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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by dasadrew, Jan 19, 2005.

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  1. dasadrew

    dasadrew Formula Junior

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    #1 dasadrew, Jan 19, 2005
    Whilst changing the tyres just recently, I was amazed to see that about half the wheel lugs / bolts were rusting and the chrome plating had flaked off. Presumably a previous attack by an air wrench?

    Is the problem known? Is it a weakness? Are there better quality lugs, or is it solely due to past mistreatment?
     
  2. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #2 f355spider, Jan 19, 2005
    Probably a from the person (s) who have been installing/removing them. Probably cheapest to just have them rechromed. Replacements are not cheap.
     
  3. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 BigTex, Jan 19, 2005
    Yea, the factory chrome doesn't last forever...

    Follow the Harley guys over to the plater and tell them to do it right!
     
  4. Chiaro_Slag

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    #4 Chiaro_Slag, Jan 19, 2005
    When I had the 30k done on my 328, my mechanic had the lug bolts sent out to be re-chromed. They turned out great & was much cheaper than new ones - I want to say it cost $100 or so.
     
  5. dasadrew

    dasadrew Formula Junior

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    #5 dasadrew, Jan 20, 2005
    All of a sudden, I don't feel alone!

    Thanks guys!
     
  6. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 BigTex, Jan 20, 2005
    We're here for you!

    *passing the chrome polish*
     

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