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sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:49 am
by OhioChamp183
Is the sideplate on a 1000mg (external brake adjustment side) plastic or magnesium?
I'm pretty sure it's plastic. Just checking because I may be doing a paintjob on the sideplate (clearcoat comming off bad!), and need to know before I attempt it.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:53 am
by Fishingboy
From the type of wear on my friend's, it looks like it's made of plastic... i think someone here would be able to confirm.
I think it's about time Shimano revamp the scorpion series to include HEG and some other new features found on the new Metanium Mg.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:05 am
by bigpapajim
PumaJeff wrote:Is the sideplate on a 1000mg (external brake adjustment side) plastic or magnesium?
I'm pretty sure it's plastic. Just checking because I may be doing a paintjob on the sideplate (clearcoat comming off bad!), and need to know before I attempt it.
You too? I hate that the clearcoat is peeling.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:19 pm
by OhioChamp183
It totally freakin sucks!
I take care of it ,(I'm a little anal about my equipment/boat) spend extra $ for upgraded spool bearings, upgraded drag washers, and a 4 ball bearing 85mm ZPI carbon fiber handle, to have it do this!!!
Not happy! I have another that's not doing it "yet".
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:29 pm
by wiper
Relax, now you can beat the dogsnot out of it and feel no guilt.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:10 pm
by phatbass
its graphite,the only part thats mg is the frame.you can order a new side cover,they are inexpensive,I did a replacement on a curado 100b.jeff
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:16 pm
by l2yan
wiper wrote:Relax, now you can beat the dogsnot out of it and feel no guilt.
Gotta love the reel's first scratch!!!
It's like a release to freedom.
Ryan
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:33 pm
by tonym
l2yan wrote:wiper wrote:Relax, now you can beat the dogsnot out of it and feel no guilt.
Gotta love the reel's first scratch!!!
It's like a release to freedom.
Ryan
After a week of losing sleep over it maybe.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:35 pm
by Nitroman77
Mine doesnt have that prob yet, but I dont fish it much since I have many more reels to keep me busy.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:37 pm
by DougL58
Does anyone use a protective coating on their reels?
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:14 am
by Lubina
phatbass wrote:I did a replacement on a curado 100b.jeff
I have to change it on my Scorpion, not my fault and Shimano Japan did it w/o charge other than S&H.
And you are right, they are graphite, I could see it on my broken part.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:31 pm
by OhioChamp183
phatbass wrote:its graphite,the only part thats mg is the frame.you can order a new side cover,they are inexpensive,I did a replacement on a curado 100b.jeff
for a 1000mg? Where?
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:38 pm
by GamblerHydra
PumaJeff wrote:phatbass wrote:its graphite,the only part thats mg is the frame.you can order a new side cover,they are inexpensive,I did a replacement on a curado 100b.jeff
for a 1000mg? Where?
order it from plat... I totally replaced one of mine all the way around.
Re: sideplate on Scorpion 1000mg, plastic or mg?
Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:04 pm
by OhioChamp183
PumaJeff wrote:phatbass wrote:its graphite,the only part thats mg is the frame.you can order a new side cover,they are inexpensive,I did a replacement on a curado 100b.jeff
for a 1000mg? Where?
Thanks! They're only $18.20 US funds, plus shipping. Not bad!