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Message: Re: Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft

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Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: May 02, 2013 12:47PM

Re: Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft
The manual on pg. 212 says:

" tightening torque for wheels bolts: 160NM (118 ft.lb.)"

I'm thinking of doing 100 ft.lb--the dealer will have a tech at the event so we'll talk about it.

I really don't want to over tighten because at the temps the brakes get on the track the rotors could warp.

I've had new cars that have had one or two lugs loosen between delivery and when I start switching tires, but i've never had one where all 20 lug nuts were 20+ft. lbs below the factory rating. Makes me think this is an error.

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Author: MikenOH
Date: May 02, 2013 12:45PM

Re: Please let me know. Nearly all Porsches since the late 70s have been 96 lb-ft
The manual on pg. 212 says:

" tightening torque for wheels bolts: 160NM (118 ft.lb.)"

I'm thinking of doing 100 ft.lb--the dealer will have a tech at the event so we'll talk about it.

I really don't want to over tighten because at the temps the brakes get on the track the rotors could warp.