It is an imrovement on the old one.  Lasts longer, takes more beating.
American cars use plastic sometimes.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "john" <jclark@PURPLEMOUNTAIN.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 8:25 AM
Subject: CV Boot material question

> Today I received a couple of boot kits for my syncro, and one set of
> boots are
> not the typical black pliable material.  It's a white plastic similar
> to  tupperware.
>
> I'm dubious only because I haven't seen it before ...    I'd appreciate
> anyone's experience.
>
> Happy Friday !
>
> John