F40 Jacking points

[davejw]

Anyone have a favourite jacking point? On any 'normal' car it would be pointed out. The book just says place on level ground, loosen wheel nuts and jack car. Seeing as Maranello managed to drop it off the jack last summer, thought I couldn't do any worse myself. [It's not my car otherwise I would just make a judgement call on a suitable section of chassis.]

Also, can anyone talk English and give me an lb/ft torque figure for the wheel nut? [Not very good with Kilos or Newton Metres etc].

Thanks,

Dave.

[davejw]

Now you see where I'm getting confused!! I thought like Ted but seeing as the tool kit only has the socket and not the 20 foot ratchet, thought I'd seek help....

[davejw]

Many thanks guys. I've taken everything you've said on board but will check with a dealer just to be sure - I too heard the correct torque was around 200 ft/lbs which is stratospheric and beyond the manf tolerances of my broom handle so will also have to go shopping. The car's too nice to bodge!

Cheers,

Dave.

[davejw]

How do you respond to that ?

When I was growing up you generally do what it takes to get a job done - if something breaks or get's crushed you put it down to experience! The F40 commands an anal approach because if anything goes wrong the pain is very anal too!! I'm not too proud to ask... Now, having jacked it up, which way do I turn the nut and do you think I could use the pole from the spin-o-matic washing line to exert the right leverage?? Have a good weekend all !

Dave.

PS Know anything about Ultima handbrake cables? I have an MOT to pass....