Central Wheel Lock: Add'l Info when driving on Race Circuits

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Sep 24, 2010 | 06:10 AM

GT3MNL

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Central Wheel Lock: Add'l Info when driving on Race Circuits

1. For track use centerlock torque is now 600nm/444 ftlb
2. Special greasing procedures must be used.
3. Wheels must be off the ground when being torqued
4. Three step tightening procedure.
5. Center locking spline must be correctly engaged.

Sep 24, 2010 | 08:14 AM

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Great info, added the images for you.

Sep 24, 2010 | 08:18 AM

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those are some serious steps. My bolts seem so much easier

great info...thx

Sep 24, 2010 | 08:19 AM

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Man that seems like a giant pain in the ass. Thanks for posting - I'm sure some members here will benefit.

Sep 24, 2010 | 04:23 PM

Carrera

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That's so confusing. I say just take to the dealer..

Sep 24, 2010 | 05:19 PM

Targa Tim

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not looking forward to the greasing procedure...

Sep 24, 2010 | 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

Man that seems like a giant pain in the ass. Thanks for posting - I'm sure some members here will benefit.

Yeah fer chur! Reading that was a massive centerlock turn-off.

Sep 24, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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Other than the greasing, this is not too far out of the norm.

Guys with traditional lugs--- you should be tightening with the wheel off the ground, as well.