More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..
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Brother D said:
I'm really liking these for some of my shirts where the collar just goes flat without a tie. $60 for the pack, no issues so far with loosing magnets...
I’d be interested in a fully adjustable trouser belt (ie for sizing in between the traditional holes) but with a slim buckle. Everything out there seems to be too chunky!
shopper150 said:
I’d be interested in a fully adjustable trouser belt (ie for sizing in between the traditional holes) but with a slim buckle. Everything out there seems to be too chunky!
Search for a plaited belt. M&S do leather and fabric examples. eg https://www.marksandspencer.com/plaited-leather-be...
shopper150 said:
Brother D said:
I'm really liking these for some of my shirts where the collar just goes flat without a tie. $60 for the pack, no issues so far with loosing magnets...
I’d be interested in a fully adjustable trouser belt (ie for sizing in between the traditional holes) but with a slim buckle. Everything out there seems to be too chunky!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=magnetic+collar+stiff...
You will lose them!
I've gone ahead and ordered myself a 90nm torque stick.
I've gone for the 90nm one because my electric gun doesn't have any sort of setting adjustment on it, and it was the lowest one I could find. I want to just get the bolts in at well under the 120nm and then finish off with a torque wrench. I had heard there may be accuracy issues too, so wanted the lowest one so I could then use the torque wrench at the end.
I'm also thinking about buying one of the wheel bolt alignment/wheel hanger tools too. Something like this to hang the wheel on, and then get the other 4 bolts started, then replace with the 5th bolt.
I don't really NEED these things, but I want.
I've gone for the 90nm one because my electric gun doesn't have any sort of setting adjustment on it, and it was the lowest one I could find. I want to just get the bolts in at well under the 120nm and then finish off with a torque wrench. I had heard there may be accuracy issues too, so wanted the lowest one so I could then use the torque wrench at the end.
I'm also thinking about buying one of the wheel bolt alignment/wheel hanger tools too. Something like this to hang the wheel on, and then get the other 4 bolts started, then replace with the 5th bolt.
I don't really NEED these things, but I want.
bluezedd said:
I've gone ahead and ordered myself a 90nm torque stick.
I've gone for the 90nm one because my electric gun doesn't have any sort of setting adjustment on it, and it was the lowest one I could find. I want to just get the bolts in at well under the 120nm and then finish off with a torque wrench. I had heard there may be accuracy issues too, so wanted the lowest one so I could then use the torque wrench at the end.
I'm also thinking about buying one of the wheel bolt alignment/wheel hanger tools too. Something like this to hang the wheel on, and then get the other 4 bolts started, then replace with the 5th bolt.
I don't really NEED these things, but I want.
The wheel bolt aligners are very useful and make it easy to align. My Porsche came with them so you don’t hit and chip the ceramic brake discs when changing the wheels. I've gone for the 90nm one because my electric gun doesn't have any sort of setting adjustment on it, and it was the lowest one I could find. I want to just get the bolts in at well under the 120nm and then finish off with a torque wrench. I had heard there may be accuracy issues too, so wanted the lowest one so I could then use the torque wrench at the end.
I'm also thinking about buying one of the wheel bolt alignment/wheel hanger tools too. Something like this to hang the wheel on, and then get the other 4 bolts started, then replace with the 5th bolt.
I don't really NEED these things, but I want.
David A said:
The wheel bolt aligners are very useful and make it easy to align. My Porsche came with them so you don’t hit and chip the ceramic brake discs when changing the wheels.
indigochim said:
I have/had one of those wheel bolt alignment things but found it too long and easier to do without it.
Thanks guys. I had already ordered it before I saw both your posts so I will have to see how it is once it arrives. I tend to change a lot of wheels as I keep my second set on my spares car as well as doing various jobs and tyre fitting. Hopefully it'll be something I can make use of to make things easier and doesn't just sit there going unused because I'm too lazy to grab it/don't like it.
Richyvrlimited said:
What's the point in that? the wheel will sit on the hubcentric ring.
Maybe in your car, but certainly not mine with any degree of security. The wheels want to hang at maybe 30 degrees from vertical when sitting on the ring. I'm purely guessing but probably something to do with the wheel offset.You can hold it flush with one hand, but then need to turn it to line up the bolt holes, as well as holding it flush while threading in a bolt, as otherwise the wheel will hang at 30ish degrees and the bolt won't go in.
It's not something I need, but when you're removing and fitting 8 wheels in a go, and perhaps been fitting tyres with tyre levers the same day, then anything that helps to make the job easier is welcome.
Another point is that not every car has those disc retaining bolts on there, so also helps line up the disc with the holes on the hub.
This video might give you a better idea and shows it doesn't sit flush on the hub even with the tool.
https://youtu.be/o6dc5YCxua8?t=78
Edited by bluezedd on Monday 27th January 22:16
bluezedd said:
Richyvrlimited said:
What's the point in that? the wheel will sit on the hubcentric ring.
Maybe in your car, but certainly not mine with any degree of security. The wheels want to hang at maybe 30 degrees from vertical when sitting on the ring. I'm purely guessing but probably something to do with the wheel offset.You can hold it flush with one hand, but then need to turn it to line up the bolt holes, as well as holding it flush while threading in a bolt, as otherwise the wheel will hang at 30ish degrees and the bolt won't go in.
It's not something I need, but when you're removing and fitting 8 wheels in a go, and perhaps been fitting tyres with tyre levers the same day, then anything that helps to make the job easier is welcome.
Another point is that not every car has those disc retaining bolts on there, so also helps line up the disc with the holes on the hub.
This video might give you a better idea and shows it doesn't sit flush on the hub even with the tool.
https://youtu.be/o6dc5YCxua8?t=78
Edited by bluezedd on Monday 27th January 22:16
So, I've been on about getting a new bag for holidays - one with wheels that makes me a proper adult, instead of lugging a holdall about. Now we have two kids, the amount of gear in the bag means I can barely walk with it in one hand, so lugging it through an airport is a right pain in the arse when also dragging the missus' bag, and wearing a rucksack, and keeping an eye on a one of the small children. Thus, I splashed out on a new Karrimor roller holdall.
Wait. That's not very frivolous I hear you say. You'd be correct.
The key difference between the old bag and the new one is, though long enough to include my sons scooter, the new one is too short to take my skateboard. Obviously the proper solution is to send it back and look for a bag the right size.
I didn't do that.
27" Cruiser arrives tomorrow.
ETA: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UNETFX6/r...
Wait. That's not very frivolous I hear you say. You'd be correct.
The key difference between the old bag and the new one is, though long enough to include my sons scooter, the new one is too short to take my skateboard. Obviously the proper solution is to send it back and look for a bag the right size.
I didn't do that.
27" Cruiser arrives tomorrow.
ETA: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00UNETFX6/r...
Edited by Smitters on Tuesday 28th January 16:00
Smitters said:
So, I've been on about getting a new bag for holidays - one with wheels that makes me a proper adult, instead of lugging a holdall about. Now we have two kids, the amount of gear in the bag means I can barely walk with it in one hand, so lugging it through an airport is a right pain in the arse when also dragging the missus' bag, and wearing a rucksack, and keeping an eye on a one of the small children. Thus, I splashed out on a new Karrimor roller holdall.
Wait. That's not very frivolous I hear you say. You'd be correct.
The key difference between the old bag and the new one is, though long enough to include my sons scooter, the new one is too short to take my skateboard. Obviously the proper solution is to send it back and look for a bag the right size.
I didn't do that.
27" Cruiser arrives tomorrow.
Sweet! Love me a cruising street board... Wait. That's not very frivolous I hear you say. You'd be correct.
The key difference between the old bag and the new one is, though long enough to include my sons scooter, the new one is too short to take my skateboard. Obviously the proper solution is to send it back and look for a bag the right size.
I didn't do that.
27" Cruiser arrives tomorrow.
Kitted one is a now 17 year vintage carbon/foam Row Racing slalom deck, kitted for anything but slalom!
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