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Mar 15, 2005 | 07:16 AM

KC Vette

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Installing Chrome Rotor hats

I'm getting ready to install the chrome rotot hats, noticed there is some type of retainer washer on one of the bolt studs. Does this retainer need to be removed and placed back on the outside of the hat after it's installed? Anyother tricks to putting these on??
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Mar 15, 2005 | 07:23 AM

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Retainers were installed to keep the rotors in place during assembly. The wheel and lug nuts hold the rotor in place. You can discard the retainers.
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Mar 15, 2005 | 01:03 PM

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Just remove and discard the retainer. Its not needed.

Mar 16, 2005 | 06:22 PM

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I am thinking of doing the same thing, please post some photos when you are done if you can. Thanks!!

Mar 16, 2005 | 08:40 PM

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Yea, lets see some pictures!!

Mar 16, 2005 | 09:51 PM

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Here's mine....

Mar 16, 2005 | 09:58 PM

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where did you find them

where did you find the chrome hats? Best price?

Mar 16, 2005 | 10:00 PM

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where did you find the chrome hats? Best price?

I bought them at Eckler's on sale for $149...

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Mar 16, 2005 | 10:41 PM

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Those should look GREAT on that car!

Mar 16, 2005 | 10:57 PM

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Nice.

Mar 17, 2005 | 12:41 AM

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Very nice!

Mar 17, 2005 | 03:52 AM

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Hats arrived yesterday, they are the plan for Saturday, one was bent so have to wait for Eckler to replace one of the front caps, I'll put the other 3 on though. I'll post a pic when I finish. MORE CHROME

Mar 18, 2005 | 07:35 PM

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They are called "Tinnerman Nuts" and hold the rotor on during assembly at the Factory.
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Mar 18, 2005 | 08:44 PM

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Very nice!

Mar 19, 2005 | 03:45 AM

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Got 3 of the 4 put on last yesterday, one was damaged but Eckler's sent out a replacement right, so they said anyway. Pretty simple install, just getting those rear caliper assembly retaining bolts to break loose... Had to remove the top bolt and loosen the bottom one to tilt the caliper back and install the rear hats. I'll get some pics up later today...MORE CHROME....

Mar 19, 2005 | 03:50 AM

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ive had mine on for several months and tons of people notice them. they look at the slotted/drilled rotors then ask "did they come wth those chrome centers??" anyway, i like em alot.

Mar 19, 2005 | 11:55 AM

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Front's done...
and the rear

Mar 19, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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Are There Any Noise From The Chrome Hats? I'm Thinking Of Also Purchasing Them.

Mar 19, 2005 | 01:20 PM

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Haven't had it on the road yet, don't see how though, they're bolted right up against the rotor by the wheel. There's no space for any rattle or anything.