alloy wheel nuts - testing the water
06 May 2008, 02:04 PM
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alloy wheel nuts - testing the water
I need to get some...if anyone is interested let me know and I'll speak to a few vendors.
Open to suggestions as to manufacturer and type...
Cheers,
Ian
Open to suggestions as to manufacturer and type...
Cheers,
Ian
06 May 2008, 10:14 PM
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I'm looking for some Chrome/Silver ones that will not tarnish or rust as I'm sick of the crap zinc coated ones. I'm on my 2nd set (1st set was replaced after 3 weeks) and they are rubbish.
06 May 2008, 10:15 PM
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Been trying to find a set of extended alloy nuts for mt 07 STi for a while... think they are sometimes called 'tuner nuts' in certain places. They look great and will remove the problem of touching my alloys when I try to remove the wheels as space is a bit tight on my Rotas. 
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Grant
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06 May 2008, 10:34 PM
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Been trying to find a set of extended alloy nuts for mt 07 STi for a while... think they are sometimes called 'tuner nuts' in certain places. They look great and will remove the problem of touching my alloys when I try to remove the wheels as space is a bit tight on my Rotas.
Cheers,
Grant
Cheers,
Grant
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06 May 2008, 10:37 PM
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Im interested as long as they dont stick out like BMX trick nuts,
The few examples i have seen stick out from the allow too far and look silly,
If we can get pics up then im in
Dave M
The few examples i have seen stick out from the allow too far and look silly,
If we can get pics up then im in
Dave M
06 May 2008, 11:36 PM
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lol some interest then 
Darms, be interested to see your pics
My preference is for internal drive as I have some nice new very light, rare and expensive ris I'm about to get re-painted
Although if the price is right I'd be happy with regular nuts.
Agree re the extended nuts, unless you are gpng for a stud upgrade to match they are pointless anyway
Any wish lists as far as specific manufacturers go?
ian
Darms, be interested to see your pics
My preference is for internal drive as I have some nice new very light, rare and expensive ris I'm about to get re-painted
Although if the price is right I'd be happy with regular nuts.Agree re the extended nuts, unless you are gpng for a stud upgrade to match they are pointless anyway
Any wish lists as far as specific manufacturers go?
ian
07 May 2008, 05:36 AM
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Trails, these guys http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...tegory_Code=L1 hold a good selection, however are crap on replying to emails.... 
Oh well, gives you an idea on whats out there.
laters mate
Oh well, gives you an idea on whats out there.laters mate
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Trails, these guys Lug Nuts: Evasive Motorsports - PH: 626.336.3400, M-F 9am - 5pm PST hold a good selection, however are crap on replying to emails.... Oh well, gives you an idea on whats out there.
laters mate
Oh well, gives you an idea on whats out there.laters mate
great start, I was looking for a decent resource to share the stateside options...
07 May 2008, 11:43 AM
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Can you let me know the supplier details (I'd be interested in a set of locking nuts too), and how long they took to arrive...I'm imagining the blue ones on my car already
07 May 2008, 12:07 PM
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Just so you know they aren't any easier to fit tightening wise for protecting the fixing holes.
The look cool though depending on where you get them from customs will want a piece of the action.
I have the Extended Rays which I prefer purely on styling
The look cool though
depending on where you get them from customs will want a piece of the action.I have the Extended Rays which I prefer purely on styling
07 May 2008, 12:42 PM
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I was going to do it the other day but they are boxed still at the back of the garage under 3 other wheels and I thought bugger it I will do it another day. I want to put some rubber on them too but I am focused on the classic at the moment. I think I have 15 wheels in the garage currently soon to be 19 !!! 3 sets each per car and 3 spares in total YHPM BTW
YHPM BTW
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I was gonna go with black but I seem to have lots of anodised blue bits in the engine bay\underneath the car so blue for me
get your nuts on your car and post some pics...be interested to hear how much clearance you have when fitting them...what rims are you running?
07 May 2008, 03:11 PM
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thank you...you continue to reinforce your status as a very nice man
I was gonna go with black but I seem to have lots of anodised blue bits in the engine bay\underneath the car so blue for me
get your nuts on your car and post some pics...be interested to hear how much clearance you have when fitting them...what rims are you running?
I was gonna go with black but I seem to have lots of anodised blue bits in the engine bay\underneath the car so blue for me
get your nuts on your car and post some pics...be interested to hear how much clearance you have when fitting them...what rims are you running?
As for my rims....ya gonna have to wait for the pics
