How does this happen?

[Marbot]

Would that sort of thing be covered by a warranty, I wonder?

Customer: "It just fell in half!"

Service department: "They all do that Sir."

[RF_Racer]

Even if it is a few years old it should not just fall apart.. if thats the case there are plenty of old F1 cars racing in Euro Boss and other championships which would be a hazzard.

[Peter Mallett]

I didn't say it was irrelevant in the sense of a safety issue. I said not relevant to F1.

[bravo]

Originally Posted by JohnMiller

Yes, made in two halves. So not exactly one-piece moulded...

Originally Posted by RF_Racer

If bonded in 2 halves like the mound suggests thats a lot stronger than the way the Ferrari fron section broke off. I dont think even Ferrari would be careless enough to create what a 3 peice mould? with the front section just bonded on? that should all be one peice as per the example monocoque mould in the picture link I posted.

The mould is in several parts to allow it to be removed from the outside of the final product.

The materials are placed around an inner mould, then the outer mould is put into place and tightened up. Then the part is baked until hardened. Then you remove the inner and outer moulds. I would think something like this would be a 1 piece construction of multiple materials to benefit from CF's strength.

[JamesH]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I didn't say it was irrelevant in the sense of a safety issue. I said not relevant to F1.

I woudl have thought that it being an F1 car would sort of, well, make it relevant? (There's a hint in the name)