Asbestos is a superior product for heat protection. The most efficient heat shield for the DeLorean is the factory type made from an asbestos core. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Stian Birkeland <dmc_norway@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 4:44 PM Subject: [DML] Asbestos vs stainless steel heatshields > > > Please, can someone elaborate on the positive/negative sides regarding the > choice of asbestos heatshields and stainless steel heatshields? > > Personally, I find the idea of a stainless heatshield very interesting, but > does it really do a good job, r does it work more or less as a catalyst so > that the heat is "kept and reflected" in the heatshield and not absorbed and > disappearing? > > Best wishes > Stian Birkeland > NORWAY