Forgot yo wheel!!! LOL

Robert_K · 11-30-2010, 02:15 PM

The OEM wheel studs are a known weak link. I've personally already changed mine to the ARP extended studs.

Chris_1 · 11-30-2010, 02:29 PM

WOW thats nuts, but I mean I have seen that happen so many times at autox where people just dont tighten the wheels to the correct torque like idiots.

Jeffblue · 11-30-2010, 02:35 PM

isn't the correct torque on our lugs 93? or is it 85?

Robert_K · 11-30-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com

WOW thats nuts, but I mean I have seen that happen so many times at autox where people just dont tighten the wheels to the correct torque like idiots.

I think in the comment section the owner says that is what happened.

Jamaica · 11-30-2010, 03:38 PM

oh shi!t. I might need to change mine

kenchan · 11-30-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

isn't the correct torque on our lugs 93? or is it 85?

i use 80... snap-on torque wrench. ive yet to have any studs fail on my cars.... and ive owned many cars.

Chris_1 · 11-30-2010, 04:05 PM

I have always done 90, never had any issues. I showed a friend of mine the video, but didnt tell him what it was and his face was priceless. Conversation with him:

Me: Take a look at this Z at the autox
Him: Oh it looks really low, and must be a hardcore autocrosser running different tires, OOOOHHHHHHHHHHH MAAANNNN
Me: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Him: Epic fail on that guy lol

Jeffblue · 11-30-2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i use 80... snap-on torque wrench. ive yet to have any studs fail on my cars.... and ive owned many cars.

oh, i do 93....

snap on torque wrench here as well.

shaun66 · 11-30-2010, 04:32 PM

That was at the imported performance meet or whatever!
It was a fun time there, pretty intense though

Robert_K · 11-30-2010, 04:51 PM

The make of torque wrench doesn't mean anything if it's not calibrated correctly.

kenchan · 11-30-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_K

The make of torque wrench doesn't mean anything if it's not calibrated correctly.

this is why 350z owners break studs and loose wheels (from actual experience)?

Robert_K · 11-30-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

this is why 350z owners break studs and loose wheels (from actual experience)?

Oh... no personal experience!

dropped1 · 11-30-2010, 05:30 PM

WOW. That sucks!

CBRich · 12-01-2010, 01:35 AM

Click type torque wrenches do need regular calibration.

Staples · 12-01-2010, 01:38 AM

That's what happens when you "think" you torqued the wheels at 85lbs while it's in the air and don't recheck it once it's on the ground, costly mistake

11-30-2010, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 18	Forgot yo wheel!!! LOL YouTube - 350z Lost a wheel The OEM wheel studs are a known weak link. I've personally already changed mine to the ARP extended studs. __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

11-30-2010, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robert_K A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spring, TX/Iraq Posts: 1,281 Drives: '12 Forgeline G37S Rep Power: 18	The make of torque wrench doesn't mean anything if it's not calibrated correctly. __________________ '12 G37S Forgeline, '03 Built TT 350Z HRE (Sold!) http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc7a6dc53.jpg

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dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 259	WOW. That sucks! __________________ Aaron Do you own a 40th anniversary? Join the club!

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Staples Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 546 Drives: '08 Infiniti G37s Rep Power: 16	That's what happens when you "think" you torqued the wheels at 85lbs while it's in the air and don't recheck it once it's on the ground, costly mistake __________________ '08 Infiniti G37s - Forced Induction Fed

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