A funny thing happened on the drive to work this morning...

ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 12:43 PM

tjlazer · 06-29-2010, 12:44 PM

ouch! Any damage to the car/wheel?

ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 12:50 PM

The wheel looks fine, but there are a few marks on the fender. Nothing a buffer won't take care of. The worst part is that I purchased the car used, with about 3000 miles on it, from a Mitsubishi dealership here in Orange County. They got the car from an auction in Florida. The previous owner put aftermarket wheel locks on....AND I DON'T HAVE THE KEY. I'm super excited about how I'm going to get the wheels off.

Cmike2780 · 06-29-2010, 01:01 PM

It's not gonna be easy, but it can be removed. Just make sure they don't damage the wheel or stud. At least you have an excuse to put wider tires on.

azn370z · 06-29-2010, 01:02 PM

A shop can remove the nut without your key. If you want to remove it yourself, there is a diy on how to remove nuts without a key on the 350z forum.

DIY: How to remove stripped lugs or wheel locks without a key

Jeffblue · 06-29-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ResQguy

leave your car in my driveway overnight. someone will find a way to get the wheels off.

on a serious not, sorry to see that happened. was it a nail or a road plate or a blowout?

ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

It's not gonna be easy, but it can be removed. Just make sure they don't damage the wheel or stud. At least you have an excuse to put wider tires on.

I was planning on getting new wheels/tires soon anyway. It just sucks that I have to buy these now, too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

leave your car in my driveway overnight. someone will find a way to get the wheels off.

on a serious not, sorry to see that happened. was it a nail or a road plate or a blowout?

Just a regular blowout. Sounded like a bomb went off in my hatch.

ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

A shop can remove the nut without your key. If you want to remove it yourself, there is a diy on how to remove nuts without a key on the 350z forum.

DIY: How to remove stripped lugs or wheel locks without a key

I must be retarded

because I've been through the DIY section twice and haven't found that thread.

spitfire9200 · 06-29-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ResQguy

I must be retarded

because I've been through the DIY section twice and haven't found that thread.

it's on the 350z forum ....

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ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfire9200

it's on the 350z forum ....

D'oh!!! It's no matter...the stealership's already gotten them off. Thanks though.

Caravanshaka · 06-29-2010, 02:27 PM

Sounds like a good time to buy shifts forgestars that you liked

FuszNissan · 06-29-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

Sounds like a good time to buy shifts forgestars that you liked

ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

Sounds like a good time to buy shifts forgestars that you liked

Dude!!! I've PM'd him several times, but he doesn't seem to be in a hurry. I'm ready to buy right now. I want those things!!!

Caravanshaka · 06-29-2010, 02:39 PM

Weird, he is selling the z so should be happy to sell them quickly. Thanks for the pic Lou.

ResQguy · 06-29-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Caravanshaka

Weird, he is selling the z so should be happy to sell them quickly. Thanks for the pic Lou.

I don't think he's too keen on wrapping and shipping the wheels from PA to CA. He was hoping for a local pick-up. They're a good deal, but those AG Mesh from VIP Status are starting to look pretty good to me too. I'm impatient.

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06-29-2010, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ResQguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 282 Drives: 09 370z PW AT Rep Power: 16	The wheel looks fine, but there are a few marks on the fender. Nothing a buffer won't take care of. The worst part is that I purchased the car used, with about 3000 miles on it, from a Mitsubishi dealership here in Orange County. They got the car from an auction in Florida. The previous owner put aftermarket wheel locks on....AND I DON'T HAVE THE KEY. I'm super excited about how I'm going to get the wheels off.

06-29-2010, 02:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	Weird, he is selling the z so should be happy to sell them quickly. Thanks for the pic Lou. __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

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