[/QUOTE] I think that goes against your first point (not here yet), but probably reinforces your second (cost prohibitive). Then again, we can always dream considering an all-aluminum car with titanium rods wasn't the obvious path 22 years ago.[/QUOTE]
Certainly carbon fiber wheels are with us.
Many years ago I was looking at Dymag carbon fiber wheels for my Ducati but Dymag went out of business.
At the time they wanted about $2000 per wheel for a motorcycle.
I think my point is about durabilty and suitabilty of a carbon fiber wheel for a voume OEM application
I doubt CarbonRev (or anyone else) is ready to offer a carbon fiber wheel for an OEM that would stand up to the daily driving habits of a volume market.
I think at this point CF wheels are a niche market for well-heeled owners who will take very good care of them.
I doubt Honda would want to risk a recall on NSX wheels because they couldn't handle winter driving or NewYork potholes.
But as you say 22 years ago the NSX was a technological wonder.
Maybe this time it will be the hybrid driveline, low weight for a hybrid and hp per liter from a V6 that will be the trend setter.
Jim
Certainly carbon fiber wheels are with us.
Many years ago I was looking at Dymag carbon fiber wheels for my Ducati but Dymag went out of business.
At the time they wanted about $2000 per wheel for a motorcycle.
I think my point is about durabilty and suitabilty of a carbon fiber wheel for a voume OEM application
I doubt CarbonRev (or anyone else) is ready to offer a carbon fiber wheel for an OEM that would stand up to the daily driving habits of a volume market.
I think at this point CF wheels are a niche market for well-heeled owners who will take very good care of them.
I doubt Honda would want to risk a recall on NSX wheels because they couldn't handle winter driving or NewYork potholes.
But as you say 22 years ago the NSX was a technological wonder.
Maybe this time it will be the hybrid driveline, low weight for a hybrid and hp per liter from a V6 that will be the trend setter.
Jim