NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[tintumz22]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Yeah, sounds like you didn't do anything wrong. I think the threads are just super weak and get slightly deformed with repeated lug installation/removal. And then if they're slightly deformed, the lug will get crossthreaded as you try to install/remove it.

Sorry about the headache.

Thanks for the info man. Appreciate it! At least it happened now than later. Just needed to drive to the dealer to pick some up. After the track, ARP studs and lugs mod is next!

[Clipdat]

I've always heard that putting anti seize on studs is a bad idea. Shrug.


[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ndeXiZUeM"]Should You Put Anti-Seize On Wheel Studs / Lug Nuts? - YouTube[/ame]

Originally Posted by MyRx

And to brush a small amount of anti-seize on the studs before putting the wheel on.

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I've always heard that putting anti seize on studs is a bad idea. Shrug.

Idk. That's too long of a video to try to convince me otherwise.

Small amount, droplet, teeniee weenie amount, not even everytime you remove/replace the wheel. It's a bad idea when you lather the studs with it

[Clipdat]

You don't have enough patience to watch a 10 minute video, that contains sound engineering concepts and explains the differences between dry torque and lubricated torque rating?

Originally Posted by MyRx

Idk. That's too long of a video to try to convince me otherwise.

Small amount, droplet, teeniee weenie amount, not even everytime you remove/replace the wheel. It's a bad idea when you lather the studs with it

[tigermack]

Do you guys use impact guns on the studs?

[tintumz22]

Originally Posted by tigermack

Do you guys use impact guns on the studs?

To install them? I don't have one but regular wrench works for me and just make sure your don't over-torque them. i just make sure that it sits the same as the other ones.

[Clipdat]

I never personally do, but I've seen/had shops that use the impact guns to remove/install the lugs, and then do a final torque down with a torque wrench.

I wish they would just do everything by hand and with a torque wrench/breaker bar and not touch the gun.

Originally Posted by tigermack

Do you guys use impact guns on the studs?

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I never personally do, but I've seen/had shops that use the impact guns to remove/install the lugs, and then do a final torque down with a torque wrench.

I wish they would just do everything by hand and with a torque wrench/breaker bar and not touch the gun.

Originally Posted by tigermack

Do you guys use impact guns on the studs?

[mkivsoopra]

Originally Posted by tigermack

Do you guys use impact guns on the studs?

Every time, and I rotate between 3 sets of wheels. Impact off, and low power on (no actual impact action), followed by torque wrench. I have ARP extended studs, btw.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by MyRx

ARP studs and even with the OEM studs, I torque at 86 (double click of the torque wrench). The manual says 89 lbs, but I like 86

LOL I also torque to 86.

I use impact gun to remove lug nuts and impact gun at low power to spin them back on (after gently putting them on by hand to make sure they are properly engaged without cross-threading). You get a feel for how much power you're using and yes, you can tighten them without overtorquing them with the impact gun. I follow up with a torque wrench to tighten down to final spec and find that I'm mostly right on the money, never overtorqued them. Fingers crossed, knock on wood, I have never broken any OEM studs in my 5+ years of track and removing/replacing wheels all through that.

[FirstWinter]

Originally Posted by PMok

LOL I also torque to 86.

I use impact gun to remove lug nuts and impact gun at low power to spin them back on (after gently putting them on by hand to make sure they are properly engaged without cross-threading). You get a feel for how much power you're using and yes, you can tighten them without overtorquing them with the impact gun. I follow up with a torque wrench to tighten down to final spec and find that I'm mostly right on the money, never overtorqued them. Fingers crossed, knock on wood, I have never broken any OEM studs in my 5+ years of track and removing/replacing wheels all through that.

I do this as well and have had no issues after hundreds of wheel changes. I also have the tiniest dab of anti-seize on my studs (Yes I know. You don't have to tell me about dry & wet torque.)

[tigermack]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I never personally do, but I've seen/had shops that use the impact guns to remove/install the lugs, and then do a final torque down with a torque wrench.

I wish they would just do everything by hand and with a torque wrench/breaker bar and not touch the gun.

I have a habit of breaking them loose with a breaker bar first then shoot it off. Putting it back on, I spin about 2-3 resolution before I shoot it on on low setting then torque to 85-88.

[Clipdat]

Good things come in pairs?

[tintumz22]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Good things come in pairs?

What happened here?


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