Which Finish Would You Prefer For Anti Roll Bars?

Robert Linton · 11-16-2006, 10:24 PM

Attached are three pictures of anti roll bars, albeit not for a Porsche, coated with electroless nickel. One was shot peened before coating and the other was shot peened and beed blasted giving the more dull finish. Which do you prefer?

Smokin · 11-16-2006, 10:31 PM

I prefer the more polished finish...

Heirsh · 11-16-2006, 10:50 PM

dull finish.

never was a 55 chevy chrome kind of guy.

Geoffrey · 11-16-2006, 10:55 PM

I like the dull finish, especially if under the car exposed to brake dust, dirt, etc.

JerryW · 11-16-2006, 11:04 PM

Dull

C4Russ · 11-16-2006, 11:20 PM

dull. The undercarriage of a car is not a good place for polished surfaces...if the car is meant to be driven.

JasonAndreas · 11-17-2006, 12:15 AM

I prefer the satin textured look from the bead-blasting but the polished finish might better complement the rest of the suspension and the chassis (aesthetically). What materials, finish and colors have you chosen (or are stuck with) for other nearby pieces?

ThomasC2 · 11-17-2006, 04:07 AM

dull/satin look!

warmfuzzies · 11-17-2006, 04:09 AM

Dull, looks more purposeful and less pimp my ride.

kevin

Cuppie · 11-17-2006, 04:22 AM

Polish for your bling car Robert!!! If you've got it, flaunt it! ;-)

9sixty4 · 11-18-2006, 11:04 AM

Polished finish at the mounting points and dull on the rest.

Jeremy Pinsly · 11-18-2006, 11:06 AM

dull

craig001 · 11-18-2006, 12:06 PM

Dull unless it is for a show car that will not see much road time.

Robert Linton · 11-18-2006, 12:29 PM

Matte appears to win. Not these bars but the ones in the attached picture are going into a kits for the BMW Z8 that will be given away in exchange for contributions to Colorado State University - Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital-Animal Cancer Center.

11-16-2006, 10:31 PM	#2
Smokin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pasadena, MD - Land of Taxes Posts: 1,871	I prefer the more polished finish... __________________ Rick 1990 C2 - Guards Red - Smokin Engine by Andial - Custom "JA" Chip - Sport Muffler - Cat Bypass - Bilstein Shocks - H&R Springs - Big Reds - Club Sport LWF 2006 Hummer H3 2002 BMW 325xi Priors... 77 Porsche 911S Targa 64 Triumph TR4

11-16-2006, 10:50 PM	#3
Heirsh Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 909	dull finish. never was a 55 chevy chrome kind of guy. __________________ 1990 C2 White

11-16-2006, 10:55 PM	#4
Geoffrey Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kingston, NY Posts: 8,183	I like the dull finish, especially if under the car exposed to brake dust, dirt, etc. __________________ Racetek Engineering 93 C2/RSR 3.8 92 C2 Coupe 89 911 Turbo 91 944S2 Club Sport 87 924S

11-16-2006, 11:04 PM	#5
JerryW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oakley CA Posts: 1,017	Dull __________________ Vehicle List: 91 964 89 944 S2 84 944 (Now Son's) 83 944 Spec NorCal # 552 79 IH Scout II 80 IH Scout SSII 91 Jeep Wrangler

11-16-2006, 11:20 PM	#6
C4Russ Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Spokane, WA in the USA Posts: 908	dull. The undercarriage of a car is not a good place for polished surfaces...if the car is meant to be driven. __________________ 1991 C4 Grand Prix White Bilstein HD's and Eibachs 17" Cup II Wheels 225/45 Front--255/40 Rear 22 mm Rear Anti-Sway 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2007 MB C230 Sport 2001 Trek 5900 Ultra Light w/ Lew Carbon Wheels

11-17-2006, 12:15 AM	#7
JasonAndreas Technical Guru Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 5,644	I prefer the satin textured look from the bead-blasting but the polished finish might better complement the rest of the suspension and the chassis (aesthetically). What materials, finish and colors have you chosen (or are stuck with) for other nearby pieces?

11-17-2006, 04:07 AM	#8
ThomasC2 User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 1,372	dull/satin look!

11-17-2006, 04:09 AM	#9
warmfuzzies Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: colchester UK Posts: 2,257	Dull, looks more purposeful and less pimp my ride. kevin __________________ http://www.encantada-vacation.com/ Our holiday home from home.

11-17-2006, 04:22 AM	#10
Cuppie User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 293	Polish for your bling car Robert!!! If you've got it, flaunt it! ;-)

11-18-2006, 11:04 AM	#11
9sixty4 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 191	Polished finish at the mounting points and dull on the rest. __________________ Jim 97 993 C4S Arctic Silver/Black, Street 92 964 C2 White, Track 64 356 SC Coupe Black/Red, Concours

11-18-2006, 11:06 AM	#12
Jeremy Pinsly Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rhode Island, USA Posts: 671	dull __________________ Jeremy 1990 C2 Cabriolet: Guards Red, 17" twists, secondary bypass, Steve Wong chip, H&R/Bilstein, Weltmeister strut brace, Safecraft FE with BK quick release mount, Dark Rootwood shift knob and emergency brake, AFE air intake 2004 BMW R1150RT 1998 Volvo V70: daily driver Rennlist member 050515-6002 Former Vice President, PCA Florida Crown Region

11-18-2006, 12:06 PM	#13
craig001 User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,516	Dull unless it is for a show car that will not see much road time.

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