Lug Nuts?!

Whtfairladyz · 10-16-2013, 02:48 AM

I had a set of Red Gorilla Lug Nuts (same ole' spline drive lug nuts that most people use). They didn't fade, but the colored finish comes off very quickly if you use an impact gun to remove them. The chrome finished lug nuts will do the same as well if not careful.

Mike did a set of Lugs for Daisuke's Z a while back. They used an internal socket as opposed to the traditional OUTSIDE socket style. That style lug nut could be powdercoated all over and not be at such a risk of damaging the finish.

+1 on NO aftermarket lugs on OEM wheels. The new model stuff uses a flat seat type, where most domestic and aftermarket wheels use a conical seat.

Mike · 10-16-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I've powdercoated plenty of lugs, I've done it both ways where I only PC'd the ends, and some where I did the whole lug.
Haven't had any issues with either setup. PC takes a beating if done right. And if you're careful tightening them.

And you can get lined sockets, although I have never used them. Like KarotZ said, red WILL go pink-ish in the sun, but the color match Nissan red I have has lasted better than expected on the lugs

The operative word being 'careful' .

I powdercoated the stock lugnuts on my frontier, and when I brought it in for 7500 mile service, I didn't realize they were going to rotate the tires, and now my lugnuts are no longer perfect. Air wrenches and powdercoated lugnuts don't mix.

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

The operative word being 'careful' .

I powdercoated the stock lugnuts on my frontier, and when I brought it in for 7500 mile service, I didn't realize they were going to rotate the tires, and now my lugnuts are no longer perfect. Air wrenches and powdercoated lugnuts don't mix.

Yep, air tools will ruin the finish!

Chuck33079 · 10-16-2013, 10:09 AM

So I guess this is where we should ask mike how much to powdercoat our nuts?

Mike · 10-16-2013, 11:13 AM

$50 per set if the sides are masked, 25 if the whole thing with no required masking

DEpointfive0 · 10-16-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

$50 per set if the sides are masked, 25 if the whole thing with no required masking

Very fair pricing!

FLYZ · 10-21-2013, 07:12 AM

Man, I have wanted red lug nuts forever, and it is ridiculous that Nissan uses such a weird lug shape for our wheels. There really is no good option here, and no one, I mean NO ONE, makes them. I even contacted Rays themselves and they don't have anything helpful.

km1346 · 10-21-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FLYZ

Man, I have wanted red lug nuts forever, and it is ridiculous that Nissan uses such a weird lug shape for our wheels. There really is no good option here, and no one, I mean NO ONE, makes them. I even contacted Rays themselves and they don't have anything helpful.

I feel ya. I'd rather stick with stock lugs instead of compromising safety or ride quality of the Z. But the red lugs do look amazing

10-16-2013, 02:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
Whtfairladyz Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 77 Drives: '92 Nissan 300zx Rep Power: 265	I had a set of Red Gorilla Lug Nuts (same ole' spline drive lug nuts that most people use). They didn't fade, but the colored finish comes off very quickly if you use an impact gun to remove them. The chrome finished lug nuts will do the same as well if not careful. Mike did a set of Lugs for Daisuke's Z a while back. They used an internal socket as opposed to the traditional OUTSIDE socket style. That style lug nut could be powdercoated all over and not be at such a risk of damaging the finish. +1 on NO aftermarket lugs on OEM wheels. The new model stuff uses a flat seat type, where most domestic and aftermarket wheels use a conical seat. __________________ Whtfairladyz formerly Dustin@Z1

10-16-2013, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	So I guess this is where we should ask mike how much to powdercoat our nuts? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-16-2013, 11:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	$50 per set if the sides are masked, 25 if the whole thing with no required masking Chuck33079 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-21-2013, 07:12 AM	#22 (permalink)
FLYZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 109 Drives: '10 370Z 40 A.E. Rep Power: 13	Man, I have wanted red lug nuts forever, and it is ridiculous that Nissan uses such a weird lug shape for our wheels. There really is no good option here, and no one, I mean NO ONE, makes them. I even contacted Rays themselves and they don't have anything helpful. __________________ Fast Intentions CBE, 18" resonators and resonated HFCs \| TWM short throw shifter \| Stillen G3 CAI \| Z1 hub centric spacers (F-15mm,R-20mm) \| Custom painted fangs and door handles \| Valentine V1/Blendmount/Hide-a-cord \| Nismo shift knob \| 40th Anniversary build number badging \| GT-R starter \| Plastidip

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