u guys like my new lugs?

forza1976 · 09-02-2010, 10:38 PM

I didn't like the look of the wheel studs as they were becoming quite weathered so I bought some aluminum racing lugs. Wanted the Project Kics lugs but they were 220 bucks and that was an insane price. Just cleans up the hub area a bit better.

The first pic is from the front wheel, small spacer so you see more of the stud. The second is the rear and I have a 15mm spacer so the stud is more hidden.

Prez · 09-02-2010, 11:07 PM

I don't understand?

original786 · 09-02-2010, 11:09 PM

sweet!!!!

forza1976 · 09-02-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Prez

I don't understand?

AlpineSwift · 09-02-2010, 11:30 PM

$220 for lugs? Holy shit. And I thought paying $200 for a CF roof spoiler was a lot.

They look good and I know there's a purpose for them but damn on the price.

forza1976 · 09-02-2010, 11:32 PM

btw, I didn't pay 220... these were significantly cheaper.

IN54NITY · 09-02-2010, 11:36 PM

He doesn't understand why you would want to make your car heavier for the sake of convenience, and spend money while at it. :P

IN54NITY · 09-02-2010, 11:39 PM

Oh and looks too. Nobody 'round here spends $ just for looks. Not here.

forza1976 · 09-02-2010, 11:39 PM

well considering i dropped about 8 pounds per corner with the wheels and non-rfts, the few extra ounces for the lugs and studs are gravy for me

forza1976 · 09-02-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by aleckzandr

Oh and looks too. Nobody 'round here spends $ just for looks. Not here.

yeah, no one spends money to look good... darn those wheel, suspension and body modifications

original786 · 09-09-2010, 02:48 AM

where did you get those from? website?

Tee212 · 09-09-2010, 02:59 AM

too jdm for my ass

Bimmer This · 09-09-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by aleckzandr

Oh and looks too. Nobody 'round here spends $ just for looks. Not here.

I did apparently when I bought wheels and a lip for mine.

Those lugs are pretty cool Matt. It hides those extended studs.

forza1976 · 09-09-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Those lugs are pretty cool Matt. It hides those extended studs.

Thanks v-dog... That was exactly my approach.

Bimmer This · 09-09-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

Thanks v-dog... That was exactly my approach.

How come you didn't get blue ones? I've seen them before.

I335 · 09-09-2010, 10:26 AM

I like 'em! Tell me, is there any other advantage to studs/lugs than making wheel changing a bit easier? Always wondered if there was more to them than that...

forza1976 · 09-09-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

How come you didn't get blue ones? I've seen them before.

you know I looked at them, even the project kics lugs but they weren't quite what I liked. Just wanted black lugs and to cover up the steel (weathered) studs. As the dude above aptly noted, that may have been a bit too JDM

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Originally Posted by I335

I like 'em! Tell me, is there any other advantage to studs/lugs than making wheel changing a bit easier? Always wondered if there was more to them than that...

Well, the advantage you noted is for sure nice to have. It makes the change a bit quicker but another advantage is when you have different wheels and the extended lugs with spacers don't quite screw in far enough for comfort. The longer lugs I had for my 15mm spacers just didn't quite work for my wheels so I went to studs.

Thanks for the comment.

Bimmer This · 09-09-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

It makes the change a bit quicker but another advantage is when you have different wheels and the extended lugs with spacers don't quite screw in far enough for comfort.

Not only quicker but a lot less effort. I hated aligning the wheel flange to the hub and holding it there while you try to start the lug. PITA!

original786 · 09-09-2010, 12:00 PM

I need those where did u get those from

forza1976 · 09-09-2010, 12:53 PM

racingbrake.com for the studs

amazon.com for the lugs (gorilla racing lugs)

ar design · 09-14-2010, 08:11 AM

I dig em

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