What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[zener]

Changed better mirror for drivers side.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Oh I can't. That's just for snugging. About 15 or 20 inches of extension with two wobbles Get me where it’s really easy to use a torque wrench


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How much do you compensate for torque lost from the wobbles?

[andrewwynn]

The wobble joints only loose torque by roughly the sin of the angle. I have to add about 20% to the spec to get the proper torque at the bolt. I have a torque adapter that will register peak torque I will do a test next time to actually measure what comes out to set the torque wrench.

[Clavurion]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

The wobble joints only loose torque by roughly the sin of the angle. I have to add about 20% to the spec to get the proper torque at the bolt. I have a torque adapter that will register peak torque I will do a test next time to actually measure what comes out to set the torque wrench.

As we are talking about a square connector at an angle doesn't it account at what rotational position it is (same like a universal joint)? Not that I would personally mind the small difference with a reasonable angle used.

[andrewwynn]

Wobble extension allows the socket to pivot up to 10° or so.

They are much better than universals. Especially when using impact (though with impact they do suck up torque).

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

... Wobble extension allows the socket to pivot up to 10° or so. ...

Added to my tool want list!

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Wobble extension allows the socket to pivot up to 10° or so.

They are much better than universals. Especially when using impact (though with impact they do suck up torque).

Love wobble extensions. They give you just enough give without going to a universal.

[andrewwynn]

I also have ¹/₄ , ¹/₂ , ³/₈ impact flex joints but they take up a lot more space so the wobble is option A.

[zener]

Put winter tires on.

[X5chemist]

Blind spot mirrors.