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Old 07-28-2007, 09:16 AM
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

Since I always post how great Russel BMW is, I must post when I have a problem. GRR.

FYI: Russel BMW changed my brake pads two weeks ago.

So my new wheels arrived yesterday for my 545i. I put the passenger side on, no problem, put the rear driver side on..no problem. Get to the front passenger side and couldn't get the lugs out. So I tried the following:

- Used a breaker bar on a ratchet (a 3ft breaker bar), broke the ratchet (forged Craftsman), put another ratchet in, broke the socket (Craftsman).
- Used old school X bar, bent it.
- Fired up my air compressor and impact driver, 120psi, didn't budge.

Torque setting for the wheels on the 545 is 120Nm, roughly 89lb/ft. I put my torque wrench on a lug to see how high it was going...at 130 lb/ft, it was still going!

So, I had to put all the old wheels back on. Called Russel up and told them the deal, so because I don't want to risk breaking the hub (which will most likely happen) Russel is changing the wheels (for free) on Tuesday.
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