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Old 10-07-2004, 01:36 AM
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Default CF Plate or Composite Tub???

Making a Mold for a composite tub would be very expensive in the U.S. I believe it would cost TL $20-25K, or probably more. On the contrary after the mold is done the cost of production and material is relatively cheap. So, The Tub Chassis would be best to make a very high production volume. If TL decide to make 50,000 car, it only cost them $0.50 for the cost of the mold, plus the composite material--let's say $25. The total cost would be only $25.5

In contrast, making a CF Plate doesn't need any mold so there is no huge investment. So making a batch quantity will be relatively cheap. However, it is not very economical to make in larger quantity since the price of CF plate is quite expensive. I would imagine the cost of a CF Plate would be close to $50.00

The product life cycle of TL Touring car is considerably longer compare to other brand (except AE). So, TUB chassis would be better choice in term of product cost.

So, why TL decide to use CF plate??? Probably they think that the product life cycle of their car is too long??? Who know.



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