View Single Post
      06-10-2013, 09:41 PM   #54
Nugget
Colonel
Nugget's Avatar
650
Rep
2,601
Posts

Drives: G81 M3 Touring, GR Supra GTS
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Perth

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2011 BMW 135i  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by machiavelli9988 View Post
I quite like the Revozport bonnet, but a nagging question gives me pause...

Can anyone comment on the behaviour of a CF hood in a front-end collision?

Is anyone concerned that such hoods compromise impact safety mechanisms? Crumple zones, energy dissipation etc.?

I am aware of the long-standing existence of factory produced carbon panels but I wonder about such things as maybe those are designed to shatter whereas an aftermarket product might shear the hinges and become a flying guillotine.

Thoughts?
That would be my concern as well. I believe they are illegal here as they do not crumple/bend they shatter and leave sharp edges that can puncture pedestrians/passengers etc.
Appreciate 0