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Old 12-10-2020, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RUFdriver View Post
Porsche uses a proprietary locking mechanism on their center lock wheels. Not sure why there is nothing similar for a Cobra. I thought the Backdraft had a lock of some sort and safety wires weren’t really needed, anyone know for sure?
The BDR has a cap that screws on to the end of center hub. If the spinner comes loose, it cannot get past that cap. But the wheel will be so loose that you won't be driving if it gets to that point.

It wouldn't take much to make an aluminum spacer to put a little pressure on the spinner

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