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tmandoug1 · 03-18-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr pogo

the fasteners being metric, SAE grade numbers do not apply.
SAE grades also do not apply to stainless steel fasteners.

18-8 SS is common alloy for SS fasteners, it falls between grade 5 and 8 in strength so you will be ok.

I would have to check but I do believe the SAE standard does apply to stainless steel,,,,,,304, 316, 316Ti are all Sae grades. However you are correct in the metric issue. But the point was made I think, don't use cheap stuff or you will regret it.

Dave K · 03-18-2013, 10:50 PM

I bought ss bolts and washers from my local hardware store then took them to my local jeweler (me) sanded the sides and top smooth then put a killer high polish on em. They look great on the silver powder coated brace.

Mr pogo · 03-19-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tmandoug1

I would have to check but I do believe the SAE standard does apply to stainless steel,,,,,,304, 316, 316Ti are all Sae grades. However you are correct in the metric issue. But the point was made I think, don't use cheap stuff or you will regret it.

I was referring to the sae grade and hashes used on carbon alloy bolts (i.e. grade 5, grade 8 etc.)

tmandoug1 · 03-19-2013, 06:28 AM

Found the blue I was looking for here:

http://www.probolt-usa.com/catalogse...=164&x=31&y=16

Deke736 · 03-19-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OHIO SPEED

Ohio Speed now offers Bolt Head Covers. CNC Machined 6061 Billet Aluminum w/ precision Diamond Cutter finishing. These can be used to cover the strut brace bolt heads. These have a larger counter bore on the inside.
Finishes: Polished, Satin/Brushed, White, Black, Orange

Available at: http://ohio-speed.com/c-1811-trunk.aspx?pagenum=2

Ordered black ones on Sunday! Hopefully you got my order, never got any email confirmation.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-19-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Ordered black ones on Sunday! Hopefully you got my order, never got any email confirmation.

Me either but got them in like 4 days

I need more for under the hood

Ryan

toesuf94 · 03-19-2013, 11:36 AM

I used chrome allen heads from Ace Hardware. Work and look great. ANYTHING is an improvement over the factory dull zinc coated ones.

zl1bro · 03-19-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Ordered black ones on Sunday! Hopefully you got my order, never got any email confirmation.

Let me know how these work out for ya.. interested in getting a set if they fit and look nice...

NewDivide · 03-19-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Ordered black ones on Sunday! Hopefully you got my order, never got any email confirmation.

I was going to order some today and came up w/ $21 shipping charge? Can that be right?! I'm not in Russia!

KLR ZL1 · 03-19-2013, 07:38 PM

Here are the ones that I put on my ZL1. You could get some round head allens. I used flat head allens and machined the numbers off the tops and then polished them on a polishing wheel attached to a bench grinder. The guy that did my paint work gave me the alluminium washers that he makes for the VW guys.

Deke736 · 03-19-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIO SPEED

NewDivide problem fixed, Deke736 yours shipped today 19th. thanks jim

Thanks Jim! I got your email with tracking info!

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tmandoug1 · 03-20-2013, 06:14 AM

Post pics Deke, be nice if they had them in blue though. Save me a hundred bucks.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-20-2013, 06:21 PM

Here are mine in the trunk area

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Ryan

Hercules · 03-26-2013, 06:53 PM

Ace Hardware has them in chrome and black chrome,which is what I got, with the allen heads. They also have the washers to go with them, so they are a perfect match to the bolts. The washers are just a little thin so watch how tight you make them, the washers on 4 of the 6 holes will bend. I don't know the torque for them but my original ones were barely snug. I left my ends of the brace factory and got the center section painted. So the black chrome looks awesome.

Once I figure out how to do the pictures with my phone and post I'll put them up.

03-19-2013, 11:36 AM	#35
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I used chrome allen heads from Ace Hardware. Work and look great. ANYTHING is an improvement over the factory dull zinc coated ones. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-19-2013, 07:38 PM	#38
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	Here are the ones that I put on my ZL1. You could get some round head allens. I used flat head allens and machined the numbers off the tops and then polished them on a polishing wheel attached to a bench grinder. The guy that did my paint work gave me the alluminium washers that he makes for the VW guys. Attached Images __________________

03-20-2013, 06:21 PM	#41
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,358 View My Garage	Here are mine in the trunk area Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

03-18-2013, 10:50 PM	#30
Dave K Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1, 1969 Buick 225 conv Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: W. Bloomfield Michigan Posts: 104	I bought ss bolts and washers from my local hardware store then took them to my local jeweler (me) sanded the sides and top smooth then put a killer high polish on em. They look great on the silver powder coated brace.

03-19-2013, 06:28 AM	#32
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Found the blue I was looking for here: http://www.probolt-usa.com/catalogse...=164&x=31&y=16

03-20-2013, 06:14 AM	#40
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Post pics Deke, be nice if they had them in blue though. Save me a hundred bucks.

03-26-2013, 06:53 PM	#42
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 559 View My Garage	Ace Hardware has them in chrome and black chrome,which is what I got, with the allen heads. They also have the washers to go with them, so they are a perfect match to the bolts. The washers are just a little thin so watch how tight you make them, the washers on 4 of the 6 holes will bend. I don't know the torque for them but my original ones were barely snug. I left my ends of the brace factory and got the center section painted. So the black chrome looks awesome. Once I figure out how to do the pictures with my phone and post I'll put them up.