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Foobar · 10-15-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gmookher

I'm doing some testing as we speak, skittles vs m&ms vs goodn plentys and for control, we're using unicorn poop. I'll be testing these in high altitude, high heat and track conditions.

We should be sure to try it with the different intakes and tunes available as well...

BioRage · 10-15-2012, 11:07 AM

Picture for proof please.

DjDATZ · 10-15-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BioRage

Picture for proof please.

Pics or it didn't happen. Sorry, all I can think of is

HunterGreene · 10-15-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by brunofrs

The roof , trunk n the hood are made in aluminium

You are incorrect, only the hood is Aluminum. I just tested all three with a magnet, the trunk lid and roof are definitely magnetic, most likely steel.

Interesting tidbit, stainless steel is not magnetic.

Admiral Ballsy · 10-15-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Interesting tidbit, stainless steel is not magnetic.

Some is, some isn't. Depends upon the alloy.

White64Goat · 10-15-2012, 11:51 AM

Ask Rev. Al Sharpton what Skittles are. He'll tell you that skillets can dent your roof.

HunterGreene · 10-15-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Admiral Ballsy

Some is, some isn't. Depends upon the alloy.

You are correct, I was a bit narrow in my focus. 300 series stainless is normally non-magnetic because of the amount of nickel and chromium in the alloys, while other series (400 series, for example) definitely are magnetic.

Article for more information (its a good read and makes for a good understanding) HERE

However, to get back to cars, using a stainless steel for our panels is a bit expensive. The steel in our cars is basic, "Carbon" steel, which is decidedly magnetic.

wlfpck · 10-15-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by xdbuix

yea it doesnt. I can confirm that.

That's pretty brutal.

Other than a thick vinyl roof wrap... not really sure what else is out that's available.

Maybe a CF overlay? Just brainstorming. (though I think someone said something like this already)

xdbuix · 10-15-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wlfpck

That's pretty brutal.

Other than a thick vinyl roof wrap... not really sure what else is out that's available.

Maybe a CF overlay? Just brainstorming. (though I think someone said something like this already)

yeah, i was thinking cf hood, and cf overlay for the roof so that i dont have to worry about no dents.

einzlr · 10-15-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gmookher

I'm doing some testing as we speak, skittles vs m&ms vs goodn plentys and for control, we're using unicorn poop. I'll be testing these in high altitude, high heat and track conditions.

better include smarties, and add sub-zero temps. That only works for the candies, though. Unicorn poop sublimes below 10F.

drifter · 10-15-2012, 01:56 PM

Hope this thread doesn't get out. I don't want jeaolus people or kids throwing skiddles at my car. CNN News; "man beats the $hit out of kid over a skiddle"

BRaZinDave · 10-15-2012, 02:39 PM

Two weeks after I purchased my BRZ a ran into a hail storm with pea size and bigger hail. Pounded my car for 8-10 minutes. Not a dent!

blu_ · 10-15-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DR1FT

I think it's made of aluminum like wrx and STIs

STi and WRX roofs are made of steel as well.

The only body panel that is aluminum on those in the US is the hood on the 04-07 STI. Even the new STIs have steel hoods.

mechaghost · 10-15-2012, 03:10 PM

Taste the rainbow!

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