Yea. That fraction a cent in styrene would be a real hindered to production costs. Just like making something correct the first time around is such a problem.
Ed answered all of my questions. But he seemed like he didn't want to be there, and grumpy. Maybe just a long day. He did say that the fnf charger is a brand new tool. Not derrived from the diecast.
Much like the F40, the CF is visible sometimes. In person. Under the right lighting lol. Most of the time, it just looks like a matte very fine metallic brown.
Much more noticeable here.
http://www.lambocars.com/images/prototypes/sesto40.jpg