v50man Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 E3 compliant? Where are you getting your facts? 45778[/snapback] Bad info -- fast fingers -- sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Well the fading or just plain overly glossy is the main reason I'm looking at the Ti line should hold up well be nice and light, I am thinking there isn't much of a bonus over the Alum Just a looks thing but hopefully Ti's just won't scratch or dent as easy nor hopefully get brittle or corode from all the wonderful salt on the MN roads. If I'm out of my mind and making no sense let me know Maybe I'll save some money with the alum and pick up a PCIII at the same time Nothing like going broke saving money. 45797[/snapback] Well... Apple changed their PowerBooks from titanium casing to aluminium: because the titanium got all messed up, whereas the aluminium keeps its looks much better. Having said that, all you naughty boys have forced me into rash decision and I have just ordered some goodies this afternoon – in titanium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big J Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Uh oh, its a slippery slope you're on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Well... Apple changed their PowerBooks from titanium casing to aluminium: because the titanium got all messed up, whereas the aluminium keeps its looks much better. Having said that, all you naughty boys have forced me into rash decision and I have just ordered some goodies this afternoon – in titanium. 45825[/snapback] Actually, the Titanium Powerbooks were PAINTED -- and the paint chipped easily (I had one). The aluminum is cheaper and looks just fine brushed, but it's more of a PITA to keep clean (I've got one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 the Titanium Powerbooks were PAINTED 45832[/snapback] Painted :!: Martin Barrett worked for Apple!!!!! hmm...I never saw one in the (painted) flesh, but happily I am tapping at a lovely new (clean) aluminium Pbk. I could never understand why the titanium got damaged so easily – so that's the explanation – Painted :!: The titanium caused problems for the 'wireless' transmission/reception too I think? Painted :!: So it seems the precedent has been set and maybe I can paint those ti cans so that they tone in with the Scura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Well I hope you don't have any "wireless" options on your guzzi then, BUT if you do you'd better post them on here with pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfastguzzi Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Well I hope you don't have any "wireless" options on your guzzi then, BUT if you do you'd better post them on here with pics. 45851[/snapback] You mean like this guy? " A Wireless Long Shot by Rob Flickenger There has been plenty of talk about the range of wireless Guzzis, so we decided to find out how far we could stretch it. This series of articles tracks our progress in trying to use the V.11b protocol to create a link from Sebastopol to a hilltop tower 20.9 miles north, and from there on to some homes 5 miles across a valley. In this first installment, we try out the 5-mile link and create an experiment to test the loss we would encounter on the 20.9-mile link." Before he went wireless, this Guzzi fanatic tried exhaustive experiments with wired cans. The tin ones worked pretty good once he dialed in the right map to his PC. Titanium was an unexpected flop. He later sold this design idea to Quat-D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Barrett Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Painted So it seems the precedent has been set and maybe I can paint those ti cans so that they tone in with the Scura. The secret is in the preparation. I find a coating of Nitromors as a primer, will achieve the perfect matching finish to correspond with the crank cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 ... you'd better watch out or someone may take you out http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20050217_180417.html http://www6.tomshardware.com/business/2004.../defcon-05.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 About the wireless sniper rifle alls I have to say is , must be how they Got Paris anyway not to get off topic of the new topic but IS the deal with Ti, Carbon and Alum just asteics? appearance? looks? is there any real difference to them besides that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 About the wireless sniper rifle alls I have to say is , must be how they Got Parisanyway not to get off topic of the new topic but IS the deal with Ti, Carbon and Alum just asteics? appearance? looks? is there any real difference to them besides that? 45869[/snapback] There is NO DIFFERENCE in the SOUND of aluminum/titanium that I've heard. Carbon fibre does sound different -- I just can't fully describe it. Lower, more rumbly? Regardless, very nice. As to the durability of aluminum, I've got a 15-year-old aluminum silencer on my Ducati and, when washed up, it looks as good as the day it was installed. Titanium is the metal "du jour" -- but there's nothing wrong with aluminum. Now, if I can just make a decision... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Now, if I can just make a decision... 45885[/snapback] If you can hang out till after the Castaic Lake Rally perhaps we can get more evidence.... Anybody with a good tape recorder? iPod with microphone? Maybe just more two cent opinions... If you are anxious, order the Stucchi crossover now, but wait until you hear for yourself some of the slip on options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v50man Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 If you can hang out till after the Castaic Lake Rally perhaps we can get more evidence....Anybody with a good tape recorder? iPod with microphone? Maybe just more two cent opinions... If you are anxious, order the Stucchi crossover now, but wait until you hear for yourself some of the slip on options. 45896[/snapback] When's that rally? Also, I've got a minidisc recorder and some excellent microphones that I have used for field recording that might be of use. Can send if necessary. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Titanium is the metal "du jour" -- but there's nothing wrong with aluminum. 45885[/snapback] Well, there is a difference, since titanium is stronger & lighter than aluminum, & more importantly for exhaust cans, less reactive with hot exhaust gases. This last feature would be rather irrelevant for (stock) cans with built-in cats, since any nitric oxides [acid precursors] would have already been reacted away. But since no manufacturer is likely to risk having their exhaust cans rot out from the inside & be forced to mount a recall, I think we can safely look forward to continued oem use of heavy, boring stainless steel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 The secret is in the preparation. I find a coating of Nitromors as a primer, will achieve the perfect matching finish to correspond with the crank cases. 45858[/snapback] "Nitromors?" Not familiar with this product/brand name. Mind giving a more general description? [Or is this a joke, & Nitromors is UK slang for plastic explosive? ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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