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Old 03-20-2015, 07:56 AM
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Tooltopia has the torque wrench for $329. Free shipping

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
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Any comments or feedback on the necessity &/or use of a "Center Lock Wheel Tool" which apparently is neither a CL socket or a wheel guide for protecting PCCB rotors, said to:

" . . . . designed to ensure that your wheel lock is secured in place. We all know that the street version of the Porsche center lock system is not the most practical. This is a must for those who track their cars and are constantly changing wheels. With this lifetime warranty Delrin Polymer tool you can make sure that after a wheel change your lock is secured in place, therefore giving you peace of mind and confidence. Also some of you have already experienced stuck locks, using this tool makes your life easier. This is something that should have come with the car from the factory.
- Eliminates possible loose wheel lock
- Delrin Polymer
- Lifetime Warranty . . ."

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Amazon.com: Torque Solution Center Lock Wheel Tool: Porsche 997.2 TT/GT2, 997.2 GT3/RS 4.0, 991 GT3, 991 TT/S: Automotive Amazon.com: Torque Solution Center Lock Wheel Tool: Porsche 997.2 TT/GT2, 997.2 GT3/RS 4.0, 991 GT3, 991 TT/S: Automotive
Old 03-23-2015, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Cormid
Tooltopia has the torque wrench for $329. Free shipping

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
Changed to this one, thanks!
Old 03-23-2015, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mlpor
Any comments or feedback on the necessity &/or use of a "Center Lock Wheel Tool" which apparently is neither a CL socket or a wheel guide for protecting PCCB rotors, said to:

" . . . . designed to ensure that your wheel lock is secured in place. We all know that the street version of the Porsche center lock system is not the most practical. This is a must for those who track their cars and are constantly changing wheels. With this lifetime warranty Delrin Polymer tool you can make sure that after a wheel change your lock is secured in place, therefore giving you peace of mind and confidence. Also some of you have already experienced stuck locks, using this tool makes your life easier. This is something that should have come with the car from the factory.
- Eliminates possible loose wheel lock
- Delrin Polymer
- Lifetime Warranty . . ."

see e.g. at Amazon.com: Torque Solution Center Lock Wheel Tool: Porsche 997.2 TT/GT2, 997.2 GT3/RS 4.0, 991 GT3, 991 TT/S: Automotive
I'm also curious. I haven't seen anyone else post about needing this.
Old 03-23-2015, 04:14 PM
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Its a copy of the Porsche Motorsport tool.
Works great, better than a bolt with a nut on it but it does the same.
Old 03-23-2015, 05:49 PM
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Default Lightweight seats.

Any lightweight bucket seat options other than the P11's for those who have the standard sport seats? Hopefully ones with better fit and matches interior and possibly stitching too?
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
Its a copy of the Porsche Motorsport tool.
Works great, better than a bolt with a nut on it but it does the same.
I'm still very unclear what this tool does.
Old 03-23-2015, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MayorAdamWest
I'm still very unclear what this tool does.
Its a lot smaller than it looks.

The car comes with the CL socket and a small tool with a clip on the end for popping off the GT3 cap, and the other side of that tool is what this tool replaces. After you have attached the wheel you wiggle this thing in there and it pops the lock out.

It's not really necessary since you already have one that doubles as the cap remover.
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Originally Posted by NelsonF
Any lightweight bucket seat options other than the P11's for those who have the standard sport seats? Hopefully ones with better fit and matches interior and possibly stitching too?
I bought some Cobra Suzuka Pro Technologies earlier. Look good, super comfortable, 18lbs.

My 18ways weigh 63lbs.
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Originally Posted by bigkraig
Its a lot smaller than it looks.

The car comes with the CL socket and a small tool with a clip on the end for popping off the GT3 cap, and the other side of that tool is what this tool replaces. After you have attached the wheel you wiggle this thing in there and it pops the lock out.

It's not really necessary since you already have one that doubles as the cap remover.
I've only done the CL change once, but also seen several videos, and I don't recall that tool ever being used.
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Originally Posted by MayorAdamWest
I've only done the CL change once, but also seen several videos, and I don't recall that tool ever being used.
People normally use a socket extension to pop the lock out, but this thing is made to do it. Take a look next time you got a minute.

The amazon tool is a little nicer
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Sorry, I'm sure this seems annoying, but I literally have no idea what you're talking about. Can you reference a video where someone uses this tool? I certainly didn't need it when I removed and put back on my wheel. I'm just trying to understand here.
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Originally Posted by Cormid
Tooltopia has the torque wrench for $329. Free shipping

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
This one does not have the breaker bar.......
Old 03-24-2015, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MayorAdamWest
Sorry, I'm sure this seems annoying, but I literally have no idea what you're talking about. Can you reference a video where someone uses this tool? I certainly didn't need it when I removed and put back on my wheel. I'm just trying to understand here.
This guy is using a socket extension, but the small tool does the same thing.

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Originally Posted by Cormid
Tooltopia has the torque wrench for $329. Free shipping

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...s-c4d600f.aspx
Has anyone considered or used a torque multiplier setup, see, e.g.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3947_200623947

and I gather there are many other types, of, or for which (& here I am making an assumption, since I've not done any of this) one could use a good quality regular 1/2" or even 3/8ths inch drive torque wrench?

Just wondering if that's a reasonable alternative approach to the 4ft+ or whatever it is 480lbft 3/4tr inch drive unit.

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