RACING BEAT Aluminum Side Housings

[Prometheus]

Does anybody have any experience with this product?

I was reading about them in their catalog.

Racing beat claims that their aluminum side plates have better wear resistance than the OEM cast iron side plates. (this is what actually interests me)

+there is always the weight reduction aspect of the material difference...

My application would be in a 95 FD

plates weight differences (if you are interested)

Front:

OEM: 24.8 lbs Racing Beat: 10.5 lbs = -14.3 lbs (57% lighter than OEM)

Center:

OEM: 25.9 lbs Racing Beat: 10.5 lbs = 15.4 lbs (59% lighter than OEM)

Rear:

OEM: 25.8 lbs Racing Beat: 13 lbs = 12.8 lbs (49% lighter than OEM)

Total weight of Side plates.

OEM: 76.5 lbs Racing Beat 34 lbs = 42.5 lbs (55% lighter than OEM)

I'd like to see if anyone has any first hand experience with this product that would like to share.

Thanks in advance.