STRIPPER ALERT! - LotusTalk

eliseowner2b · 06-11-2006, 11:24 AM

I'm in a bit of a dilema. I decided to put my cat back on as I have a track day @ VIR just a week away. After running the resonated de-cat pipe at Road Atlanta last month I've decided it's too loud and I'm afraid the db's won't be allowed at VIR. While installing the two bolts that hold the cat section to the downpipe I cross threaded one bolt. I borrowed a friends die set but I can't seem to figure out the correct die for this bolt. The head takes a 9mm socket. I don't have much experience with this type of problem so I wondered if I could get some help from someone who has. On the back side of the downpipe connection I could put a nut and use a smaller sized bolt in order to get by for next weekend but I'd like to fix it right to begin with. Could this be a sign...Should I just get a header sent quick?

Thanks in advance!

Abe · 06-11-2006, 11:31 AM

You know, it's not nice to tease.

Randy Chase · 06-11-2006, 11:38 AM

To be clear... you are rethreading the bolt?

What is the measured diameter of the threads on the bolt in mm? Now measure the pitch of the threads in mm.

shokwaves · 06-11-2006, 11:51 AM

Disappointed! thought I'd see some boobs.

eliseowner2b · 06-11-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

To be clear... you are rethreading the bolt?

Yes, I am. I will take measurements in a bit.

Quote:

Disappointed! thought I'd see some boobs.

Sorry, it was either "STRIPPER ALERT" or "PRETTY GIRLS WITH ELISES"

PedalPounder · 06-11-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by shokwaves

Disappointed! thought I'd see some boobs.

me too

Rugbyduck · 06-11-2006, 01:19 PM

Here you go! From p. 43 of National Geographic's North American Guide..

BOOBIES!
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Or did you mean these?

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fishguy · 06-11-2006, 01:59 PM

Confucius says
"a small picture showing big boobs, is better than a big picture showing no boobs"

smoseley · 06-11-2006, 02:09 PM

I just noticed today that one of my bolts that holds on my rear diffuser is stripping the threads in the female end. It looks like the last person to open it up really tightened it WAY too hard and stripped it.

I was thinking of just getting some plumber's tape to help secure the bolt, but maybe I should consider rethreading the female end?

Randy Chase · 06-11-2006, 02:44 PM

Steve, you are talking about the larger allen head bolts?

There was a thread recently about the same issue.

Rugbyduck · 06-11-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by transio

I just noticed today that one of my bolts that holds on my rear diffuser is stripping the threads in the female end. It looks like the last person to open it up really tightened it WAY too hard and stripped it.

I was thinking of just getting some plumber's tape to help secure the bolt, but maybe I should consider rethreading the female end?

Somethin' strange about bolts in the rear and plumbers all in the same post.

MickOpalak · 06-11-2006, 06:30 PM

I think we were all hoping for these kinds of boobies...

smoseley · 06-11-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Steve, you are talking about the larger allen head bolts?

No, not those, I mean the 13mm bolts on the rear diffuser.

Rugbyduck · 06-11-2006, 09:52 PM

They are still talking about cars!

Those are DEFINITELY aftermarket! No OEM there!

banzai · 06-12-2006, 08:55 AM

As Benny Hill used to say, "Don't get too many of those to the pound, do you?"

06-11-2006, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,306	STRIPPER ALERT! I'm in a bit of a dilema. I decided to put my cat back on as I have a track day @ VIR just a week away. After running the resonated de-cat pipe at Road Atlanta last month I've decided it's too loud and I'm afraid the db's won't be allowed at VIR. While installing the two bolts that hold the cat section to the downpipe I cross threaded one bolt. I borrowed a friends die set but I can't seem to figure out the correct die for this bolt. The head takes a 9mm socket. I don't have much experience with this type of problem so I wondered if I could get some help from someone who has. On the back side of the downpipe connection I could put a nut and use a smaller sized bolt in order to get by for next weekend but I'd like to fix it right to begin with. Could this be a sign...Should I just get a header sent quick? Thanks in advance! Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 328 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe

06-11-2006, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-11-2006, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,276 Images: 761	To be clear... you are rethreading the bolt? What is the measured diameter of the threads on the bolt in mm? Now measure the pitch of the threads in mm. __________________ www.theadrenalinegallery.com www.chasecam.com

06-11-2006, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,806	Here you go! From p. 43 of National Geographic's North American Guide.. BOOBIES! Or did you mean these? __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

06-11-2006, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,141 Images: 8	I just noticed today that one of my bolts that holds on my rear diffuser is stripping the threads in the female end. It looks like the last person to open it up really tightened it WAY too hard and stripped it. I was thinking of just getting some plumber's tape to help secure the bolt, but maybe I should consider rethreading the female end? __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

06-11-2006, 11:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 1,017	Disappointed! thought I'd see some boobs.

06-11-2006, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
fishguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,965 Images: 1	Confucius says "a small picture showing big boobs, is better than a big picture showing no boobs"

06-11-2006, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,276 Images: 761	Steve, you are talking about the larger allen head bolts? There was a thread recently about the same issue. __________________ www.theadrenalinegallery.com www.chasecam.com

06-11-2006, 06:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,415	I think we were all hoping for these kinds of boobies... Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - Sector111 motorsport engine mounts - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-11-2006, 09:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,806	They are still talking about cars! Those are DEFINITELY aftermarket! No OEM there! __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

06-12-2006, 08:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
banzai Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 306	As Benny Hill used to say, "Don't get too many of those to the pound, do you?"

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