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Originally Posted by kevin993
Do carbon tubs fatigue over time? Just thinking about all these supercars with carbon tubs and whether they will be usable in some number of years. I can't imagine the replacement cost for a tub in 25 years for a 918.
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Yes they fatigue, just like anything else, however life and performance can be prolonged obviously with proper design. While I suspect the epoxies continue to get better, they can be subject to UV degradation if unprotected which can lead to premature failure / diminished structural properties.