easiest install Ive done on the car, some of my stock bolts were looking like crap where some looked brand new but it was driving me crazy. I dont have an accurate small scale but in the hands these things weigh nothing, not unlike the difference in the Tikore lug bolts I installed a while back whicih I love. Titanium is from 6speed sponsor Hoen.

some of the corroded stock steel bolts were about a buck and a half from the stealership each! arrows show the replaced stuff. you need a couple of torx bits to install but failing a quick trip to the Home Depot its a quick swap.

I noticed something strange while I was under there, the 4 stock bolts just above the fan, notice they are all different bit sizes. Maybe Porsche had some crazy reason for this but it struck me as odd.

 

what the stock ones were looking like

 

Awww very cool little mod. It shows nice attention to detail.

 

Okay, a silly use of Ti hardware...but where did you source these and what is the approximate USD pricing?

Thanks,
VID

 

Ahh, just saw the Hoen link...no worries...

Aluminum hardware seems more appropriate for this application though....

 

Aluminum would corrode at a pace like the steel, the ti won't. Plus some of the parts replaced are under the bumper thus always in the elements.

 

^^^ Even anodized aluminum hardware, like that used on motorcycles and bicycles?

 

anodized or some aerospace coatings would protect aluminum. not unlike the clear coat they use, or whatever it is, on some alu wheels. however going with aluminum would be weaker than the steel stuff.

 

I love titanium and work with it almost everyday. The point about these fasteners being better in aluminum is...imo..pretty much correct. Aluminum hardware would be far more cost effective AND offer different anodized color options. The strength of these fasteners wouldnt be an issue as there is no real weight being held. I would love to see these done in anodized aluminum and be offered at under half the cost of the Ti pieces. The mark up for the manufacturer / seller would be higher too I bet.

 

^^^ Agreed, me to.

 

Hello, we visited a number of alloy options however we opted for titanium primarily for its corrosion resistance properties and its strength. Aluminum would have required post machining anodization to create an oxide layer to resist corrosion. However, once you take a tool to it you can ruin the layer and thus corrosion can set in regardless.

With titanium surface oxide films form instantly essentially rehealing itself thus its much better suited for this application. Plus we believe the finish has a beautiful appearance fitting in just nicely to the work of art powering the car.

Please think from our perspective, as a supplier of such components, we wanted to supply the best part we could that was strong and light and Titanium fit that requirement best. Economically that may have not been the best material for profit and total sales potential of course, we agree.