Re: Europa-List: Mod 70

[Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>]

Robert Borger wrote:
> Raimo,
>
> My understanding from discussions with Nev is that the spring reaction 
> of a metal spring is incorrect for this application.
>
> Bob B
The important point is that rubber has a damping effect but steel does 
not. This is why rubber, (elastic) is better than steel (springs) for 
undercarriages.
Think about it, a spring goes "boingyoingoing" but a rubber band goes 
"thwack"
Graham