Designed a way to mount tire pressure sensor to any wheel....
06-08-2003, 08:30 AM
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Want to make sure
....before I go through the work -- you do have to remove the valve stem and leave it out? Right? (The question is dumb, I know, but I don't know how the TP sensor works.)
06-08-2003, 03:03 PM
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The sensor and valve stem are one piece, I had them replaced with standard valve stems on the stock wheels.
The kit is fairly simple to make, however I would need several people's interest in it in order to invest in the materials to make for sale.
The kit is fairly simple to make, however I would need several people's interest in it in order to invest in the materials to make for sale.
06-09-2003, 07:59 AM
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You can count me in on a set. Hopefully my GT-C's will be here in a month or 2.
These seem pretty simple to make, but then again, im just too damn lazy.
These seem pretty simple to make, but then again, im just too damn lazy.
06-23-2003, 11:00 AM
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Hi,
What your doing does work, this is what I had to do on my 2002 corvette. I had set of 20" HRE wheels put on and we had to do the same set up. Make sure you use some 3m double sided tape along with the clamp!
What your doing does work, this is what I had to do on my 2002 corvette. I had set of 20" HRE wheels put on and we had to do the same set up. Make sure you use some 3m double sided tape along with the clamp!
06-25-2003, 07:12 PM
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What is to stop this setup from rotating? Accelerating, Decelerating, just plain driving with all the viberations/gyrations involved how long will it be before things have changed just slightly enough to be out of balance? You are just relying on the friction of the band to keep this setup from moving along the groove..... This thread is old enough for some feed back, Is it still working????
09-04-2003, 10:05 PM
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You could also do this with those massive HVAC wire ties along with some double sided tape. I'm getting ready to mount some sensors in my new I-forged Aero's.
09-05-2003, 03:40 AM
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tape
I wouldn't use tape.
The combination of heat (hot roads in the summer) and vibration are likely to bust the tape loose. Just my opinion of course.
These band clamps seem like a great idea. Very secure and long term.
Can you get the clamps in chrome?
The combination of heat (hot roads in the summer) and vibration are likely to bust the tape loose. Just my opinion of course.
These band clamps seem like a great idea. Very secure and long term.
Can you get the clamps in chrome?
09-05-2003, 06:45 AM
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i have the enthu model which didnt come w/tire pressure monitors. if i install a set of tpm's will i have to buy a new gauge or will my gauge automatically start reading it?
09-10-2003, 06:52 AM
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it doesn't look to hard to make, but not sure if I have the time to do it while the tire changer is waiting for me.. they'll have to remove the stock wheels/tires, remove the tps, then hand it to me, then I would have to mount the sensor right there on the spot, and then give the new wheels back to the tire changer, so they can mount the tires..
wish there is an easier (faster) way..
epoxy would be good idea, but it takes time to cure..
wish there is an easier (faster) way..
epoxy would be good idea, but it takes time to cure..
09-14-2003, 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by BrImSt0ne
i have the enthu model which didnt come w/tire pressure monitors. if i install a set of tpm's will i have to buy a new gauge or will my gauge automatically start reading it?
i have the enthu model which didnt come w/tire pressure monitors. if i install a set of tpm's will i have to buy a new gauge or will my gauge automatically start reading it?
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Just an FYI if you ever need your tires dismounted, make sure to tell the person whos doing it for you what you did with the sensors! Last week a guy came in with a caddy on 20's and did almost the samething as this, the tech taking off the tires broke 2 sensors, those ones were ~500$ a piece(charged to the customer) so be careful, and let the guys know dismounting your tires that you mounted them on the tire drop section.
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Originally Posted by smartparts15
Just an FYI if you ever need your tires dismounted, make sure to tell the person whos doing it for you what you did with the sensors! Last week a guy came in with a caddy on 20's and did almost the samething as this, the tech taking off the tires broke 2 sensors, those ones were ~500$ a piece(charged to the customer) so be careful, and let the guys know dismounting your tires that you mounted them on the tire drop section.
