Re: R+D vs. QUICK D....Throttle bodys

From: Skip (shadowcatcher@home.com)
Date: Tue Aug 10 1999 - 20:16:00 EDT


They don't use button head screws on the throttle plates, so they are
smooth, too. I guess you've made a couple of improvements since I last
say your site, since then, it was not a clear path past the blades.

Kabuki2@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 8/9/99 9:25:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> shadowcatcher@home.com writes:
>
> << Frankly, I've only seen the pictures of yours on your website, and I
> have seen Tony's in person, and on that comparison, I'd have to say, yes
> the workmanship on Quick D's is better. The mounting of the butterflies,
> the "S" bolt, and the finish of the top of the bore all contribute to an
> appearance of quality.
> Skip >>
>
> Funny, the mounting of the butterflies is the exact same on my TB as it is on
> the "Quick D" TB. Actually, doesn't the Quick D TB use buttonhead screws? If
> so, ours would use a better mounting system as our new, stainless steel
> throttle plates are counter bored so our SS flat head screws are counter sunk
> into the blades themsleves. Nothing in the cross section of the throttle
> bore.
>
> It's a moot point without you actually having two of these TBs to compare,
> so, instead of arguing back and forth I'm going back to the shop to work on
> the TBs a little more.
>
> :)
>
> ttyl
> Patrick

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