Innovative Centerlock tool...
02-17-2019, 10:00 AM
#36
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Gofishracing
I'm questioning the load on the spokes now. Imagine new Carbon fiber wheels. . Not me.
02-17-2019, 12:04 PM
#38
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
02-17-2019, 12:25 PM
#39
Looks like an excellent company with very good engineering. Apparently the gun will need special nuts that look identical to OE on the outside. For those with more than one centerlock car, that cost will add up but should be worth it. I look forward to seeing the product.
02-17-2019, 12:34 PM
#40
Best would seem to wait to see costs. For some like myself who is the antithesis of a mechanic it might be worth it on several levels even though I might need a bunch of nuts. In any event, I can appreciate both the engineering and the fact that very few would or could make the up front expenditure.
02-17-2019, 12:59 PM
#41
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Gofishracing
It looks like the tool is inserted into wheel spoke to stabilize & position it - The load is transferred to the wheel. The green roller even with the secure rig
02-17-2019, 01:00 PM
#42
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The stabilizing bar in the Porsche factory video looks like the way to go as Porsche would probably not sign off legally on a new nut /wheel hub design for an aftermarket company.
As to the forces on the wheel struts - I would guess that the rotational force applied to the individual wheel strut during tightening is only a fraction of what the wheel strut endures with normal driving or in a turn.
I think the magic of this device is the fact that it has accurately measure torque electronically. We all have electric impacts and four feet torque wrenches but to have both at seven pounds that is repeatable - wow I’m in
As to the forces on the wheel struts - I would guess that the rotational force applied to the individual wheel strut during tightening is only a fraction of what the wheel strut endures with normal driving or in a turn.
I think the magic of this device is the fact that it has accurately measure torque electronically. We all have electric impacts and four feet torque wrenches but to have both at seven pounds that is repeatable - wow I’m in
02-17-2019, 01:04 PM
#44
Three Wheelin'
In this market of vehicles I would think many can afford the costs, it's more of a question of want and is that what they want to use the money for. We are dealing with cars costing from $150k to upwards of $340k. A few more thousand for the tool and nuts isn't breaking the bank for most of these folks.
It would also be interesting to see if something like this became OEM somehow.
It would also be interesting to see if something like this became OEM somehow.
