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Old May 7, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Default Re: Need axle nuts tightened, 220ft/lbs

Originally Posted by Fabrik8
60 extra ft lbs on a 220 ft lb base setting seems a little extreme, thats almost 25% higher than base. I wouldn't feel comfortable with that on a critical fastener; you might as well just tighten it by hand and not bother with a torque wrench if you're going to completely disregard the factory spec by that high of a margin...
Sounds like someone who doesn't own an S2000....