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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Video: Paraplegic changing tires on G35 Coupe

I've been making "how-to" videos for a while now on how I do things now that I am paralyzed from the arm pits down. Since I have no core control, changing out my wheels and tires is a little tricky but at this point I think I got it down. Just thought I'd share!


I posted this vid a while back describing how I drive my G and how I integrated the "manual shift mode" into my hand control.

 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Preaty cool!!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Great stuff man! Keep the videos coming!

The video really doesn't apply to me in any way but I do love watching them.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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thats pretty cool...keep up the nice videos
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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looks good, I would just suggest getting a torque wrench for the wheels so you don't deform the wheels or rotors
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Brian, you effing rock! But I don't understand why you didn't get that lazy cameraman to help you or at least train the dog to get you a sammich, haha! Anyone who says they can't bother to change their own wheels should watch this video!

Just curious, does your electric impact have a torque setting? If not, you may find you get those lugnuts far too tight. 85 lb-ft is surprisingly little torque, I find.

Edit: redpearl beat me to it, LOL...
 
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Really enjoyed your videos! I've never know anything about the lever for gas and break, very neat stuff!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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nice bro
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 01:45 AM
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Deff very cool
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 02:20 AM
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Very very cool! Thanks for posting these, quite informative and inspiring!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Brian I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are a huge inspiration to me. It's unbelievable what you have been able to accomplish after your wreck and I agree with Wayne, train that dog better!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by redpearl99
looks good, I would just suggest getting a torque wrench for the wheels so you don't deform the wheels or rotors
I knew I was gonna get some flack for not using a torque wrench. I have one, just didn't use it.

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Brian I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are a huge inspiration to me. It's unbelievable what you have been able to accomplish after your wreck and I agree with Wayne, train that dog better!
Thanks man!! If I could teach my my dog to make sammiches, I wouldn't need a girlfriend. j/k
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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You could use a torque stick with the impact , they are usually used with 1/2" pneumatic impacts but if that is a 1/2" electic impact is strong enough it should still get the torque correct I would think. Here is one for $20

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...ge-P21349.aspx
 

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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Joneser
You could use a torque stick with the impact , they are usually used with 1/2" pneumatic impacts but if that is a 1/2" electic impact is strong enough it should still get the torque correct I would think. Here is one for $20

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...ge-P21349.aspx
Good call! I used to use those when I worked for Discount Tire Co. I plan to buy some. Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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you should wait until the full 6 or 8 piece set goes on sale at harbour freight
 
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