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Subject:Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW dealer
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:00:48 +1300

>Carbon is lighter and stronger but I'm not exactly sure if the benefits out
>weigh the costs.

The minimal mass-saving would be of no benefit. The carbon fibers
might be a bit stronger than the glass ones, but so what? It's the
plastic (polyester or epoxy, both are true plastics) that breaks.