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From Touring Cars to Formula 1, it is safe to say that at least some of
the components found on race cars are made of carbon fiber. Carbon
fiber has been a material of choice for many racing parts because of its
unique characteristics. This material can be formed into many different
complex shapes, is extremely light weight and is many times stronger than
steel. Many components including hoods, trunk lids, interior panels,
doors, cooling ducts and air box can be made with carbon fiber to save
weight while increasing strength and performance.
With the goal of reducing at least 25% of the vehicle's overall weight,
one obvious choice was to replace heavy factory metal body components with
light weight carbon fiber units. EuroGEAR's combined its research and development with Chili Pepper Racing's track data to design and
manufacture carbon fiber components for the #24 touring Jetta. Each component was designed specifically for
motorsport purpose by maximizing strength while further reducing weight.
EuroGEAR carbon fiber components currently used on the Jetta race car includes a
carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber trunk lid, carbon fiber front and rear doors and carbon
fiber splitter. A DEVAL full body kit further lightens the vehicle while improving overall aerodynamics.
Optimal results were achieved on these
components by using EuroGEAR's propiertary technology developed for
motorsport applications, capable of withstanding the rigors of motorsport racing. "My crew chief and I were amazed by the
quality and strength of these components when we saw them...definitely well built" said Jim Osborn of Chili Pepper Racing.
Many of the motorsport application technologies are now applied to our carbon fiber products as well. Additional components are
in development to further lighten and improve the performance of the race car. Stay tuned!
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