R56 Discount Tire - Torqued off!!
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#27
The email I received this morning after using the link you posted up..
"Hello Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your e mail. We have updated our system and the information will be in our system on Monday. Please know we workin five pound increments so it will show 100 lbs.
Thanks again, "
"Hello Sir/Madam,
Thank you for your e mail. We have updated our system and the information will be in our system on Monday. Please know we workin five pound increments so it will show 100 lbs.
Thanks again, "
#28
I also have a motorcycle.
I used to be a fairly extreem person; I'm much mellower now. Really.
thanks for all the feedback, everybody.
And GO GIANTS!!!
#29
A torque wrench is worth it.
I lost a lug bolt somehow, and I now have a torque wrench and 17mm socket.
It was a locking lug, and although the folks at DT touched my rear tires, they didn't touch the front, so how and when it fell out I have no idea, but I ordered a replacement set and didn't drive the car until those came in, and I replaced all the locking lugs so I'd have only one key to worry about, and while I was at it, I retorqued all the lugs for good measure.
You can pick up a decent 1/2" drive clicker torque wrench at Harbor Freight for under $20, and although the clicker type won't last as long as a needle-style, they're easier to use.
I lost a lug bolt somehow, and I now have a torque wrench and 17mm socket.
It was a locking lug, and although the folks at DT touched my rear tires, they didn't touch the front, so how and when it fell out I have no idea, but I ordered a replacement set and didn't drive the car until those came in, and I replaced all the locking lugs so I'd have only one key to worry about, and while I was at it, I retorqued all the lugs for good measure.
You can pick up a decent 1/2" drive clicker torque wrench at Harbor Freight for under $20, and although the clicker type won't last as long as a needle-style, they're easier to use.
Last edited by dwdyer; 02-01-2008 at 12:27 PM. Reason: Context
#30
I will agree. If the use of it provides you with a sense of security, it has performed adequately.
I further agree that the flex bar models are the best at providing reasonable torque measurements over a lifetime of use. But, they are not the most commonly used torque wrenches.
#31
You carry your torque wrench around with you? LOL Life's short, slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy it.
Don't let some "manager" at Discount Tire ruin your day.
#32
I live in the mountains of north Georgia and drive like a maniac ---- it's what I live for... ...relaxing would definitely kill me.
Goals for this year:
Add 30 hp
lose 30 lbs
bench press back up to at least 350 lbs
teach dog not to pull on leash
Calgary Stampede
20,000 miles on the motorcycle
no tickets
total cholesterol under 80
Goals for this year:
Add 30 hp
lose 30 lbs
bench press back up to at least 350 lbs
teach dog not to pull on leash
Calgary Stampede
20,000 miles on the motorcycle
no tickets
total cholesterol under 80
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#35
Sorry to hear of your health problems. If you were serious about taking care of yourself you would not have LET yourself get excited. The difference between 90 lb/ft & 103 lb/ft is negligible. Your wheels would be just fine torqued to 90.
You carry your torque wrench around with you? LOL Life's short, slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy it.
Don't let some "manager" at Discount Tire ruin your day.
You carry your torque wrench around with you? LOL Life's short, slow down, take a deep breath and enjoy it.
Don't let some "manager" at Discount Tire ruin your day.
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#37
Same here. My mechanic is deservedly right up there on the top of the Christmas card list. If you don't have one, start/keep looking until you do.
#38
Bad service, and especially bad attitudes, are hard to take. But, please, remember to take care of yourself first.
If it's of any comfort to you, you might reflect on my words to live by when my world dims.
Go out and fire up that Mini!
If it's of any comfort to you, you might reflect on my words to live by when my world dims.
#1: "Don't sweat the small stuff." -- even though it can be very aggravating
#2: "Living well is the best revenge."
#3: "Tough situations don't last, but tough people do."
Hope this helps. Stay well and God bless, my friend. #2: "Living well is the best revenge."
#3: "Tough situations don't last, but tough people do."
Go out and fire up that Mini!
#39
#40
Yes, I own 4 torque wrenches. I have my 2 Snap-Ons calibrated once a year at work. 13 lb/ft would stress me if it was a cylinder head spec, but never a lug nut.
#41
Just to refresh, a guy in our club has had his left-front wheel come off on two different Minis. It was sleeting out, I just had a heart-cath, and the snotnosed manager was being obstreperous.
I'm a high-intensity person but not usually confrontational. This guy was pushing buttons on purpose.
I'm a high-intensity person but not usually confrontational. This guy was pushing buttons on purpose.
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#44
OK not important to you. A blown headgasket wouldn't kill you. A tire falling off could kill you. You have your priorities & I have mine.
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Not to hijack, but I've got a question about labeling for tire pressures. My MINI left the factory with the Sport Package's 17" tires. I wanted 16" instead, so the dealer worked out a deal that a car on the same truck would have 16," and they swapped wheels before I ever got it. Question is, the door sticker reflects the 17" pressures. How do I prove otherwise?
BTW, my experience with DT was unsatisfactory as far as pressures were concerned. They insisted on filling with 32 PSI.
BTW, my experience with DT was unsatisfactory as far as pressures were concerned. They insisted on filling with 32 PSI.
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#48
Not only tires
Had a similar experience when I went to have my oil changed after 3K miles. Went to a BMW/Mercedes "Foreign Motors" shop. I stopped in and asked if they did oil changes on R56 Minis. "Of course"-went through the whole thing about different motors etc., so made my appointment for later in the week.
Appointment time, I sat there for 2 hours for the quick oil change. Went home to wait because the engine was still too hot (after a 10 minute drive), then got a call 15 minutes later that they didn't have the right filter, but would be able to get one soon. Told them to forget it, picked up my car, ordered my own filter and did it myself. So don't feel bad Arnbut-I feel that whenever I walk into most stations, since I'm not a mechanic, most places treat customers as if we have an IQ in the double digits.
Thats why I love the DIY sections here. Even with my IQ of 75 I can figure out that the R56's have a differnt tork o hundert fife cuz eye askd it munths ago.
Appointment time, I sat there for 2 hours for the quick oil change. Went home to wait because the engine was still too hot (after a 10 minute drive), then got a call 15 minutes later that they didn't have the right filter, but would be able to get one soon. Told them to forget it, picked up my car, ordered my own filter and did it myself. So don't feel bad Arnbut-I feel that whenever I walk into most stations, since I'm not a mechanic, most places treat customers as if we have an IQ in the double digits.
Thats why I love the DIY sections here. Even with my IQ of 75 I can figure out that the R56's have a differnt tork o hundert fife cuz eye askd it munths ago.
#49
Not to hijack, but I've got a question about labeling for tire pressures. My MINI left the factory with the Sport Package's 17" tires. I wanted 16" instead, so the dealer worked out a deal that a car on the same truck would have 16," and they swapped wheels before I ever got it. Question is, the door sticker reflects the 17" pressures. How do I prove otherwise?
BTW, my experience with DT was unsatisfactory as far as pressures were concerned. They insisted on filling with 32 PSI.
BTW, my experience with DT was unsatisfactory as far as pressures were concerned. They insisted on filling with 32 PSI.
#50