Re: Titanium question
[Re: mr. 63plymouth]
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12/06/10 09:20 PM
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Do it at least 032 or don't worry about it cause they'll never check it Mike
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Re: Titanium question
[Re: LA360]
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12/07/10 01:17 PM
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You get to tell people about it, that's why I use plutonium.
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Re: Titanium question
[Re: mr. 63plymouth]
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12/07/10 01:54 PM
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Hi all, just wondering what the min. thickness of titanium is suppose to be for the sheild between the trunk of a car and the back seat area? (NHRA) Hope someone could help me!! Thanx.
Unless you have a connection, titanium is gonna cost you several hundred dollars, at least for a piece like that. Why not just use alum. & cover it with 1/16in plastic ($8.00), carpet or thin speakerboard (it'll look factory). When the tech guy inpects you, show him the piece from the rear so he can verify it's alum. & leave it at that....
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Re: Titanium question
[Re: mr. 63plymouth]
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12/07/10 02:13 PM
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Different is good!!!!
Not when there's no reasonable explanation other than bragging rights.
Unless you're the fastest guy in your class and winning every event, this kind of expenditure will only get all the other racers laughing at you.
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Re: Titanium question
[Re: mr. 63plymouth]
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12/07/10 03:46 PM
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I think some of the responses is due to the fact it IS an exotic metal & expensive at that! HEY, if you got it & want to spend it, have at it! I just think that in the world of serious Stock Elim. (assuming you're in that group) that perhaps the money could go elsewhere. For me, that would mean engine development, chassis lightening or even acid-dipping (let's face it, it DOES go on!) I don't think you'll save all that much between titanium & the minimum thickness of alum. you could get away with. Of course, you could do what I saw once---a guy got some CARDBOARD , spray painted it flat silver & told Tech it was alum. He got away with it! . If your car is a "price is no object" kind of rig (good for you BTW) I'm SURE you could find other/better ways to go faster. Of course I'm sure some REAL old guys could chime in with their ideas ......
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