More info on fancy electric tool for Centerlocks
12-01-2021, 02:31 PM
#121
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
For now Hytorc decided to hold off on making new CL nuts. I wasn't really interested in the reaction arm, but they strong armed me into taking one to try out. Although it isn't going to work on tightly spoked aftermarket wheels, it is a much simpler, "less risky" solution for us. You know I'm not into scratching my paint, so I thought it was stupid to consider a giant ball of plastic impacting my wheel spokes. But...after using it, I believe it is the way to go. It really is an awesome experience. The reaction arm moves really precisely and subtly that I don't find it to an issue at all. The other issue with the center nuts from Hytorc is that their pricing would be considerably more than we discussing in the video. This would put the combo up in the $7,500-$10,000 range.
Hats off for working through this with them to come up with a wonderful alternative to the 6 ft long breaker bar!
The following users liked this post:
Manda Racing (06-01-2023)
12-01-2021, 06:16 PM
#122
For now Hytorc decided to hold off on making new CL nuts. I wasn't really interested in the reaction arm, but they strong armed me into taking one to try out. Although it isn't going to work on tightly spoked aftermarket wheels, it is a much simpler, "less risky" solution for us. You know I'm not into scratching my paint, so I thought it was stupid to consider a giant ball of plastic impacting my wheel spokes. But...after using it, I believe it is the way to go. It really is an awesome experience. The reaction arm moves really precisely and subtly that I don't find it to an issue at all. The other issue with the center nuts from Hytorc is that their pricing would be considerably more than we discussing in the video. This would put the combo up in the $7,500-$10,000 range.
Last edited by Surfndav; 12-01-2021 at 07:17 PM.
12-01-2021, 10:54 PM
#123
Three Wheelin'
As you know they decided not to go with this system so this is only a discussion, I would have to see a few good pictures of the Porsche CL nut to compare the area you think is weakened.
HYTORC is in the business of mission critical fasteners and IIRC this was for one of the owners cars so I would be surprised the HYTORC CL nut was 'under-engineered'. Personally I think that the HYTORC replacement nut and the external castle design edge is a better way to hold the assembly during installation and removal then a reaction arm,
HYTORC is in the business of mission critical fasteners and IIRC this was for one of the owners cars so I would be surprised the HYTORC CL nut was 'under-engineered'. Personally I think that the HYTORC replacement nut and the external castle design edge is a better way to hold the assembly during installation and removal then a reaction arm,
01-19-2023, 08:53 PM
#124
Rennlist Member
old thread!
would like to know how the Hytorc tool is performing after several months or years of use?
Thinking about buying one!
would like to know how the Hytorc tool is performing after several months or years of use?
Thinking about buying one!
01-20-2023, 01:04 PM
#125
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Just to take this one a little further from what I saw they did a lot of testing on their nut with OEM wheels for stress, etc. I saw the room they were using for the testing, the nuts they were using and the wheels. I would agree they were not under engineered from what I could tell. I do however understand why they went with the option now available there was a lot of resistance to using a non OEM nut.
For example, I have been running Titanium wheel bolts for years, naysayers throwing out all sorts of FUD, they have all gone silent now that Porsche is offering Titanium wheel bolts as an option...
Last edited by Westcoast; 01-20-2023 at 01:22 PM.
01-20-2023, 01:17 PM
#126
Instructor
01-20-2023, 01:23 PM
#127
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
01-20-2023, 09:47 PM
#128
Rennlist Member
I have one of these as well; works great. I wouldn’t have considered it if it required custom center locks — too many cars with OEM center locks as it is.
01-21-2023, 01:21 PM
#129
Rennlist Member
05-31-2023, 10:48 PM
#130
I've been using mine for about a year and a half, and it's a godsend. I bought an extra battery and have never run one down. I haven't been tracking my 19 RS as much this year because I've fully caged my 09 Cayman S, and we are racing it now. But I've had it on track 5 or six times and always change to the 19" wheels and the slick tires. So easy to deal with. I've had 2 back surgeries in the last 6 months and I don't think I could deal with the big torque wrench. I've even got my wife doing it because I was mostly out of service for a time. She drives on track as well, and she's spoiled with the Pirelli slicks so she gets to swap wheels. If it was lost or stolen tomorrow, I'd buy another right away.
The following 4 users liked this post by Surfndav: