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Sapphireho · 02-03-2019, 03:47 PM

Put my rear seat delete back in with the sound mats. Much quieter now.

Ultramaroon · 02-03-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Face_Plant

You could always replace the studs with the ones I mentioned before your day comes. Mine arrived the other day. Now I just need to find the time to replace all 20...

That's funny because of all the bitching about wheel lugs that I've read here, I considered preemptively getting a set for the first time after reading your discussion this morning.

Face_Plant · 02-03-2019, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

That's funny because of all the bitching about wheel lugs that I've read here, I considered preemptively getting a set for the first time after reading your discussion this morning.

Supposedly they won't snap if you don't take your wheels off frequently. 20 studs from Rock Auto was about $38 and replacing them seems pretty simple. It's one of those simple/cheap preventive maintenance things where you're stupid if you don't do it.

Sapphireho · 02-03-2019, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Supposedly they won't snap if you don't take your wheels off frequently. 20 studs from Rock Auto was about $38 and replacing them seems pretty simple. It's one of those simple/cheap preventive maintenance things where you're stupid if you don't do it.

I busted one a couple years ago. Haven't had any problem since I've been putting a thin wiping of anti seize.

Ultramaroon · 02-03-2019, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I busted one a couple years ago. Haven't had any problem since I've been putting a thin wiping of anti seize.

This is the first car on which I've followed the no-lube rule. If one has developed a feel for how the lugs like to be tightened - and yes, folks, it's a thing - anti-seize is pure gold.

humfrz · 02-03-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Supposedly they won't snap if you don't take your wheels off frequently. 20 studs from Rock Auto was about $38 and replacing them seems pretty simple. It's one of those simple/cheap preventive maintenance things where you're stupid if you don't do it.

Let's see now, the last time I had my wheels off, was 25,000 miles and 5 years ago. Since they seem to be wearing evenly, I don't see the need to rotate them. The tires I had put on are good for 50,000 miles, which would equate to another 5 years. Even then, when I change tires again, if the shop twists off a wheel stud, it's on them to replace it. Even if I have a flat tire, I have "road hazard" protection, so if they have to change a tire and a stud breaks off, it's on them.

Besides, I have better things to do - like take a looong Sunday nap, without the toddler kicking me in the back.

So, don't call me "stupid" -

Shit! that reminds me, I didn't take my meds this morning -

humfrz

humfrz · 02-03-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

This is the first car on which I've followed the no-lube rule. If one has developed a feel for how the lugs like to be tightened - and yes, folks, it's a thing - anti-seize is pure gold.

So true.

Dry studs, two squeaks and a grunt - yep, lug nut tight -

Just when in the hell did changing tires on a car get so complicated ?? -

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 02-03-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

So true.

Dry studs, two squeaks and a grunt - yep, lug nut tight -

Just when in the hell did changing tires on a car get so complicated ?? -

Maybe 89 lbft is a tad too much. Should prolly be 86.

Face_Plant · 02-03-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Let's see now, the last time I had my wheels off, was 25,000 miles and 5 years ago. Since they seem to be wearing evenly, I don't see the need to rotate them. The tires I had put on are good for 50,000 miles, which would equate to another 5 years. Even then, when I change tires again, if the shop twists off a wheel stud, it's on them to replace it. Even if I have a flat tire, I have "road hazard" protection, so if they have to change a tire and a stud breaks off, it's on them.

Besides, I have better things to do - like take a looong Sunday nap, without the toddler kicking me in the back.

So, don't call me "stupid" -

Shit! that reminds me, I didn't take my meds this morning -

humfrz

I wasn't calling you or anyone in particular stupid. Let's put it this way: if you take your wheels off frequently to swap them for your track day wheels, or you're a wheel whore who has a different set of wheels for every day of the week, or whatever, then it would be smart to swap your wheel studs for something a little more robust.

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Originally Posted by humfrz

So true.

Dry studs, two squeaks and a grunt - yep, lug nut tight -

Just when in the hell did changing tires on a car get so complicated ?? -

humfrz

Torquing them to a specific number satisfies my OCD because that way I know for sure each lug nut and all 4 wheels are equally tight.

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I busted one a couple years ago. Haven't had any problem since I've been putting a thin wiping of anti seize.

I don't feel safe putting anti seize on lug nuts. If they come loose and my wheel falls off while going 70 MPH on the highway then I'm kinda screwed.

Sapphireho · 02-03-2019, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

This is the first car on which I've followed the no-lube rule. If one has developed a feel for how the lugs like to be tightened - and yes, folks, it's a thing - anti-seize is pure gold.

Recommended by Porsche and Lotus. I've been doing it for years. Never had a wheel fly off.

Ultramaroon · 02-03-2019, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Recommended by Porsche and Lotus. I've been doing it for years. Never had a wheel fly off.

That's why it's called anti-seize. Otherwise they would have to call it anti-tighten.

Sapphireho · 02-03-2019, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

That's why it's called anti-seize. Otherwise they would have to call it anti-tighten.

I know, you put it on head bolts FFS!

Face_Plant · 02-03-2019, 07:45 PM

Today I gave the car a nice thorough wash to remove all of the salt. Sometime this week I plan to put the car up on stands so I can wash the salt off the underside. I would've done it today, but it was pretty much dark by the time I finished.

Delfin · 02-03-2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Today I gave the car a nice thorough wash to remove all of the salt. Sometime this week I plan to put the car up on stands so I can wash the salt off the underside. I would've done it today, but it was pretty much dark by the time I finished.

Beautiful Scion, nice color, love the look of the pistons on the sides.

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