PhyrraM
02-19-2011, 02:11 PM
We do not know at this point if FF is planning on a full body, like the GTM or the roadster, or if they are planning on something more EXO, like the Atom. Or maybe something in-between. I am not, however, trying to change their plans-- too much of that going on already.
I am curious, from those with experience, about the rigidity of a fiberglass body. Can it stand up to day-to-day use as well as a steel counterpart? Does it flex when leaned on? Does it sag or shift over time or on a hot day?
I'm assuming, like steel, compound curves are good and flat sections are bad? Smaller areas (such as an EXO panel) tend to be stiffer and more durable than a large clam-shell (such as a rear cover/fender/bumper molding)?
Just trying to educate myself. You never know, I might develop some creativity and magically learn to draw by March 1st. (yeah right)
I am curious, from those with experience, about the rigidity of a fiberglass body. Can it stand up to day-to-day use as well as a steel counterpart? Does it flex when leaned on? Does it sag or shift over time or on a hot day?
I'm assuming, like steel, compound curves are good and flat sections are bad? Smaller areas (such as an EXO panel) tend to be stiffer and more durable than a large clam-shell (such as a rear cover/fender/bumper molding)?
Just trying to educate myself. You never know, I might develop some creativity and magically learn to draw by March 1st. (yeah right)