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1. magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 9:12:24 -0800
I recently found a set of American Racing "Silverstones." I believe these dealer-installed options on Mark I GT6s. My question is, are they really magnesium wheels or are they just aluminum. I've rea
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01201.html (7,635 bytes)

2. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 12:09:39 -0600 (CST) "magnesium wheels?" (Dec 22, 9:12am)
I recently found a set of American Racing "Silverstones." I believe these -- ___________________________________________________ Jeff S. Hapke Motorola CIPG Arlington Heights, IL
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01237.html (8,970 bytes)

3. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 11:30:05 -0700 (MST)
Yes magnesium wheels do wear out...Most racing magnesium wheel are only good for about 1000-2000 miles....
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01241.html (9,346 bytes)

4. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 12:34:25 -0600 (CST) "Re: magnesium wheels?" (Dec 23, 11:30am)
How can you tell when the wheels are worn out? aluminum. have slotted -- ___________________________________________________ Jeff S. Hapke Motorola CIPG Arlington Heights, IL
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01242.html (9,974 bytes)

5. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 97 11:13:00 PST
All, I'm not a metallurgist, but this is a question often asked by Pantera owners. Panteras were sold with magnesium wheels made by Campagnolo, and are they light! However, 25 years later, there is s
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01248.html (8,514 bytes)

6. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 19:56:04 EST
<< You could try to burn them. If they burn brightly, and melt a hole in your driveway, then they are magnesium. If they just melt then they are aluminum. You will need to get them really hot, so try
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01275.html (7,806 bytes)

7. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 18:03:45 -0700
I think you will find the exocet is a french product.
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01276.html (8,372 bytes)

8. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 17:20:26 -0800
Nope - made by Aerosptiale, a French company. See http://www.aerospatiale.fr/produits/espace/am39a.htm for more info. -Gerard gerard@msi.com
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01277.html (7,774 bytes)

9. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 03:16:08 -0000
When magnesium wheels are worn out they crack. Mag wheels are not ideal for highway use unless all your highways are like billiard tables. When new they are very light and very strong but often they
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01288.html (8,296 bytes)

10. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 23:44:23 EST
<< > Doesn't aluminum burn very hot also? Didn't the USS Stark get hit by an I think you will find the exocet is a french product. Strictly speaking yes. The Exocet is produced by a French company (A
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01293.html (7,615 bytes)

11. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 06:06:47 -0800
your aluminum. Take it from a Firefighter Aluminum melts,Magnesium on the other hand burns like crazy. VW blocks make a real spectacular show!! But your normal run of the mill aluminum blocks just e
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01301.html (8,090 bytes)

12. Re: magnesium wheels? (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 16:48:52 -0600
I thought I remembered that VW blocks were magnesium. Same experience as Dan, Have to use foam to extinguish. Larry Zink 1964 Spitfire4 Houston
/html/triumphs/1997-12/msg01326.html (8,955 bytes)


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