The TRUTH about BMW Stud Conversions

[@FritzRamos]

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[@Tecnologik]

You know it’s gonna be a good day when there’s a new Fritz video. Quality content as always man!

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you! I hope you have a good day everyday.

[@vincentl5363]

Nice, this is the attention to detail that needs to be encouraged for critical components.

[@annihil8ted993]

Won't re-torquing potentially break the red loctite on the pins? Wheel pins look pretty cool!

[@young1855]

Did you ever get a answer for this?

[@TheHunterHofman]

Comprehensive and extensive video Fritz, nice job

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Keep up the good work yourself.

[@jcranetx66]

Great video Fritz. Doing my stud conversion when I replace all brakes and brake rotors this month. Can’t wait.

[@FritzRamos]

Right on! 2 birds 1 stone, I'm excited for you.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

This is awesome. I can’t imagine how long this job took for you, due to all the cleaning and torching. But the final outcome is 100% worth the time you put into it! Do it right the first time…

[@DaBinChe]

A few more things to add. If using Ti nut/bolts, threads has to be anti-seize or they will "cold weld" seize together, especially dissimilar metals. Can't be any anti seize either, cause some type will cause the Ti to crack, I forget which type it was. Last don't use an impact at all cause galling can happen just like Stainless.

[@cmongimme]

The antisieze that came with my Raceseng ti studs and lugs is the non-metalic type.

[@jameshickam1787]

My FIRST "FRITZ-Ramos' KZbin video.. thank you for your quality, reasoning, professional and detailed presentation. Love the shirt design as well. Just need an F33 version. :)

[@elvisahern3474]

Given that blue loctite can melt with track heat, doesn't it make sense to avoid the loctite and just plan on making sure they are torqued properly prior to each event?

[@JimLake.Junior]

He used red ya dingaling

[@konjiki240sx]

Some thread chasers and taps will increase the OD decreasing thread engagement. I would say stick with solvents and cleaners since this is one of the most critical areas on the car...

[@SeanD2937]

What’s the advantage of a stud conversion?

[@DigitalDissident]

none, it's a dumb gimmick mod that creates a major failure point

[@CS-vw3db]

Holy cow that was a lot of antisieze. Should use the copper stuff.

[@vijesus]

Another video from the king of m235i’s

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks man, but I'm just another member of the community.

[@vijesus]

@@FritzRamos that’s your opinion in my opinion your the king bro

[@mp235i9]

@@vijesusi got the same opinion you make the f22 community better.

[@jeremymitchell8470]

High temp loctite would be a better choice and you could just use a screwdriver in the vents of the front rotors to hold against the caliper instead of using the bar to hold everything.

[@ScottPC]

Surly you should of used blue locktite not red? Red can’t withstand the temps whereas blue can.

[@Supden90]

I used 272 which is red and high temp rated.

[@KXP70]

@@Supden90 same here. 272 looks to be better with heat according to the manufacturer's data.

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

I don't think the strength has anything to do with temperature ratings? You just have to make sure you use a thread locker with a high temp rating

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

Nice one Fritz awesome as usual ! Good pointers and tips

[@WalkingUpsideDown]

Great video but you didn’t use high temp loctite.. it’s probably all evaporated by now

[@nonamealx]

So I am asking the stupid questions hoping to get smart answers: why would you change bolts for studs? Just optics or am I missing something?

[@FritzRamos]

From a functional stand point it's easier to line up, especially on the fronts of RWD cars. Another point would be that you don't need to hold it in place when removing the last lug.

[@cmongimme]

So much easier to take wheels on and off with studs!

[@DRAZTEC16]

Hey fritz I have a question , I have a 2015 bmw m235i with the blue calibers it’s the base model I wanted to ask why is my car squeaking very bad, I’m ready to buy the rotors and brake pads it’s just I want to be sure before I make the purchase .

[@pdvmotorsports]

Great info but you're supposed to let the loctite cure when the wheels on and fully torqued.

[@AdrianJayeOnline]

subbed bro subbed, love the flaming really original hell yeah !

[@ArmodrilloStorm]

Are you going to make a throttle body cleaning video 😅

[@Ruben-ef8qm]

One of my studs broke, how can I get the other half out of the hub?

[@elvisahern3474]

You could try putting the alternate facing nuts on an turn the internal nut to free the stud. The loctite will make this harder to do.

[@DigitalDissident]

no surprise there, stud conversion is a gimmick mod with many downsides

[@user-tt4vz1lw4y]

what front lip are those ? i only saw the MP lip installation video.

[@FritzRamos]

Suvneer, F22 Lip: tinyurl.com/f22lip F30 Lip: tinyurl.com/f30lip kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKuuhJafqZWao9k

[@carolebaskins1302]

Not the aodhan wheels😂😂

[@fiending]

won't your rims be prone to scratches from the stud threads while placing on and taking off the wheel hub?🤔

[@ya.boi.v]

Those are some good looking studs 🔥🔥🔥 no homo

[@FritzRamos]

😄 Thank you!

[@beavissooqa7585]

6:58 say 20 Nm, but 3:44 say 20ft/lbs. Where truth?

[@hass1005]

Do you know if we can fit 17inch wheels ? I’ve heard that in some cases it doesn’t clear the brakes.

[@oswaldgobblepot]

Will the wheel studs ever fall off?

[@ruleslawyer]

I feel like fussy nuts you can't use an impact on completely misses the point of a stud conversion.

[@graw1538]

Yes, literally yes

[@henloks]

Unfortunately i cant rock something like this due too wheel theft in my area and possibly the studs and bolts 😅😂along with the motor the neighbors dog and a sandwich

[@Ryan-dj6tl]

You can get locking wheel nuts too.

[@thebludragon8353]

I get the attention to detail, the cleaning was great. You lost me once you took out the torch. Heating titanium in air makes it harder and more brittle, it is LESS SAFE in applications like lug nuts, where strength is needed, (titanium is already brittle enough, which is why you cannot impact them). Also, you jacked on the bare plastic without a pad, SMH.

[@WhiteVaille]

As an alternative to your ABN sockets, you might give consideration to Ko-ken wheel nut sockets, as they're also very thin-walled, but very well made. Unfortunately, they're just over half the depth, so may not be entirely suitable for your car's setup. Still, maybe worth a look. ChrisCas has a review and comparison of them with a few other common sheathed wheel sockets, though not your ABN sockets specifically. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mobOeYqrq7N7Y7s

[@WhiteVaille]

Could you confirm that the ABN sockets come with sleeves? The description describes them, but none of the product photos show them. As cheap as they are, I might grab a set for the extra depth, if they come with the sleeves.

[@FritzRamos]

@@WhiteVaille Thanks for the suggestion. Yes the ABN sockets come with sleeves.

[@meeeeeee518]

20 ft/lb is enough torque for just the studs? That seems too little

[@anonypersona3189]

That's just putting them on before mounting the wheels. Once you mount the wheels and torque the nuts, that takes care of the studs.

[@naten555]

Stud conversions are just a bad idea for a street car another failure point and another thing to maintain. BMW race cars use them but they are timed out and maintained properly (gt4s). if you have a hard time installing a wheel with lug bolts buy stud alignment tool for $10.

[@LukeVMH-Games]

they look cool dingus

[@bobdidit55]

12secs in, Why is this guy jumping around like he’s on a rap video? I’m out!

[@DigitalDissident]

It's fancy editing to keep people's attention. Caution, may cause you to get triggered if you're weird