Nissan 370Z Forum  

Broken wheel stud and lug nut.

Originally Posted by MightyBobo Interesting. Alrighty. I have some ideas to protect it, so, we'll see. Either way, I hope the dealer will do the job. Unfortunately, there are other

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Wheels & Tires


Like Tree3Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-05-2009, 08:22 PM   #31 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
SoCal 370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: US of A
Posts: 2,842
Drives: Answers
Rep Power: 33
SoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MightyBobo View Post
Interesting. Alrighty. I have some ideas to protect it, so, we'll see. Either way, I hope the dealer will do the job.
Unfortunately, there are other styles too that can be used to remove wheel locks. Wheel locks, at best, simply slow down the theft process a bit.
__________________
( Click to show/hide )
SoCal 370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-05-2009, 08:28 PM   #32 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MightyBobo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8,465
Drives: No cars; only bikes
Rep Power: 52
MightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to MightyBobo Send a message via Skype™ to MightyBobo
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z View Post
Unfortunately, there are other styles too that can be used to remove wheel locks. Wheel locks, at best, simply slow down the theft process a bit.
Oh, I know - I totally agree, too. I sometimes think they are a waste.
__________________
I don't own a car anymore.
MightyBobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-05-2009, 08:36 PM   #33 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ChrisSlicks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653
ChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MightyBobo View Post
Hmmmm, interesting....because I dont think I have any threads to thread this tool ONTO...I think it was broken off right at the tip of both studs...

Or, wait, do you thread it onto the remaining lugnut?
It's a very hard steel designed to cut its way into the smooth surface of the nut. Think of it kind of like a thread cutter die, only in reverse.

I'm hoping the dealer will do it for you, that way if they scratch the rim you can make them pay to refinish it.

Last edited by ChrisSlicks; 04-05-2009 at 09:47 PM.
ChrisSlicks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-05-2009, 08:40 PM   #34 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MightyBobo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8,465
Drives: No cars; only bikes
Rep Power: 52
MightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to MightyBobo Send a message via Skype™ to MightyBobo
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks View Post
It's a very hard steel designed to cut it's way into the smooth surface of the nut. Think of it kind of like a thread cutter die, only in reverse.

I'm hoping the dealer will do it for you, that way if they scratch the rim you can make them pay to refinish it.
Agreed.
__________________
I don't own a car anymore.
MightyBobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 11:00 AM   #35 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
JoeyD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Raeford, NC
Posts: 305
Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z
Rep Power: 186
JoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I got mine fixed this morning. It took about an hour (they also had to program my second key FOB:takes a LONG time). No scuffs or scratches on the wheel, and a brand new stud; it's like nothing ever happened. I warned the dealer that this was not an isolated problem and they are considering removal of locking lugs on all their 370Zs.
__________________
When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?
JoeyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 11:08 AM   #36 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
SoCal 370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: US of A
Posts: 2,842
Drives: Answers
Rep Power: 33
SoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Question

Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeyD View Post
I got mine fixed this morning. It took about an hour (they also had to program my second key FOB:takes a LONG time). No scuffs or scratches on the wheel, and a brand new stud; it's like nothing ever happened. I warned the dealer that this was not an isolated problem and they are considering removal of locking lugs on all their 370Zs.
I can't help wonder whether the dealer, the first go around, simply loosened and removed one of your lugs to be replaced by the locking lug versus properly loosening all the lugs and then applying the proper torque to each lug?

Glad to hear it's fixed!
__________________
( Click to show/hide )
SoCal 370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 12:32 PM   #37 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: league city, tx
Posts: 757
Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z
Rep Power: 17
iceman21_23 is on a distinguished road
Default

okay guys so i have a question i was given a set of locking lugs by my dealer... are these the ones your talking about?

here is pictures of the package they gave me

Last edited by iceman21_23; 04-06-2009 at 12:38 PM.
iceman21_23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 12:47 PM   #38 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
JoeyD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Raeford, NC
Posts: 305
Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z
Rep Power: 186
JoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Yeah, those are the ones. I'm interested to know what wheels the other failures were on. Mine has the base 18's.
__________________
When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?
JoeyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 12:51 PM   #39 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ChrisSlicks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653
ChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Mine was on the sport wheels, but the locks look like they were for a 350Z.

ChrisSlicks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 02:11 PM   #40 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
SoCal 370Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: US of A
Posts: 2,842
Drives: Answers
Rep Power: 33
SoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond reputeSoCal 370Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman21_23 View Post
... are these the ones your talking about?
Yes. And people the locking lugs must have the same profile, washer, depth, etc, as the other lug nuts. This wheel was designed with a lug/washer style nut. You will not get the proper torque on the rims if they are different style lug nuts.
__________________
( Click to show/hide )
SoCal 370Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 02:20 PM   #41 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MightyBobo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8,465
Drives: No cars; only bikes
Rep Power: 52
MightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to MightyBobo Send a message via Skype™ to MightyBobo
Default

Got mine fixed this morning. Pity they didnt jack my wheel up w/ the curb rash on it lol

I warned them, and they'll probably be removing them from all 370's.
__________________
I don't own a car anymore.
MightyBobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 02:29 PM   #42 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
ChrisSlicks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 6,203
Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6
Rep Power: 653
ChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond reputeChrisSlicks has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MightyBobo View Post
Got mine fixed this morning. Pity they didnt jack my wheel up w/ the curb rash on it lol

I warned them, and they'll probably be removing them from all 370's.
Great news.

Did you have the same ones as Joey?
ChrisSlicks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 02:48 PM   #43 (permalink)
Track Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: league city, tx
Posts: 757
Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z
Rep Power: 17
iceman21_23 is on a distinguished road
Default

btw the invoice i had inside the package said these wheel locks are for g37 sedans
iceman21_23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-06-2009, 03:05 PM   #44 (permalink)
Enthusiast Member
 
JoeyD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Raeford, NC
Posts: 305
Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z
Rep Power: 186
JoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond reputeJoeyD has a reputation beyond repute
Default

At least the remainder of the lug can be removed without damaging the wheel. It could be a lot worse...also could have been prevented with a little common sense. One of these things is not like the other....?
__________________
When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?
JoeyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2009, 12:22 AM   #45 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
MightyBobo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 8,465
Drives: No cars; only bikes
Rep Power: 52
MightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond reputeMightyBobo has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to MightyBobo Send a message via Skype™ to MightyBobo
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks View Post
Great news.

Did you have the same ones as Joey?
Yes, I did. They are Nissan-brand locks, and they did indeed think the 350Z's could be used on the 370's. They were definitely surprised when I said it didnt fit, but I think they will be removing them now, thankfully. I hope so, at least...

BTW, I think its worthy mentioning that, looking at the cheap metal that made these lugs up, I'd almost guarantee that in cold weather, they'd very likely snap when trying to take them off if it was an emergency!
__________________
I don't own a car anymore.

Last edited by MightyBobo; 04-07-2009 at 12:28 AM.
MightyBobo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Car is broken-in. AndreZ Cadena Nissan 370Z General Discussions 33 07-07-2011 10:01 PM
BBS wheel website ScooterN2 Wheels & Tires 1 04-29-2009 08:35 PM
Wheel fitment.. zeebra Wheels & Tires 4 04-03-2009 11:08 AM
So you've Broken in your 370z where is your indicator set? Asheth Nissan 370Z General Discussions 6 02-24-2009 02:09 PM
Wheel Blowout! BPAuto Wheels & Tires 3 01-27-2009 02:14 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2