[DML] Re: New composite underbody

["cbl302@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <cbl302@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am not familiar on how the new black bodies were built...but I know for a fact...that what gives/makes the original black bodies it's strength(and weight) is the High density foam that was structurally integrated and engineered into certain areas(cavities) of the black bodies for not only crash protection..but for rigidity..if they built a "hollow" black body..it may be lighter..but it will not have the crash safety of the original.

Claude
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--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Kevin Abato <delorean@...> wrote:
>
> I believe that the underbodies are available to anyone who wants to buy
> it.  They are not limited to just EVs
> The material used is not only lighter, but also stronger that the original
> fiberglass.   It should perform just as well (if not better) than an
> original body in a crash test
> 
> Kevin Abato
> Vin# 16680
> 
> On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Buddy Smith <nullset@...> wrote:
> 
> > From what I understand, the new underbodies are only for the EVs. The
> > savings would not be worth the time, effort, and cost to replace an
> > otherwise good underbody.
> >
> > They also have not undergone crash testing. The EVs will be licensed
> > and sold as kit cars.
> >
> > --buddy
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