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Author: | Gordo [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:16 pm ] |
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Below are some things that i thought could do with a little face lift ![]() i expected. Ive got so many things that cold be chromed, if only my car was painted so i could start putting it back together.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The green stuff around this is only from the camera shot.. No idea why it comes up on the pics but its not there actually on the rear door strut thing... ![]() |
Author: | aaron [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:28 pm ] |
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where and how much? looks nice Cheers Aaron |
Author: | J_A_M [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:31 pm ] |
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Author: | Lillee [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:32 pm ] |
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Wait till Gafmo see's this thread ![]() I like the idea of chrome handbrake though... mmm |
Author: | Gordo [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 4:45 pm ] |
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aaron wrote: where and how much?
looks nice Cheers Aaron A friend of mine works for "Astor Metal Finishes" and i got it done there. It costed me $250 for that all to get done, but it was a little more expensive than usual cos i was lazy and couldnt be bothered cleaning it all up, so i just put it in as i took it off, so it had rust and all bits of carpet all over everything... Pure lazyness on my part |
Author: | awdmoke [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:16 pm ] |
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That handbrake is a work of art ![]() It's not called BLING if it looks that good. It's called CLASS ![]() Mike (jealous too) |
Author: | GT1360 [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:25 pm ] |
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i have the same plans for evil... but i have not got to that stage yet.. and have not found a plater out this way.. looks cool well done |
Author: | Gordo [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:32 pm ] |
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I have plenty more plans for my van..... IF ONLY MONEY GREW ON TREES |
Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:10 pm ] |
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Ummm, Have you looked into the dangers of chrome plating? I would not be using chrome on any brake or suspension parts. Chrome plating is banned in F1 racing! |
Author: | GT1360 [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 6:15 pm ] |
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those parts there will be fine.. I am sure that you can get rego with a car with crome suspention or break parts... |
Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:02 pm ] |
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GT1310 wrote: those parts there will be fine.. I am sure that you can get rego with a car with crome suspention or break parts...
How do you know those parts are fine? They will pass rego. But will they be safe? Chrome plating makes parts brittle and they can start to crack, but you can't see the cracks for the chrome. How bling will the car look when the brake pedal snaps off? (btw, I love the way you wrote break instead of brake because that is what could happen) |
Author: | Gordo [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:08 pm ] |
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If the brake pedal is going to break its going to break.. Who actually inspects the pedals for crakcs?? I actually feel safer know that the chrome might just hold the pedal together ![]() breaking had never crossed my mind, and im not to worried about it... But if it does brake im sure to let you know... |
Author: | GT1360 [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:11 pm ] |
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Morris 1100 wrote: GT1310 wrote: those parts there will be fine.. I am sure that you can get rego with a car with crome suspention or break parts... How do you know those parts are fine? They will pass rego. But will they be safe? Chrome plating makes parts brittle and they can start to crack, but you can't see the cracks for the chrome. How bling will the car look when the brake pedal snaps off? (btw, I love the way you wrote break instead of brake because that is what could happen) I really think that they will be fine.. i think the main concern with suspention parts and what not is the real pressure that they are under... so i don't see that the pedal will snap from normal use..... |
Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:16 pm ] |
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Guys, chrome plating onto steel causes hydrogen embrittlement. Not a great idea on highly stressed steering or brake parts. Particularly if you would like to keep on steering or braking.. ![]() Of course, it does depend on what the part is doing. If under little stress it probably doesn't matter. ![]() |
Author: | sg [ Mon Jun 20, 2005 7:19 pm ] |
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Horn............... ![]() ![]() |
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