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Jeffblue 09-22-2010 12:52 PM

basically the only secure lock is one that leaves almost no room between the wall of the lug nut bore and the side of the locking lug or spins freely. Any room beyond 1-2mm and it doesn't matter whether it uses a 7 sided key, a laser carved random shape, or a fingerprint; it can be removed with a bolt remover.

Jeffblue 09-26-2010 06:04 PM

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here is my solution: This will only work on aftermarket wheels that require conical lug nuts. More specifically, your wheels must be the kind with relatively deep holes for the lug nuts and they have to be 29mm in diameter. You need 4 nismo lug nuts https://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5360
and a set of black top wheel lucks QMR Motorsports

The nismo lug nuts give the 17mm hex head that the black tops require to fit over. The black tops fill up the entire lug nut mounting hole and therefore make it so someone can't just use a bolt remover to rip off your wheel lock.

Here are some pics.


If you guys need more details measurements of anything let me know.

CrownR426 08-06-2011 10:47 PM

This thread did not help me at all...
Has anyone found some good wheel locks for the sports package rims?

cossie1600 08-06-2011 11:11 PM

$100 deductible on comprehensive

Red__Zed 08-06-2011 11:17 PM

holy necro

Jolubzo 07-26-2012 08:44 AM

still no solutions ?

kenchan 07-26-2012 09:08 AM

if you need to park outdoors, i suggest you get an aftermarket alarm with tilt sensor.

also if you're parking on your driveway (as in you own or your parents own the house), get a network camera with nightvision and activate motion detection between the hours you feel worried.

the best way, ofcourse, is to have your own garage and lock the garage.

KaienZ34 07-26-2012 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1838936)
if you need to park outdoors, i suggest you get an aftermarket alarm with tilt sensor.

also if you're parking on your driveway (as in you own or your parents own the house), get a network camera with nightvision and activate motion detection between the hours you feel worried.

the best way, ofcourse, is to have your own garage and lock the garage.


With a BIG ass dog in there with the car.

370ZQ 04-08-2013 04:08 PM

Have anyone installed the tilt motion sensor? I want to know if it easy to set up

chops 04-08-2013 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZQ (Post 2256697)
Have anyone installed the tilt motion sensor? I want to know if it easy to set up

its very easy. you wire it to the door/hatch switch and a constant 12v. simple google search will help you

kfull 04-09-2013 10:56 AM

I have a viper alarm system installed w/ a tilt sensor. The system has a shock sensor too if someone bumps into or hits your car. There's also a blinking blue light right up by the rearview mirror, it's very noticeable at nighttime. I had a shop order and install it all for me. Only thing is I can't use the unlock buttons on the door anymore, I have to use the supplied remote for everything.

Fountainhead 04-11-2013 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 1838991)
With a BIG ass dog in there with the car.

I have a trunk monkey :).

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Volk Z 04-11-2013 11:30 AM

Move somewhere safer.... :rolleyes:

For aftermarket wheels i always used Rays duraluminum lugs which have one funky shaped head on one lug per wheel so it doesnt appear like you have a locking lug but you must have the key or no getting them all off.


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