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Magnesium hunters...
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http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/all-cobra-talk/117853-magnesium-hunters.html)
| ERA Chas |
11-03-2012 06:08 AM |
Magnesium hunters...
This popped-up on the home page gallery photos. It was posted in 2006 and I have not seen the OP here since.
But it's a perfect shot of what you're searching for and what to be careful of...
control_arms_and_wheel_002 - Club Cobra Photo Gallery
This one led a tough life. Those chips in the face and web are from hammer hits and it appears to have a curb scuff. Even a lead hammer can do that. It shows you how soft they really are.
I don't think I'd buy this one fearing splits and fractures through the web from the chips. If I HAD to have it, I'd insist on x-ray / magnafluxing.
Caveat Emptor -especially at today's prices.:CRY: |
Interesting, thanks for posting!
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| bobcowan |
11-03-2012 10:40 AM |
There are some very good reasons that you don't find wheels made of magnesium any more. Have you ever seen a magnesium fire?
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| RodKnock |
11-03-2012 12:23 PM |
Did someone say magnesium? Where?
I know Chas does this stuff to irritate me. :LOL: :JEKYLHYDE
Magnesium is still used today for wheels. It's the Year 2012. Almost 2013. Welcome to the brave new world. Materials, technology and techniques have a changed a little. Just a little bit.
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didn't VW make blocks from Mag?
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| ERA Chas |
11-03-2012 02:40 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
(Post 1217667)
Did someone say magnesium? Where?
I know Chas does this stuff to irritate me. :LOL: :JEKYLHYDE
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I am trying to save what's left of an inheritance for your heirs-before you make an exorbitant magnesium plunge...:CRY: |
| ERA Chas |
11-03-2012 02:41 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by *13*
(Post 1217675)
didn't VW make blocks from Mag?
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Yes-I think a few from the 'W' engine family. |
| REAL 1 |
11-04-2012 07:37 AM |
Thanks for posting.
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