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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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I got a new powerbond for my gto and it is diff then my last one that i put on my camaro. Its black powder coated and it dosnt have the little holes around the center where the puller bolt holes are did they do a update on them?
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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could be. Are the GTO assesories the same setup and style though. could be car specific.
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Prob a new batch run out by the company.
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Yea they are the same its nice now I hop it doesnt get rusty looking like my old one. I have to clean it about 2 times a year.
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Yea they are the same its nice now I hop it doesnt get rusty looking like my old one. I have to clean it about 2 times a year.
i just bought one that has very light surface rust on it. i was thinking of putting some clearcoat on it to prevent it in the future. thoughts?
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I got one about six weeks ago and it still looks like new. No complaints here. Its got a black coat on it. In the card it stated that it was a new design.
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