Lug Nuts?!

andy_meng1024 · 10-16-2013, 12:32 AM

You could try anodizing them. Cheap and will survive like any aftermarket anodized lug nuts.

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_meng1024

You could try anodizing them. Cheap and will survive like any aftermarket anodized lug nuts.

Never heard of anodizing steel... And anodizing becomes pink pretty quickly in the sun

Whtfairladyz · 10-16-2013, 02:48 AM

I had a set of Red Gorilla Lug Nuts (same ole' spline drive lug nuts that most people use). They didn't fade, but the colored finish comes off very quickly if you use an impact gun to remove them. The chrome finished lug nuts will do the same as well if not careful.

Mike did a set of Lugs for Daisuke's Z a while back. They used an internal socket as opposed to the traditional OUTSIDE socket style. That style lug nut could be powdercoated all over and not be at such a risk of damaging the finish.

+1 on NO aftermarket lugs on OEM wheels. The new model stuff uses a flat seat type, where most domestic and aftermarket wheels use a conical seat.

Chuck33079 · 10-16-2013, 10:09 AM

So I guess this is where we should ask mike how much to powdercoat our nuts?

Mike · 10-16-2013, 11:13 AM

$50 per set if the sides are masked, 25 if the whole thing with no required masking

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

$50 per set if the sides are masked, 25 if the whole thing with no required masking

Very fair pricing!

FLYZ · 10-21-2013, 07:12 AM

Man, I have wanted red lug nuts forever, and it is ridiculous that Nissan uses such a weird lug shape for our wheels. There really is no good option here, and no one, I mean NO ONE, makes them. I even contacted Rays themselves and they don't have anything helpful.

km1346 · 10-21-2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYZ

Man, I have wanted red lug nuts forever, and it is ridiculous that Nissan uses such a weird lug shape for our wheels. There really is no good option here, and no one, I mean NO ONE, makes them. I even contacted Rays themselves and they don't have anything helpful.

I feel ya. I'd rather stick with stock lugs instead of compromising safety or ride quality of the Z. But the red lugs do look amazing

10-16-2013, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
andy_meng1024 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Taipei Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 3382	You could try anodizing them. Cheap and will survive like any aftermarket anodized lug nuts. __________________ Current: 2015 C200 / 2018 Cayenne / 2012 370z / 2012 C250 Coupe Gone: 2013 Cayenne / 2004 Cayenne S / 2003 SL55 AMG / 2008 C300 / 2006 350z / 2006 C280 4Matic

10-16-2013, 02:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Whtfairladyz Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 77 Drives: '92 Nissan 300zx Rep Power: 266	I had a set of Red Gorilla Lug Nuts (same ole' spline drive lug nuts that most people use). They didn't fade, but the colored finish comes off very quickly if you use an impact gun to remove them. The chrome finished lug nuts will do the same as well if not careful. Mike did a set of Lugs for Daisuke's Z a while back. They used an internal socket as opposed to the traditional OUTSIDE socket style. That style lug nut could be powdercoated all over and not be at such a risk of damaging the finish. +1 on NO aftermarket lugs on OEM wheels. The new model stuff uses a flat seat type, where most domestic and aftermarket wheels use a conical seat. __________________ Whtfairladyz formerly Dustin@Z1

10-16-2013, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	So I guess this is where we should ask mike how much to powdercoat our nuts? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-16-2013, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	$50 per set if the sides are masked, 25 if the whole thing with no required masking Chuck33079 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-21-2013, 07:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
FLYZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Age: 39 Posts: 109 Drives: '10 370Z 40 A.E. Rep Power: 14	Man, I have wanted red lug nuts forever, and it is ridiculous that Nissan uses such a weird lug shape for our wheels. There really is no good option here, and no one, I mean NO ONE, makes them. I even contacted Rays themselves and they don't have anything helpful. __________________ Fast Intentions CBE, 18" resonators and resonated HFCs \| TWM short throw shifter \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Z1 hub centric spacers (F-15mm,R-20mm) \| Custom painted fangs and door handles \| Valentine V1/Blendmount/Hide-a-cord \| Nismo shift knob \| 40th Anniversary build number badging \| GT-R starter \| Plastidip

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Oem Lug Nuts	bradz	Wheels & Tires	3	08-08-2011 04:59 PM
Lug nuts	nmjaxx9	Wheels & Tires	0	08-04-2011 10:18 PM
Need a little help with lug nuts	TonyBPD	Wheels & Tires	6	03-14-2011 10:00 PM
OEM Lug nuts	chicklet	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	0	05-27-2010 03:01 PM