Ever wonder how strong carbon fiber is?


spartan

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Check out this video comparing a steel shaft to a carbon fiber shaft.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjE...wj3H3YD43ymCCycVjYqQLs16ggkx9G9W87f3UXZdqYrjU

The new GT500 Mustang has a CF shaft. Do the NGT's ?
 

stuntman

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Ford GTs don't have driveshafts.
 

GTJack

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Posted on Utube 6 years ago but still a good view. Makes the point well.
 

Special K

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Thanks for sharing. That does put it into perspective. I had no idea how much stronger it is!


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fjpikul

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I think there is a difference between rotational force vs g force on a flatter plane piece of cf. It really likes to splinter. Where is Indy when we need him?
 

junior

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My '07 ZO6 have a CF drive shaft, what a bang for your buck this car is, (I miss it :driving:).
 

B.M.F.

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Carbon drive shafts have been being used in racecars for close to 20 years now. I bought my first one in 2001.. lighter than aluminum. No twist. When you have a failure it just splinters. Pro mods that make 4500hp use them to run well into the 5's in the 1/4 mile. Ford has now used them twice in production cars. 13-14 Gt500 and 2020 gt500.
 

Empty Pockets

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Ford GTs don't have driveshafts.

They have 1/2 shafts though. ;-)

'Probably just a 'misspeak'...
 

stuntman

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I think there is a difference between rotational force vs g force on a flatter plane piece of cf. It really likes to splinter. Where is Indy when we need him?
Composites can be made out of numerous materials and construction possibilities. No metal competes with the strength to weight ratio of composites.