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Old 08 August 2006, 01:04 PM
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I have the standard clunky and not particularly secure Subaru OE locking wheel nuts on my 03STi. Can anyone recommend anything better.

Thanks, Diccy.
Old 08 August 2006, 01:07 PM
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McGard seen to be popular, about £30 per set. Have a look on the search forum .

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Will do. Thanks mate.
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McGard are now standand Subaru parts and actually cheaper then aftermarket versions
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Ordered some McGard Ultra. Will comment further when I see them in the flesh.
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Now arrived. They have a hardened and tapered collar that will resist the usual methods of non key removal. Downside is that if the key breaks they will be an absolute pig to remove. Must be more secure that anything else.

Cheers, Diccy.
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