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"Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen" (distraxi) 06/08/2019 at 19:46 • Filed to: Rants

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T he wheel bolt. I mean seriously, what’s wrong with studs? They make it so much easier to put and take a wheel.

Thanks, VAG.

Boxer_4 > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 20:03

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You need this. Still a dumb setup though. 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 20:08

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Ya know...when I first dealt with wheel bolts, I had the same reaction. Now after dealing with rusty hub studs...I’m not so sure the Germans don’t have the right idea. 

DipodomysDeserti > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 20:13

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FIAT and BMW put little studs on the hub that you can hang the wheel on. VW forces you to buy and extra tool in order to balance the wheel on the hub because they’re a bunch of fucking Nazis.

Urambo Tauro > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 20:38

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I helped my brother put a stud kit on his Saab to solve this problem. I think I understand the OE design a little better now though, because there’s now a small gap between the threads and the seat that wasn’t there with the lug bolts. The bolts certainly had more surface area on the seat. Still felt good to change them out though. No regrets.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 21:38

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Replacing bolts with studs is pretty damn simple. Also cheap. You have options.

His Stigness > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 22:07

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When you cross thread a stud you’re generally talking about disassembling the entire hub.

If you cross thread the wheel bolt all you generally have to do is go grab a tap and fix it.

Tell me which sounds easier. 

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 06/08/2019 at 23:20

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True. Being easy to fix doesn’t make something un-stupid though. 

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > His Stigness 06/08/2019 at 23:25

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Not cross-threading them?

I can honestly say I’ve never cross-threaded a wheel in my life. So that’s not a major consideration relative to being pissed off every time I rotate my tires

shop-teacher > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/08/2019 at 23:37

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Exactly!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/09/2019 at 07:05

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GM had them too with Opel/Vauxhall cars

bhtooefr > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/09/2019 at 08:01

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Bolts are cheaper (lower part count), and I believe they end up lighter, too.

Granted, VW has not had a history of caring about unsprung weight...

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 06/11/2019 at 09:16

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Try a Vanagon. Bolts on the front wheels, studs on the rears