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cupnoodle
12-01-2009, 08:11 AM
Hi guys

Looking to purchase a set of JC-Project racing nuts. Was wondering when changing lugs only, is it advised to jack up the car?

Much appreciated
e240
12-01-2009, 08:20 AM
Just change them one at a time and you won't have to jack the car up.
Gio
12-01-2009, 08:46 AM
Yeah, as above. There is no need to jack the car up :)
Lukey
12-01-2009, 09:03 AM
If it was me, i'd jack the car up and do all 5 at once.
EK1.6LCIV
12-01-2009, 09:27 AM
x2, for easy of it :D
DvS-
12-01-2009, 11:22 AM
Hi guys

Looking to purchase a set of JC-Project racing nuts. Was wondering when changing lugs only, is it advised to jack up the car?

Much appreciated

id probably jack it up.. clean the wheel and then put the new nuts on.. hahaha :P
cupnoodle
12-01-2009, 11:25 AM
Thanks for the prompt response guys, i might just take the lazy way out. Change them 1 at a time. Can't be bothered with jacks and jack stands LOL
Chi
12-01-2009, 11:26 AM
Hope you aint using aftermarket lug nuts on OEM wheels.
cupnoodle
12-01-2009, 11:31 AM
Hope you aint using aftermarket lug nuts on OEM wheels.

Is that going to be an issue? They are EP3R rims fitted on a DC5R
Alexx
12-01-2009, 11:54 AM
Yes it is. OEM wheels have a ball seat, whereas the aftermarket nuts are tapered in design. You should not mix the two

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/DLO01/Misc/lugnutseattypes0xehi6.jpg

read this thread http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89126 :thumbsup:
cupnoodle
12-01-2009, 12:17 PM
wow that's a good point :O that never even crossed my mind...anyone know if the EP3R rims are tapered, ball radius or flat?
Lukey
12-01-2009, 12:19 PM
Thanks for the prompt response guys, i might just take the lazy way out. Change them 1 at a time. Can't be bothered with jacks and jack stands LOL

you dont need jack stands

just do 1 wheel at a time
EK1.6LCIV
12-01-2009, 12:22 PM
jack it up and give everything a good clean if you have the spare time, good excuse to check your brake pad life :D
JasonGilholme
12-01-2009, 12:58 PM
jack it up and give everything a good clean if you have the spare time, good excuse to check your brake pad life :D

x2.

Do it once and do it properly :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Lukey
12-01-2009, 09:31 PM
whats a good indicator to check when pads need replacing?
ek4-guy
12-01-2009, 09:35 PM
whats a good indicator to check when pads need replacing?

there should be a squeal clip and when your pads are low it will scrape the disc
cymax
14-01-2009, 03:47 PM
wow that's a good point :O that never even crossed my mind...anyone know if the EP3R rims are tapered, ball radius or flat?

EP3R's is ball seat..... :)

Hope that helps...
cupnoodle
14-01-2009, 04:12 PM
Are there any coloured lugs with locks that are ball seats? All the ones I know are tapered.
cymax
14-01-2009, 04:25 PM
Can consider getting an adapter. its like a washer/spacer before tightening your nut...
Poeter
14-01-2009, 04:36 PM
Jacking it up is better because it'll seat up better. You don't want to risk it since it's the moving part which the car sits on.

Just dont be lazy because it's just called being careless.
Type R Positive
14-01-2009, 05:02 PM
Jacking it up is better because it'll seat up better. You don't want to risk it since it's the moving part which the car sits on.

Just dont be lazy because it's just called being careless.
It will already be seated properly. ;)
panda[cRx]
19-01-2009, 01:06 PM
whats a good indicator to check when pads need replacing?


there should be a squeal clip and when your pads are low it will scrape the disc

late reply but i took a pic for u mr rukey :wave:

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5967/14012009wk5.jpg

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/%5BURL=http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14012009wk5.jpg%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5967/14012009wk5.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D%20%5BURL=http://g.imageshack.us/img516/14012009wk5.jpg/1/%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://img516.imageshack.us/img516/14012009wk5.jpg/1/w640.png%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D
Lukey
19-01-2009, 10:49 PM
thankies pandy
chunky
07-06-2009, 11:31 AM
bump for hectic/useful thread
VTECMACHINE
07-06-2009, 08:25 PM
Don't need to jack it up man. Just do one nut at a time. As Chi said... DO NOT use a 60degree tappered nut on a Ball seat wheel. Reason being is because it doesn't use the full surface area of the nut.

Does anyone know where to get ball type seat nuts that are open ended??? Anyone??
chargeR
08-06-2009, 11:38 AM
Does anyone know where to get ball type seat nuts that are open ended??? Anyone??

From Honda. The wheel nut for some old piece of junk CR-X or something is open ended and ball seat. The part number is: 90381-SV1-901. They are super expensive from local Honda dealers so it is probably best to order them from either the U.S. or Japan.

I have ordered some for a friend so hopefully when they turn up they are open ended and ball seat as described.
SiReal
08-06-2009, 12:07 PM
my ej8 has open ended ones. i think basically any honda with a honda alloy which has a hub cap covering the lug nut area.

my mates 92 accord also has open ended cos he has a hub cap. so go to wreckers and i'm sure u'll be able to find some on no time.
VTECMACHINE
08-06-2009, 01:55 PM
From Honda. The wheel nut for some old piece of junk CR-X or something is open ended and ball seat. The part number is: 90381-SV1-901. They are super expensive from local Honda dealers so it is probably best to order them from either the U.S. or Japan.

I have ordered some for a friend so hopefully when they turn up they are open ended and ball seat as described.

You my friend, are f**king awesome!!!