Open end lug question??

Wonka2581 · 04-16-2014, 01:21 AM

Ok, I have a set of wheels I'm puting on the Z,
I purchased a set of Blox TI lugs for them.

BLOX RACING Titanium Forged Lug Nuts | 7 Sided Lug Nut | BUILT-IN Key | FREE SHIPPING

They are Open ended, does anyone know how to keep the insides of them from rusting?

I was thinking maybe Silicone Spray or Anti-Seize.

What do you think??

axmea? · 04-16-2014, 01:35 AM

Since they are titanium, you should not have to do anything to it. Your lugs will rust way sooner that your Ti. Plus at the price you paid, they better not rust.

Wonka2581 · 04-16-2014, 02:34 AM

I know the lugs won't rust, but the studs will...

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Wonka2581 · 04-16-2014, 02:35 AM

And I got them used, I didn't pay full price

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axmea? · 04-16-2014, 08:46 AM

Now I get it. I am actually sharper than this. I've never done anything with mine over a year now and no issues.

Wonka2581 · 04-17-2014, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axmea?

Now I get it. I am actually sharper than this. I've never done anything with mine over a year now and no issues.

Do you have open end lugs? and no rust coming from the studs?

SouthArk370Z · 04-17-2014, 08:02 AM

Silicone/oil will eventually wash away. I'd use a very small amount of antiseize. Put a very thin coat on the stud threads. When using any type of lubricant on fasteners, use a little less torque when tightening.

axmea? · 04-17-2014, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Do you have open end lugs? and no rust coming from the studs?

I have open lugs and no rust. I just remembered, I don't have stock lugs. I replaced when I got spacers in 2012.

Chuy · 04-17-2014, 01:31 PM

I use to use lithium grease

kenchan · 04-17-2014, 07:25 PM

id stay away from any lubricants and just use a coat of engine enamel before screwing in the new lugs.

on my car i use open ended lugs with no spray though cause i dont drive my Z in the wet.

Wonka2581 · 04-17-2014, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

id stay away from any lubricants and just use a coat of engine enamel before screwing in the new lugs.

on my car i use open ended lugs with no spray though cause i dont drive my Z in the wet.

Do you not wash your car??

kenchan · 04-17-2014, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Do you not wash your car??

last time i used a hose to wash was 3yrs ago.

i QD my car after each drive...and if i run over puddles or something i use sprayon carwash.

Wonka2581 · 04-17-2014, 08:15 PM

Huh that's pretty cool

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04-16-2014, 01:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Open end lug question?? Ok, I have a set of wheels I'm puting on the Z, I purchased a set of Blox TI lugs for them. BLOX RACING Titanium Forged Lug Nuts \| 7 Sided Lug Nut \| BUILT-IN Key \| FREE SHIPPING They are Open ended, does anyone know how to keep the insides of them from rusting? I was thinking maybe Silicone Spray or Anti-Seize. What do you think?? __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Since they are titanium, you should not have to do anything to it. Your lugs will rust way sooner that your Ti. Plus at the price you paid, they better not rust. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I know the lugs won't rust, but the studs will... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Now I get it. I am actually sharper than this. I've never done anything with mine over a year now and no issues. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Silicone/oil will eventually wash away. I'd use a very small amount of antiseize. Put a very thin coat on the stud threads. When using any type of lubricant on fasteners, use a little less torque when tightening. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	id stay away from any lubricants and just use a coat of engine enamel before screwing in the new lugs. on my car i use open ended lugs with no spray though cause i dont drive my Z in the wet.

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