CharlieC Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Competing for the first time in the Speed Championship this year, I have been advised to buy a torque wrench to check the tightness of wheel nuts. Could someone please advise on a good choice/type to go for? Naturally, Amazon has thousands and I am not sure what is needed and what is not. I will be driving to events so I need one that is as small and light as possible.Many thanks, in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 MachineMart do an extensive range of reasonably priced tools - branches all over the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted April 15, 2019 Support Team Share Posted April 15, 2019 I have 2 Halfords "Advanced" and they have done the job for me over the years including a rebuilt of the car a few years back. I normally take the bigger one with me as it's a 1/2 drive whereas my smaller one is 3/8". Looking at the Halfords website, they've got 4 different models now and the "100" looks like it will cover everything on a Caterham bar the hub nuts so I'd got for that one - it's also a 1/2" drive which means you won't need an adaptor for doing wheel nuts. Lifetime guarantee and 10% off with the club discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Richard Price Posted April 15, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted April 15, 2019 Charlie,Whilst having your own torque wrench would be useful if you don't have one, I'd be less concerned about having your own being a prerequisite of your competition tool kit. You'll find there will normally be plenty of folks around you with a boot full of tools and other bits n bobs, and offer help and assistance, whether you want it or not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 15, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted April 15, 2019 Not mentioned as yet is the desirable range of torque settings. Once you take Richard's advice, you can look at what people use before taking Shaun's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 15, 2019 Member Share Posted April 15, 2019 Halfords Advanced 100 is 20 to 100 Nm.For the build I bought a Sealey 20 to 140 Nm, also ½". For trackdays I found it convenient to buy an additional socket for the wheel nuts which lives on it all the time.You'll find there will normally be plenty of folks around you with a boot full of tools and other bits n bobs, and offer help and assistance, whether you want it or not....:-)JonathanPS: There are two traditional pieces of advice: take the load off the spring when it's not being used and have the wrench calibrated annually. In order: most of us probably do but have no idea if it's really needed, and "I'm sure that can wait till next year". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieC Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 I thought I had posted a response yesterday but it doesn't seem to show up on the thread. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you on this.Anyway, huge thanks all for your comments, advice and helpful suggestions. I will go along to Goodwood on Saturday and borrow both ideas and tools to inform my subsequent purchase.Can someone tell me how I redeem my 10% discount at Halfords - is it as simple as showing my club membership card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted April 16, 2019 Member Share Posted April 16, 2019 You need the barcode, either printed or shown on a 'phone.I always take my card but the last two times they haven't been interested.NB: Club discount is in addition to offers.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted April 16, 2019 Support Team Share Posted April 16, 2019 https://www.lotus7.club/membership/special-offers-members/halfords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted April 17, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted April 17, 2019 It is important to make sure the staff at the till scan your/our code not one from a printed sheet by the till. It needs to show up as turnover created through the arrangement Geoff has set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieC Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Thanks everyone. Very helpful. Have downloaded and printed off the voucher and will use tomorrow.Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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