aluminium bolts????

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1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 15 Mar 2010, 6:30 am

#767676

as it states anyone got a good source for metric ally bolts? keep looken but no luck yet.

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1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 15 Mar 2010, 7:05 am

#767683

Where are they being used?????????????????

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5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 15 Mar 2010, 8:03 am

#767688

http://www.bmsc.com.au/forums/rallying-technical/3941-aluminium-bolts.html

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1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 4:06 am

#767890

thanks dave got some good leads gunna use them on everything i can but primarily on the guards and body bolts.

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Mar 2010, 5:35 am

#767892

why do u want Alloy

you would be better off with Stainless steel and SS washer in the guards

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 16 Mar 2010, 5:43 am

#767895

i think some people want an easy weight saving🙂

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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 6:11 am

#767896

Interesting idea... curious to see how this one pans out...

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3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 16 Mar 2010, 6:41 am

#767905

Aluminium and steel, corrosion problem?

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Mar 2010, 8:10 am

#767914

as for weight saving use shorter bolt and thinner washer

and dont eat that BIG MAC before a race LOL

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 16 Mar 2010, 8:55 am

#767920

Use Duralac on the threads and you won't have corrosion issues.

I think there is a big weight saving with all the body hardware.

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2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 9:50 am

#767926

Heh heh... it's all about that power to weight ratio hey !!!

I joined the gym at work... and although it ain't the easiest way, at $15 per month providing you actually use it has to be the cheapest way to reduce weight in the car... other than going for the swiss-cheese speed-hole look that is...

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792 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Mar 2010, 11:45 am

#767935

Sides , I wish I had your enthusiasm . I have spent over US$ 2000 on aluminium bolts , nuts and washers for my new drag car . I even went for the half nut option to save a bit more weight . Now I am drilling out the centre to save a few more grams . I have a packet of 5/16 bolts 1" long and 100 of these weigh 680 grams . Mac to answer your question , I couldn't buy metric bolts , so I now have imperial in 3 different sizes and 3 different lengths , ROD.

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2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 2:10 pm

#767949

Heh heh - it's early days yet Rod, but so far so good.

Bit of surfing during lunch break came across these guys.... http://www.probolt-australia.com/Products/alloy_flanged_hex_head_individual

What's that saying about sexy always being exxy ???

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2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 2:15 pm

#767950

... although, the socket head option in packs of 5 is quite a bit cheaper...just need to combine with a washer obviously...

http://www.probolt-australia.com/Products/Packs_Aluminium_Bolts_Socket_Cap
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1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 3:08 pm

#767961

yeh its all about the weight although i am no light weight at 115kgs a few ally bolts in me might make a difference as well!!!!!!!

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3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 16 Mar 2010, 7:29 pm

#768017

Is this just a coincidence, noticed it at the bottom of this page.
Poggipolini Fasteners AUS
Titanium & Aluminium Nuts & Bolts Steel Kayloc Nuts - (02) 9519 4332
www.piccola.com.au

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2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 16 Mar 2010, 7:33 pm

#768020

Nup - no coincidence - Google ads at it's best !!!

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2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 20 Mar 2010, 6:45 am

#768746

danny_galaga wrote:So how much weight would you save using alloy bolts?

Sad the things I get up to sometimes... my excuse is that it's early in the morning and can't make noise out in the shed yet !!!

About the weight of a single Big Mac I think ????

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Obviously if you used them in more places the saving would be bigger... like body to pan bolts... but personally I'd rather use the stronger bolts there just in case...

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5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 20 Mar 2010, 7:23 am

#768748

...so I saved 304.5 grams by leaving out every second guard bolt!
...very affordable option!!

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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 20 Mar 2010, 7:38 am

#768753

Hmmm... that gives me an idea DB... you could double drill the mounting holes, then ditch the guard bolts all together and use zip ties instead !!!

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 20 Mar 2010, 9:42 am

#768778

Hillbilly racer did it the real cheap way. Only 3 bolts per guard......

Those links are great, thanks Sides.......sexy IS exxy.

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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 20 Mar 2010, 4:15 pm

#768824

Hey no worries Matt.

danny_galaga wrote:😂

So the difference is between drinking, or not drinking a can of coke before you race...

Hmmm... with roundy roundy racing most people get better times AFTER downing a can of coke... but don't go anywhere near red lollies... they make you crash !!!

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mactaylor Custom Title Time!

1,005 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 21 Mar 2010, 7:18 am

#768914

yeah every bit helps as any racer knows. DB so half as many ally bolts would be approx 450gram saving, when i find them ill send you a pack.

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1,332 posts · joined Jul 2009 · 21 Mar 2010, 11:14 pm

#769099

I thought there would be corrosion problems like donn mentioned, but it seems aluminium might even be better than galvanized steel if you check out this page, http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=98. This info does indicate that stainless steel is probably a bad choice if you ae concerned about corrosion.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Mar 2010, 11:33 pm

#769104

Very interesting...

aluminium bolts are not very strong...

so, usually You would use a much larger sized bolt if You were making something.... lol

Now Titanium bolts are very light weight and very strong...
but Very expensive too....

I used zinc or cadmium plated Gr8.8 HT bolts on My guards...
along with never seize...

I also have used stainless steel bolts on My beetle too...

Lee

Sides wrote:
danny_galaga wrote:So how much weight would you save using alloy bolts?
Sad the things I get up to sometimes... my excuse is that it's early in the morning and can't make noise out in the shed yet !!!

About the weight of a single Big Mac I think ????

😉

Obviously if you used them in more places the saving would be bigger... like body to pan bolts... but personally I'd rather use the stronger bolts there just in case...

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Mar 2010, 11:39 pm

#769106

I have a few aluminium bolts that came with aluminium antennas and alloy antenna rotators..

but have never seen them for sale anywhere....

maybe next to the titanium bolts.... lol

I haven't seen them either ... but haven't really looked for them.
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I did think of once , of using one dollar coins for mud guard washers .. lol

but I worked out i couldn't afford them.. lol

LEE

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