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12-08-2010, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
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? 
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12-08-2010, 10:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
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? 
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12-08-2010, 10:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Why don't they put the magic coating on the outer rim? |
Because the gold colored outer rims would look funny? Heliphino.
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12-08-2010, 10:17 AM
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Quote:
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Why don't they put the magic coating on the outer rim? |
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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12-08-2010, 10:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
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...
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12-08-2010, 10:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodneym
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....
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12-08-2010, 10:20 AM
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I'm going to use the Gibbs oil product, if I ever get a set of these wheels.
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12-08-2010, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I'm going to use the Gibbs oil product, if I ever get a set of these wheels. |
You mean "when" you get a set of these wheels.
patrickt and 601HP are on the fence. A very sharp, white picket fence. 
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12-08-2010, 10:35 AM
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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.
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12-08-2010, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
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?
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12-08-2010, 10:50 AM
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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?)
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12-08-2010, 10:51 AM
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... 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.
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12-08-2010, 10:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RodKnock
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?
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12-08-2010, 10:57 AM
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... 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.
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12-08-2010, 11:08 AM
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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.... 
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12-08-2010, 11:10 AM
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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?
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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.
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12-08-2010, 11:12 AM
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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.... |
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.  
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12-08-2010, 11:13 AM
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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. 
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12-08-2010, 11:23 AM
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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. 
Kind of like a gun salesman saying, "You don't want a Colt 45 ACP, you'd be better off with a Glock 9." 
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12-08-2010, 11:28 AM
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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. 
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