Are the side panels bonded, bolted, or riveted? Or maybe a combination
I thought SGL mad the R8 parts? Or do they just make the visible carbon parts?
SGL = BMW
But they can make parts for Audi, I do not know.
BMW was around a 30% stock holder in SGL and this year I think they bought another 20% to have just over 50% of the shares. Audi/VW has around 11% and BMW wanted to have more control over SGL incase VW bought more shares. I don’t know of any CFRP hybrid/electric cars coming from Audi/VW any time soon and BMW has atleast the City car coming out, so I think BMW just wants to make sure they are on top of the totem poll with their material supplier.
Here is the thread showing SGL making the CFRP panels for the R8.
http://compositescentral.net/showthread.php?t=4484
Then here is the one showing SGL making M parts for BMW.
http://www.compositescentral.com/showthread.php?t=4492
Also I want to add to the Ferrari comment. Now that I think about it, I thought he said the biggest hurdle for composite chassis/tubs wasn’t the cost of repair for the customer but determining if and where the damage is. Like the pine tree effect which can’t be seen from the surface.
Sorry Susho for going off topic.
You know your ish Rotorage :D. I always feel smarter after reading your posts. Thanks for posting that information. Those are great vids!
Also sorry to threadjack Susho!
Back on topic :D.
sidepanels are glued with a MMA adhesive
What do I see staring at me on my Yahoo homepage… Susho’s work of corse. It has over 1,500 comments too. http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/340-hp-donkervoort-d8-gto-dutch-treat-201918581.html
Found this one of the door. 1 kg, integrated hinge. (yes, thats me 
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Please… next time post pictures of Amber, not you…
Got my mail on the teak deck stuff?
haha, at least she’s blond. and female…
Yes got your mail, I’ll reply tomorrow