- yes, my friends tell me that all the time..
- oh, and im not worried about torque specs... none of my shit is torque'd to specs..

 

I don't know if you are serious but if you exceed the limits on the seat bolts and in turn had an accident, the weakened bolts could send you for your final S2000 ride. But, it's a free country, so do as you wish.

 

- yea.. I just use my air wrench and im good to go...
- im not a torque freak and I will take my chances..

 

I never tighten oil filters with a wrench.

 

I don't know if you are serious but if you de-exceed the limits on the oil filter and in turn had an accident, the weakened filter could send you for your final S2000 ride. But, it's a free country, so do as you wish.

 

Ahh, c'mon Scot! Give 'em a little credit. The bolts holding your seat to the car are a little more important (as far as safety/collisions are concerned) than an oil filter.

But, in all seriousness, I know I'd get those seat bolts a LOT tigher than 16lb-ft. Also, I remember another thread which stated 27lb-ft torque for the stabilizer end links. Honestly, 27lb-ft on a stabilizer end link? I'd hit that bitch hard with an impact, then double-check it with a 1/2dr breaker bar... plus a 19mm for a cheater.

 

Just for the record, applying the proper torque to a fastener accomplishes a number of tasks. First of all correct torque will hold the parts together. This may seem like a trite statement but

 

i have never used a torque wrench inside any car.

As for seats, snug the bolts down by hand, use a 1/2 rachet and tighten until
you know it is tight.

If you don't know when it is too tight, then you probably shouldn't be using a wrench

 

I thought this was the point of having specifications

Whatever. You guys crack me up.

 

Damn. I just want to buy some seat bolts.