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Compaq888 · 02-03-2009, 03:39 AM

I've seen a lot of new research places build carbon fiber cars that weigh less than 2000lbs. The auto manufacturers refuse to do that. At least BMW started putting in CF roofs, got to start somewhere.

02-03-2009, 03:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Compaq888 EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: southern cali Posts: 159 DMC - '99 Honda Civic DX Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've seen a lot of new research places build carbon fiber cars that weigh less than 2000lbs. The auto manufacturers refuse to do that. At least BMW started putting in CF roofs, got to start somewhere.