FenwickHockey65's Great Thread of GM Knowledge

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

There are tons of ways to do composites. Generally speaking, they're a combination of 2 material types. So while most people only think of carbon fibre and fibreglass, the possibilities are practically endless. Wood is a composite, so is reinforced concrete.

Some (most?) composites are awful in applications that are subject to repeated impact stresses. But thats probably due to using ceramics in them. A metal-polymer composite should do quite well against a dropped toolbox while still being quite strong and possibly lightweight. But I don't know of any such material that actually exists outside of a lab.

Check this out:
http://www.quadrantplastics.com/na-e...l/gmtex-R.html

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Check this out:
http://www.quadrantplastics.com/na-e...l/gmtex-R.html

Not quite what I was thinking, though it does have nice qualities for a fibreglass. At least seems plausible for a pickup truck bed. If they could make it twice as wide but half as thick it would probably be even better.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Not quite what I was thinking, though it does have nice qualities for a fibreglass. At least seems plausible for a pickup truck bed. If they could make it twice as wide but half as thick it would probably be even better.

Even if they couldn’t make it wider having replacable sections may be an advantage if they do get damaged.

[FenwickHockey65]

CAMI strike over.

CAMI still not named lead Equinox production plant.

Translation: GM's threats worked.

[xc_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

There are tons of ways to do composites. Generally speaking, they're a combination of 2 material types. So while most people only think of carbon fibre and fibreglass, the possibilities are practically endless. Wood is a composite, so is reinforced concrete.

Some (most?) composites are awful in applications that are subject to repeated impact stresses. But thats probably due to using ceramics in them. A metal-polymer composite should do quite well against a dropped toolbox while still being quite strong and possibly lightweight. But I don't know of any such material that actually exists outside of a lab.

Oh I'm sure GM engineers can come up with something much stronger than a composite control arm for my RC car. I did not know concrete was considered a composite though, interesting!

[FenwickHockey65]

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/10/18/...#slide-7127513

T1XX Silverado, with better view of LEDs and grille.

[snizzle]

I don't know. Looks like a boring front end. We will see.

[huggercamaro21]

Originally Posted by snizzle

I don't know. Looks like a boring front end. We will see.

How in the bloody hell can you tell from that?

[Expunge]

Cant be worse than the 2019 Dodge Ram http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2017/10...oor-spied.html

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by huggercamaro21

How in the bloody hell can you tell from that?

Actually more detail in that front end shot than we've seen to date. I did say "we will see"

I've been underwhelmed by the spyshots of the mid-engine Vette as well, but will reserve full judgement until I see production trim on both vehicles.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by Expunge

Cant be worse than the 2019 Dodge Ram http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2017/10...oor-spied.html

You mean the rejected design for the 2019 Silverado?

Somewhere at Warren Tech Center, some engineer pulled up those spy photos, saw that front fascia and panicked thinking FCA had stolen a Chevrolet IVER.

[ssrs2lt]

Hahaha true

[FenwickHockey65]

Bvonscott at GMI about the T1XX trucks...

Crease along body like the Yukon
It will be 2" taller and also wider than current truck
The front axle was moved forward and front overhand decreased to allow the cab to grow in size
New front suspension design
The new headlight/led running light assemblies will be aggressive
There is an all new bed design
Confirmed 6.2 V8 and a Diesel (with badging on fender)
Obviously the square bumper exhausts
New interior has larger controls, bigger better design, push start, a lot more legroom in the back,
and.....

REAR AIR

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Expunge

Cant be worse than the 2019 Dodge Ram http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2017/10...oor-spied.html

Front end of that Dodge looks like a Toyota Tacoma to me. And that is not a good thing.