docdrs

I was at a DE porsche track day for my first time this summer. Before I went I made sure all my lugs were 100lbs. We were divided into 3 group levels. After the second set ,I watch a guy bring out his torque wrench and start torqueing the advanced group wheels. I asked what value he was using ( 100lbs) and by the amount he was cranking it looked like some of the bolts must have been around 45 lbs or less. I couldnt believe it as I thought the experience drivers would be more cautious. On discussion I was told aftermarket rims and lugs are more apt to loosen up than the oem style?? I checked mine when I got home and they were all unchanged.

GrantG

Or buy a German-made Stahlwille torque wrench (measuring mechanism under no load when sitting, so can keep it set indefinitely without negative consequence). These are awesome...

http://www.stahlwille-online.de/inde...=4893&cid=4895

Insert tools (so you can use ratchet or any of many different connections - to be able to torque things only an open-ended or box wrench can reach, for example):

http://www.stahlwille-online.de/inde...=4893&cid=5022


This place has best prices, but never used them:

http://www.hanico.com/gb/torque-tool...-730-730n.html

This all-in-one unit with fixed ratchet would be great for wheel bolts (if you don't need different attachments) 30 to 148 ft-lbs:

http://www.hanico.com/gb/stahlwille-...-96502020.html

You don't have to pay the VAT if it's shipped to US (so subtract 19% from the shown prices, before shipping).

For a good domestic dealer that I have used reliably: http://mdmetric.com/sw/nn30e/stahlwillepricelist.htm

GrantG

Torquing of bolts should be done when cold. Once you come off the track hot, it will be possible to easily re-torque them much more (to reach the same figure), but this should not be done (will result in over-torquing).

docdrs

Always like it when I learn something new 👍👍

BIG smoke

And clean,
not rusty or gritty.

3Series

If you work on your brakes/wheel enough you'll eventually forget to torque your bolts to the proper amount. Ask me how I know. From my experience, you'll know pretty soon something is not right if your wheels bolts are not on correctly. The wheels don't just fall off.

Same with your pads, you'll know if they are installed backwards. You'll be braking and say to yourself, what's the awful sound....