More Titanium for A11GTD -

[Paul Thompson 'Hooligan']

Hi all

Not content with using it in his engine, club Chairman Roy Smart has just had his left knee replaced, with a titanium item to match the one in his right leg.

I'm sure we all wish him a speedy recovery and no doubt he will be putting it to good use later this season.

Question is, which is lighter? titanium or bone? - perhaps Mike can shed some light on whether Roy's latest 'weight modifications' will be in or against his favour. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Mike Inglis]

It's unlikely to be titanium, as it leeches out into the tissues and can set up troublesome reactions. Almost certainly a cobalt chrome compound, with a nylon-like plastic bearing insert. A significant net weight increase!
Best wishes to Roy for a speedy recovery.

Mike [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[40 Bud]

That could explain the heavy throttle foot! All the best Roy.

[Jools]

So cruel Mike.. you know better than to tell Roy it'll be heavier [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]..he'll just go get his power drill out and start drilling lightening holes into it now!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] We could end up being able to strain tea-leaves through his knees!!

[JP]

Fast recovery? Probably more like "bloody fast" knowing Roy!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Best Regards,

J.P

[leadfoot]

Hi Roy Hope you are recovering well, was your op private titanium or n.h.s titanium as i could use some lightning mods also and the cheaper the better.
cheers Dave [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Ron Earp]

Hey Roy I wish you a speedy recovery!!! Take care, Ron [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]