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03-05-2012, 04:41 PM
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Hey guys,
Anyone have any idea what material most OEM parts are made out of???
Sorry for the rather dumb question but I'm pretty curious about this and I can't find the answer anywhere.
From what I've gathered the three main materials are carbon fiber, fiberglass, and poly urethane.
Can anyone fill me in?
I'm pretty new to RS btw haha.
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03-05-2012, 04:50 PM
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It's probably important to say what part you are referring to.... Posted via RS Mobile | |
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03-05-2012, 04:57 PM
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I don't see any OEM thermostats or alternators made of carbon fiber or fiberglass.  | |
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03-05-2012, 05:44 PM
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What parts are you looking for? And for your information, most parts won't be made out of carbon fiber....
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03-05-2012, 06:03 PM
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well, to start off with, I don't think any OEM parts would be made of fibreglass...
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03-05-2012, 06:06 PM
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In many cases, the same materials most aftermarket parts are made of...
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03-05-2012, 06:11 PM
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If you're referring to interior parts, I'd say mainly PVC (and maybe PET?) plastic.
For mechanical parts and body, I'd say different grades of aluminum, steel, and other alloys as they see fit.
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03-05-2012, 06:27 PM
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03-05-2012, 06:42 PM
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#9 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Unobtainium. Posted via RS Mobile | 
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03-05-2012, 06:56 PM
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#10 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by roastpuff  | But it's unobtainable...
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03-05-2012, 07:14 PM
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most OEM parts are made of Atoms.... just like all things 
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03-05-2012, 07:24 PM
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Depends on the car, if it's an import, the bodies are usually made from already rusting metal.
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03-05-2012, 08:06 PM
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its common knowledge that all OEM parts are made from kryptonite
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03-05-2012, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Timstah its common knowledge that all OEM parts are made from kryptonite | That's pretty hard to believe.... otherwise Superman would have a pretty tough time even walking down the street.
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I thought you would know since you are made in Japan | |
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Originally Posted by EvoFire What parts are you looking for? And for your information, most parts won't be made out of carbon fiber.... | maybe OP owns an LFA.
I took this picture the other day when I saw it at the Lexus event... that thing is FULL CF pretty much. (The hood is in the picture btw) 
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03-06-2012, 12:14 PM
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depends on the car but all the materials you mentioned are used in one type of car or another
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03-06-2012, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gars well, to start off with, I don't think any OEM parts would be made of fibreglass... | What if he drives a Corvette?
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03-06-2012, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Amuro Ray maybe OP owns an LFA.
I took this picture the other day when I saw it at the Lexus event... that thing is FULL CF pretty much. (The hood is in the picture btw) | Well granted that lol.... That's not most OEM parts lol
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03-06-2012, 02:55 PM
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03-06-2012, 03:00 PM
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Body with fibreglass and bonded acrylic ftw.
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OP is trying to make cheap replica parts
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03-06-2012, 04:39 PM
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noobs..... you're forgetting the most durable... paper mache
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diamonds! 
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03-06-2012, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gars well, to start off with, I don't think any OEM parts would be made of fibreglass... |
LOTS of cars have fibreglass panels, hoods and trunks.
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