Required Learning
What makes carbon fiber so damn good? Check out some of its mechanical, thermal, electric and chemical properties.
Mechanical Properties
Lower density than metal, high tensile strength and tensile modulus, and good fatigue resistance, wear resistance and lubrication.
Thermal Properties
Low linear expansion coefficient, good dimensional stability, high resistance to mechanical-property deterioration caused by heat, and low thermal conductivity at extremely low temperatures.
Electric and Electromagnetic Properties
Electric conductivity and ability to shield electromagnetic waves, and excellent X-ray penetrability.
Chemical and Physicochemical Properties
Good chemical stability and excellent resistance to acid, alkali and various types of solvents.
Terms:
Pcc (Polyester Carbon Composite)
Ppcc (Press Polyester Carbon Composite)
Chc (Carbon Honeycomb Composite)
Dcc (Dry Carbon Composite)
Fast Facts
Honda S2000
Owner C-West
Hometown Nishinomiya City, Japan
Daily Grind Being too legit to quit
Power max hp: 280 metric hp @ 8,800 rpm; max torque: 191 lb-ft torque @ 7,500 rpm
Under the Hood 2.2 liter dry-sumped fully-balanced engine, C-West carbon induction box, Carbon Air Cleaner Duct, fuel pressure regulator, connecting rods, crankshaft, aluminum radiator and carbon radiator shroud (PCC); AUTOSTAFF suction pipe, custom center pipe, custom titanium exhaust; TRACY throttle body, pistons and camshafts; NGK spark plugs; OEM fuel injectors; Bosch fuel pump; Mugen exhaust manifold; Samco radiator hoses
Drivetrain Ogura Hyper single clutch; AUTOSTAFF aluminum engine and transmission mounts
Stiff Stuff Mugen upgraded bushings; stitch-welded body; Tein dampers
Rollers ADVAN A048 255/40R17 tires; ADVAN RGII 17x9 and 17x9.5 wheels
Stoppers Endless Mini six-pot calipers and MA45 brake pads; C-West stainless brake lines
Outside C-West Version 2 front bumper, front canards, front duct, duct cover, side skirts, rear bumper, GT II wing (1470mm) with garnish flap, GT carbon mirror, GT bonnet, Super Trunk front/rear fenders and rear diffuser
Inside Bride Zeta II NEOS seat; Takata harnesses; Mugen 6-point rollcage; C-West Original Meters, side chassis stabilizer and door panels
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