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Old 08-27-2009 | 05:29 PM
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I am reworking rear suspension, etc. and wanted to know original color of tranny rear cover - satin or flat black, and recommendations on what spray can (Wurth?) would be best.

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Old 08-27-2009 | 08:14 PM
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mines red

takes a full second off my 0-60.

Old 08-28-2009 | 01:04 PM
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bump, still need a real answer - thanks for the humor Spencer!
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it wasnt glossy but wasnt flat, not matte either. pretty sure it was a standard black enamel paint.

personally i think taking down the paint, new high temp primer and black engine paint would be fine
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Spencer,

Thanks for your input. I think I will use hi-temp primer and Wurth Satin Black - I am also redoing rear anti-roll bar, mounts, etc., so I will hit them all at the same time.

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