. But, there are flexible CF used in fishing poles, golf clubs, etc. So, why not a combination of different CF to gain the flexibility needed for CF wheels?

]]> By: Carbon Fiber Wheels | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-4650 Carbon Fiber Wheels | CarZi Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:15:33 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-4650 [...] In this pre-pre carbon fiber construction method the fiber is pre-impregnated with resin at a production facility, rolled on spools, and frozen to prevent the resin from curing prematurely. This raw material is then cut and hand laid into a mold to the proper thickness and cured via vacuum packing and high temperature curing which melts the glass resin which flows and hardens in the shape of the parent mold. Need a refresher into the Science of Carbon Fiber? Checkout my earlier post on the subject: Carbon Fiber Wheels - Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...] [...] In this pre-pre carbon fiber construction method the fiber is pre-impregnated with resin at a production facility, rolled on spools, and frozen to prevent the resin from curing prematurely. This raw material is then cut and hand laid into a mold to the proper thickness and cured via vacuum packing and high temperature curing which melts the glass resin which flows and hardens in the shape of the parent mold. Need a refresher into the Science of Carbon Fiber? Checkout my earlier post on the subject: Carbon Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...]

]]> By: Modified GTR R35 - Top Secret Aero Kit Photos | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-4508 Modified GTR R35 - Top Secret Aero Kit Photos | CarZi Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:51:28 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-4508 [...] Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels Photos Carbon-Fiber Wheels - Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...] [...] Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels Photos Carbon-Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...]

]]> By: HKS Nissan GT-R - R35 GT570 Racing Tune Kit | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-4423 HKS Nissan GT-R - R35 GT570 Racing Tune Kit | CarZi Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:36:43 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-4423 [...] Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels Photos Carbon-Fiber Wheels - Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...] [...] Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels Photos Carbon-Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...]

]]> By: Nissan R35 GTR Modified by Wald International | CarZi http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-4275 Nissan R35 GTR Modified by Wald International | CarZi Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:38:04 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-4275 [...] Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels Photos Carbon-Fiber Wheels - Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...] [...] Nissan GT-R R35 Nismo Motorsports Wheels Photos Carbon-Fiber Wheels – Not the Ultimate Performance Material [...]

]]> By: The Engines http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/comment-page-1/#comment-1872 The Engines Sat, 10 May 2008 18:21:53 +0000 http://www.carzi.com/2008/02/14/carbon-fiber-wheels-not-the-ultimate-performance-material/#comment-1872 Wow, nice wheels. I am sure they are much lighter than alloy. Wow, nice wheels. I am sure they are much lighter than alloy.

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