Fikse Centers R&R
12-28-2011, 01:26 PM
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Fikse Centers R&R I have a set of Fikse FM-5 wheels and would like to refinish the centers. I know that it's not to hard to remove the centers, but how hard is it to reinstall them w/o marring up the face of the centers or scratching the inside of the lip?
I was also wondering how important is it to put the same center in the barrel it came out of?
Do the centers need to be orientated the same way it came out?
I know the bolts need to torqed to 15ft. lbs. using Loctite thread locker, but do the bolts have to be torqed in a certain pattern?
The reason I'm asking these questions, I'm thinking about removing the centers and having the them professionally polished. If the above is true, then I'm going to take extra steps to insure they go back in the same way they came out. I just want to make sure I don't have any issues balancing the wheels when mounting tires.
I did a thorough search here and on the web and couldn't find anything on this subject. I hope someone here can share their experiences, that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
Brian
I was also wondering how important is it to put the same center in the barrel it came out of?
Do the centers need to be orientated the same way it came out?
I know the bolts need to torqed to 15ft. lbs. using Loctite thread locker, but do the bolts have to be torqed in a certain pattern?
The reason I'm asking these questions, I'm thinking about removing the centers and having the them professionally polished. If the above is true, then I'm going to take extra steps to insure they go back in the same way they came out. I just want to make sure I don't have any issues balancing the wheels when mounting tires.
I did a thorough search here and on the web and couldn't find anything on this subject. I hope someone here can share their experiences, that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
Brian
12-28-2011, 06:13 PM
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On the contrary, If your counting, I only started 2 other threads regarding Fikse wheels. If you don't like it, I'm sorry. That's the way it is. 
Hopefully someone that can help answer my questions will chime in. After all isn't that what this forum is for.... to help each other out?
Hopefully someone that can help answer my questions will chime in. After all isn't that what this forum is for.... to help each other out?
12-28-2011, 08:14 PM
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On the contrary, If your counting, I only started 2 other threads regarding Fikse wheels. If you don't like it, I'm sorry. That's the way it is.
Hopefully someone that can help answer my questions will chime in. After all isn't that what this forum is for.... to help each other out?
Hopefully someone that can help answer my questions will chime in. After all isn't that what this forum is for.... to help each other out?
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12-28-2011, 08:15 PM
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I'm in the process of redoing my set as well. I used some online forums and the CCW tech section for help. There are actual forums dedicated to modular wheels... You will find good info if you search for it on Google.
12-28-2011, 08:45 PM
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I have taken 3 sets of Fikses apart and put back together. Don't bother calling Fikse they wont help you. CCW's website is very helpful on this. The dude doesn't tq their bolts or use threadlock either FYI. This really isn't rocket science.
1. I did not keep the centers matched or orientated to any of the wheels.
2.I did not use any thread lock on the bolts. There was none on them to begin with.
3. I tightened all the bolts down in a star pattern by hand and them torqued them to around 15-20ft lbs and just went in a circle.
4. They all balanced out perfectly fine.
Anything else?
And I count 3 threads you started lol
1. I did not keep the centers matched or orientated to any of the wheels.
2.I did not use any thread lock on the bolts. There was none on them to begin with.
3. I tightened all the bolts down in a star pattern by hand and them torqued them to around 15-20ft lbs and just went in a circle.
4. They all balanced out perfectly fine.
Anything else?
And I count 3 threads you started lol
12-28-2011, 11:34 PM
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Call me overly cautious. I figure better safe than sorry. I'm new to the 3 piece forged wheel world. That's why I've been asking alot of questions. I'm used to buying 1 or 2 piece wheels. Thanks to all that have replied to my questions. Counting this thread, I figured I only posted 3 different ones related to these wheels. 
Thank you NBM99SS and everyone else. I feel much more comfortable removing the centers now.
Thank you NBM99SS and everyone else. I feel much more comfortable removing the centers now.
I have taken 3 sets of Fikses apart and put back together. Don't bother calling Fikse they wont help you. CCW's website is very helpful on this. The dude doesn't tq their bolts or use threadlock either FYI. This really isn't rocket science.
1. I did not keep the centers matched or orientated to any of the wheels.
2.I did not use any thread lock on the bolts. There was none on them to begin with.
3. I tightened all the bolts down in a star pattern by hand and them torqued them to around 15-20ft lbs and just went in a circle.
4. They all balanced out perfectly fine.
Anything else?
And I count 3 threads you started lol
1. I did not keep the centers matched or orientated to any of the wheels.
2.I did not use any thread lock on the bolts. There was none on them to begin with.
3. I tightened all the bolts down in a star pattern by hand and them torqued them to around 15-20ft lbs and just went in a circle.
4. They all balanced out perfectly fine.
Anything else?
And I count 3 threads you started lol
12-29-2011, 06:17 AM
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Call me overly cautious. I figure better safe than sorry. I'm new to the 3 piece forged wheel world. That's why I've been asking alot of questions. I'm used to buying 1 or 2 piece wheels. Thanks to all that have replied to my questions. Counting this thread, I figured I only posted 3 different ones related to these wheels.
Thank you NBM99SS and everyone else. I feel much more comfortable removing the centers now.
Thank you NBM99SS and everyone else. I feel much more comfortable removing the centers now.
12-29-2011, 06:47 AM
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I just finished doing that to my cc dubs. Resealed them and everythng too. Just look at there website. Though it did say to torque them to 30-32 foot lbs which I did.
12-31-2011, 10:41 AM
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ccw's wheels are also held together different.. they use a nut and bolt, fikse uses just a bolt and threaded hole.
op, the way ive found that works is to take a paint can and lay a towel over it, place the center on it face down and lay the hoops on (they sound like they are still sealed) then line up the holes and install the bolts and tighten in a star pattern
op, the way ive found that works is to take a paint can and lay a towel over it, place the center on it face down and lay the hoops on (they sound like they are still sealed) then line up the holes and install the bolts and tighten in a star pattern
12-31-2011, 01:58 PM
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Thats good info! Thanks for the tips.
I haven't disassembled them yet. There's a place less than 2 miles from my house that polishes steel and aluminum. I'm going to see if they would be willing to polish the centers for me. If not, then I'll attempt to do it myself.
Anyone try polishing the back side of the barrels behind the centers?
I haven't disassembled them yet. There's a place less than 2 miles from my house that polishes steel and aluminum. I'm going to see if they would be willing to polish the centers for me. If not, then I'll attempt to do it myself.
Anyone try polishing the back side of the barrels behind the centers?
ccw's wheels are also held together different.. they use a nut and bolt, fikse uses just a bolt and threaded hole.
op, the way ive found that works is to take a paint can and lay a towel over it, place the center on it face down and lay the hoops on (they sound like they are still sealed) then line up the holes and install the bolts and tighten in a star pattern
op, the way ive found that works is to take a paint can and lay a towel over it, place the center on it face down and lay the hoops on (they sound like they are still sealed) then line up the holes and install the bolts and tighten in a star pattern