The wheel disconnected on me a few times already, pretty annoying while playing. Readjusting and tightening the clamp always did the trick but i don't see it as a solution to tighten it down every now and then...so i found this on ebay:
Does anyone know how much torque this needs? 5/10/15nm? I oredered the alu version because of the weight.
Probably 10Nm.Does anyone know how much torque this needs? 5/10/15nm?
Thats true.It says at the bottom of the description 5Nm, I have got one but have not got round to installing it as yet.
From the description.
You will need: A 5mm allen key (similar to the one required for the one piece clamp). Torque setting around 5nm max (hand tight). Do not overtighten as you could damage the plastic collar in the wheelbase.
It is way too pricy... but for now it seems to work quite well. No disconnects after multiple days of pushing the wheel pretty hard.Looks like a nice solution, pretty pricy though. Especially if it's only made in the UK like some sim stuff I've looked into. Shipping to the EU nowadays is costly business. Often like doubles the price.
Normal clamp I believe is 15Nm, but I don't have a torque wrench so every time mine slipped out, I've tightened it more, seems good atm. But due to moving and having no good room for my rig, I haven't used it in a while.
But curious to hear how it works out for you.
My original clamp is now at 15Nm as at 10Nm it still came loose, but since I put it at 15Nm I have not had a problem for over 6 months, that's why I am reluctant to try the replacement collar I bought.Thats true.
The seller states the following:
"You will need: A 5mm allen key (similar to the one required for the one piece clamp). Torque setting around 5nm max (hand tight). Do not overtighten as you could damage the plastic collar in the wheelbase."
According to Fanatec the stock clamp should be tightened to 10nm:
https://admin.forum.fanatec.com/discussion/25936/gt-dd-pro-shaft-disconnect-permanent-fix-found
That's why i was asking... in the end i just tightened the sides both side by side to get an even clamping. I guess it's a bit over 5nm. If it won't suffice i tighten it more.
Valid pointMy original clamp is now at 15Nm as at 10Nm it still came loose, but since I put it at 15Nm I have not had a problem for over 6 months, that's why I am reluctant to try the replacement collar I bought.
If it ain't broke don't fix it!
5Nm is not enough, I wouldn't go below 8Nm.It says at the bottom of the description 5Nm, I have got one but have not got round to installing it as yet.
From the description.
You will need: A 5mm allen key (similar to the one required for the one piece clamp). Torque setting around 5nm max (hand tight). Do not overtighten as you could damage the plastic collar in the wheelbase.