Torx screws

[FTD RACING]

Can any one tell me if the new Torx screws are a direct replacement for screws that go into alloy parts that already have threads in them?

Thanks

Yes they are tony.. see september issue of racer mags for details

[FTD RACING]

Pete

I have, but was unsure as it claims these are replacement for self-tapping screws!!

Thanks

from what i see they have a m3 thread but are also self tapping....

see kerswell on sunday

[MattW]

They are M3 machine screws. Personally i hate self tappers so i use M3 in nearly all applications on my cars.

[MarkB]

Matt's right - lots of people were already tapping machine M3 screws into plastic already, and doing away with self-tappers. Worth noting it is tricky to get self-tapping screws from most titanium manufacturers.

The TORX screws have a very secure six-way "slot" for a TORX-screwdriver to fit into. Much easier to tap a machine screw into plastic using that tight fit, than it is with a Phillips "X slot".

Cheers
MarkB

[Chris Kerswell]

Yes, see me,

I will have Mission (and possibly other cars too) Torx Screw kits available at the BTCC at WLRC on Sunday for £2.00 per set (thats a car's worth + a couple of spares).

These screws are direct replacement for most of the screws on the car (motor screws are an exception because you cant get them in Torx). There are 2 lengths of Self-Tappers (1/2" and 3/8") and one length of Machine-Thread (M3 thread, 12mm in length I think).

I will make the screw kits up to suit your car (ie if you have a full alloy car you will want a different set of screws to a fully plastic car).

[Derek Newbould]

I thought the list might be useful ;D

Schumacher U2645R Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 20mm pan head
Schumacher U2644P Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 16mm pan head
Schumacher U2643N Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 12mm pan head
Schumacher U2642M Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 10mm pan head
Schumacher U2641L Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 8mm pan head
Schumacher U2640K Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 6mm pan head
Schumacher U2639J Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 20mm countersunk
Schumacher U2638H Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 16mm countersunk
Schumacher U2591C Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 12mm countersunk
Schumacher U2590B Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 10mm countersunk
Schumacher U2589A Torx Speed Pack screws - M3 x 8mm countersunk
Wiha HW008 T10 Precision Torx driver

Much better than Philips / Pozi, well worth the investment.

[al]

ive got all titanium allen heads in mine so im sorted !!! :)

al:)

[mick]

can you buy a set of torx's without buying a packet of each lenght/size
mick

[Derek Newbould]

I don't think so.

[Chris Kerswell]

Yes - what do you want? - I should be able to supply, email me with details (chris@ckdesigns.net)