TRD Supercharger - Tamper Proof Bolt Info
#121
Originally Posted by draxcaliber
so i'm confused, if i get a new supercharger kit for my tc, it will have this tamper proof bolt and i won't be able to swap the pulley? even when my warranty is over and i don't care anymore?
or i can get it off, but the bolt is simpley there to make sure i don't change the pulley, mess it up, put the stock pulley back on and try to claim it?
is it tamper PROOF or tamper EVIDENT?
or i can get it off, but the bolt is simpley there to make sure i don't change the pulley, mess it up, put the stock pulley back on and try to claim it?
is it tamper PROOF or tamper EVIDENT?
so if your considering, get it before they are gone
i didnt even put the cap on
#123
TRD voided my warranty and gave me a tamperbolt even though i have an 05 - thanks TRD! I will be sure this is the last product I buy from you. Good job! We all know you are reading this post so sit back and relax - you are losing your money to the cobalt where people can safely (and under warranty) upgrade their car's s/c. But no no ....relax.... void my warranty. We all know your s/c is tuned for 9.5lbs but sure ... stop people from putting a pulley that was designed for the s/c on. You guys created your own distaste.
#124
Originally Posted by monkeysauce
all 07-08's have the bolt, no matter where they're from. I bought my 07 kit from sparks too
#125
Originally Posted by draxcaliber
so i'm confused, if i get a new supercharger kit for my tc, it will have this tamper proof bolt and i won't be able to swap the pulley? even when my warranty is over and i don't care anymore?
or i can get it off, but the bolt is simpley there to make sure i don't change the pulley, mess it up, put the stock pulley back on and try to claim it?
is it tamper PROOF or tamper EVIDENT?
or i can get it off, but the bolt is simpley there to make sure i don't change the pulley, mess it up, put the stock pulley back on and try to claim it?
is it tamper PROOF or tamper EVIDENT?
#126
^ which what im saying is that it will be no big deal or someone that has the tools - just weld a head onto it and take it right off. I just want to know about what the threads look like so I can do that and replace it with the right size bolt
#130
Just off of memory of how it all sits, I am guessing it is a left hand thread, but that doesnt make it terrible to find or anything. I could be wrong though based on the rotation..
#132
Originally Posted by Sleep3r
when i installed my s/c, the bolt just looked like normal threading.......but don't quote me im not 100% sure
maybe someone else who installed the s/c themselves can confirm?
maybe someone else who installed the s/c themselves can confirm?
#138
Wow. i haven't logged into this thread in a while. You guys still talking about welding a nut onto this thing??
It's called a Torx Security or Torx Tamper Resistant (notice the manufacturer doesn't even call it tamper-proof?)
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archi...lley-bolt.aspx
It's called a Torx Security or Torx Tamper Resistant (notice the manufacturer doesn't even call it tamper-proof?)
http://blog.scionxtc.com/blogs/archi...lley-bolt.aspx