ronp
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Googsy wrote:ronp wrote:Googsy wrote:One thing for sure I wont be going the 20's route anymore...........
.........until the next time 
Unless I can get a Ronp steering rack! .........
or Ronp's twitchy arms!
Googsy wrote:Right my car resembles something from Mad Max one 20 inch v spoke on the rear and 19s all round otherwise...... Suprisingly the car drives very well!
Are you sure it drives well Googsy?
Does it go up the gears ok?
When I had 1 x 18" [on front] and 3 x 20"s on after puncture, it would only change up to 4th max.
I had to 'command shift' up to 5th & 6th.
Seemingly the electronics detected a slightly different wheel/tyre radius between an 18" and 20" on the same axle and went into safe mode.
Anyhow, shouldn't be a problem if your having it sorted today.
Good luck. Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.
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simonsi
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Leicester
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Bodsy wrote:That'll give the blaggers a good way to get the wheels off......
Only if you can drive the car!!!
Surely there was a case for leaving that advice accessible by some means, lets face it if the blagger has the keys he ain't going to just nick the wheels and if he IS he is surely going to take it somewhere where he can apply noise/power etc so they ARE going to come off with or without this forums help. Cheers
Simon
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simonsi
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Googsy wrote:ronp wrote:Googsy wrote:One thing for sure I wont be going the 20's route anymore...........
.........until the next time
Unless I can get a Ronp steering rack!
Probably easier to give in and just fit the damped rack - looks to be easier than getting that last 20" off!!   Cheers
Simon
TDV6 S Auto - Zambezi Silver - JE Tune - RRS 19" - Sidesteps - Roof Rails
Body Side Strips - Xenons - Bright Pack - Cold Pack - Premium Stereo
Alpine Roof - Towpack - Alpine Touchscreen Satnav - Veba Rear DVD changer
Alpine Roof Monitor - Webasto FBH Timer - Awesome Brembo Frt & S/C Rr Brakes
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
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20 seconds is all it takes 
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| Thu May 22 2008 12:37pm |
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MrH
Joined: 08 Aug 2007
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I think this is what you need, Googsy:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18643/Drill-...ractor-Set
The hard bit will be drilling the in down the centre of the old stud - but I've used these successfully in the past for a 300TDi Discovery.
Also you might try to loosen the bolt by warmering and cooling the wheel/bolt rapidly immediately before undoing - obviously don't use a welding torch, but a 2Kw electric fan heater in front of it for a while will warm it considerably and then cool rapidly using cold water - not done this on a wheel before but have loosened other bolts using this technic in the past. Permagrin by................. TorqTune 
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| Thu May 22 2008 12:49pm |
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Googsy
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Yep she drives fine no pulling or any obvious signs of a different size wheel even at 70mph. Latest is its in with Advanced Pitstop they have a few special adapters for getting these types of nuts off and feel confident they will succeed. I wont believe it however until I hear it! Googsy
2005 HSE Zambezi Silver
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| Thu May 22 2008 1:35pm |
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simonsi
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Leicester
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Googsy wrote:Latest is its in with Advanced Pitstop
Wow - is that what you call groups of 14yr-olds from dubious housing estates in your part of the world then?? Cheers
Simon
TDV6 S Auto - Zambezi Silver - JE Tune - RRS 19" - Sidesteps - Roof Rails
Body Side Strips - Xenons - Bright Pack - Cold Pack - Premium Stereo
Alpine Roof - Towpack - Alpine Touchscreen Satnav - Veba Rear DVD changer
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Googsy
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Its like kwik fit   Googsy
2005 HSE Zambezi Silver
19s thankfully
Roof Rails
Side Protection Strips
Turbochip courtesy of Mr Tyler
Black Badges.
No lock nuts
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| Thu May 22 2008 1:39pm |
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simonsi
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Leicester
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Disconutter wrote:I think this is what you need, Googsy:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18643/Drill-...ractor-Set
The hard bit will be drilling the in down the centre of the old stud - but I've used these successfully in the past for a 300TDi Discovery.
Will that work as it is a nut onto a stud - will the whole stud unscrew?? Last wheel stud I saw out was pressed in from behind the hub so no possibility of unscrewing, intentionally or otherwise but don't know if this is common to all makes?? Cheers
Simon
TDV6 S Auto - Zambezi Silver - JE Tune - RRS 19" - Sidesteps - Roof Rails
Body Side Strips - Xenons - Bright Pack - Cold Pack - Premium Stereo
Alpine Roof - Towpack - Alpine Touchscreen Satnav - Veba Rear DVD changer
Alpine Roof Monitor - Webasto FBH Timer - Awesome Brembo Frt & S/C Rr Brakes
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tanters
Joined: 24 Oct 2007
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You know what would cheeer you up after all this bother would be a trip to Cork on Sunday 
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AndrewS
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Get a big hammer and hit the key onto the remains of the nut
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| Thu May 22 2008 1:55pm |
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Googsy
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Andrew
Main problem is with the 20 inch alloy is recessed . Also new type of locknut comes with an alloy head that breaks if tampered with this then makes it difficult to reach what remains of the nut underneath as this to is easily damaged. Googsy
2005 HSE Zambezi Silver
19s thankfully
Roof Rails
Side Protection Strips
Turbochip courtesy of Mr Tyler
Black Badges.
No lock nuts
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| Thu May 22 2008 3:22pm |
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Googsy
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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Ok latest is they cant get it off using conventional means. Looks like that 20 is going to suffer as they are now going to attempt burning it off. I told proceed but they will be accountable for any damage!  Googsy
2005 HSE Zambezi Silver
19s thankfully
Roof Rails
Side Protection Strips
Turbochip courtesy of Mr Tyler
Black Badges.
No lock nuts
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| Thu May 22 2008 3:41pm |
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al cope
Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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dont burn it - drill down the stud, and replace it afterwards. At least you dont wreck the alloy. Even driving on the remaining 4 studs would be OK for a short while.
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Googsy
Joined: 06 Aug 2007
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alas Al its too late my little torch friends have commenced burning Googsy
2005 HSE Zambezi Silver
19s thankfully
Roof Rails
Side Protection Strips
Turbochip courtesy of Mr Tyler
Black Badges.
No lock nuts
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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