Quick Qs: Is the bonnet on the F30 Aluminium?

F30AM · 04-05-2014, 04:22 AM

As above.

teaston · 04-05-2014, 04:24 AM

Try a magnet on it!

gatsojon · 04-05-2014, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

As above.

My magnet says no

F30AM · 04-05-2014, 04:26 AM

I don't have one at hand!

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-05-2014, 04:32 AM

I believe it may be galvanised sheet steel.

However, the 5 may be all aluminium alloy.

http://www.bmwgroup.com/bmwgroup_pro...presswerk.html

F30AM · 04-05-2014, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatsojon

My magnet says no

Does that mean it is not aluminium?

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-05-2014, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

Does that mean it is not aluminium?

Depends how big Gatso's is, paint layers and zinc etc may effect it.

F30AM · 04-05-2014, 04:48 AM

It is steel.

gatsojon · 04-05-2014, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

Does that mean it is not aluminium?

It's some sort of ferrous metal, probably steel. It's not aluminium.

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