[M5Rick]

Ppl think ah they're only lug nuts (ha) but these little things need checking from time to time for torque security and peace of mind,I check the torque, on my car every couple months.

[Dpc2u]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Ppl think ah they're only lug nuts (ha) but these little things need checking from time to time for torque security and peace of mind,I check the torque, on my car every couple months.

I torqued my nuts not long ago. Hurt like hell!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I torqued my nuts not long ago. Hurt like hell!

Yes...it must have done

[tranquility]

Ok, don't we Bimmers use lug bolts, not nuts?

Ya, I can't be bothered w those locked bolts anymore, switched them all to reg ones, they are just a pain and if a thief wants your wheels, those things won't stop them, but it will be a pita for whoever's changing your wheels if the adaptor broke, you forget to bring it, etc.

[shawnhayes]

20 years I've been taking cars to track. 20 years I've been torquing lug nuts and bolts to spec on Saturday morning. 20 years I've never had a significant problem....

UNTIL - one Audi Club event, Sunday, second session. Some kind of vibration. I would have SWORN it was the right front. Checked everything out. On casual checks, didn't see anything (BMW lug bolts are BLACK). I said "screw it, full tire change for next session)

THREE of the left rear bolts were GONE. THREE. They were torqued less than 30 hours ago, and did a full day of balls out wide open throttle work. And the only symptom was a little vibration.

Could have backed out itself. Things happen. Reason that car experts tell you to "check everything every time"

Shawn

[nazali]

There are a few threads on to lock or not lock

and yes lockers are not going to stop anyone

Originally Posted by tranquility

Ok, don't we Bimmers use lug bolts, not nuts?

Ya, I can't be bothered w those locked bolts anymore, switched them all to reg ones, they are just a pain and if a thief wants your wheels, those things won't stop them, but it will be a pita for whoever's changing your wheels if the adaptor broke, you forget to bring it, etc.

[nazali]

WOW

RIGHT I think the moral of this tale is everyone should check there nuts on a regular basis and I would also go so far as saying just to be sure you didnt miss anything get a friend to check your nuts as well !

Originally Posted by shawnhayes

20 years I've been taking cars to track. 20 years I've been torquing lug nuts and bolts to spec on Saturday morning. 20 years I've never had a significant problem....

UNTIL - one Audi Club event, Sunday, second session. Some kind of vibration. I would have SWORN it was the right front. Checked everything out. On casual checks, didn't see anything (BMW lug bolts are BLACK). I said "screw it, full tire change for next session)

THREE of the left rear bolts were GONE. THREE. They were torqued less than 30 hours ago, and did a full day of balls out wide open throttle work. And the only symptom was a little vibration.

Could have backed out itself. Things happen. Reason that car experts tell you to "check everything every time"

Shawn

[nazali]

wait what are you being sexist ?
what does it matter what gender your nuts are

nut or bolt, we are all human, except nut or belts which are pieces of metal,
but still, it's the thought that counts...

please try to remember
1 race, 2 genders and 7 who are just batshit crazy

This post was not meant to offend anyone, harass, embarrass or bully.
Please don't sue me I don't have any money.
It's all gone on the BMW

Originally Posted by tranquility

Ok, don't we Bimmers use lug bolts, not nuts?

[shawnhayes]

Originally Posted by nazali

wait what are you being sexist ?
what does it matter what gender your nuts are

nut or bolt, we are all human, except nut or belts which are pieces of metal,
but still, it's the thought that counts...

please try to remember
1 race, 2 genders and 7 who are just batshit crazy

This post was not meant to offend anyone, harass, embarrass or bully.
Please don't sue me I don't have any money.
It's all gone on the BMW

The post was funny. (and educational) Anybody offended please put up a hand and say why.

Shawn

[Maynard]

You all should keep this technical filth over in the wheels/tires thread or the mods will ban OT for having actual car-related content - nice job trying to mask it with that title, though.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by nazali

There are a few threads on to lock or not lock

and yes lockers are not going to stop anyone

A senior US Army Officer,McAuliffe said ''Nuts'' to the enemy when they asked his troop to surrender in the battle of the Bulge during WW2.

[nazali]

it's not really technical. it's a 1:5 ratio, 1 part question 5 parts rant

Originally Posted by Maynard

You all should keep this technical filth over in the wheels/tires thread or the mods will ban OT for having actual car-related content - nice job trying to mask it with that title, though.

[nazali]

Originally Posted by Maynard

You all should keep this technical filth over in the wheels/tires thread or the mods will ban OT for having actual car-related content - nice job trying to mask it with that title, though.

like I said a few posts ago, please don't sue me, I have no money, please don't ban me, otherwise what little free support I am getting from the forum, goes flying out the window