Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

WShade · 08-20-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cave vulture

Add me to the list of incorrect wheel locks. Dealer was totally oblivious to the situation.......

That is just absurd.

tru_Asiatik · 04-28-2009, 10:33 PM

^^well im heading out to their dealership(im local) next week so ill go check it out
i just didnt want to spend another $40-$50 dollars for another set if the mcgards would work ok i ordered them befor the nissan ones came out
but thanks for the heads up

domukin · 05-21-2009, 02:09 PM

Hello all and add me to the count of people experiencing problems with the wrong wheel lock. Got my car in LA 2 weeks ago -- and drove up to Sac to finish work. Car has about 1000 miles and I started hearing a clicking noise from the front left tire while turning right. Dealer up here says the car has the wrong wheel locks.... had them call the LA dealer to pay up for the new part... I really wish I would have found this post earlier.

Question thou --- is it safe to drive on these for 2 days until they get the correct part?? They don't even have the right lug nut to replace the locks here....

wstar · 05-21-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by domukin

Hello all and add me to the count of people experiencing problems with the wrong wheel lock. Got my car in LA 2 weeks ago -- and drove up to Sac to finish work. Car has about 1000 miles and I started hearing a clicking noise from the front left tire while turning right. Dealer up here says the car has the wrong wheel locks.... had them call the LA dealer to pay up for the new part... I really wish I would have found this post earlier.

Question thou --- is it safe to drive on these for 2 days until they get the correct part?? They don't even have the right lug nut to replace the locks here....

I would avoid driving on them. You're basically driving on 4 lugs per wheel until you get the right lugs/locks on there. You could end up breaking a wheel stud, or worse. I wouldn't trust it. If you have to drive it that way, keep the speeds and cornering forces low.

ChrisSlicks · 05-21-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domukin

Hello all and add me to the count of people experiencing problems with the wrong wheel lock. Got my car in LA 2 weeks ago -- and drove up to Sac to finish work. Car has about 1000 miles and I started hearing a clicking noise from the front left tire while turning right. Dealer up here says the car has the wrong wheel locks.... had them call the LA dealer to pay up for the new part... I really wish I would have found this post earlier.

Question thou --- is it safe to drive on these for 2 days until they get the correct part?? They don't even have the right lug nut to replace the locks here....

See if you can get a set of regular nuts to replace the lock nuts temporarily (and don't park anywhere sketchy). You'll be more likely to find them at an Infiniti dealer, but the local Nissan dealer can locate the nearest one with stock and provide you with the correct part number. The nuts are the same as the 09 G37S which has been out for longer.

SoCal 370Z · 05-21-2009, 02:12 PM

^^^ +1 Don't be driving it.

AK370Z · 05-24-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

^^^ +1 Don't be driving it.

Don't drive with wrong lock nut. I thought my car had alignment problems (before diagnosing the problem) and set up an appointment with the dealership. After putting the right lock nuts, it feels fine.

domukin · 05-21-2009, 05:43 PM

Well, I'll be waiting a couple of days till they get the new wheel locks. They couldn't find replacement lugnuts, even from infiniti. I figured I shouldn't be driving it like this. Interestingly the dealer did t think it was a big deal, gulp...

domukin · 05-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Dealer finally got the JT000's (package said it was for an infiniti G35 i believe- just like the previous pictures posted) and installed them. Clicking sound is gone

I am happy none of them broke.

WShade · 05-23-2009, 09:29 PM

I took delivery this morning and the same deal, wrong locks. So the salesman and I went back to the service department with the proper part number and ordered the correct ones.

WShade · 05-24-2009, 09:45 AM

Sales manager and I rummaged through the make ready guys toolbox and found my OEM lugs which I quickly put on until the right locks arrive.

molamann · 06-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Sigh, I called my dealership about a month ago because they charged me for wheel locks that they never installed in the first. Just for assurance I asked them which wheel locks they had and what do you know, they're carrying #999h1-a7009(wrong ones.)

I kept arguing with him that they're the wrong wheel locks and he kept telling me the owners on the internet "have no idea what they're talking about." So I called again today and they're still carrying the wrong wheel locks.

They already charged me $160 wheel locks(surprise, surprise) so I need to get a set of wheel locks from them but what's the point of receiving wrong wheel locks. :/

ChrisSlicks · 06-03-2009, 03:53 PM

Obviously they're idiots. Anyone with a little intelligence can tell the difference, all you need to do is hold the crappy locking lug up against a standard lug and you can immediately tell it is too short.

I guess they'll come to their senses when they have a customer that has a wheel fall off, or comes close.

molamann · 06-03-2009, 04:12 PM

It's been over 4 months since I purchased my Z from them and they still don't have correct wheel locks. Unless they're pulling the same **** on their customer by billing them for wheel locks and not installing them.

Anyways I e-mailed Nissan directly hopefully they can arrange something.

chubbs · 06-03-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

It's been over 4 months since I purchased my Z from them and they still don't have correct wheel locks. Unless they're pulling the same **** on their customer by billing them for wheel locks and not installing them.

Anyways I e-mailed Nissan directly hopefully they can arrange something.

Why aren't you doing the following...

1. Demanding your money back (so you can buy the correct locking nuts elsewhere).

2. Threatening to take them to court.

3. Naming and Shaming these criminals?

04-28-2009, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 271	^^well im heading out to their dealership(im local) next week so ill go check it out i just didnt want to spend another $40-$50 dollars for another set if the mcgards would work ok i ordered them befor the nissan ones came out but thanks for the heads up __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

05-21-2009, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	^^^ +1 Don't be driving it. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-23-2009, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	I took delivery this morning and the same deal, wrong locks. So the salesman and I went back to the service department with the proper part number and ordered the correct ones. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

05-24-2009, 09:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	Sales manager and I rummaged through the make ready guys toolbox and found my OEM lugs which I quickly put on until the right locks arrive. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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05-21-2009, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
domukin Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver AT Rep Power: 16	Hello all and add me to the count of people experiencing problems with the wrong wheel lock. Got my car in LA 2 weeks ago -- and drove up to Sac to finish work. Car has about 1000 miles and I started hearing a clicking noise from the front left tire while turning right. Dealer up here says the car has the wrong wheel locks.... had them call the LA dealer to pay up for the new part... I really wish I would have found this post earlier. Question thou --- is it safe to drive on these for 2 days until they get the correct part?? They don't even have the right lug nut to replace the locks here....

05-21-2009, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
domukin Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver AT Rep Power: 16	Well, I'll be waiting a couple of days till they get the new wheel locks. They couldn't find replacement lugnuts, even from infiniti. I figured I shouldn't be driving it like this. Interestingly the dealer did t think it was a big deal, gulp...

05-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
domukin Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver AT Rep Power: 16	Dealer finally got the JT000's (package said it was for an infiniti G35 i believe- just like the previous pictures posted) and installed them. Clicking sound is gone I am happy none of them broke.

06-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	Sigh, I called my dealership about a month ago because they charged me for wheel locks that they never installed in the first. Just for assurance I asked them which wheel locks they had and what do you know, they're carrying #999h1-a7009(wrong ones.) I kept arguing with him that they're the wrong wheel locks and he kept telling me the owners on the internet "have no idea what they're talking about." So I called again today and they're still carrying the wrong wheel locks. They already charged me $160 wheel locks(surprise, surprise) so I need to get a set of wheel locks from them but what's the point of receiving wrong wheel locks. :/

06-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Obviously they're idiots. Anyone with a little intelligence can tell the difference, all you need to do is hold the crappy locking lug up against a standard lug and you can immediately tell it is too short. I guess they'll come to their senses when they have a customer that has a wheel fall off, or comes close.

06-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	It's been over 4 months since I purchased my Z from them and they still don't have correct wheel locks. Unless they're pulling the same **** on their customer by billing them for wheel locks and not installing them. Anyways I e-mailed Nissan directly hopefully they can arrange something.