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Old May 19, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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should have an offer to post shortly...

Frayz, Jason and Andy can you let me know if you want security nuts and colour choice

1. trails Rays or Work (including security nuts) - blue
2. Frayz RAYS or WORK - Red , security nuts if possible (Price dependant of course )
3. Sherlock Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
4. WRX 9181 Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
5. jasonius - ?
6. Andy_Cat - Red
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Old May 19, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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1. trails Rays or Work (including security nuts) - blue
2. Frayz RAYS or WORK - Red , security nuts if possible (Price dependant of course )
3. Sherlock Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
4. WRX 9181 Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
5. jasonius - ?
6. Andy_Cat - Red
7.F1 CJE UK RAYS or WORK - black , security nuts if possible
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If they meet frazy high standard then they must be good
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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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^^

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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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here's a mail I received from ralph at Milsport;

"Hi Ian,

Attached are the pictures although I do not have an image of the "normal" type in Black, black is black !!!
Regular type nuts will be £32.50 per set plus the P&P at around £4.00 per parcel sent direct to each individual by Royal Mail recorded 1st class.

Prices are:

Normal type (any colour) £32.50 per set (20)
Tuner style (any colour) £42.50 per set (20)

I am just about to do another order with the company I use in the states so if we get any interest I can increase it to cover.

Ralph"

pics of the standard nuts;



pics of the tuner nuts


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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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1. trails Rays or Work (including security nuts) - blue
2. Frayz RAYS or WORK - Red , security nuts if possible (Price dependant of course )
3. Sherlock Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
4. WRX 9181 Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
5. jasonius - ?
6. Andy_Cat - Red
7.F1 CJE UK RAYS or WORK - black , security nuts if possible
8.Power Junkie - Rays, In Black, Security nuts too if poss
9.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Dont like the idea of the tuner style as there is a 6 steel point drive socket driving an aluminium 12 point nut.

Smells like agro waiting to happen to me??
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Dont like the idea of the tuner style as there is a 6 steel point drive socket driving an aluminium 12 point nut.

Smells like agro waiting to happen to me??
quite possibly, I wonder why you don't get a matched socket. regular nuts look OK though...
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Weird tool ?

I would have expected them to take one of these?

Star Slim headed wheel key - fits all Star Slim series by PRI Racing Ltd. buy online
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Old May 19, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
Weird tool ?

I would have expected them to take one of these?

Star Slim headed wheel key - fits all Star Slim series by PRI Racing Ltd. buy online
If anyone is interested in these I can drop Ralph a line and ask if they are able to supply this type of tool...?
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Just thought I would pop by and have a look if there is any interest.

I do not understand why the company uses this picture.

In fact the tuner nuts have a 10 pointed/sided internal drive with a matching 10 sided tool supplied, in fact it is very similar if not identical to the one in the link above

Ralph

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Old May 19, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ralphandcarol
Just thought I would pop by and have a look if there is any interest.

I do not understand why the company uses this picture.

In fact the tuner nuts have a 10 pointed/sided internal drive with a matching 10 sided tool supplied, in fact it is very similar if not identical to the one in the link above

Ralph
thanks for the clarification Ralph
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That sounds better Ralph, but clearly given the pictures you could see my initial concern.
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Trails,

Have you given up on the Rays and work ones? Or are you just waiting on more getting back to you?

Sherlock
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sherlock
Trails,

Have you given up on the Rays and work ones? Or are you just waiting on more getting back to you?

Sherlock
I have a couple of offers from two different suppliers (one in Hong Kong and one in the US), they have given me some prices but that was based on only five people...I'm trying to squeeze more money off as we have a possible eight
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sorry to hijack but 53wrx what are those wheels
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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1. trails Rays or Work (including security nuts) - blue
2. Frayz RAYS or WORK - Red , security nuts if possible (Price dependant of course )
3. Sherlock Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
4. WRX 9181 Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
5. jasonius - ?
6. Andy_Cat - Red
7.F1 CJE UK RAYS or WORK - black , security nuts if possible
8. WRXGinge - black
9.
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Originally Posted by exvaux
sorry to hijack but 53wrx what are those wheels
Rota - If you are looking for an Rota Torque 18 x 8&quot Bronze Wheel & Tyre Package (Lightweight Series) click here

GB on atm

I might be interested in the tuners, are they any particular make or metal?
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Old May 20, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by frayz
That sounds better Ralph, but clearly given the pictures you could see my initial concern.
Thats all right
I suppose I should really take some of my own pics but never seem to get enough hours in a day OR just plain forget

Originally Posted by 53WRX

I might be interested in the tuners, are they any particular make or metal?
No particular brand, made from aircraft grade CNC machined 7075 alloy

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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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OK some prices from Evasive Motorsport in the US;

"Work $125 each (No extended available)
Rays - $119 each
Rays Extended - $135 each

Prices are only good this week. Japan is raising prices for Rays Lugnuts. Shipping will be $70"
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Are these any good/cheaper..?

eBay.co.uk Shop - JPS Trading Limited: Wheels: New Volk Racing Rays GTM 19 IS250 IS350 V35 G35 RX8 RX7

I'd prefer silver, but looks like it's not available, so black would be 2nd choice..

In what way are the security nuts secure, IYSWIM..?

Some nice ones here too:

Wheel Lug Nuts

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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonius
Are these any good/cheaper..?

eBay.co.uk Shop - JPS Trading Limited: Wheels: New Volk Racing Rays GTM 19 IS250 IS350 V35 G35 RX8 RX7

I'd prefer silver, but looks like it's not available, so black would be 2nd choice..

In what way are the security nuts secure, IYSWIM..?
have not seen silver so will put you down for black. Security nuts have a slot cut in them that only a specific tool will fit...hth

thats the Hong Kong connection!!! I've just had confired prices from him;

"GBP73.5 1 pack Short Shiped by express to UK.

GBP75.5 1 pack long shiped by express to UK

thanks
tim"

I think we have a winner!!

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OK, looks like we have some decisions to make now!!


1. trails Rays or Work (including security nuts) - blue
2. Frayz RAYS or WORK - Red , security nuts if possible (Price dependant of course )
3. Sherlock Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
4. WRX 9181 Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
5. jasonius - Rays (including security nuts) - Balck
6. Andy_Cat - Red
7.F1 CJE UK RAYS or WORK - black , security nuts if possible
8. WRXGinge - black
9.
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I'd have short black RAYS, just not sure about 'security' nuts..?

What are they like do they match std nuts, does anyone have a pic..?
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonius
I'd have short black RAYS, just not sure about 'security' nuts..?

What are they like do they match std nuts, does anyone have a pic..?
post 46, you can just see the slot in the nut on the bottom left hand corner
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Sorry can you take me off now, a mate in the states has managed to get a red branded set cheap
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Originally Posted by Andy_Cat
Sorry can you take me off now, a mate in the states has managed to get a red branded set cheap
Done.

1. trails Rays or Work (including security nuts) - blue
2. Frayz RAYS or WORK - Red , security nuts if possible (Price dependant of course )
3. Sherlock Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
4. WRX 9181 Rays(including security nuts) - Red or Black
5. jasonius - Rays (including security nuts) - Balck
6. F1 CJE UK RAYS or WORK - black , security nuts if possible
7. WRXGinge - black
8.
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Personally im more interested in the RAYS or works other than the unbranded stuff. How does everyone else feel?
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Yep I agree I am sure the unbranded ones are good quality but the RAYS or works are all tried and tested and look great. The locking wheel nuts look good 2 so a am really interested

getting new Prodrive PFF7 Wheels tomorrow at RCM so Perfect time for a GB

thanks trails 4 your effort and time
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Originally Posted by frayz
Personally im more interested in the RAYS or works other than the unbranded stuff. How does everyone else feel?
Me to, and the price Trails has sorted out with the "Hong Kong" connection is a good one too.

£73.50 1 pack short shiped by express to UK.

£75.50 1 pack long shiped by express to UK

I just don't know if i need long or short lugs or does it not matter?

Cheers Trails

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