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> Torque your lug bolts lately?, Oops - how did that fall off?
GaroldShaffer
post Apr 30 2006, 08:31 PM
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The bonehad award of the day goes to ME

Had our test & tune solo today.Nice 45 mph winds and rain (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) I'm the solo chairman for our region and with this being our first event I had my thoughts someplace else. I ran with my street tires today (bridgestone Potenzas) after 16 runs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) and about 2 miles from the solo site the front end starts to shimmy REAL bad. I quickly pull of the road just as my driver front tire falls off.

Guess what dum shit forgot to do, yep check the lugbolt torque (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Chipped paint on lower fender, pulled the rolled fender lip out abit and put a nice marke on the tire also. I was SOOOOOO lucky another milre or so and I would been on the highway.

What sucks the most is I run my street tires on minilites. I bought these from a fellow club member (hi Van) and he had minilites drilled with tappered bolt seat and the minilites lugbolts have a different tapper to them than Fuch lugbolts. So I lost two lugs bolts and f'd up a third. I had a spare set of Fuch bolts with me so I used them to get home with. I'm not sure what to do about the missing bolts. There is a place in the SCCA magazine that sells panosport (minilites) So I will see what they can do for lug bolts. I think I would be fine running with the fuchs bolts, but??????

Picture of teh small damage to front fender. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Anyone got L20E touchup paint they don't need?


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post Apr 30 2006, 08:33 PM
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BTDT - had to weld on a new fender.....

you got off way easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 30 2006, 08:34 PM
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Minlite bolt on left


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post Apr 30 2006, 08:35 PM
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differences it taper of minilit vs fuch lugbolt. Is using the Fuch bolts ok??


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post Apr 30 2006, 08:37 PM
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ball seat vs cone seat? then NO.

IIRC - people have machined minilights to take ball seat lugs before....
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post Apr 30 2006, 08:38 PM
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had a similar expirience a couple years ago with my ghia. After it happens the first time, you never forget to check again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif)
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post Apr 30 2006, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(drewvw @ Apr 30 2006, 06:38 PM) *

After it happens the first time, you never forget to check again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif)


AMEN to that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hands.gif)
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post Apr 30 2006, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(itsa914 @ Apr 30 2006, 07:52 PM) *

QUOTE(drewvw @ Apr 30 2006, 06:38 PM) *

After it happens the first time, you never forget to check again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif)


AMEN to that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hands.gif)

tell me about it ...

happened to me on the last AX, got in late, switched tires, they call the drivers meeting, i still had one tire to go, no problem, can do that after the meeting.

of course i forgot about it ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


went out and did 5 runs before i heard some weird noises from the rear in the paddock.
took me a while to figure it out, turned out all 5 nuts had only be handtight and were working their way off the studs. thank god for 100mm studs, otherwise i would have lost my rear wheel while on the track ...
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post May 1 2006, 06:24 AM
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Garold,
take the bolts to a good parts store. They should be able to match them up. If not here is where I bought them. http://www.minilitewheels.com/
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post May 1 2006, 07:49 AM
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Hi Garold

Sorry to hear about your mishap. I see they used an insert to be used as a washer. If all you need is the washer, I can probably make some for you. I have some SS that will work. I would need to see one to get the proper measurements. PM me if interested

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post May 1 2006, 08:19 AM
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Mark that would be awesome. I going to check with our local parts store to see about the lug bolts. I PM you later today.
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post May 1 2006, 03:25 PM
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I can set you up with the L20E touch up paint.

Send me your address and I'll get some headed your way.
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post May 1 2006, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE(Doug Leggins @ May 1 2006, 01:25 PM) *

I can set you up with the L20E touch up paint.

Send me your address and I'll get some headed your way.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Yes, thanks Doug. Sent you a PM.
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post May 6 2006, 07:56 PM
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Update - I found one of my missing bolts along the highway today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Just happen to be on the same stretch of road going slow once again because of traffic. I was trying to watch the edge of the road and the cars in front of me and just happen to see it. Pulled of the road and picked it up. Just need to find the other and I will have a complete set again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post May 7 2006, 04:48 PM
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I just did that this afternoon. I was cleaning my wheels at work and drove to the store a mile or so away. I heard a wierd clunk as I turned into the parking lot and sure enough the lugs on the front were loose. Good think I checked right then. I work on Ramstein AB over in Germany. 2 miles later and I would have been screaming down the Autobahn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post May 7 2006, 05:01 PM
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Hey Garold,
If you need longer bolts I may have a few lying around that you can have + shipping. I don't think that I have a complete set so it would be perfect if you have some. PM me if you are interested.
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