Lug Nut/Lock Nut Questions

Gerg · 08-04-2015, 11:45 PM

So, I was installing my new (to me - Thanks theiazn!) lock nuts on my Sport Rays and while switching out one from each wheel, I noticed something odd.

What is that white stuff on the odd man out? Has anyone ever seen this before? The nut didn't seem to be any tougher than the others to remove, but even so... if this is loctite on the nut, isn't it pointless to put it on the outside? There's no trace of it on the threads.

I've switched out a few tires in my day, and have never seen this before.

As a secondary question:
Where do you guys store your Lock Nut Key to avoid someone just breaking into your Z, searching for it, and then taking the wheels off with your own tools? Anyone have a magical hiding spot within the Z?

cooltoy · 08-05-2015, 12:00 AM

There is a secret spot in the arm rest cubby you could maybe use. There was a thread about it a year ago, but I can not seem to find it.

Gerg · 08-05-2015, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

There is a secret spot in the arm rest cubby you could maybe use. There was a thread about it a year ago, but I can not seem to find it.

Tried it. Just not quite enough room to close the armrest with the key in there... plus, then I'd have to find a new place to hide my stolen plutonium from "the Libyans".

cooltoy · 08-05-2015, 12:06 AM

OK then. I tried.

Jsolo · 08-05-2015, 12:49 AM

Looks like corrosion. Maybe try some white vinegar to remove it. Or just replace it. Don't forget to clean the hole in the wheel too.

Zbrah · 08-05-2015, 01:09 AM

I hide my goodies under the cup holder. Put it in a zip lock for freshness

critical · 08-05-2015, 03:33 AM

All mine had that. It's normal

kenchan · 08-05-2015, 11:20 AM

salty corrosion.. not normal on my hobby cars.

JARblue · 08-05-2015, 11:34 AM

That is aluminum corrosion. I used some moly lube (same stuff I used to fix my rear axle click) to help prevent further corrosion

08-04-2015, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gerg Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 156 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 10	Lug Nut/Lock Nut Questions So, I was installing my new (to me - Thanks theiazn!) lock nuts on my Sport Rays and while switching out one from each wheel, I noticed something odd. What is that white stuff on the odd man out? Has anyone ever seen this before? The nut didn't seem to be any tougher than the others to remove, but even so... if this is loctite on the nut, isn't it pointless to put it on the outside? There's no trace of it on the threads. I've switched out a few tires in my day, and have never seen this before. As a secondary question: Where do you guys store your Lock Nut Key to avoid someone just breaking into your Z, searching for it, and then taking the wheels off with your own tools? Anyone have a magical hiding spot within the Z?

08-05-2015, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	There is a secret spot in the arm rest cubby you could maybe use. There was a thread about it a year ago, but I can not seem to find it. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-05-2015, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	OK then. I tried. Gerg likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

08-05-2015, 12:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Looks like corrosion. Maybe try some white vinegar to remove it. Or just replace it. Don't forget to clean the hole in the wheel too. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

08-05-2015, 01:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	I hide my goodies under the cup holder. Put it in a zip lock for freshness osbornsm likes this. __________________

08-05-2015, 03:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	All mine had that. It's normal __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\|

08-05-2015, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	salty corrosion.. not normal on my hobby cars.

08-05-2015, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	That is aluminum corrosion. I used some moly lube (same stuff I used to fix my rear axle click) to help prevent further corrosion __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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