carbon
“Carbon” usually means carbon-fiber parts. They’re light and strong, but if you damage them, fixing them often requires specialist repair work and can cost more than normal bodywork.
“Carbon” here refers to carbon-fiber components. Carbon fiber is valued for high strength-to-weight, but repairs can be specialized and expensive compared with conventional materials.
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