[Ground Loop]

Since the most useful jacking points and many maint bits are behind the rear diffuser, I've though of replacing the screws with DZUS fastners:
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/dzus.htm
Has anyone used these before? The design looks really nice:

"Every fastener in our Dzus line is based on the rugged spiral cam stud and spring-wire receptacle design. They're much better than other 1/4-turn type fasteners, especially after prolonged use. The fastener provides a firm locking tension with a crisp and positive lock. The end of the stud cam presents a solid over-rotation stop. Wear is minimal and performance is maintained over thousands of use cycles. Stud shanks are smooth, with no pins or lugs to hang up in support holes. 5/16" diameter."

We would need 18? total for both the diffuser and undertray coverage, so 10 of each size (0.5" and 0.6"). Self-ejecting would be nice, but I'm not sure what all parts you would need, or if the receiver plates need to be riveted as well. Might not be a plug & play replacement, it seems.

Still, the price is right at $1-$2 each. Anyone have any experience with these?

 

[andykeck]

Like this?

http://store.sector111.com/ha111pacoso.html

 

[Ground Loop]

DFCI makes something remarkably similar:

http://www.dfcis.com/racecar/4639-5.html

And here's a picture of a "winged" fastener:
http://www.truechoice.com/store/detail.asp?part=BEHEHF5W-50

Those are some huge wings.. likely to get bent on day 1.

Popular with kart folks too?
http://www.kcplus.com/search-results.asp?Item=Dzus

http://www.hyperracing.com/browse.asp?id=830&classid=23&catid=640

Even "Randy's Racemart" has them.
http://www.randys-racemart.com/716panfas.html

Sitting around with an empty and clean garage gives one some time to solve non-existant problems, I think...

 

[Ground Loop]

Like this?

http://store.sector111.com/ha111pacoso.html

Uhh, yeah.. just like that. Are they the same parts?

 

[andykeck]

Uhh, yeah.. just like that. Are they the same parts?

You know as much as I do now. Someone around here has already ordered and installed the kit. Perhaps they will comment.

 

[Chococar]

I ordered and received the kit from Sector 111, but haven't installed it yet. It looks really easy to install and use, though.

 

[adamant]

I installed them some are useful some are uselass and some cannot be installed unless you take a lot more of the car apart than I am willing to. They are usefull for 12 bolts the rest need to stay with the original bolts.

 

[zvezdah1]

Got mine from sector 111, very easy install, works quite well. I think I've got a thread somewhere about the dzus kit.

Also did a write up which is in the next issue of club111.

Chris

 

[biobaggie]

Some nice colored Dzus fasteners available at Racebolts.com, although pretty expensive.

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT40184/sc.14/.f

 

[JeffersonRaley]

I posted a review of these in the Parts area a while back.

 

[pinmagic]

Sector 111's site says "TRACK USE ONLY". There's been some speculation on why, but no definitive answer.

 

[SweetDaddyD]

I've used them (not on the elise, I don't have mine yet). The biggest thing was like the old saying- measure twice......
A pain to install so everything is lined up- but soooo nice once you get it done. Quarter turn and you're done!