The Manhattan Project II: Sporty's Civic Build

[Soup DeVille]

It wasn't a shoulder bolt?

[12,000 RPM]

No it was a regular old flange bolt. I don't know if Lowes will have that size but I'll get a regular bolt and order the OEM one. Sucks! How does this happen.

[giant_mtb]

I have never owned a torque wrench. First time this has happened

For somebody who likes to make things needlessly complex, you should totally have a torque wrench. Think of all the torque specs you get to look up and utilize.

[MrH]

No it was a regular old flange bolt. I don't know if Lowes will have that size but I'll get a regular bolt and order the OEM one. Sucks! How does this happen.

It happens when you don't torque things down to the proper specs. You're basically the Spin's Tavarish. 

[SJ_GTI]

For somebody who likes to make things needlessly complex, you should totally have a torque wrench. Think of all the torque specs you get to look up and utilize.

+1, they aren't very expensive. I barely do the basics when it comes to car maintenance but I have one (and use it).

[CaminoRacer]

Lug nuts need a torque wrench, so even a non-mechanic should have one.