Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 31, 2010 The seal will be fine. Just needs at least 24hours to set properly Veedub: Im going to be doing the same thing with my RC090 bolts when I split them. Do you know if they're reusable though? I've heard things.. /threadjack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted August 31, 2010 I've talked to arrow and mag master in Tauranga about re-using bolts. Both said they are fine with some locktite and have never seen any back out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) ^ This is what I did. Also try and find the original torque settings for the bolts when new and take a little bit off. I found a DIY that had it for RS rebuilds....new was like XXnm and re-used was like XYnm, because if you use the same torque setting as when they were new the bolts are more likely to snap due to already being stretched once. Edited August 31, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 31, 2010 Yeah the stretching is what I was worried about. Only a 2 peice wheels to so the wheels face isn't wedged betwween the shells like a 3 peice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VeeDub 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 I'd reuse them. Been done so often before, as others have said just make sure you get the correct torque settings! I'll reuse the original bolts on my 2 piece RMs too, sweet as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philwalter 30 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 I noticed when I reused mine on my 16"s there was a fine line when torquing them up - you could feel the bolts stretching and you need to be carefull not to push their limits. If I do them again I will buy new bolts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Since this thread has been bumped... Got the R888's mounted on the wheels...no leaks Look amazing on the car, I am stoked with the result and the minimal budget I had along with a fair few hours of hard labour make it all worth it. Not going to post any pics because most of the GC's on here will be at Taupo this weekend to see it in the flesh anyway, might get some DSLR pics done when I get back after the weekend. The rest of the car is done now, time to do a few track days and some B road thrashes and enjoy driving it for a change, in 6 months time or so when I graduate stage 3 can begin Cheers, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted September 1, 2010 Since this thread has been bumped... Got the R888's mounted on the wheels...no leaks Look amazing on the car, I am stoked with the result and the minimal budget I had along with a fair few hours of hard labour make it all worth it. Not going to post any pics because most of the GC's on here will be at Taupo this weekend to see it in the flesh anyway, might get some DSLR pics done when I get back after the weekend. The rest of the car is done now, time to do a few track days and some B road thrashes and enjoy driving it for a change, in 6 months time or so when I graduate stage 3 can begin Cheers, Nathan I'm going to be overseas . . . post pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 I'm going to be overseas . . . post pics +1 I'm stuck in the South Island. (Practically is a different country!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 Don't fret, I am sure someone will take pics of it up in Taupo at 100mph and post them up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantdavis28 8 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 i dont have a car so cant make it to taupo post pics please... NOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 ^ Have you not seen the rain outside (if your still down in Welly) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 All you guys are hyping it up so much now, gona be a mega anti-climax....it doesn't look THAT badass ha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 I heard with all the new work done it shoots flames out the back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantdavis28 8 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 hahah yea i just got drenched in the f**ken rain lol!!! haha too true. im sure it doe look badass though.. FLAMES!!! DAMN! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 2, 2010 ^ I have a spare seat in my car if you want to come to Taupo and I am sure we can find some room in our accomo. In all seriousness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) For those of you unfortunate enough not to be in Taupo last weekend and see it in the flesh, here are a few pics in its completed state...for now Track Days make you want to spend more money sadly. According to a few people it went really well on the track and my driving was nice and smooth, had a absolute blast on the track, it stopped and handled perfectly for what I wanted, think I was floating around the low 1.59's at the end of the day (according to my sources). Edited September 13, 2010 by Brams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted September 6, 2010 i think you had a grin on your face most of the day , good on ya man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted September 6, 2010 Sweet! What is that rocker cover off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 6, 2010 ^ Ljet 320 I think. Baller ay And cheers Kerry, you are right, it's a shame I didn't get to meet you, your car looked fantastic though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted September 6, 2010 next time nath... and cheers, it was filthy as hell though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted September 6, 2010 Baller. What steering wheel is that? Looks nais Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 To sort of update this, I'm not happy with how the paint turned out on these, shouldn't have cut corners and spent the money the first time...I am a perfectionist after all. Ripping them apart again in a couple weeks, will do new bolts then get the centers acid dipped and powdercoated. More to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted September 14, 2010 Purple would never have done this to you dood But would you listen .... ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted September 14, 2010 i wouldn't powder coat them , the coating doesn't sink into the small spaces very well you would be better off to dip them and get a pro painter to spray them and then they will look tits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
