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Check this out! This brings a new meaning to the old Corvette mantra "Wrap your ass in fiberglass"...

Carbon fiber... don't believe the hype?

Posted Jun 11th 2006 1:55PM by Chris Paukert
Filed under: Trends, Tech

In a new entry over at TheTruthAboutCars.com, writer Johnny Lieberman trips the rant fantastic, lambasting carbon fiber-- material of choice for racer and poseur alike. So, what does the writer have against the sought-after weave? Well, it's impact properties, for one (Lieb' recons its accident constitution is a one-and-done proposition), and its indulgent cost for another.
Granted, Lieberman doesn't spill his vitriol on the carbon fiber's motorsports applications, he mainly calls to task the trend where the shiny plaits (or knockoffs thereof) are employed in everything from dashboard appliqués to parking brake handles, the vast majority of which offer few tangible benefits in production cars beyond aesthetics.

What do you think... is carbon fiber over-hyped, or does it remain a desirable material?

There's no such thing as too much carbon fiber

Posted Nov 12th 2004 11:15AM by David Thomas
Filed under: Aftermarket

For those tuners who dream in carbon fiber here's the ultimate accessory for the home. You can relax all day on this toilet seat for a measly $195.00. That's money well spent if your entire Civic is decked out in the expensive material and your screen name is Cfiberrules.