re: Titanium susp. springs

[frankbauer@thevine.net]

>>>If it wasn't for F1's use of steel, I'd suggest that cost saving rules
>>>on exotic materials would be the reason.  3-8-6-4-4 was in use in
>>>aerospace in 1993.
>>speaking of f1 materials technology, i was watching the brazilian gp on
>>espn yesterday, and bob varsha was describing the aluminum berylium
>>alloy used for braking components this year...
>Which because they are Soooooooo Much better than Metal Matrix the FIA
>has already banned them for next year.....

hmm... bv was talking about 4 lbs/corner savings in unsprung weight (!),
smaller braking components (piston, calipers, etc), less pedal pressure
required, these all seem like good things.
if they want less braking performance, why not specify smaller tires?
if they want to save costs, why not specify a acceptable material?
i wonder how much money has been spent in f1 development on products
that were outlawed within 2 races...
frank

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