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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 03:37 AM
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Default Neeed help on wheel locks for a 09 370Z sport wheels

2 weeks ago 2 of my rims were stolen, I need more protection than just the Nissan OEM wheel locks
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1 find a garage on Craigslist ( no luck )
2 move to a location that offers a garage and eat it in the rent ($1600 and no pets)
3 I purchased 4 theft deterrent wheel boots that block lug nut access. (Already got it an sent it back b/c you can still get at the lugs with a curved lug nut remover)
(http://www.tirelock.com/product_p/8-00055.htm)
4 thinking about swapping the fist boot for this (http://www.tirelock.com/product_p/ub-2%20pf-02.htm) but the limit is 255MM so it will only work for the 2 front tires not the rear b/c they are to wide
5 custom alarm system will be installed tomorrow after I pick up the car from Nissan (price $1000) tilt/glass/motion sensor, electronic siren, 2 way remote, back up battery, 2 bright LED's, interior Siren, stickers lots and lots of stickers lol
6 multiple wheel locks and keys per wheel on top of the dealership OEM wheel locks
7 car cover to take attention away until I find a garage close to home
8 a baseball bat by the door so I can run out of the house (screaming out loud I am BATMAN) every time the 2 way alarm tells me some one is f!@&king with my car
Options need help with these wheel locks

*I am very aware that wheel locks are just a deterrent, a way to slow the crooks down, and if they really want my rims they are going to take them, but I am not going to make it easy for them and I am not going to be picked off b/c my car was an easy hit*

My first choice is

KYO-EI DENCY 2000 LOCK NUTS (http://www.nengun.com/kyo-ei/dency-2000-lock-nuts)

Second choice is (but is this for a nismo rim?)
Gorilla Automotive 63621 Standard Mag Guard Locks (12mm x 1.25 Thread Size) - Pack of 4
(http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automo...ar=1&carId=001)

Wish these worked for my car
(http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Euro_Lock_Wheel_Locks/)

(http://www.ezaccessory.com/Bulge_Aco...ead_p/1906.htm)

http://www.*******.com/wheels-tires/...eel-locks.html)

http://www.qmrmotorsports.com/shop/p...oducts_id=3598)

https://www.mynismo.com/products/Default.asp?id=5360)

http://www.rhdjapan.com/kyo-ei-dency...t-silver-30851)
Old Dec 29, 2011 | 05:51 AM
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Were on long island I could use new wheels jk. My friend has 22's on his range hse they were made by rays so they were bank what he did was buy 5 different brands of wheel locks so Evey wheel had 5 locks on it and they were all different again locks help slow people down not stop
Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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I'd ditch the whole boot idea, unless you're worried about someone taking the whole car.

2 locks on each wheel is all you'd need in my opinion. The McGard supposedly have a different key for every set ever sold, so the thieves won't be able to bring their own key.

2 locks + alarm will be all you need. Who's installing the alarm? Is it a "stealth" install, or just standard install under the steering column? Will the siren be hidden?

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/k...-p-116940.html these are great locks. They're actually the exact same thing as the KYO-EI, just sold as Project KICS in N. America.

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I had the stock mcgards tire locks on the car the first time. Thieves went threw that defense. I have a new set of mcgard's from nissan but I was interested in buying another different set, maybe even a third set to sleep better at night. So I like the KICS/KYO-EL 2000 dency lock set that you recommended on vivid racing, and I also like the gorilla acorn Inner key/smooth out side locks too. I just want to know if they would work for on a OEM ray's sport 19" wheel. I dont have after market rims on my 370Z. The alarm will be stealth, and it will be installed by Depot auto sound and security here in NY, not sure where the siren will be hidden, I'll have to ask the guy. Unless any one has suggestions.

So my question is, will these options work for an OEM sport set up? Thank you for any help!
http://www.nengun.com/kyo-ei/dency-2000-lock-nuts

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...=1325188537077

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla-guard-locks
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My Wheels were stolen in my driveway... Thank God for Full Coverage.
Old Dec 30, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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Decided to go with these wheel locks, the price was right! 2 set's of Gorilla locks acorn design @ $11
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._ya_os_product)

Then I will also get the KICSdency 2000 as soon as I find out that they defiantly fit the
OEM sports wheel, expensive though $150
(http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/k...-p-116940.html)
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Ok so I cancelled my order on amazon for the gorilla acorn 61621 wheel locks (http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla-guard-locks) thank you for your advice. But, can any one make a recommendation on what wheel locks to go with other that the dealer/McGards type?

something other than the rebranded McGards
Does anyone have part No's for alternate manufacturer's wheel locks that are compatible with the 19" Rays? (Flat Washer Style Wheel Lock). Maybe Gorilla...

I've been going through as many threads about wheel locks as I can find, (both here and on a G37 forum). It seems like these 12 x 1.25 hybrid mag & washer w/ the tapered (gorilla calls 'acorn') tips and the correct diameter shaft are difficult to find in a lock from anyone other than the Nissan-rebranded-McGards. And too many people have said those are too easy to take off, so I'm looking to add another layer of protection.

And yes, any experienced wheel thief can etc. etc.

Just looking for another layer of protection is all.

Many thanks




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