Centerlock Wheel System and Track Usage
08-31-2011, 04:05 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
I'm not 100% sure on this, but, I believe the RS which ran the Nurburgring 24hr race used a cup set-up due to race requirements. I think this was mentioned in the Panorama story about the race.
08-31-2011, 04:42 PM
#17
Race Director
08-31-2011, 05:07 PM
#18
Nordschleife Master
This says it all. Why do it on a street car? The answer is: silly bling.
08-31-2011, 07:27 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
Pete, thank you sooo much for the info... It puts the mind at ease over the strength and durability of the system and explains what the changes are intended to achieve. If you come across any photos of the type of wear described, please post. That way we know exactly what to look for when wheel swapping.
08-31-2011, 11:26 PM
#24
Instructor
How about a section in the Savvyboy addendum on tools needed?
1) 500 ft lb torque wrench
2) 40 inch breaker bar
3) 3 feet of thick wall pipe
4) Paint can opener from Lowes.
5) Medical truss for the hernia caused by trying to use the breaker bar without the pipe extension.
6) Patient second person to stand on the brakes.
7) Beer.
1) 500 ft lb torque wrench
2) 40 inch breaker bar
3) 3 feet of thick wall pipe
4) Paint can opener from Lowes.
5) Medical truss for the hernia caused by trying to use the breaker bar without the pipe extension.
6) Patient second person to stand on the brakes.
7) Beer.
08-31-2011, 11:35 PM
#25
Rennlist Member
Savyboy enlightens us all again. Big Thanks!!
Could you shed some light on the source of that "1,000 Nm" number? Would be good to know for sure there's a healthy margin of error before we over-torque and strip the CL threads...
Could you shed some light on the source of that "1,000 Nm" number? Would be good to know for sure there's a healthy margin of error before we over-torque and strip the CL threads...
09-01-2011, 12:09 AM
#26
Rennlist Member
Thanks guys - I stand corrected. It sucks being wrong, but, at some point I need to learn not to challenge the Jedi on this board!
...and I should have said this at the beginning - Thanks Savy! Your information is very informative and timely!
...and I should have said this at the beginning - Thanks Savy! Your information is very informative and timely!
09-01-2011, 12:12 AM
#27
Nordschleife Master
Amen.....I like my CL wheels.....they are Baller....LOL
Savy great job
Maybe we should post pics of 5 lug guys who forget to tighten their lugs, their wheels fly off too
Savy great job
Maybe we should post pics of 5 lug guys who forget to tighten their lugs, their wheels fly off too
09-01-2011, 02:17 AM
#29
Rennlist Member
Never offer trakcar free beer like that, you just lost a bet
I don't know what all the whining is about on these centerlocks. They look great, perform great.
Big deal, a little grease, tighten, lower, the car and torque.
I do it all myself with the help of a trucker tool. It goes against the seat and brake pedal to allow me to torque wheels on my own.
I don't know what all the whining is about on these centerlocks. They look great, perform great.
Big deal, a little grease, tighten, lower, the car and torque.
I do it all myself with the help of a trucker tool. It goes against the seat and brake pedal to allow me to torque wheels on my own.
