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Old 10-10-2012, 05:41 PM
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No not yet, as this is my daily driver (in fact it's the only car we have) so can't afford to take it off the road for as long as they might need the turbo.

When it is turbo upgrade time then that will get it's rear housing done before it's installed.
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Old 10-10-2012, 05:50 PM
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Many question ceramic coating the headers due to weld failure issues.

I'll be interested to see how yours go Scott.
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Old 10-10-2012, 06:25 PM
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Many question ceramic coating the headers due to weld failure issues.

I'll be interested to see how yours go Scott.

all my gear is coated, better than wrap. mine on either car hasn't cracked.
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Old 10-10-2012, 06:34 PM
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Headers, Up-Pipe and Dump-pipe dropped into CIC for ceramic coating today. Should get them back in a week or so.
LOL I bet they take longer than a week
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I bring it up only because anecdotal evidence statements have suggested it's an issue.

I can't actually see where there could be an issue when the coating keeps heat away from the metal. That's suggests that the weak points, the welds, are limited to temperature extremes.

I can see a bubble between the coating and exhaust exploding under heat - possibly causing failure; a guess at the extreme.
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LOL I bet they take longer than a week
I second that, mine took twice as long as told
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I second that, mine took twice as long as told
Ideally it'll take them until next school holidays. Then I'll actually be able to go and pick them up during their opening hours.
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Old 10-10-2012, 07:30 PM
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Ideally it'll take them until next school holidays. Then I'll actually be able to go and pick them up during their opening hours.
I'm sure one of us would facilitate a pick up for you Scott.
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I'm sure one of us would facilitate a pick up for you Scott.
That would be swell. Now which one of you fellas could I trust with my cash?
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These will be being installed soon. Possibly at the same time as the exhaust. Mocked them up today because bored.









Pretty sure I'll be able to do the Water and Oil temp gauges myself (just need a diy guide) don't think I'll be able to do the Wideband AFR gauge on my own though. Anyone installed one before?
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