No More Cool Carbons...

[Daniel Hussey <GY3WSX@VM.SC.EDU>]

     I just got a letter today from a Cool Carbon distributor, and I just found
out that CC is no longer in business.   That explains why a friend of mine got
no answer when he tried to call there several times recently.  A formal stateme
nt by the company hasn't been made yet, but funds were low and they had been wo
rking on a new '97 compound, which was draining these funds.

     This is bad news for us Audi people that use Cool Carbons, and like them.
There are many other brands that still make carbon fiber brake pads though, suc
h as PowerPad - "the original Carbon Kevlar pad" and Performance Friction by
Z-Rated (carbon-metallic), but I'm sure they do not make applications to fit Au
dis!  If you do want to order some serious race pads for your Audi, the CC's ar
e great (OK for everyday use), but you might want to try to get them now.  I th
ink there are some pretty good deals on CC's around as well, since they are bei
ng discontinued.  Well, it looks like I'll be trying the Pagids next.


                                                              Later,
                                                              Dan