Okay, so I just picked up a set of screw-on Moon discs for my HHR for Wilmington and Loring, and I have a couple of questions before I install them.
First, do the screw-on Moons have to come off when I'm running the car through tech (to allow access to the lugs)? I know I should ask this in the ECTA and LTA rules forums, but since I'm here, I figured I'd ask what they do at Bonneville...
Now, actual technical questions:
1. Which is easier--drilling the rim holes before the tires are mounted or after? I would prefer to drill them first, just because it seems like it would be easier than trying to drill them when they're on the car (especially since you're trying not to drill too far into the bead). My only concerns are a) would pre-drilled holes in the rim affect the ability of the bead to seat properly, and b) am I going to catch a lot of shit from the tire shop guys for having holes in my rims?
2. I plan on using a dab of clear silicone on each screw, along with some Loc-tite--is purple Loc-tite enough, or should I use blue?
3. Anyone here use small plastic washers between the disc and the rim?
4. What if I decide at some point to stop running the discs--will I have to deal with any leakage problems from the holes drilled into the rim?
Thanks!
Gary