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ABS Ground Question
I heard somewhere that connections for airbags were gold plated. Does the same go for the ABS ground strap?
I can't believe I don't remember this thing being so shiny when new. Bling Bling!
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Re: ABS Ground Question
"Gold" plating is the gimmick of the decade. It is useful where contact pressure is limited e.g. some switches and relays. Bur where reasonable contact pressure available and very low voltage/current is involved, silver is superior. But gold is golden so far as cometic attraction is concerned.
Using it where bolt generated pressures are involved, is plain stupid.
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Re: ABS Ground Question
So, is that thing gold plated?
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: ABS Ground Question
Did you not get my point? It could be, in order to impress the libido market.
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Re: ABS Ground Question
Cough cough ahem The purpose of gold plating is because it is absolutely superior to other metals in corrosion resistance, as its physical properties allow virtually ZERO oxidation. Silver tarnishes. Thats why gold is found in nature as a bright shiny nugget, and if you happen to find some let me know and ill take that useless metal off your hands
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Re: ABS Ground Question
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