Hey yall, I am seriously considering investing in a CF trunk. My car has the STi wing and is dynomatted. I like the wingless look as well has not having a really heavy trunk. So why I'm posting: Are there any downfalls to CF other than cost? Does the MN winter's, obv not this winter, but just the cold temps have negative effects? Thanks.
ive got my cf trunk just sittin in my room right now. i'm not putting it on till the spring because i'm afraid of it cracking if it gets too cold. i've heard it can happen unless someone wants to prove me wrong. i've also got my cf hood on right now that im going to take off as soon as i get the chance. its just not worth the risk imo
Thats what I was wondering about...I wonder how cold is too cold? anything below 32*? *boggles* Idk, worth shelling out the 600 in the middle of winter? if thats what you want to call this? or better to wait till spring.
Carbon fiber is used on airplanes, the space shuttle, race cars, motorcycles, boats, oars, skis, snowboards, shoes, etc. It can withstand extreme temperatures without melting or cracking. Also, it is inert and does not rust. The cold of Minnesota should not be a problem.
I personally haven't seen it crack in the cold. Fiber glass seems to hold up fine in the cold. So I don't see why carbon wouldn't. I could let you know tomorrow. I know some people that work with the stuff all the time.
I have had my CF hood on for a solid winter and the only problem I had was cracking around my hoodscoop because of the drastic changes the materials would feel between hot and cold. Besides that I have had no issues. My CF trunk has also held up very well and shoes regular wear and tear.
My XC ski poles are CF (and very light) and have been used at temps down to -40. CF will not crack due to cold temperatures. Large temperature differentials across a part can cause cracking due to thermal expansion, which could happen around the hoodscoop.
well i guess i stand corrected. if the hood/trunk cracks at all, is there some kind of buffing solution you can use to buff the crack or scratch out?
if it cracks it isn't necessarily (sp?) cracking the CF. It actually cracks the clear coat on top of the CF. Sorry for the confusion
Yeah the CF isnt the problem, its the resin and clear coat used to protect the CF that will cuase you grief. Your most likely to crack it by slamming it or putting presure where there is a large surface area when it is extremely cold.
