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Old 22 February 2010, 12:42 PM
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Question D1 SPEC WHEEL NUTS
Ok guys i know this is going to sound stupid but here goes anyway.

I've got a set of D1 nuts and was just wondering the best way of getting them on without damaging the outside paint Surely if i use an ordinary wheel brace it will scrape them?

Any hints or tip appreciated
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Old 22 February 2010, 12:56 PM
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Wrap it in electrical tape, works for me lol.
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Old 22 February 2010, 03:12 PM
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Laser Alloy Car Wheel Socket 19mm from Halfords Price £9.99
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Old 22 February 2010, 03:17 PM
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its still metal and will scratch it . its only coated in plastic on the outside
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Old 22 February 2010, 03:57 PM
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Mine have been off and on and havent scratched them i just use a 19mm socket, got some pictures at bottom of my thread.

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...onversion.html
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Old 22 February 2010, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by M444GY
its still metal and will scratch it . its only coated in plastic on the outside
lol, bugger thought he ment the paint on the wheel not the nut!
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Old 22 February 2010, 04:58 PM
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Difficult but WD40 helps lube the shaft if its tight lol !
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Old 22 February 2010, 05:03 PM
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FFS Calv, you'll be polishing it next
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Originally Posted by snOOpy86
lol, bugger thought he ment the paint on the wheel not the nut!

they are good though for alloys i have a set at the shop
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Old 22 February 2010, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wrx287
Ok guys i know this is going to sound stupid but here goes anyway.

I've got a set of D1 nuts and was just wondering the best way of getting them on without damaging the outside paint Surely if i use an ordinary wheel brace it will scrape them?

Any hints or tip appreciated
i just brought a set of D1 Spec nuts

but i went for the Internal drive so no scratch

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Old 22 February 2010, 05:46 PM
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Couldn't you just stick a rag on top of them then the socket?
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Old 22 February 2010, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Darc174
i just brought a set of D1 Spec nuts

but i went for the Internal drive so no scratch

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where did you get them mate
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Old 22 February 2010, 06:35 PM
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Here are a set of "blue Internal" i found on Ebay

Internal Drive Light Weight Racing Wheel Nut P1.25 BLUE on eBay (end time 16-Mar-10 14:30:00 GMT)

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Old 22 February 2010, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Darc174
are they the ones you bought mate
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Old 22 February 2010, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby401
FFS Calv, you'll be polishing it next
No show and shine for me Have'nt got the patience
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me niether my nuts are knackered lol( wheel nuts that is )
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Old 22 February 2010, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyhurky
are they the ones you bought mate
yes mate

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Old 23 February 2010, 12:18 AM
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Anyone got external drive?
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Old 23 February 2010, 02:02 PM
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fancy some of these...do they come with a locking nut?
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Old 23 February 2010, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Motion-Mx
fancy some of these...do they come with a locking nut?
No locking nut. Suppose you can keep a standard lock nut though and wouldnt look out of place.
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Old 23 February 2010, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by wrx287
No locking nut. Suppose you can keep a standard lock nut though and wouldnt look out of place.
I colour code my locking nut, had the wheels off a few times since fitting the D1's, a few tiny marks, but if your careful with the socket and make sure its seated properely be fine.
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Old 23 February 2010, 09:04 PM
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I had a red set Calv, I've got the above "Laser" 19mm soket here if you want to borrow it, use copper grease when you put them on and never put them in the dishwasher !!!
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Old 23 February 2010, 09:09 PM
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i've got a tip for you, dont let your oldman near em
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"Scratchy" you mean
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worth mentioning that when you do find a way of tightening them without marking them, whatever you do dont overtighten. 65nm max iirc. they strip very easily indeed
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i read somewhere on here last week that these alloy nuts stretch and come loose easy anybody had any problems whith theres? plus that 65nm dont seem to be that tight
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Originally Posted by scoobyhurky
i read somewhere on here last week that these alloy nuts stretch and come loose easy anybody had any problems whith theres? plus that 65nm dont seem to be that tight
Never heard of this happening

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Originally Posted by Darc174
Never heard of this happening

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read this then mate this is what is stopping me buying a set
https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...heel-nuts.html

its a little off putting, i would like people who have them fitted to say if they have had any problems
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Originally Posted by scoobyhurky
read this then mate this is what is stopping me buying a set
https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyr...heel-nuts.html

its a little off putting, i would like people who have them fitted to say if they have had any problems
Had mine on for about 6 months+, offen check the tightness once a month just for peace of mind, but they have NEVER came loose atall.
Also just to confirm that I have tightened my upto 65Nm and they have been fine.
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cheers mate anybody else got any good feedback about alloy nuts?
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