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Re:Ask HN: Why aren't there middle class cars shaped like Fe... by DanieI on Monday January 23, 2017 @11:30AM (#13463339)
Why can't they be made of fiberglass like Corvettes?
Re:Ask HN: Why aren't there middle class cars shaped like Fe... by kls on Monday January 23, 2017 @02:25PM (#13465083)
It's still more labor intensive. You can stamp metal, any kind of composite has to be laid in a mold in several steps and then infused with resin (the resin is a big part of the cost). Further one the part is finished it has to be trimmed out usually with grinders and sanders. Even with fiberglass the cost of production is going to be higher than the equivalent steel, aluminum or plastic part.