B44 SCREW SET
 

Has anybody upgraded the screw set on their B44 yet, to ti or stainless.
If you have, which kit did you get and would you recommend it?
Also, where did you get it (in the uk preferably)?
Many thanks

I know quite a few people who have bought stainless steel screw kits for the b44 not sure i'd recommend ti screws though, but they currently from what havn't come out as a set for the b44 people have bought the different sizes seperately

B44 Screw sets
 

Hi there,

I now that Nortech are working on a 'Bling' kit for the B44 as we speak....

Details are a bit scetchy at the moment but the kit will include Blue alloy light weight cap head screws for the non-stressed areas, this will save those Grams.... Also in the kit will be alloy cone style washers, these help distribute the force/load evenly across the mounting area... And they're in the cool 'Bling Blue' also.....:thumbsup:

Keep your eyes open for this kit and many more @ http://www.nortechracing.co.uk/

Later JIm:woot:

Thanks for the plug Jim! :thumbsup:

Jim is actually helping me develop this kit, and as one of the best mechanics/engineers (working on rally cars for a living - cool job) I know then I just know that whatever he says will be correct! :)

I will have a kit together very soon for Jim to test on his B44.

To be honest, I dislike stainless, as it is actually softer than hi tensile steel, and not great for many places on out cars. The hex heads strip out much easier than hi tensile steel fasteners.

However if people do want a stainless screw kit, I could put one together. ;)

Just let me know what you guys want.

Cheers,

G

do I get a kit G? ;)

Maybe :D

Some stuff will be going in the post for you today.

I have already talked to Jonathan about an S44 - or 'B44 with AC upgrades' (as you guys like to call it ;) ) kit :thumbsup:

G

no idea what an S44 is, is Jonathan working on another new car? :confused:

good stuff about the stuff :thumbsup:

I can't wait to build my shocks and get them super-dialled-smooth

Graham - did you get my PM? LMK if you are interested...

Chris - are you drilling the cap for a bleed screw?
Have ordered some spare caps and the Dremel is waiting?

Matt, no pm :(

G

Im going stock shocks, no drilling, just some whities in there - thats it.

From what Special Agent said and the benefits, I really should try this mod as I struggle to get the shocks consistent...

Sorry for high-jacking the B44 screw thread!

well its still a screw in the bleed hole... :eh?:

let me know how it goes though Matt :thumbsup:

My bleed hole screws are bling blue ones :wub:wub:wub

G

I might have to make some bleed holes then...

G - Better add some of them to my order please!!!

I find building AE shocks with the bleed hole MUCH easier, and both sides are the same at first attempt :thumbsup:

Anyway, back to screw kits, what do people want? :confused:

G

bleed hole screws could be thrown in there.

I'm up for a screw kit. if the discount is right:thumbsup::D:lol:

But what type of screw kit? :D

S4 and a b4 then a hb 2wd kit when she's out!

I am currently working on:

B44
B44 with Atomic Carbon upgrades
BJ4

There already is:

B4 ;)

Check out the shop. Although, this might get tweaked when I get round to putting it on my car! Need more time :(

still have no idea what an S44 is?? :confused:

Above edited to make it easier for you Chris ;)

G

oh... THATS what you mean.. I see now :thumbsup:

i wouldnt mind some bling bling shiny ones to go with the washers northy :D...

any rough guide price?

I'll look into a stainless kit tomorrow then, we are talking for the FULL car I guess?

Do you want ali for the none load-bearing areas, and stainless for the other areas? Or full stainless?

Cheers,

G

what would be better? i only one them as an asthetic touch;) so wouldnt need them all over.. jus shock towers, top decks thats bout it?

Which would be best for outdoors when wet?

Well:

Stainless doesn't rust
Ali doesn't rust

If you racing in the wet I'd say a full stainless kit with no load-bearing screws in blue Ali. Best of both worlds, no rust AND bling :thumbsup:

G

Could you make up a screw set like this for me? Would it also be posible if you could make up an X6 screw kit also?

Mike,

I'll price them up for you and let you know the score :thumbsup:

G

Cheers G:D

I got some whities and some blue bling in the post today, good stuff :thumbsup:

Can the people that are interested in a mixed screw kit for the B44 please pm me.

It will include:

* Blue aluminum screws for the low load bearing areas

* All other fasteners in stainless steel (apart from diff bolts etc)

* Blue countersunk washers to spread the load in strategic areas

* Lots of blue aluminium nuts to replace the nuts throughout the car (wow - theres a lot on it isn't there!)

Thanks,

G

hi northy,.... id want all stainless, and blue countersunk washers on the top decks and the shock towers.. plus i may be running double front shock towers, so would need longer screw there.. am i being awkward? :(

Tom,

I can sort anything out you want, given enough time! :)

Do you really want countersunk screws and blue washers to replace all the screws on the top deck (where the carbon fibre is countersunk)?

Cheers,

G

just wondered are the nortech thongs only available in white or do you have other colours available ??:drool:

quick slightly off topic question, what are the B4 screw kits made out of? I'm desperately trying to justify putting blue stuff on my car and so far i only came up with "i'll have loads of spare screws" :woot:

hmmm.... good point G (if i can call you that?:))......

ill let you know in a few days :thumbsup:

What about a cr and xx4 stainless screw kit i would be interested :)

A