Lug Nuts?!

km1346 · 10-15-2013, 02:14 PM

Alright so I'm considering buying some red lug nuts to go with the red brake calipers we have.. But I'm not sure if it would look too tacky or of it would look amazing?

Has anyone tried different lugs on the 40th? If so could you post up any pictures? I found many Z's with different colored lugs on the forums but nothing on the 40th with rays..

Also which company would be best to go with when buying new lugs?
Thanks for the help!

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 02:15 PM

Use OEM lugs. Aftermarket lugs are the wrong shape and won't hold your wheels on safely. That's why you don't see aftermarket lugs on stock wheels.

km1346 · 10-15-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Use OEM lugs. Aftermarket lugs are the wrong shape and won't hold your wheels on safely. That's why you don't see aftermarket lugs on stock wheels.

You suggest powder coating stock lugs instead? Or just forget the idea all together? I'm just curious to see how it looks

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 02:34 PM

I thought about powdercoating them, but I passed since I'm sure they'll get scratched to hell mounting and dismounting the wheels. There just don't seem to be any options here.

km1346 · 10-15-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I thought about powdercoating them, but I passed since I'm sure they'll get scratched to hell mounting and dismounting the wheels. There just don't seem to be any options here.

Makes sense. Thanks for the help!

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 02:38 PM

I wish I were wrong. My silver lugs stand out like a sore thumb against dark wheels. If you find out differently, let us know.

mults · 10-15-2013, 04:54 PM

I know that there is a chroming process with colors, maybe it is available in red. I did see some Rays that were black chromed (on a black 370) and they looked stunning. Might be something to research.

LostSol · 10-15-2013, 08:54 PM

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Mike · 10-15-2013, 09:08 PM

You can have them powdercoated, but just the tops is best. Have the sides masked so they don't get messed up with the lug wrench

km1346 · 10-15-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

You can have them powdercoated, but just the tops is best. Have the sides masked so they don't get messed up with the lug wrench

considering this alternative, anyone with any photos of it done on the rays?

karotZ · 10-16-2013, 12:08 AM

Red painted/powdercoated lugz turn pink when exposed in sun light for a certain time. I've used RAYS, Muteki, Project, NRG, none survived the california sun and eventually turned salmon color. If your really serious, powdercoat them, and use torque wrench with painter's tape inside flattly applied to survive scratching.

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 01:22 AM

I've powdercoated plenty of lugs, I've done it both ways where I only PC'd the ends, and some where I did the whole lug.
Haven't had any issues with either setup. PC takes a beating if done right. And if you're careful tightening them.

And you can get lined sockets, although I have never used them. Like KarotZ said, red WILL go pink-ish in the sun, but the color match Nissan red I have has lasted better than expected on the lugs

andy_meng1024 · 10-16-2013, 01:32 AM

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

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 01:35 AM

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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

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-16-2013, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

You can have them powdercoated, but just the tops is best. Have the sides masked so they don't get messed up with the lug wrench

This is what I would do. Though I'd probably powdercoat the whole lug nut.

10-15-2013, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
km1346 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 370 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 12	Lug Nuts?! Alright so I'm considering buying some red lug nuts to go with the red brake calipers we have.. But I'm not sure if it would look too tacky or of it would look amazing? Has anyone tried different lugs on the 40th? If so could you post up any pictures? I found many Z's with different colored lugs on the forums but nothing on the 40th with rays.. Also which company would be best to go with when buying new lugs? Thanks for the help!

10-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Use OEM lugs. Aftermarket lugs are the wrong shape and won't hold your wheels on safely. That's why you don't see aftermarket lugs on stock wheels. Whtfairladyz and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-15-2013, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I thought about powdercoating them, but I passed since I'm sure they'll get scratched to hell mounting and dismounting the wheels. There just don't seem to be any options here. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-15-2013, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I wish I were wrong. My silver lugs stand out like a sore thumb against dark wheels. If you find out differently, let us know. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-15-2013, 04:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	I know that there is a chroming process with colors, maybe it is available in red. I did see some Rays that were black chromed (on a black 370) and they looked stunning. Might be something to research. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

10-15-2013, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
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10-15-2013, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	You can have them powdercoated, but just the tops is best. Have the sides masked so they don't get messed up with the lug wrench Wonka2581 likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-16-2013, 12:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 16	Red painted/powdercoated lugz turn pink when exposed in sun light for a certain time. I've used RAYS, Muteki, Project, NRG, none survived the california sun and eventually turned salmon color. If your really serious, powdercoat them, and use torque wrench with painter's tape inside flattly applied to survive scratching. Whtfairladyz likes this. __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

10-16-2013, 01:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I've powdercoated plenty of lugs, I've done it both ways where I only PC'd the ends, and some where I did the whole lug. Haven't had any issues with either setup. PC takes a beating if done right. And if you're careful tightening them. And you can get lined sockets, although I have never used them. Like KarotZ said, red WILL go pink-ish in the sun, but the color match Nissan red I have has lasted better than expected on the lugs __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

10-16-2013, 01:32 AM	#13 (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

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