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Old 04-21-2008, 05:03 PM
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Most likely the reason for your carbon fiber yellowing is due to engine heat and the resin the part is made is a low grade low temp resin.
 
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Welcome to the yellowing world of the CGT
 
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^ Looks the same as in the F40 i posted.
I somehow like it. Shows you putting some miles on it...
 
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if you look closely at the CGT's you see "spots" it's not all uniformed
 
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The more it's yellow the more it's stylish...I consider it a privilege
I saw an F40 it these conditions and it's awesome
 
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If i had that F40, the yellowing carbon fiber wouldnt bother me at all!
 
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If i had that F40, the yellowing carbon fiber wouldnt bother me at all!
I think I could live with it
 
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Originally Posted by thomatt12
Nice Carbon Kevlar as an alternate to carbon fiber body parts. Isn't it that carbon kevlar is the same material that is used in bullet proof vests?

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Doesn't heat play a role in yellowing too, not just sunlight.
 
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