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Old 11-24-2011, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by dr_hfuhuhurr
That did it. Thanks!

Glad I could help, Blake!

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Old 11-24-2011, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by entitymugenmtx
Can Anyone recommend better screws ?
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Nope. The screws in this kit are JUNK! you can almost chew on them they're so soft
MIP driver. Never had a problem with a screw myself.
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Old 11-24-2011, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mb3195
I take it you've got the right size allen key? They are metric threads you know

Absolutely NOTHING wrong with xray screws, my car has been apart 50+ times and never had a single head strip!!
Yup 2.0mm
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Old 11-24-2011, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by entitymugenmtx
What screw material would you guys use for the bulkheads ?
Steel or titanium .... aluminum is too soft.
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Old 11-24-2011, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hanulec
Steel or titanium .... aluminum is too soft.
Stainless steel if possible, Titanium is softer than Steel.

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Old 11-24-2011, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by dpatterson26
MIP driver. Never had a problem with a screw myself.
+1 - definitely worth the investment, especially if you're going to use the kit provided screws.

Last edited by oeoeo327; 11-25-2011 at 06:48 AM. Reason: Well they USED to use aluminum screws, I'm glad that's no longer the case.
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Old 11-24-2011, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FLAT OUT
Any one !!!!
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Old 11-24-2011, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by FLAT OUT
Hi guys,
Im running the T3 2012 with the standard 84 spur, I want to switch to 64 pitch. what size in 64 pitch is equivalent to the 84 spur in 48 pitch ? I hope this makes sense lol

Thanks
The way you can figure that out is calculate your fdr on your 48p set and then do some calculations with 64p numbers until you hit the same fdr give or take.
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Old 11-24-2011, 07:27 PM
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Since the '12 is so underweight as it is (I had to add 44 grams to get it to 1382) there's no reason to use anything other than good black oxide grade 10.9 steel screws. Stainless steel screws are way softer than the kit screws. As hanulec said above, either McMaster.com, or tonysscrews.com.

McMaster only sells in bulk (usually minimum of 100, but occasionally 50 piece bags). Tonysscrews sells in smaller count bags, but are a little more expensive. McMaster is way cheaper per piece. They don't carry some oddball sizes, like 3x14 button head, but common sizes are quite inexpensive. McMaster ships super quick (usually same day).
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Old 11-24-2011, 07:55 PM
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To calculate the equivalent number of teeth in a 64 Pitch gear to 48 Pitch or vice versa, simply divide the number of teeth by its pitch then multiply by the target pitch to obtain the equivalent number of teeth.

Example: 108 Tooth 64 Pitch Spur = 81 Tooth 48 Pitch Spur.
108/64 x 48 = 81
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Originally Posted by CarbonJoe
To calculate the equivalent number of teeth in a 64 Pitch gear to 48 Pitch or vice versa, simply divide the number of teeth by its pitch then multiply by the target pitch to obtain the equivalent number of teeth.

Example: 108 Tooth 64 Pitch Spur = 81 Tooth 48 Pitch Spur.
108/64 x 48 = 81
Pardon my ignorance. This will give you the same size spur... Not the same FDR if the pinion stays constant... Or am I wrong??
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Old 11-24-2011, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Skiddins
Stainless steel if possible, Titanium is softer than Steel.

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No mate it's not. Stainless steel has a very low iron content, hence why it is then stainless, which is what makes steel hard in the first place.

Titanium is much much harder than anything out there in terms of screws, etc.
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Old 11-25-2011, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Riketsu
Pardon my ignorance. This will give you the same size spur... Not the same FDR if the pinion stays constant... Or am I wrong??
You do the same to the pinion, as you need to change pinion anyway.
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Originally Posted by oeoeo327
+1 - definitely worth the investment, especially if you're going to use the kit provided screws. I use the kit screws as spares, replacing all of the aluminum screws with stainless steel.
alu screws in 2012 kit?
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Old 11-25-2011, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by hacker
alu screws in 2012 kit?
I'm pretty certain in the '11 model they are steel - they are magnetic anyway Not sure about the '12 but can see them changing?
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