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Re: urethane or rubber

To: Brad Kahler <brad.kahler@141.com>
Subject: Re: urethane or rubber
From: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:05:32 -0500
brad, we supply urethane but for comp use, you use delrin. urethane still
has some compliance (give) while delrin is solid. you may see "nylatron"
advertised, but nylatron has a higher  co-efficient of friction than
delrin, so use delrin. yes, we can proveide either. thanks, ted

Brad Kahler wrote:

> I'm getting ready to order front suspension rebuild components for the
> race TR3 and am wondering which type to order.  I've never driven a
> car with the urethane bushings so I don't know what to expect.  For
> competition use would the urethane be the only way to go?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Brad
>
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