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Originally Posted by swamp2
Good questions/points. The Jlevi SW fellow made some good points too. Generally a better strength part is always an advantage. However, a large reason most of these parts are carbon fiber (whatever % or process) is simply looks. These parts like splitters, lips, diffusers have a strong racing heritage. In that world stiffness, weight and strength are absolutely critical. At speeds <~ 130 mph (very roughly speaking), CF simply is not "required". Fiberglass and SMC (sheet molding compounds - just another type of fiber reinforced plastic) are perfectly suitable.
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I know this and agree it has to be at least 130. But I don't think any racecar is putting a vorsteiner lip on the front. Thanks for the good answer
