Lug Recommendation
08-03-2007, 01:40 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Lug Recommendation
Hi everyone, before the kitty comes out, I've searched... I'm on this forum day and night it seems...
Ok now that I have my Bronze GTS' as well as my Stoptech BBK, I don't see why I shouldn't add a nice set of lugs as well.
I wanted the Project-Kics Neo-Chro lugs for a long time, but have heard things about them being easily stripped, as well as the "problem" of open ended lugs increasing the chances of bolt rust and this rust leaking onto the wheels (can anyone confirm this?)
As you can see, the color is Super Black and the wheels are bronze... Any suggestions? Maybe even a photoshop or two?
Thanks....
Ok now that I have my Bronze GTS' as well as my Stoptech BBK, I don't see why I shouldn't add a nice set of lugs as well.
I wanted the Project-Kics Neo-Chro lugs for a long time, but have heard things about them being easily stripped, as well as the "problem" of open ended lugs increasing the chances of bolt rust and this rust leaking onto the wheels (can anyone confirm this?)
As you can see, the color is Super Black and the wheels are bronze... Any suggestions? Maybe even a photoshop or two?
Thanks....
08-03-2007, 09:03 PM
#2
New Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tampa
Posts: 1,006
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The open-ended Kics 40s I have on my GT-Ss have rust sitting inside them 24/7. however, i've yet to see any leak out onto the lip or face...and if it did, I wash the car weekly, and touch-up the wheels with a cloth about every 3 days to remove brake dust anyway, so I can't imagine rust sitting on them long enough for it to matter.
08-03-2007, 09:05 PM
#3
New Member
iTrader: (37)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 6,482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've used the R40 and R40 Neo Chros on my GTS wheels and never had a problem with them rusting. You do however need to hand loosen and tighten them or else they can be stripped. I would really suggest you get these.
08-04-2007, 10:15 PM
#5
Master
iTrader: (65)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,527
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Kics R40 Black Chrome or Neo Chro would be nice...
you can try ebay.. I see some on sale there..
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...r40&category0=
you can try ebay.. I see some on sale there..
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...r40&category0=
Last edited by Volk350Z; 08-04-2007 at 10:18 PM.
Trending Topics
08-04-2007, 11:39 PM
#8
Originally Posted by cyan
don't forget to exchange four of them for a set of locks...the Kics 40s dont have locks on them.
Originally Posted by MackinIndustries.com
*Lock set contains 4 locks and a key.
08-05-2007, 04:30 AM
#9
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by THE TECH
Red to match the calipers?
This was my initial thought, but while I was getting the BBK done I noticed that the red Rays lugs actually look pink in person. I believe this is due to the anodization.(sp?)
The more I look at the Neo-Chro's the less I like them, something about Open-ended lugs doesn't sit well me.
I checked the Gold Wheels section of the board and ran across this post and I really liked the way the blue lugs (yes blue) looked against the gold wheels.
Saturday I met-up with Najnahto, a cool board member, and picked up his set of Blue Work lugs with locks for a steal. They are going on today, I'll post pics when I'm done.
Thanks again guys...
Last edited by QdotJ; 08-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.
08-05-2007, 07:36 AM
#11
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Seriously, if it wasn't for the members on this site my ride wouldn't look anything like it does...
The lug install might have to wait a little while, I don't think my wrench will fit without scratching the lug holes... Call me ****, but I'd hate for that to happen. I may drop by Status and see if they can do it for me... Rick's a pretty cool guy and it shouldn't take more than a few mins.
The lug install might have to wait a little while, I don't think my wrench will fit without scratching the lug holes... Call me ****, but I'd hate for that to happen. I may drop by Status and see if they can do it for me... Rick's a pretty cool guy and it shouldn't take more than a few mins.
08-05-2007, 08:53 AM
#15
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by OffsetZ33
Take and wrap the socket with some electrical tape - that will help with the scratches since if it hits it wont be metal on metal (or paint).
Electric tape - Check
Correct socket - Check
Torque wrench - Check
Since we're on the subject, does anyone know if Rays' offers "touch-up" paint similar to their time-attack paint? I know the day will come that I'll have a scratch or so on the spokes...
08-05-2007, 11:47 AM
#17
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 653
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by JDMFairladyZ33
I've used the R40 and R40 Neo Chros on my GTS wheels and never had a problem with them rusting. You do however need to hand loosen and tighten them or else they can be stripped. I would really suggest you get these.
Ok, here's my question, how do you torque them if you are hand loosening and tightening them??
08-05-2007, 12:09 PM
#18
New Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Tampa
Posts: 1,006
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A torque wrench will allow you to dial in in perfectly. you don't have to worry about that when loosening, and frankly, I don't own a torque wrench and never have used one, i just put what I think is the right pressure on the lug and haven't stripped any yet.
08-05-2007, 02:19 PM
#20
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (564)
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 19,266
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
black McGard Spline drive with lock is what I'd go with - frankly wouldn't waste my time on anything else (personally) - they even do the lock in black too
closed end (no rust), steel threads (wont strip like all the alunimum ones eventually will), and the color will not fade like the all the duralumin based lugs eventually will
we dont sell em, but you can contact them directly:
http://www.mcgard.com/contact/
closed end (no rust), steel threads (wont strip like all the alunimum ones eventually will), and the color will not fade like the all the duralumin based lugs eventually will
we dont sell em, but you can contact them directly:
http://www.mcgard.com/contact/