BBS RS Rebuild Project - somewhat productive weekend
06-14-2004, 05:42 AM
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BBS RS Rebuild Project - somewhat productive weekend
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Thank you Sears for having 10mm 12point sockets in stock! (in both 3/8" and 1/2" even!) beats chasing down a Snap-On truck anyday
Airgun + 10mm socket + 10" extension + 8mm wrench = easy stuff!
had these guys apart in no time. no heat-gun or oven required...
rubber mallet works great (I wouldn't use plastic)
also, a word of caution: Machanix Gloves don't have a lot of grip - picture rubber mallet flying across garage and placing new dent in 20v! (major "doh!")
previous post: <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/9080/msgs/201480.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/9080/msgs/201480.phtml</a>
Thank you Sears for having 10mm 12point sockets in stock! (in both 3/8" and 1/2" even!) beats chasing down a Snap-On truck anyday
Airgun + 10mm socket + 10" extension + 8mm wrench = easy stuff!
had these guys apart in no time. no heat-gun or oven required...
rubber mallet works great (I wouldn't use plastic)
also, a word of caution: Machanix Gloves don't have a lot of grip - picture rubber mallet flying across garage and placing new dent in 20v! (major "doh!")
previous post: <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/9080/msgs/201480.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/9080/msgs/201480.phtml</a>
06-14-2004, 06:13 AM
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get some bigger lips for those things ;o)
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I had a set of those - a few tips...
I stripped mine down like you are now.
I could **never** get those damn wheels to seal again - ALWAYS leaked!
Not to cast disparages on your project - mine were in horrible shape when I got them, I heard the previous owner could never get them to hold air either.
I'm sure you meant "beadblast" the centers. Don't sandblast - sand is much too abrasive for the wheel centers.
If you are doing the wheels yourself and you want some tip's on refinishing them E-mail me at brian@eckertmotorsport.com - I have quite a reputation for repainting/refinishing wheels and would be happy to provide tips and tricks to help you out.
Good luck!
I could **never** get those damn wheels to seal again - ALWAYS leaked!
Not to cast disparages on your project - mine were in horrible shape when I got them, I heard the previous owner could never get them to hold air either.
I'm sure you meant "beadblast" the centers. Don't sandblast - sand is much too abrasive for the wheel centers.
If you are doing the wheels yourself and you want some tip's on refinishing them E-mail me at brian@eckertmotorsport.com - I have quite a reputation for repainting/refinishing wheels and would be happy to provide tips and tricks to help you out.
Good luck!
