Jim,
The pistons came from:
Turner Driveshafts and Steering
7 West Street Brookvale NSW 2100
AUSTRALIA
Ph: +61 2 9905 0574
Fax: +61 2 9905 0591
No web address listed.
I didn't weigh them against the steel ones, and my car is a road-only car,
so I can't comment on racing use. They have been in the car for about four
years now (I've put up with it for that long!). I bought them because I
didn't know about other parts suppliers for Alpines, I just bought from the
first source I found.
Perhaps one of the listers in NSW could give Turners a call for more
details?
Cheers,
Paul.
>From: TIGEROOTES@aol.com
>To: p_heuer@hotmail.com
>Subject: Re: squealing brakes
>Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 21:09:41 EDT
>
>Paul,
> Where did you find the phenolic resin pistons and do you know what
>their
>characteristics are under extreme heat, as in racing? Can you estimate how
>much lighter they are compared to steel or stainless steel pistons? You
>may
>have found a way to help drop the unsprung weight on the front of Alpines
>and
>Tigers. Very interesting!
>Jim Leach PTC Seattle
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