Suspension Perhaps lighter struts in the future
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Perhaps lighter struts in the future
Found this article on Autoblog and later on Jalopnik
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/09/z...trut-assembly/
what do ya think?
Originally Posted by ZF designs carbon fiber MacPherson strut assembly
...According to the manufacturer, this new suspension component
cuts up to 9 pounds at each corner through the use of an integrated wheel carrier, a piston rod of carbon fiber, a fiberglass spring
(a use seen on cars such as the Corvette for years) and a plastic top mounting plate. While this unit is initially designed for
the upcoming wave of small cars, ZF says the technology can be applied to larger offerings as well...
cuts up to 9 pounds at each corner through the use of an integrated wheel carrier, a piston rod of carbon fiber, a fiberglass spring
(a use seen on cars such as the Corvette for years) and a plastic top mounting plate. While this unit is initially designed for
the upcoming wave of small cars, ZF says the technology can be applied to larger offerings as well...
what do ya think?
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