Unless BW changed suppliers, they used to be GLS Top Stud, not MSI.
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Originally posted by r4dr View PostTBH, that just makes me wonder if the red Loctite I applied on install even held up... though I haven't had a wheel fall off or a stud back out. Yet.
These studs def did not use loctite when they were installed.
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Originally posted by S14 View PostI've used a bunch of different studs, and luckily never had one fail. This time around I'm using Motorsport Hardware studs/nuts through FCP Euro and plan on replacing them every 2 years through their warranty program.
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To the question: You cannot inspect studs for impending failure - short of having a metallurgy lab (in fact I plan to send my current studs to a University metallurgy lab for inspection - arranged by a friend). As noted earlier - studs are wear items. Change them on a schedule. If you wait for failure - you'll get the failure you were waiting for.
If you beat on studs with an impact wrench, cut your change interval in half.
After looking extensively at all options - I went with MSI. Buy once, cry once.
This is what semi-regular impact wrench beating with no torque stick gets. All of these failed mid-turn with costly damage (not my failure/car). Note the internal corrosion on all of them due to hairline cracks.
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Originally posted by timmo View Post
Huh, I've noticed that FCP has started selling aftermarket parts fairly recently. I may have to do the same!
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Originally posted by Estoril View PostTo the question: You cannot inspect studs for impending failure - short of having a metallurgy lab (in fact I plan to send my current studs to a University metallurgy lab for inspection - arranged by a friend). As noted earlier - studs are wear items. Change them on a schedule. If you wait for failure - you'll get the failure you were waiting for.
If you beat on studs with an impact wrench, cut your change interval in half.
After looking extensively at all options - I went with MSI. Buy once, cry once.
This is what semi-regular impact wrench beating with no torque stick gets. All of these failed mid-turn with costly damage (not my failure/car). Note the internal corrosion on all of them due to hairline cracks.
'03.5 M3 SMG Coupe - Jet Black / Black
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Good Day All:
For those of you removing and installing 12mm X 1.5 wheel studs, here's a couple of tools you many want to consider. They also come in other sizes.Snap On Stud Remover: https://shop.snapon.com/product/MSK-M1215R
Snap On Stud Installer: https://shop.snapon.com/product/MSK-M1215N
I like the fact the stud installer gives you the option to torque in the studs to specs. Pretty easy to use per Snap On's web site video.
Hope this helps.
Feff
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Originally posted by Feffman View PostGood Day All:
For those of you removing and installing 12mm X 1.5 wheel studs, here's a couple of tools you many want to consider. They also come in other sizes.Snap On Stud Remover: https://shop.snapon.com/product/MSK-M1215R
Snap On Stud Installer: https://shop.snapon.com/product/MSK-M1215N
I like the fact the stud installer gives you the option to torque in the studs to specs. Pretty easy to use per Snap On's web site video.
Hope this helps.
Feff
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Originally posted by Nugs View PostI've never had a failure but I switched to Core4motorsports press in studs.
There is some good info here
https://www.core4motorsports.com/tech
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