Titanium Rod
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I just received mine today, thank you! Kent, did shipping come out of your own pocket? The packaging gives me the idea that it may have and at almost $6 each, that adds up big time. I PM'd you that I was going to send you a check to cover shipping to the return address on the envelope, but I just figured out that's Honda's address and I don't know that it would find it's way to you. If this DID come out of your pocket, I insist on reimbursing you. Thank you again Kent.
Kent,
I received my rod today. That was such a nice thing to do, please let us re-pay your kindness by reimbursing you for shipping, it's the least we could do.
I received my rod today. That was such a nice thing to do, please let us re-pay your kindness by reimbursing you for shipping, it's the least we could do.
Well, I received my Unobtanium connecting rod today, and I truly hope everyone appreciates this gesture, whether or not they were lucky enough to obtain one. I mean, Woodwork is sending out 10 of these a day. I was looking at the hand lettered packaging, and doing the math. 10 a day times 60 or so?
I also think the whole offer is indicative of what a terrific company Honda appears to be and the caliber of people who are working there. (Woodwork).
I mean, can you see GM doing this?
So, to echo the comments of others on Prime. Thank you, Woodwork, very much.
I also think the whole offer is indicative of what a terrific company Honda appears to be and the caliber of people who are working there. (Woodwork).
I mean, can you see GM doing this?
So, to echo the comments of others on Prime. Thank you, Woodwork, very much.
Thanks for the offer, Honda paid the shipping.
I did the crayon work.
Sorry If I misspelled any names.
Woodwork
I did the crayon work.
Sorry If I misspelled any names.
Woodwork
woodwork said:
Hey I have a 05 Odyssey, that replaced and 02 Odyssey, as well as an MDX, and have owned approx. 10 Honda cars/motorcycles up to this point. Can I get a cookie with my Ti rod? :biggrin:
Just sent my PM, fingers crossed. Thanks to Woodwork in advance, regardless of whether I get one or not.
Thanks Woodwork! The titanium rod came in the mail today. I really appreciate it!
I have been killing myself with work the last several months and this week has been particularly bad...
I get home to my lovely wife, dog and NSX a few ticks before 9pm and I've got a weird shaped, heavy envelope waiting on the kitchen counter for me.
To my delight, Woodwork's generous offer was sitting right there in my kitchen. Made my evening.
Thanks again to Woodwork and Honda for doing this. It really put a smile on my face.
Much mahalos
I get home to my lovely wife, dog and NSX a few ticks before 9pm and I've got a weird shaped, heavy envelope waiting on the kitchen counter for me.
To my delight, Woodwork's generous offer was sitting right there in my kitchen. Made my evening.
Thanks again to Woodwork and Honda for doing this. It really put a smile on my face.
Much mahalos
Woodwork read my PM from last week yesterday, so I hope that means I made the list! Got my CTSC today and if I abuse it, I may need really need that rod! :biggrin:
thankyou very much Woodwork! recieved mine today, what should I use to clean it since it's made of titanium? one nsxer said he used 409, i read the back of the bottle and it said not to use on aluminum..
just checking, rather be safe than sorry..
just checking, rather be safe than sorry..
NSXchnk said:thankyou very much Woodwork! recieved mine today, what should I use to clean it since it's made of titanium? one nsxer said he used 409, i read the back of the bottle and it said not to use on aluminum..
just checking, rather be safe than sorry..
Cleaning Titanium Equipment
The efficiency of titanium surfaces can usually be maintained without elaborate cleaning procedures. There is generally no need to clean for corrosion protection as is sometimes required with stainless steel, nor does the thin oxide surface film in any way combine with cooling water to form heavy mineral deposits as sometimes occurs on copper based alloys.
Marine fouling of heat exchanger surfaces is sometimes controlled by chlorine injection. Titanium surfaces are totally unaffected by such treatments. Titanium surface condenser tubing is also kept clean in this way as well as by continuous cleaning systems utilizing rubber balls or nylon brushes, without deleterious effects.
Acid Cleaning
Acid cleaning of titanium surfaces to remove deposits is sometimes necessary. Conventional acid cleaning cycles can be used provided proper inhibitors are present. Organic inhibitors such as filming amines are not effective with titanium. Ferric ion as ferric chloride is very effective as an inhibitor for titanium in acid solutions. As little as 0.1 percent (by weight) ferric chloride will inhibit corrosion of titanium by hydrochloric acid, for instance. At ambient temperatures, as much as 25 percent (by weight) HCl inhibited with FeCl3 can be safely used on titanium.
Nitric acid is an excellent passivating agent for titanium and may be used alone or with hydrochloric acid to clean titanium surfaces. See Table 1 for a more complete listing of recommended cleaning media, and proper inhibitor additions.
Table 1. Typical cleaning solutions for titanium equipment
Cleaning Media
Temperature Range
Concentration (wt.%)
Inhibitor Additions
Hydrochloric Acid
Up to 150°F (66°C)
Up to 10
1000ppm FeCl3 or
1000ppm CuCl2 or
500-1000ppm CrO3
Sulphuric Acid
Up to 150°F (66°C)
Up to 10
As above
Phosphoric Acid
Up to 150°F (66°C)
Up to 10
As above
Citric Acid
Up to 200°F (93°C)
Up to 25
Naturally Aerated
Nitric Acid
Up to 200°F (93°C)
Up to 65
None
Sodium Hydroxide
Up to 200°F (93°C)
Up to 15
1% Sodium Chlorate or Hypochlorite
Brush Cleaning
The use of carbon steel wire brushes to remove deposits from titanium is not recommended. Likewise, carbon steel pipe or tube should not be used to clean out plugged titanium tubes. Pickup of imbedded or smeared iron particles from steel can render titanium susceptible to corrosion when the unit is placed back in service. Stainless steel or titanium wire brushes and pipe are preferred. Careful utilization of titanium’s unique properties will provide many years of maintenance-free service for fabricated equipment. Misapplication of titanium, the use of improper cleaning procedures and other abuses can lead to failure. On the other hand, careful use of some preventive measures, particularly those concerned with corrosion and galling resistance, can significantly extend the useful life of titanium equipment.
Source: Timet
Thank you Kent! Thank you Honda!
I didn't get in on this and assume it's too late. But it's a great gesture for Honda owners.
I have 3 Hondas. Nice to see Honda employees being so generous.
I have 3 Hondas. Nice to see Honda employees being so generous.
When you get a nice surprise in the mail. :wink:vtecNSX1 said:
I received mine yesterday. Thanks Woodwork!
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