torque wrench spec?

[racerbruce]

want to ensure the torque wrench ft lb (or nm) to be purchased will address the usual suspect items....<80 ft lb? or >?

-wheel lug nuts
-exhaust
-etc

your thoughts

[KenTenn]

I think you actually need a couple - one for the lower torque items (spark plugs, etc) and one for the higher torque items (wheel bolts @ 85 ft-lbs, etc).

[racerbruce]

Originally Posted by KenTenn

I think you actually need a couple - one for the lower torque items (spark plugs, etc) and one for the higher torque items (wheel bolts @ 85 ft-lbs, etc).

thanks

[jmillet]

Do a search on Bimmerfest and you'll find good info from well informed Bimwads
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...ecommendations
Agree with KenTenn. You need two torque wrenches; a 1/2 inch drive with a range of 20 to 150 foot/pounds like this one http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=239
or if money is no object go for this one
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46691
I've used the ATD 101 for a number of years as my garage and track torque wrench
http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopexd.asp?id=1547
and a 3/8 inch drive in the 5 to 45 foot/pound range for spark plugs, oil drain plugs, oil cannister bolt, caliper guide pins, etc.)
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=807
or this one if you want to spend a lot of money
http://shoptoolsshoptools.com/shopexd.asp?id=24524
It helps to have the torque specifications. Order your TIS DVD here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Z...sQ5fLiterature

[racerbruce]

thanks very much -
your mz4 is beautiful - track days at pacific raceways - nicely done.

hopeful to be a 07 mz4 roadster owner by mid 2010....very excited.

do you have the ebay mz4 service manual? do you find it to be complete?

regards
racerbruce

[KenTenn]

Jim is correct. The TIS manual is the best option. It is a little difficult to navigate until you get used to it, but it really helps.