[Duderotomy]

yay, this thread isn't dead!

 

[Snoshado]

Look what I picked up today!

New studs!!! And they're almost all on yay!

 

[Davidy]

Good move. They'll make things just a wee bit safer.

David

 

[Snoshado]

So at about 12:20 this morning I finished installing the new studs and I'm wayyy stoked! I feel like I just accomplished the most amazing thing ever :lol: Anyways, here's pics. The Foz will hopefully be completely detailed by Wednesday and back on the Volks and with that I'd be able to drive it once again ah yes!

Before:

After:

The best part? It cost me $15, about 3 hours of my time, and a sprained hand

So glad I did it myself though :lol:

 

[Real Lyte]

How did you manage to sprain your hand? :N_poke:

 

[Snoshado]

Well I didn't take the whole hub apart so I had to pull the new studs through by tightening them with epic force and I think that's what happened. That and trying to rotate the hub :lol:

 

[Snoshado]

A friend of mine made these for me and I put them on right before leaving to the Idaho Rally. They look great in my opinion and add to the overall look of the car. I'll take more pics once I get home on Sunday!

 

[MudRunner]

Well I didn't take the whole hub apart so I had to pull the new studs through by tightening them with epic force and I think that's what happened. That and trying to rotate the hub :lol:

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Quit doing dirty stuff to the Foz. :lol: :bananapowerslide:














Well. You did say you sprained your hand. :icon_wink: jk

ANYWAY. MIDDLE SCHOOL CRAP JOKES ASIDE.

Three things to make life easier. All can be had for cheap (except the compressor for the last one)

Breaker Bar. Cheater Bar. Impact wrench. Replacing studs is a PITA, but what I've found to work best on other vehicles is to knock them all out first if you can, then stick a pretty stout screwdriver through one of the holes (rotate the hub until it finds something to rest on, that stops it from spinning) Then pull the studs through.

Of course, you may have done that. If that is the case, breaker bar/cheater bar/impact wrench and you're good. Be sure to check the lugs during/after your adventure! They will loosen up as they seat better (as you drive).

 

[Snoshado]

Air Flow Sensor replaced yesterday, huge increase in performance :biggrin:

I couldn't / didn't feel like trying anymore to get the clear coat off my CF hood scoop so I sanded it and painted it black. I think it goes nice with my car.

Before:

After:

 

[Duderotomy]

^You need some new tires on those Volks... unless your camera in incapable of showing any sort of detail

 

[Snoshado]

^You need some new tires on those Volks... unless your camera in incapable of showing any sort of detail

I almost edited my post to say "I know my tires are bald, they're gonna get me through two more months and I have a new set of wheels for my snow tires.":icon_biggrin:

We think alike haha. The tires are fabulous for drifting though :huh:

 

[Snoshado]

Here's a few pics from a recent Autox with my new wheels and Kumho XS 225/45 tires / stock 17" wheels and some new vinyl!

 

[Tuned200]

Looks good. GLW repairs.

 

[Snoshado]

^ Thanks

 

[Tuned200]

I love the way those wheels look. They seem to fit perfectly on there.

 

[smyamaha]

something about those wheels looks familiar. glad they are being used now

 

[Snoshado]

In two days the foz is getting something very much needed... I'm super excited and will post pics and soon after videos once Monday / Tuesday come around!!

something about those wheels looks familiar. glad they are being used now

Not for long but they served me well the past few months! Thanks again man!

 

[Snoshado]

New wheels and Winterforce tyres! Yes!!!

 

[Real Lyte]

Bada55 man. Good choice of winter tires, just be careful with the softer tread or you'll eat those tires fast.

 

[cnunez13]

lookin good man!! ill be in SLT after christmas for a few days maybe ill spot ya up there