[NataSS Inc]

Due to a couple of recent "incedents" in the ORR community there have been some changes as far as tech inspections. I never thought that valve stems could be a big deal. Well they will be checking every single car to see what type of valve stem you are using. And if it isnt what they reccomend....no racey. So I will be running a BBS, very short, outside locking, rubber sealed valve stem.

But the main reason for the post is they will also be checking your torque on your wheel lugs. What kind of torque are you guys running your lugs to? I have always gone to 100lb/ft. does that sound about right? as far as I knew, there wasnt a "mandated" torque spec in any form of racing. You were just expected to have it on there with enough to hold it there.

[CMC #37]

If you are talking factory 4th gen wheels then 100ft-lbs is what it says in the factory manual. I was using this on my 3rd gen factory GTA wheels and they were getting damaged. I use 85ft-lbs on them now and that works well. If you are using aftermarket alloys then get the specs from the manufacturer.

I have seen a lot of abuse of torque wrenches in the paddock; folks banging them around, using them to tighten their lugs all the way instead of the doing the last little bit. I have also seen folks take off lug nuts with torque wrenches! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) This is a precise instrument that needs to be kept level, not banged and used for the purpose it was intended. Your safety and that of others depends on it!

You should check your lug nuts after the brake/wheel components have a chance to cool, this is when they loosen up. Check them before you go out every ORR session.