How important is this stud?

dingbat186 · 02-17-2010, 10:11 AM

The top broke off and I cant get a nut on there anymore Do I need to replace it or is it just to hold that little plastic cover on?

**erik loza** · 02-17-2010, 10:14 AM

That one just holds the coil pack in place. I would try to get it out of you can but its not critical at the moment.

**xDistraction** · 02-17-2010, 11:04 AM

I broke both of those a while ago.. I have new ones sittin in my room but I haven't changed 'em yet. No problems.. so far.

Type-'S'paz · 02-17-2010, 11:11 AM

yeah I wouldnt sweat it.

rensoyka · 02-17-2010, 11:29 AM

the bottom part holds in the coil and that looks okay, the top is just to hold down the cover.

peepintom523 · 02-17-2010, 11:32 AM

i did the same thing, i break lots of studs cause i tighten things with my gorilla strength... i should probably invest in a torque wrench

20secA3 · 02-17-2010, 11:35 AM

it's just for looks. u can basically go w/out it. same with anything on the exterior of your car. u can basically run on the chassis itself.
only if you're redneck and from that side of town

dingbat186 · 02-17-2010, 05:27 PM

Alright thanks guys

02-17-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
dingbat186 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 143 iTrader: (2)	How important is this stud? The top broke off and I cant get a nut on there anymore Do I need to replace it or is it just to hold that little plastic cover on?

02-17-2010, 11:04 AM	#3
xDistraction Ambulance Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 873 iTrader: (11)	I broke both of those a while ago.. I have new ones sittin in my room but I haven't changed 'em yet. No problems.. so far. __________________ CRSX Zombie Eradication Team Member 59 / iPhone Crew / Nikon Crew 2003 Acura RSX Type-S Engine: Fully bolted + K-pro. magnEsium tuned. Suspension: Tanabe S-OC's Type II, Progress RSB, ESMM, Cusco B-pillar Bars

02-17-2010, 11:11 AM	#4
Type-'S'paz I whine in style Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8,655 iTrader: (43)	yeah I wouldnt sweat it. __________________ My Show Off Thread!!! <--- click me 05 Type-S SSM K24A2 Swap Jackson Racing Supercharger 11psi 315whp 247bs torque Urban Disturbance Car Club *HUGE PART OUT!!!!!!*

02-17-2010, 11:29 AM	#5
rensoyka Breast inspector by appt. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Continuum Posts: 8,451 iTrader: (1)	the bottom part holds in the coil and that looks okay, the top is just to hold down the cover. __________________ '06 black type-s.

02-17-2010, 11:35 AM	#7
20secA3 ポン引き私のrsx Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fresno Posts: 3,298 iTrader: (2)	it's just for looks. u can basically go w/out it. same with anything on the exterior of your car. u can basically run on the chassis itself. only if you're redneck and from that side of town __________________ これは次にあなたが私のeggrollを吸うことができる読むことができます場合

02-17-2010, 10:14 AM	#2
erik loza Been there, done that... Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,527 iTrader: (26)	That one just holds the coil pack in place. I would try to get it out of you can but its not critical at the moment.

02-17-2010, 11:32 AM	#6
peepintom523 Honor Super Omnia Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (25)	i did the same thing, i break lots of studs cause i tighten things with my gorilla strength... i should probably invest in a torque wrench

02-17-2010, 05:27 PM	#8
dingbat186 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 143 iTrader: (2)	Alright thanks guys