[s-cars] 12 points/set screw

[Robert Rossato]

> You can find the item here:
> 
> http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?searchstring=wheel+tool&sea
> rchqt=byvehicle&make=Audi&model=C4+S6&submodel=Quattro&engine=20v+T. 
> Look for "Wheel Hanger".
> 
> It's worth its weight in diamonds when you need it.  BTW, the plastic one 
> which came in the tool kit is a whole lot less expensive and works every 
> bit as well.

I would question the "works every bit as well" assertion for the plastic one.  I would not expect it last much more than a few cycles of hanging 50+ lb 17x8 wheels/tires.

The ECS pins or Mercedes pins are the way to go.  What I like about the Mercedes pins is that they are flared out to accommodate the diameter of the bolt hole in the wheel rather than being a straight 14mm diameter throughout.  Samstag Sales sells them on Ebay occasionally for $9.95, or you could just order from them directly (samstagsales.com).  Another source for the steel pins is metalnerd.  I recall seeing that as one of the things they offered when that link was posted during last week's brake tool discussion.  They were selling them for $9.95. I forget the link.

Bob