Please help my Lug Nuts Decision!

pty370z · 07-21-2011, 06:42 PM

Hi guys,

Asking for a little help here..

I'm on the group buy for the special order of custom-colored TE37SL's. I ordered them in matte black. In preparation for the arrival of the wheels, I wanna get a set of lug nuts but can't decide whether to go with red or black lugs..

I have a solid red Z and I'm not sure if there would be a difference in the tones of red between the car's body + TE37SL decals + red lugs.. Would this be too much?

I could get red lugs but leave the wheels without decals? Put decals on and use black lugs?

Please vote and comment and your help is appreciated.. Also, if anyone is willing to photoshop for the sake of visual aids, that would be AWESOME!

Thanks again!

kenchan · 07-21-2011, 07:18 PM

You get my pm?

pty370z · 07-21-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

You get my pm?

Yeap!

Thank you for the quick reply!

kenchan · 07-21-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z

Yeap!

Thank you for the quick reply!

Np!

as for lugs i'm running black Titeks.

pty370z · 07-21-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Np!

as for lugs i'm running black Titeks.

I was told the Titek's are easily damaged/scratched..?? How true is that..??

I was leaning towards Rays Duralumin.. I got a really good deal locally (brand new set for $80..)

vividracing · 07-21-2011, 08:53 PM

Why buy limited edition wheels without showing off the decals? Come on now!

We have a bunch of lug nuts, but I'd run these if I were you

KICS Bullocks and Nut set M12x1.25 Black

The bullocks are excellent for theft protection. No 2 sets use the same key!

cc370z · 07-21-2011, 11:07 PM

I chose the Rays Duralumin for my superlaps. I can't wait to see your setup!

ClemsonWill · 07-22-2011, 09:18 AM

I kind of like the contrast of red lugs with black wheels. If you go this route you just need to find some that aren't going to fade or look pink after some time.

pty370z · 07-22-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I kind of like the contrast of red lugs with black wheels. If you go this route you just need to find some that aren't going to fade or look pink after some time.

I agree with the contrast, I think I would like it.. However, I'm just worried, as I mentioned before, about the difference in tones of red between the car's body, TE37SL decals, and the color of the lugs.. Also, I'm not sure if it would look like too much..

Any suggestions on red lugs that wouldn't fade or look pink after a while..??

kenchan · 07-22-2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z

I was told the Titek's are easily damaged/scratched..?? How true is that..??

I was leaning towards Rays Duralumin.. I got a really good deal locally (brand new set for $80..)

if you use an impact gun they will break pretty easily..but that can be said on most duraluminum lugs. i use 80-85lbs. no issue on mine.

i have a spare 4pcs set just in case.

as for scratches they all scratch pretty easily... just be 10x gentle with them i guess vs regular nickel plated lugs.

pty370z · 07-23-2011, 10:34 PM

more opinions welcome!

Osiris · 07-23-2011, 11:22 PM

Somewhere on this forum there's a red Z & TE37SL with the red decals and it looks good. I just couldn't find it short notice. Maybe you can hold off on the lugs til after you get the wheels? When i got my TE37s, they came with generic silver lugs. So you could use those while you compare the colors? But i'd go with the black lugs.

weiboy718 · 07-24-2011, 01:20 AM

hope this helps! similar to what you're about to do.

Waiz · 07-24-2011, 02:42 AM

Red lugs after awhile will turn pink no matter what the brand it is bound to happen.

Stick with black Muteki lugs and the decals ON

View Poll Results: What combo you think will work best? - Matte Black TE37SL Wheels, Solid Red 370Z
BLACK Lug Nuts, ALL TE37SL decals ON	13	48.15%
BLACK Lug Nuts, ALL TE37SL decals OFF	4	14.81%
RED Lug Nuts, ALL TE37SL decals ON	9	33.33%
RED Lug Nuts, ALL TE37SL decals OFF	1	3.70%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

07-21-2011, 06:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	Please help my Lug Nuts Decision! Hi guys, Asking for a little help here.. I'm on the group buy for the special order of custom-colored TE37SL's. I ordered them in matte black. In preparation for the arrival of the wheels, I wanna get a set of lug nuts but can't decide whether to go with red or black lugs.. I have a solid red Z and I'm not sure if there would be a difference in the tones of red between the car's body + TE37SL decals + red lugs.. Would this be too much? I could get red lugs but leave the wheels without decals? Put decals on and use black lugs? Please vote and comment and your help is appreciated.. Also, if anyone is willing to photoshop for the sake of visual aids, that would be AWESOME! Thanks again! __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

07-21-2011, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	Why buy limited edition wheels without showing off the decals? Come on now! We have a bunch of lug nuts, but I'd run these if I were you KICS Bullocks and Nut set M12x1.25 Black The bullocks are excellent for theft protection. No 2 sets use the same key! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

07-22-2011, 09:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I kind of like the contrast of red lugs with black wheels. If you go this route you just need to find some that aren't going to fade or look pink after some time. __________________ Slightly modded

07-23-2011, 10:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	more opinions welcome! __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

07-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	You get my pm?

07-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I chose the Rays Duralumin for my superlaps. I can't wait to see your setup!

07-23-2011, 11:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Somewhere on this forum there's a red Z & TE37SL with the red decals and it looks good. I just couldn't find it short notice. Maybe you can hold off on the lugs til after you get the wheels? When i got my TE37s, they came with generic silver lugs. So you could use those while you compare the colors? But i'd go with the black lugs. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

07-24-2011, 01:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 16	hope this helps! similar to what you're about to do.

07-24-2011, 02:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Red lugs after awhile will turn pink no matter what the brand it is bound to happen. Stick with black Muteki lugs and the decals ON

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