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semtex 01-25-2009 07:37 PM

You know. . . that's actually not such a bad idea. LOL!

nogoodname 01-25-2009 07:41 PM

when the car is new...the rims are hot....sell them to the local Honda/Acura peeps for big bucks......before they get old and common

dad 01-25-2009 07:56 PM

I can't find a good positive, reliable answer.

I'll search more later, it's time for dinner.

Minicobra1 01-26-2009 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex (Post 24070)
Bottom line - I've got a set of the shank-style McGards on order. I should have them by Wednesday, and I'll let everyone know if they work or not. I'll be the guinea-pig on this one. ;-) If it does in fact require a tapered tip, then when I try to put the McGards on, they just won't go in all the way. If they go in all the way and I can torque them down smoothly and properly, then we're good to go.

Thanks for being the Guinea-Pig :-) Let us know how it works out .

I may pull off one of the lugs tomorrow and look at the rim, if the area is flat in the lug hole, then we should be ok. Maybe the conical portion at the tip is just to help guide it into the hole. Man, that just sounds nasty lol :rofl2:

Braden

Minicobra1 01-26-2009 03:34 AM

Ok, somewhat un-related questions, but then it does refer to the lugs.

I'm probably going to keep the 19" Rays on there for awhile, if I do change them out, it will be one of the last mods. I will end up doing coil overs, intake, exhaust first. Has anyone ever used or considered going with a 5mm or 10mm spacer to get the wheels more flush with the fenderwells? Nothing too drastic, just a small amount. If I do this, will the stock lugs handle a small increase in spacing. Is this just a dumb idea? Thanks!

Braden

G in ny 01-26-2009 05:04 AM

I still say oem locks are garbage I see 37 wheels get stolen with them on all the time. Volks,Rays,Kics, Work, Project Mu all those locks are top notch and worth every penny. Trust me I own a g35 and live in new york

semtex 01-26-2009 07:28 AM

^^We're not trying to track down OEM locks (at least I'm not).

semtex 01-26-2009 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1 (Post 24238)
Ok, somewhat un-related questions, but then it does refer to the lugs.

I'm probably going to keep the 19" Rays on there for awhile, if I do change them out, it will be one of the last mods. I will end up doing coil overs, intake, exhaust first. Has anyone ever used or considered going with a 5mm or 10mm spacer to get the wheels more flush with the fenderwells? Nothing too drastic, just a small amount. If I do this, will the stock lugs handle a small increase in spacing. Is this just a dumb idea? Thanks!

Braden

I've given this idea some thought, but I haven't searched for part numbers yet. How about you be the guinea-pig for the spacers, seeing how I'm being the gp for the locks? ;)

Oh btw, the lug hole area IS flat. So has long as the hole doesn't taper in (i.e., get narrower), then it shouldn't matter whether the tip is flat vs. conical. But I'll know for sure soon enough!

shumby 01-26-2009 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by G in ny (Post 24255)
I still say oem locks are garbage I see 37 wheels get stolen with them on all the time. Volks,Rays,Kics, Work, Project Mu all those locks are top notch and worth every penny. Trust me I own a g35 and live in new york


All wheel locks can be taken off if the thief wants your wheels.

semtex 01-27-2009 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby (Post 24274)
All wheel locks can be taken off if the thief wants your wheels.

Agreed. Really, wheel locks are only good as a deterrent against thieves looking for a quick, easy opportunity. And a lot of the time, that's enough, because most thieves are lazy (which is why they don't bother working for a living like the rest of us). It's like putting locks on luggage. If someone wants in your bag, they're going to get in -- they can just slice it open with a knife or something. But for a thief looking to be (a) quick and (b) discrete, a lock will most likely make him move on to an easier target. My wife didn't believe in luggage locks, then she had to go on a business trip to Paris, and when she got home, she discovered that some sicko baggage handler at Charles Degaulle went and took all her soiled undergarments and pantyhose. Just the dirty ones. :barf:

Leave it to the French!

nogoodname 01-27-2009 08:51 AM

^^ wheel locks are there just to make it longer to steel the rims....... just like steering wheel locks..... sometimes it's not worth the time, so they pass

semtex 01-28-2009 01:32 PM

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Folks, the McGard 21153 locks I ordered came in, and they fit perfectly. So for those of you trying to figure out what locks fit the 19" stock Rays, this is the part no. you want (if you want McGards, that is).

Minicobra1 01-29-2009 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex (Post 25189)
Folks, the McGard 21153 locks I ordered came in, and they fit perfectly. So for those of you trying to figure out what locks fit the 19" stock Rays, this is the part no. you want (if you want McGards, that is).

Thanks!!!:tup:

TerribleONE 01-29-2009 04:53 AM

thanks for tryin those out.. ^

tvfreakazoid 01-29-2009 09:16 AM

Thanks, much appreciated.:tup:


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