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2020+ Shelby GT500 Mustang
Anyone else frustrated with Ford over the next GT500?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 16081648" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>As always - no.</p><p></p><p>This isn't about "prevalence" and I already spoke to the lineage with respect to this specific body component. The point about reducing flex has everything to do with pinning in a strategic location. Look again at where the pair of pins are versus a central (single), hood latch alone.</p><p></p><p>A composite hood makes perfect sense. These will undoubtedly be low volume. Composite body panels are often made into a single piece versus multiple, joined panels (or assemblies) when done in steel or aluminum. In essence, consolidation. Much simpler across the board.</p><p></p><p>Tooling costs are reduced. The tooling cost of a given composite piece can be as much as 50% to 70% less than that of steel or aluminum, depending on volume. Saves time and money, something<strong> every</strong> manufacturer strives to do.</p><p></p><p>Composite panels have superior impact strength compared to similar pieces in steel or aluminum. They are not prone to small dents and dings like their metal counterparts are either. They handle things like hail whereas steel and aluminum may not. Repairs are often simpler.</p><p></p><p>Composite panels have a very high strength to weight ratio and can be designed to be stronger than their metal counterparts. They also don't corrode.</p><p></p><p>You <em>will</em> see a composite hood on the upcoming GT500.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 16081648, member: 83412"] As always - no. This isn't about "prevalence" and I already spoke to the lineage with respect to this specific body component. The point about reducing flex has everything to do with pinning in a strategic location. Look again at where the pair of pins are versus a central (single), hood latch alone. A composite hood makes perfect sense. These will undoubtedly be low volume. Composite body panels are often made into a single piece versus multiple, joined panels (or assemblies) when done in steel or aluminum. In essence, consolidation. Much simpler across the board. Tooling costs are reduced. The tooling cost of a given composite piece can be as much as 50% to 70% less than that of steel or aluminum, depending on volume. Saves time and money, something[b] every[/b] manufacturer strives to do. Composite panels have superior impact strength compared to similar pieces in steel or aluminum. They are not prone to small dents and dings like their metal counterparts are either. They handle things like hail whereas steel and aluminum may not. Repairs are often simpler. Composite panels have a very high strength to weight ratio and can be designed to be stronger than their metal counterparts. They also don't corrode. You [i]will[/i] see a composite hood on the upcoming GT500. [/QUOTE]
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