GRP Springs
 

I have some fibre glass in the shed. I'm going to make some custom springs.


.....Audi's unnamed Italian supplier developing a comparable GFRP (glass fibre reinforced polymer) spring with exactly the same claimed benefits.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=30276



MÉGANE R.S. 275 TROPHY-R : RECORD BREAKER
......... Allevard composite springs......
http://www.renaultsport.com/Megane-R...7.html?lang=fr






Product characteristics:

• Weight reduction: from 40% to 70% lighter, equivalent to a reduction of 4kg to 6kg per car, which also reduces fuel consumption
• Higher durability: no oxidation and elimination of corrosion
• Improved comfort, ride and handling characteristics: better noise reduction on hard surfaces and higher Eigen frequencies
• Increased safety: eliminating the need risk of sudden breakage

http://www.sogefigroup.com/en/produc...l-springs.html

This seems like a horrible idea