Jun 24, 2005 · HDPE is great for abrasion and pretty good at puncture but is very flexible so not so good at protecting from impact. Maybe something like a HDPE covered carbon or …

May 2, 2006 · The SRTUSA cars use the same arrangement as Dave describes, though we may use UHMW-PE rather than HDPE. I'm not a density expert... Anyway, it's the heavy white …

Nov 12, 2002 · I would like to make rear/gas tank skid plates from plastic. What kind of plastic do I need? Polyethylene, UHMW, polypropylene, or what? I've seen a few...

Oct 23, 2002 · These are a little stiffer than stock but will handle the ruts and pot holes very nicely. - Build a "protective shield" for the outter CV joint boot with the same UHMW material, but 1/8" …

Jan 6, 2004 · RE: Thoughts/experience towing with an 18 pass. vs 15 pass. van In a former life, I worked as a road warrior kayak-delivery guy driving 75-100k per year. We used both 12- and …

Jun 13, 2002 · I'm new in rally, can somebody explain me why SCCA as different rules and class than the FIA. It would seem natural to try to match the FIA class in all the US rally if you want …

Sep 8, 2004 · UHMW is not very heat resistant. The exhaust system produces plenty of heat to melt the stuff. I was given a 1/4" piece previously used to cover the rear end of a VW GTI. The …

Aug 18, 2003 · It doesn't have to be SCCA -vs- NASA. In fact, it would be very healthy for Stage Rally in general if SCCA cooperated with NASA. But if SCCA makes a territorial contest out of …

Oct 2, 2003 · Question: While maintaining the same ride height, and assuming a shock piston travel of 5 inches, would it be better to have 3" bump travel and 2" available droop when the …

Nov 27, 2002 · I was running UHMW mudflaps on my car all last season, I had a hard time keeping the rears on the car, big ruts, berms and ditches you know. I think UHMW is too stiff. I …