| rodneym |
12-08-2010 10:09 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094923)
And if you don't put in the endless hours of cleaning that ERAChas does, they end up looking like the ugly photo above? Or do they have a magic coating on them?
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Why the interest, patrickt?
Should I keep spot number 4 warm for you?;) |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 10:10 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1094925)
The Dow 7/dichromate coating keeps the wheels from aging, but for the outer rim. The outer rim is/was uncoated.
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Why don't they put the magic coating on the outer rim?:confused: |
| RodKnock |
12-08-2010 10:16 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094927)
Why don't they put the magic coating on the outer rim?:confused:
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Because the gold colored outer rims would look funny? Heliphino. |
| rodneym |
12-08-2010 10:17 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094927)
Why don't they put the magic coating on the outer rim?:confused:
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Some people (lots, actually) likes what magnesium does with some age. But I'm not sure that it isn't coated. I'll ask when I speak to Richard next.
But we've all seen how clean you keep your undercarriage. What's a little more polishing time on the coolest wheels around? Wouldn't it be nice for your ERA to find some mags when you open that bubble at Easter? |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 10:18 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1094929)
Because the gold colored outer rims would look funny? Heliphino.
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Surely they can make a clear coating that work. But I hear you... |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 10:19 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1094930)
Some people (lots, actually) likes what magnesium does with some age. But I'm not sure that it isn't coated. I'll ask when I speak to Richard next.
But we've all seen how clean you keep your undercarriage. What's a little more polishing time on the coolest wheels around? Wouldn't it be nice for your ERA to find some mags when you open that bubble at Easter?
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I will think about it....;) |
| RodKnock |
12-08-2010 10:20 AM |
I'm going to use the Gibbs oil product, if I ever get a set of these wheels.
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| rodneym |
12-08-2010 10:23 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1094935)
I'm going to use the Gibbs oil product, if I ever get a set of these wheels.
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You mean "when" you get a set of these wheels.
patrickt and 601HP are on the fence. A very sharp, white picket fence.%/ |
| ERA Chas |
12-08-2010 10:35 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094932)
Surely they can make a clear coating that work. But I hear you...
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Mag wheels would be a huge mistake for you pal, given the humidity conditions in which you live. Also, mag can oxidize under clear coats. It's just very porous. |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 10:43 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
(Post 1094940)
Mag wheels would be a huge mistake for you pal, given the humidity conditions in which you live. Also, mag can oxidize under clear coats. It's just very porous.
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... and don't the front ERA pin drive hubs require a slightly different backspacing as well? |
| RodKnock |
12-08-2010 10:50 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1094936)
You mean "when" you get a set of these wheels.
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I'll remain skeptical until the wheels arrive on my doorstep.
Knowing Patrick as little as I do, I would think he's not buying the mag wheels. He's too pragmatic for magnesium and sees little to no benefit.
(Did the reverse psychology work?) |
| RodKnock |
12-08-2010 10:51 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094941)
... and don't the front ERA pin drive hubs require a slightly different backspacing as well?
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There's a set of magnesium wheels from an ERA (machined fronts) for sale on CC right now. Asking price = $3,500. |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 10:53 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1094944)
There's a set of magnesium wheels from an ERA (machined fronts) for sale on CC right now. Asking price = $3,500.
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And once the fronts are machined for an ERA, they are then of no use to a Kirkham or CSX car, correct? |
| ERA Chas |
12-08-2010 10:57 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094941)
... and don't the front ERA pin drive hubs require a slightly different backspacing as well?
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.5" But don't get sucked in-you don't need the hassle to go to restaurants. |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 11:08 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA Chas
(Post 1094946)
But don't get sucked in-you don't need the hassle to go to restaurants.
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Alright, then... I'm off the fence post; count me out. Although I was sorely tempted to reach for my checkbook just to show that RodKnock....:mad: |
| RodKnock |
12-08-2010 11:10 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094945)
And once the fronts are machined for an ERA, they are then of no use to a Kirkham or CSX car, correct?
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The wheels would then need a spacer to be used.
Personally, I think the master sushi chef would cut your sushi bigger for you if you pulled up to the sushi bar with those mag wheels installed. |
| RodKnock |
12-08-2010 11:12 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
(Post 1094949)
Alright, then... I'm off the fence post; count me out. Although I was sorely tempted to reach for my checkbook just to show that RodKnock....:mad:
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You're going to let ERAChas have better wheels than you? I mean he already has a better engine, so your ERA will certainly be a 2nd class citizen now. :p :LOL: |
| patrickt |
12-08-2010 11:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1094953)
You're going to let ERAChas have better wheels than you?
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Yes, and I will just stick with my Japanese bluefin tuna.:cool: |
| rodneym |
12-08-2010 11:23 AM |
patrickt,
I think ERAchas is working against you.
Next he's gonna tell you to buy one of the 'other' brands that you're so fond of, with a FI 302. Very good for driving to restaurants. :rolleyes:
Kind of like a gun salesman saying, "You don't want a Colt 45 ACP, you'd be better off with a Glock 9." :eek:
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| patrickt |
12-08-2010 11:28 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
(Post 1094956)
patrickt,
I think ERAchas is working against you.
Next he's gonna tell you to buy one of the 'other' brands that you're so fond of, with a FI 302.
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Perhaps... but I'm no match for the conniving prowess of ERAChas. Basically, I just try and stay out of his gunsight. http://www.capitalareacobraclub.com/...ative1/cry.gif |
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