SoCal General Chat

[Luke Girard]

Just sayin, I've driven on three lugs for months without them backing out. Smart cars only have three lugs.

Lol at smart cars. And the hub was stripped I'm getting it replaced tomorrow.

[2mAn]

That happened to me once. I forgot to torque the wheels down. Never forget the moment I watched my wheel roll past me :rofl: ahh to be young again

[Best_name_available]

Do you guys think 6kg/8kg sounds to soft for a dd? Sorry to ruin the runaway wheel subject for a sec

[E30_Pare]

i have no idea what your asking ^

and oldie but goodie.

[Best_name_available]

i have no idea what your asking ^

Do you think those spring rates are to soft?

I love your deuce thread btw endless laughs

[mcr_driver]

naaa.....12k fronts and 20k rears is how you should roll...i mean if you're not see-sawing on flat streets you're not stiff enough bruh.

[Best_name_available]

naaa.....12k fronts and 20k rears is how you should roll...i mean if you're not see-sawing on flat streets you're not stiff enough bruh.

I'm no stranger to sarcasm sir

[E30_Pare]

well whats your goal with the car? Street? Auto-x/street? Track?

If your running GC for street then 300-375/475 is stiff enough. That's equivalent to 6k/8k.

[Best_name_available]

Yea I think I'm going to go 6kg(335lb/in) and 8kg(450lb/in) I could probably handle stiffer but my other car is a Chevy ii ratrod and chicks don't exactly love the whole "loud, rusty, I can see the road through the floor pan" style of the car so the e30 can't be to uncomfortable lol

[JFarhanbod]

I'm running 500/700. After I got my shock situation figured out, I really like it.

[MR 325]

i wish i could of seen that. Properly torque your lugs kids :D

No need to properly torque. Just properly tighten.

I've literally never used a torque wrench on one lug nut or lug bolt and trust me I've swapped a LOT of wheels in my time.

[IronmanE30]

No need to properly torque. Just properly tighten.

I've literally never used a torque wrench on one lug nut or lug bolt and trust me I've swapped a LOT of wheels in my time.

But you are the master. :up: The kids just starting out should use a torque wrench because it seems they do not have a clue what is too tight or not tight enough.

Cheers,

Jim

[Luke Girard]

But you are the master. :up: The kids just starting out should use a torque wrench because it seems they do not have a clue what is too tight or not tight enough.

Cheers,

Jim

Yes! I should get one but I've taken my wheels off and on before with no problems what so ever. I guess the shop just over tightened them.

Sent from my DeLorean

[E30_Pare]

Ive watched mexicali tires blast lugs on with impact guns. Seen a bunch of those lugs break also.


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[IronmanE30]

Going through parts today trying to clean out garage. Anyone have a E65, E46 or E39 I have some new BMW gaskets for your cars. Hit me up and I will sell them to you guys for 1/2 list price + shipping.

Cheers,

Jim