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05-23-19, 07:32 PM
#46
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Manual does not have any specs. Standard on Lexus cars is 77 ft-lbs for lug nuts for torqueing. I always go a few ft-lbs higher and 80 ft-lbs seems to be my magic number. I wanted them to be as snug as possible for durability and best steering response, but you don't want to over-torque the lugs/nuts either as you might damage the thread. It is the safest figure according to my research.
05-23-19, 08:08 PM
#47
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Manual does not have any specs. Standard on Lexus cars is 77 ft-lbs for lug nuts for torqueing. I always go a few ft-lbs higher and 80 ft-lbs seems to be my magic number. I wanted them to be as snug as possible for durability and best steering response, but you don't want to over-torque the lugs/nuts either as you might damage the thread. It is the safest figure according to my research.
05-23-19, 09:37 PM
#48
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No it doesn't. Torque specs are based on engineering, not what feels good. Tighter is NOT better. Spec is 103 Nm or 76 ft-lb, and the studs are actually pretty soft so over torque is a really bad idea. Be really happy the guy who put the engines on the airplane you last flew didn't believe a couple of extra ft-lbs is a good idea.
Besides that, most torque wrenches have tolerances built into them so even when they have been recently calibrated (unless you're using a beam type) you can get more or less than you think, so stick to the factory number. 80 ft-lbs with a small mis-calibration could easily be 85 ft-lbs - more than 10% greater than spec. Bad idea.
Besides that, most torque wrenches have tolerances built into them so even when they have been recently calibrated (unless you're using a beam type) you can get more or less than you think, so stick to the factory number. 80 ft-lbs with a small mis-calibration could easily be 85 ft-lbs - more than 10% greater than spec. Bad idea.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 07-10-19 at 09:59 AM.
06-27-19, 07:02 AM
#49
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I installed my spacers last week but didn’t have time to post a pic. Love them! I think I would’ve preferred 15mm in the front just like the rear as I find 20mm is quite a stretch but regardless they’re excellent looking. I noticed a tiny bit of rubbing somewhere in the front on both sides depending how I turn my wheels but very very minimal. Here’s a bad pic I took the day of installation:
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06-28-19, 07:05 AM
#50
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No it doesn't. Torque specs are based on engineering, not what feels good. Tighter is NOT better. Spec is 103 Nm or 76 ft-lb, and the studs are actually pretty soft so over torque is a really bad idea. Be really happy the guy who put the engines on the airplane you last flew didn't believe a couple of extra ft-lbs is a good idea.
Besides that, most torque wrenches have tolerances built into them so even when they have been recently calibrated (unless you're using a beam type) you can get more or less than you think, so stick to the factory number. 80 ft-lbs with a small mis-calibration could easily be 85 ft-lbs - more than 10% greater than spec. Bad idea.
Besides that, most torque wrenches have tolerances built into them so even when they have been recently calibrated (unless you're using a beam type) you can get more or less than you think, so stick to the factory number. 80 ft-lbs with a small mis-calibration could easily be 85 ft-lbs - more than 10% greater than spec. Bad idea.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 07-10-19 at 09:59 AM.
07-10-19, 09:48 AM
#51
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I bought a CF shifter off Elvin and will install when it arrives. I also bought the fender flares and will install those this coming Monday. Will post pics once I get them done 
07-15-19, 08:10 PM
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Installed the fender flares
Fresh oil time
New valve caps
New I take filter and did the cabin one as well.
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After
My friends E63s which is a tuned bullet!
11-06-19, 10:18 AM
#54
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I stored my car for the winter but I already pulled the trigger on illuminated door sills which I'll install next spring and am waiting on a sale for a specific CF lip I want and will be buying that around the black Friday week.
I'm sad that I'm 6 months without it though!
I'm sad that I'm 6 months without it though!
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