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Frequently-Asked Questions regarding Urban Motorsport
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What components will you be selling?
Carbon fibre bonnets, boot lids, aerofoils, front splitters, wing mirrors and interior
trim panels. For the following sports car makes:
- Mitsubishi Evo
- New Mini
- Honda S2000
- Subaru WRX
When will you be selling these to the public?
We are planning to launch these products in March 2005
Is Urban Motorsport Hiring?
Yes we are, information is available on the 'Vacancies
Page'
What is Carbon Fibre?
Carbon fibre is produced by the controlled oxidation, carbonisation and graphitisation of carbon-rich
organic precursors which are already in fibre form. The most common precursor is polyacrylonitrile (PAN),
because it gives the best carbon fibre properties.
Variation of the graphitisation process produces either high strength fibres
(@ ~2,600°C) or high modulus
fibres (@ ~3,000°C) with other types in between. Once formed, the carbon fibre
has a surface treatment applied to improve matrix bonding and chemical sizing
which serves to protect it during handling.
What special properties do these fibres exhibit?
The fibres have low specific gravity, excellent mechanical properties; high specific tensile strength,
high specific elastic modulus, etc. Additionally they are electrically conductive, have high heat resistance,
a low thermal expansion coefficient, good chemical stability, are self-lubricating, have high heat conductivity, etc.
What are advanced composites?
When we mention advanced composites we are referring to a homogenous material, which combines:
Advanced composite fibres, such as aramid / kevlar / polyethylene, carbon, ceramic, S and E glass fibre's.
A thermoset resin matrix, which can either be epoxy, polyester, thermoplastic, vinyl ester and phenolic types.
This then forms the composite laminate. The fibres are the primary load carriers, the resin matrix supports
the fibres and transfers the load between fibres.
In some instances, an alternative to a solid laminate can be a sandwich structure. This is created by placing
a rigid core material between two laminates. It results in a very stiff and lightweight panel, which in theory
is structurally similar to a steel I beam. The core materials utilised are aluminium and Nomex honeycomb, rigid
plastic foams and balsa core.
What are composite components?
Here you can find show quality looking
carbon fiber body components for your vehicles. Dedicated people work hard to
bring the best quality and style to the aftermarket styling industry. We strive
to make our products fashionable and durable. The name is new, but the people
are not, and we are deeply committed to advancing technology and searching market
interests so that we can address changing customer needs.
How are they manufactured?
To form a component, a mould is created from a pattern and the composite materials
that will form the component are then laminated on to the surface of the mould. The
composite materials are positioned in the mould in locations specified on the design
drawings. The orientation of the fibres is critical as this is instrumental in carrying
the loads applied to the component.
What special properties do advanced composite components exhibit?
Carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) are superior to glass fibre reinforced
plastics and steel with regard to specific tensile strength and specific elastic
modulus (specific rigidity). That is to say, CFRP is "Light in Weight and Strong" in
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