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S1 wires tensioning

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Xavier

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Hi everyone,

After years building my S1SS I was naively convinced an S1's wires could be tensioned with a long socket through the openings in the LE and alum plate.

Now having recently bought a factory S1S I just just came to realize that the holes don't line up properly with the wires, so no socket.

How are you guys tensioning them ? Only by turning the whole wire, ala S2, or using a specific tool (I was thinking about a wrench similar in principle to cylinders wrenches) ?

Cheers

Xavier
 

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