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      02-03-2016, 05:49 PM   #62
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Originally Posted by F30MSport View Post
When re-installing the carbon brace can you hand tighten? Is the torque wrench truly necessary? Also did the lb/ft you reference OEM spec?

Thanks!
Hand tighten to snug will be fine, most shops (including ours) will verify with torque wrench.

Basic torque wrench is about ~$75 at your local Sears/Craftsman, always a good investment.
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