DSE M14 x 1.5 Open-Ended Titanium Lug Nuts Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- DSE
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M14 x 1.5 Open-Ended Titanium Lug Nuts
Overview:
The open-ended titanium lug nuts serve 2 purposes: reduced weight over OEM and other aftermarket lug nuts and increased brake cooling by allowing heat to escape through the wheel studs.
Compatibility:
The lug nuts will fit any 2010+ Chevrolet Camaro along with other vehicles
with a M14x1.5 thread wheel stud. The nuts have a 60 degree seat angle.
The design is a 19mm 12 point head, and is compatible with this type of
socket. An example of a compatible socket driver is Sunex Tools 267219.
Outer diameter is 25mm.
Construction:
These are a high-strength forging of 6AL-4V Titanium which are fully CNC machined after the fact to achieve precise threads and seats. They are available without finish (bare), or with a dark, durable Teflon-infused coating.
Galling:
A frustrating problem with lug nuts / studs is galling (cold welding). In
severe cases the nut can be seized permanently to the stud and/or stick enough
to break the stud – nether are a quick fix as they require stud replacement.
This can happen with any lug nut material – even OEM nuts over OEM studs.
Galling is made worse for those who track their cars due to the conditions and
processes commonly used, often in time-limited situations. The following
should be avoided if possible: – Removal / installation of the nut with an
impact wrench or other high speed power tool.
(quicker spinning nut increases heat and friction – use a slower speed or
manual ratchet)
– Heat contributes significantly to galling – take extra care after sessions
where the brakes/hubs are likely hot.
– Don’t use the nut to “pull” the wheel on more than necessary – more force =
more heat.
– If the nut doesn’t seem to be easily spinning, slow down, remove, and
inspect the threads to check for damage.
Other than being aware of the above scenarios, an easy way to reduce the risk
of galling is applying a high-temp anti-seize (nickel) to the studs/nuts. The
lubrication greatly reduces friction and heat when installing or removing the
lug nuts.
The DSE titanium nuts have been coated with a durable Teflon-infused coating
so anti seize is not required unless the coating becomes damaged. If you have
purchased the bare titanium lug nuts, a high temp anti-seize should be applied
to the studs prior to installation. Note – the reduction in friction also
requires a reduction in installation tightening torque to 80% spec (see
installation instructions below).
Weight:
Each lug nut weighs 0.046lbs, for a total of 0.23 lbs per wheel. These can
save over 0.5lbs per wheel depending on the nuts being replaced.
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Installation Guide:
– Hand tightening with a torque wrench is recommended to preserve the finish.
Do not use an impact wrench. Take caution to avoid damage due to worn/damaged
studs or damage due to over-torque or incorrect installation.
– The coating provides a reduced-friction surface similar to anti-seize and
therefore requires a torque adjustment to maintain the intended force. Torque
the lug nuts to ~80% of the recommended torque spec (roughly 110 ft-lbs for
Camaros – check torque specs for your model year).
Inspection and Maintenance:
– As with any lug nut, check the torque again after the first drive to ensure
they are still tightened to spec.
– On track days check the torque after each session.
– Periodically inspect the coating on the threads. If significant damage or
wear of the coating occurs over time use Permatex Anti-Seize or equivalent to
prevent galling.
– Inspect nuts before and after each installation and discarded if any damage
or out-of-spec thread tolerance is observed.
Thank you for your purchase!
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Disclaimer of Liability: Doug Shelby Engineering assumes no liability
expressed or implied for the improper installation or use of this product or
its components. Doug Shelby Engineering is NOT responsible for any damage,
consequential or otherwise for equipment failure after installation.
Vehicle Modification: Modification of your vehicle with the parts
identified above may alter its stock performance; the buyer hereby expressly
assumes all risks
associated with any such modification.
Disclaimer of Warranty: Seller disclaims any warranty express or implied
with respect to the parts sold hereby whether as to merchantability, fitness
for particular purpose, or any other matter.
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2015 Camaro Z/28 Owner
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