Wavetrac pumpkin install...NEED HELP PLEASE PAYPAL READY

jb's335 · 01-22-2012, 11:50 AM

Everything was going smooth until we hit the big nut that you need the special tool for. I have AR's special wrench but I do not know which way it loosens, and every time we try to break it free it torques the car so much I am afraid it will come off the ramps.

If anyone has done this install please help! Thanks!

First person to give me an answer that works I will paypal $20 to.

Clem · 01-22-2012, 12:06 PM

I have done a couple and found out that the AR wrench in not adequately strong. That thing is seriously tight and will fight you all the way off. I was successful on my first attempt but it stretched out enough that I was slipping off the nut on my second diff job. It then became a garage wall ornament. I have friends at the dealer that were able to lend me the BMW wrench for this which has a telescoping handling and a much beefier wrench head. It's also a $600 tool, so buying it isn't a reasonable option.

Check this thread for the removal directions. 20+ pics down on page one.

Adam

jb's335 · 01-22-2012, 12:11 PM

what thread?

Rotorocious · 01-22-2012, 12:16 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513544

Need to turn clockwise to loosen.

Brey335i · 01-22-2012, 12:16 PM

Step #10: turn clockwise to loosen.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513544

Very nice DIY in that thread

Edit: lol Rotorocious beat me to it

Clem · 01-22-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb's335

what thread?

Oops, sorry. Yes, clockwise is correct. However the AR wrench may not be strong enough. The BMW tool is a serious piece and has a long breaker bar attached that you need every inch of. Some cars are worse than others. Once the AR has slipped off it will spread and it will not work. Hopefully yours will. Good luck!

kenneth · 01-22-2012, 01:53 PM

Also car should be off ebrake!

Rotorocious · 01-22-2012, 07:57 PM

Do I win?

The Ghost · 01-23-2012, 08:22 PM

It actually turns counter clockwise to remove when facing the front of the car. The easy way to think about it is to turn the wrench toward the passenger side.

stressdoc · 01-23-2012, 08:28 PM

I thought we worked for beer on E90post?

idrift4wd · 01-23-2012, 08:31 PM

Breaker bar is needed. and some PB Blaster.

jb's335 · 01-23-2012, 09:56 PM

Got it...thanks for the info guys!

And technically it could be beer...$20 could buy a 12 pack of the good stuff!

ar design · 01-24-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clem

Oops, sorry. Yes, clockwise is correct. However the AR wrench may not be strong enough. The BMW tool is a serious piece and has a long breaker bar attached that you need every inch of. Some cars are worse than others. Once the AR has slipped off it will spread and it will not work. Hopefully yours will. Good luck!

This is the first I hear of anyone having an issue with it, and I have sold dozens. Shoot me some pics, and I will replace it for you.

Brey335i · 01-24-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar design

This is the first I hear of anyone having an issue with it, and I have sold dozens. Shoot me some pics, and I will replace it for you.

A+ customer service right here

thetedderbear · 01-24-2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar design

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clem

Oops, sorry. Yes, clockwise is correct. However the AR wrench may not be strong enough. The BMW tool is a serious piece and has a long breaker bar attached that you need every inch of. Some cars are worse than others. Once the AR has slipped off it will spread and it will not work. Hopefully yours will. Good luck!

This is the first I hear of anyone having an issue with it, and I have sold dozens. Shoot me some pics, and I will replace it for you.

Love seeing businesses that care about individual customers. Makes me think there's still some good on this planet

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jb's335 Big Boost Addict 52 Rep 689 Posts Drives: AW e92 335 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lima, OH iTrader: (12)	Wavetrac pumpkin install...NEED HELP PLEASE PAYPAL READY Everything was going smooth until we hit the big nut that you need the special tool for. I have AR's special wrench but I do not know which way it loosens, and every time we try to break it free it torques the car so much I am afraid it will come off the ramps. If anyone has done this install please help! Thanks! First person to give me an answer that works I will paypal $20 to.
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Clem Major 149 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	I have done a couple and found out that the AR wrench in not adequately strong. That thing is seriously tight and will fight you all the way off. I was successful on my first attempt but it stretched out enough that I was slipping off the nut on my second diff job. It then became a garage wall ornament. I have friends at the dealer that were able to lend me the BMW wrench for this which has a telescoping handling and a much beefier wrench head. It's also a $600 tool, so buying it isn't a reasonable option. Check this thread for the removal directions. 20+ pics down on page one. Adam
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jb's335 Big Boost Addict 52 Rep 689 Posts Drives: AW e92 335 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lima, OH iTrader: (12)	what thread?
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513544 Need to turn clockwise to loosen.
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	Step #10: turn clockwise to loosen. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513544 Very nice DIY in that thread Edit: lol Rotorocious beat me to it
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kenneth Major General 125 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	Also car should be off ebrake! __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Do I win?
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The Ghost Reborn 84 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	It actually turns counter clockwise to remove when facing the front of the car. The easy way to think about it is to turn the wrench toward the passenger side.
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	Breaker bar is needed. and some PB Blaster.
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jb's335 Big Boost Addict 52 Rep 689 Posts Drives: AW e92 335 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lima, OH iTrader: (12)	Got it...thanks for the info guys! And technically it could be beer...$20 could buy a 12 pack of the good stuff!
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