How Carbon Fiber Made Race Cars Better

The Big Problem with Old Race Cars

Race cars used to be too heavy. Big metal cars were slow. They were not safe for drivers. When cars hit walls, metal cars broke in bad ways.

Drivers wanted cars that could go fast but stay safe.

Teams tried many things. They tried new metal. They tried new shapes. But the cars were still too heavy. The cars still broke in bad ways.

What if there was a way to make race cars much lighter? What if cars could be strong even when they crash?

Why This Was So Bad

Think about a race car that weighs too much:

• It goes slower on straight roads
• It can’t turn fast in curves
• It uses more gas
• It breaks more parts
• It puts drivers in more danger

Every race team tried to fix these big problems. But they all hit the same wall – metal can only be so light and still stay strong.

When race cars crash at 200 mph, metal cars fold up. This puts drivers in big danger. Many got hurt. Some didn’t make it.

Teams needed something much better than metal.

Carbon Fiber: The Big Fix

In 1981, something big happened. The McLaren team made the first full carbon fiber race car, the MP4/1.

This new car was made with black strings that are:

• 5 times stronger than steel
• 40-50% lighter than steel
• More safe in crashes

This was the start of a big change in race cars.

How Carbon Fiber Changed Everything

Let’s see how carbon fiber cars changed racing:

Carbon fiber lets teams make cars that are both light and strong. This is why all F1 teams now use carbon fiber.

Why Teams Love Carbon Fiber

Teams love carbon fiber for many big reasons:

1. Makes cars go faster – Less weight means more speed
2. Keeps drivers safe – The carbon fiber shell stays strong in crashes
3. Can make any shape – Teams can make parts in any shape they want
4. Lasts a long time – Parts don’t wear out fast
5. Looks cool – The black weave looks fast even when not moving

The McLaren MP4/1 showed how good carbon fiber is. The driver walked away from a big crash that would have been much worse in a metal car.

The Carbon Fiber Problem

But there is a big problem with carbon fiber. It costs a lot to make. It takes a lot of power to make. It’s hard to fix when it breaks.

More problems with carbon fiber:

• Making 1 kg makes 30 kg of bad air
• Very hard to use old parts again
• Needs big hot ovens to make
• Takes many steps to make right
• Needs top skills to make well

Race teams want to keep using carbon fiber. But they need to fix these big problems.

The New Carbon Fiber Fix

Teams are now working on new ways to make carbon fiber better for our world.

Mercedes is making a new kind of carbon fiber for their 2025 race car, the W16. This new carbon fiber will:

• Keep cars fast and safe
• Make less bad air
• Be more easy to use old parts again
• Help make our world better

This new carbon fiber has two main parts:

• 60% fibers (the black strings)
• 40% resin (the glue that holds it all)

Both parts are being made in new ways that are better for our world.

Why You Need Our Help

Making good carbon fiber is very hard. It takes:

• The right mix of fibers
• The right kind of resin
• The right heat (180°C/356°F)
• The right press (6 bar/87 psi)
• The right time (4 hours)
• The right people who know how to do it all

Most shops can’t make carbon fiber parts that are both light and strong. They don’t have the tools. They don’t have the know-how.

Bad carbon fiber parts can:

• Break when you need them most
• Cost you more in the long run
• Put people in danger
• Look bad after a short time

Why Our Company is Your Best Choice

We have made top carbon fiber parts for 28+ years. We know how to make the best custom carbon fiber parts for you.

Our team can help you with:

1. Custom shapes – We make any part you can think of
2. Light weight – Our parts are as light as can be
3. Strong parts – Our parts don’t break when you need them
4. Great looks – Our carbon fiber looks top-notch
5. On-time work – We get your parts to you when we say we will

How We Make Custom Carbon Fiber Parts

We use the same steps that top race teams use:

1. We start with top prepreg technology – carbon fiber that’s ready to form
2. We lay each layer by hand for the best strength
3. We use big autoclaves (special ovens) to cure the parts
4. We check each part to make sure it’s perfect
5. We finish each part so it looks great

This is the same way that race teams and top car makers like McLaren make their parts.

Carbon Fiber For All Types of Uses

We don’t just make parts for race cars. We make carbon fiber for:

• Carbon fiber motorcycles – tanks, fenders, and more
• Sports cars – body kits, hoods, and wings
• Boats – light and won’t rust
• Bikes – frames that are light and stiff
• Medical tools – light tools that don’t break
• Drones – frames that are light and strong

Our Custom Carbon Fiber Service

When you work with us, you get:

1. Free help with your design
2. Free quote so you know the cost up front
3. Test parts to make sure they fit right
4. Top finish on all parts
5. On-time shipping to get parts to you fast

Real Stories From Our Customers

“We tried three other carbon fiber shops before we found you. Your parts fit the first time and look great!” – Race Team Boss

“My carbon fiber hood gets looks at every car show. The weave is perfect and the clear coat is still shiny after two years.” – Car Show Winner

“Our medical tools need to be light but strong. Your carbon fiber handles are the best we’ve found.” – Medical Tool Maker

Steps to Get Your Custom Carbon Fiber Parts

It’s easy to work with us:

1. Send us your idea – a drawing, a part, or just tell us
2. Get a fast quote – we tell you cost and time
3. We make a test part – to make sure it’s right
4. We make your parts – on time, every time
5. We ship to you – fast and safe

Why Wait? Get Better Parts Now

Don’t settle for heavy parts that break. Don’t wait for shops that miss their dates.

Get the best carbon fiber parts from the team with 28+ years of know-how.

Contact us today to get started on your custom carbon fiber parts!

How We’re Making Carbon Fiber Better

Like the race teams, we care about our world. We are working on:

• Using less energy to make parts
• Finding ways to use old carbon fiber again
• Making parts that last longer
• Using new resins that are better for our world

The Future of Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber keeps getting better. New ways to make it will:

• Bring costs down by 25%
• Make it more easy to fix
• Make it more easy to use old parts again
• Make less bad air when we make it

Mercedes plans to have net-zero carbon fiber by 2040. We plan to get there too.

Ready For Your Carbon Fiber Parts?

With 28+ years of making carbon fiber parts, we know how to make the best parts for you.

Don’t wait. Don’t settle for less.

Contact our team today to get your custom carbon fiber parts started!