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Old Apr 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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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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Welcome to the yellowing world of the CGT
 
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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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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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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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if you look closely at the CGT's you see "spots" it's not all uniformed
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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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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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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If i had that F40, the yellowing carbon fiber wouldnt bother me at all!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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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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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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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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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Doesn't heat play a role in yellowing too, not just sunlight.
 
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