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06-20-2002, 09:20 PM

OK, I didnt get a chance to go to the Honda dealer today (I will go FOR SURE TOMORROW). As I was driving home the the drive felt REALLY bad. Quite bumpy. So as I pulled over ASAP, and went to look at the wheel. It was kind of crooked, and not aligned right. I looked at the bolts and all 3 were loose. I mean to the point where I could screw them off with my hand. Anyway, I had to get my car towed home. It was free though because my friends father drives a tow truck and I gave him a call. anyway, that is my story. I am so frustrated.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 06-20-2002, 09:45 PM

Dude, I really don't understand you. Everyone said don't drive with 3 lugs on, so I think you should have made it a point to swing by the dealer today. Good thing your wheel didn't fall off

06-20-2002, 11:24 PM

I know, I know. I gave the Honda dealer a call yesterday and talked to this service manager to inquire about price, etc. and he said that I should be okay to drive on 3 lugs for a few days, but to get the car in soon. So I figured I would be okay for a day or so. I guess I was wrong. But I had no reason not to believe the guy. I mean he does work there, and I would have thought he knew what he was talking about.

Racing Rice · 06-21-2002, 08:10 AM

The key to driving on 3 lugs is make sure they are tight enough not to come loose.. There should be like 80 lbs-ft of torque on those things.

*Addict* · 06-21-2002, 08:22 AM

You're licky the wheel didn't come off. Just becuase someone works at a dealer doesn't meant they know it all.
Some of the people I work with at my second job are dumb as hell, but they work in a computer store.

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Originally posted by Racing Rice
The key to driving on 3 lugs is make sure they are tight enough not to come loose.. There should be like 80 lbs-ft of torque on those things.

Had some experience?

06-22-2002, 03:13 AM

UPDATE: I just got home from a long day of hanging around at the dealer. I took my car in a 9:00 this morning and didnt get it back until 5:00 in the late afternoon. I was told it would be ready at 10....then 1...then 3...and finally 5. ALSO turns out that a 2nd stud was also busted. The mechanic recommended replacing all 4 metal studs, so I went ahead with that. Get this though...each stud costs 4 dollars, they replaced all 4, the bill was 202.00. So the parts cost me 16 dollars and the rest was labor. OUCH!

ebpda9 · 06-22-2002, 11:29 AM

i know where you are comming from. they have to rip apart all the wheel assembly to get to the stud, and then put it back.

Racing Rice · 06-22-2002, 12:27 PM

Not to mention the Dealership always charges a ton more then a regular shop..

Thats pretty rediculous tho man.

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Originally Posted By Civic_Addict
Had some experience?

Not me personally, but have had some friends that have. Broke 2 lugs off on a 5 lug car.. Drove a around on 3 lugs for quite some time.. Hes not the smartest of people tho, you know how my friends are..

06-20-2002, 09:20 PM	#1
HondaTypeJ Posts: n/a	As I was driving... OK, I didnt get a chance to go to the Honda dealer today (I will go FOR SURE TOMORROW). As I was driving home the the drive felt REALLY bad. Quite bumpy. So as I pulled over ASAP, and went to look at the wheel. It was kind of crooked, and not aligned right. I looked at the bolts and all 3 were loose. I mean to the point where I could screw them off with my hand. Anyway, I had to get my car towed home. It was free though because my friends father drives a tow truck and I gave him a call. anyway, that is my story. I am so frustrated.

06-20-2002, 09:45 PM	#2
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 44 Posts: 11,142	Dude, I really don't understand you. Everyone said don't drive with 3 lugs on, so I think you should have made it a point to swing by the dealer today. Good thing your wheel didn't fall off __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

06-21-2002, 08:10 AM	#4
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	The key to driving on 3 lugs is make sure they are tight enough not to come loose.. There should be like 80 lbs-ft of torque on those things. __________________ Racing Rice

06-22-2002, 11:29 AM	#7
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 45 Posts: 17,266	i know where you are comming from. they have to rip apart all the wheel assembly to get to the stud, and then put it back. __________________

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06-20-2002, 11:24 PM	#3
HondaTypeJ Posts: n/a	I know, I know. I gave the Honda dealer a call yesterday and talked to this service manager to inquire about price, etc. and he said that I should be okay to drive on 3 lugs for a few days, but to get the car in soon. So I figured I would be okay for a day or so. I guess I was wrong. But I had no reason not to believe the guy. I mean he does work there, and I would have thought he knew what he was talking about.

06-22-2002, 03:13 AM	#6
HondaTypeJ Posts: n/a	UPDATE: I just got home from a long day of hanging around at the dealer. I took my car in a 9:00 this morning and didnt get it back until 5:00 in the late afternoon. I was told it would be ready at 10....then 1...then 3...and finally 5. ALSO turns out that a 2nd stud was also busted. The mechanic recommended replacing all 4 metal studs, so I went ahead with that. Get this though...each stud costs 4 dollars, they replaced all 4, the bill was 202.00. So the parts cost me 16 dollars and the rest was labor. OUCH!