| PJ UPTMOR |
07-22-2023 08:04 PM |
Protecting the wheel from safety wire
What is used to protect the finished of the wheel from safety wire the spinner?
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| twobjshelbys |
07-22-2023 08:15 PM |
I used insulation I stripped from 20 or 22 gauge stranded wire.
My wheels were painted so I used the yellow.
Ps. Had my wheels not been painted I wouldn't have bothered.
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| KarlzEE Bebout |
07-22-2023 08:23 PM |
I use neoprene (or any rubber) hose. About 1/8" I.D.
Found clear hose on Amazon
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| FredG |
07-22-2023 08:28 PM |
Originally, my car came with clear rubber hose. Take a look at this link and you will be able to find something a little fancier. I used blue and white to match the car. I also used larger sizes to cover my engine hoses. Gives the engine compartment a nice finished look.
https://www.cabletiesandmore.com/gen...aided-sleeving
Fred |
| FredG |
07-22-2023 08:34 PM |
Wire covering
Originally, my car came with clear rubber hose. Take a look at this link and you will be able to find something a little fancier. I used blue and white to match the car. I also used larger sizes to cover my engine hoses. Gives the engine compartment a nice finished look.
https://www.cabletiesandmore.com/gen...aided-sleeving
Fred |
| NROTOXIN |
07-22-2023 10:19 PM |
Nothing......free balling.
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| Snake2998 |
07-23-2023 02:46 AM |
Clear 4mm plastic tubing in the area of the spoke. Dirt cheap and clear so not really noticeable. Bought a meter and cut roughly 150mm lengths.
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| PJ UPTMOR |
07-23-2023 06:00 PM |
Thank you for sharing
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| Sawdust |
07-24-2023 06:04 AM |
Any clear plastic tubing 1/8” diameter. Cut it to length
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| 1985 CCX |
07-24-2023 08:53 AM |
Just put on loose, it is meant to be a check and not actually a back up plan for tightening correctly.
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| KevinW |
08-02-2023 06:14 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
(Post 1518731)
I used insulation I stripped from 20 or 22 gauge stranded wire.
My wheels were painted so I used the yellow.
Ps. Had my wheels not been painted I wouldn't have bothered.
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Same here, except I used black on standard Trigo wheels. |
| Jim Vander Wal |
08-02-2023 12:55 PM |
I don't suggest that anyone follow my former plan.
I tried many of the solutions listed. Finally gave up and followed a racers solution. Which didn't include the safety wires.
I'd install the spinners and hand tighten while off the ground. Don't smack 'em in the air, just not enough resistance to lock up. Then I'd lower until the tires were touching the ground and tap the spinners. Once fully supported I'd hit 'em again. After a short drive I'd hit 'em again.
Never had an issue. Two SPF cars and about 50k miles this way.
Jim
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| xlr8or |
08-03-2023 11:40 AM |
Just put some heat shrink on that section of the wire.
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