Body panel question
Hi, Steve -- many thanks for the report, and it's nice to have you around here.
What is "composite" material made from? Apparently it is like
fiberglass, but tougher -- but is it a plastic of some sort? I had a 'Vette many years ago, and I fixed the body after a wreck, so I understand fiberglass, although I assume what they use now is better than what was on my '69 model. So the Elise engine cover and front/rear pieces are different than the rest of the body?
If composite is more durabile than fiberglass, then why not make the fenders out of it, too. Weight? Expense?
Hi, Steve -- many thanks for the report, and it's nice to have you around here.
What is "composite" material made from? Apparently it is like
fiberglass, but tougher -- but is it a plastic of some sort? I had a 'Vette many years ago, and I fixed the body after a wreck, so I understand fiberglass, although I assume what they use now is better than what was on my '69 model. So the Elise engine cover and front/rear pieces are different than the rest of the body?
If composite is more durabile than fiberglass, then why not make the fenders out of it, too. Weight? Expense?
