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redvolution
10-28-2004, 07:02 AM
I looking to buy lightweight lug nuts for Enkei RPF1s - anyone know where I can pick up a set of Zenki (not Enkiei) nuts (preferably on the West Side)?

nuts must be 12x1.5, 60 deg conical seat.

Here's an example:
http://www.sportcompactonly.com/product.asp?prodid=1246&catid=86

GokuSSJ4
10-28-2004, 08:42 AM
thats a really good price for light weight nuts, why dont you purchase them on line :?
Skunk2 makes some as well but go for near as 85.00 just make sure you keep air tools away :shock:

gt40
10-28-2004, 09:05 AM
I had issues with some lightweight lug nuts: they tend to come loose if you heat them up under serious driving conditions :shock:

I torqued them proper and then 2 came off. I am guessing because aluminum lugs and steel studs have different expansion rates... I am sticking to steel. The steel is much stronger.

Absinthe
10-28-2004, 09:48 AM
Hey rather than the lugs what about a set two piece rotors to cut down the unsprung wieght? or take off your dust backing plate they have to weight more and cost less than the lugs.

GokuSSJ4
10-28-2004, 09:55 AM
I had issues with some lightweight lug nuts: they tend to come loose if you heat them up under serious driving conditions :shock:

I torqued them proper and then 2 came off. I am guessing because aluminum lugs and steel studs have different expansion rates... I am sticking to steel. The steel is much stronger.

i rather save weight on other areas then lugnuts, also lightweight get stripped so easily.
i prefer the kyougen(sp) there strong enough (except for the key but you can just order some extras) make sure you torque them properly and check them at all times (at least once a week) and after every session at the track. For the track like Mark has said i can only imagine having problems with them coming loose :shock: and thats something is not worth risking.

gofaster87
10-28-2004, 10:12 AM
I just use the steel lugs as well . I was given them with the volks and they work great.

tama_mog
10-28-2004, 10:36 AM
I use the duralium lugnuts from rays wheels....they seem to be fine....kinda a cool wheel lock too heh.

gt40
10-28-2004, 11:07 AM
My lightweight ones I had were RAYS: 2 came off + 7 others were loose... under extreme conditions though. I had the black ones.

ErroR
10-28-2004, 01:56 PM
I have the black ones and haven't had issues yet.

GokuSSJ4
10-28-2004, 04:17 PM
I have the black ones and haven't had issues yet.blahhh!!! those are great if you have a garage queen :P
once you track the car, you can make a review on your precious lugnuts :lol:

redvolution
10-28-2004, 09:37 PM
H'mmm - interesting points. Perhaps I'll look for lighter weight open ended steel lugs. I could go to Westside Tire for that but I generally find them incompetent. I asked Stokes and the ones they had were exceptionally heavy.

I will be tracking the car but not as hard as GT40 (my brakes don't have to slow it down from mach 0.9).

sidewaysevo
10-28-2004, 10:48 PM
I have the red volk ray lugs. Works fine for me

gt40
10-28-2004, 11:34 PM
must be the color...

sidewaysevo
10-29-2004, 09:55 AM
haha maybe

gofaster87
10-29-2004, 12:18 PM
I wouldnt think the weight of the lugs would make enough of a difference for you to notice since the weight is extremely close to the hub instead in the outer wheel area.

Absinthe
10-29-2004, 12:47 PM
you are right about the rotational forces but its still a cut in unsprung wieght to go with those wheels and tires in that size he has probably cut 5-7 lbs off each corner why not shoot for another 5oz.

redvolution
10-29-2004, 06:01 PM
Okay fine, total weight savings per corner is 23g*5 = 115g = 4oz. Pretty minor but I figured it was worth asking.

Anality doesn't pay attention to logic.

gofaster87
10-30-2004, 03:03 PM
Comon Dave 5 oz. Why not drive naked and save a little there as well. Or perhaps shave your head to save a couple ozs there.

Terenus
10-30-2004, 03:09 PM
Comon Dave 5 oz. Why not drive naked and save a little there as well. Or perhaps shave your head to save a couple ozs there.

ROFL! :lol:

redvolution
11-03-2004, 03:40 PM
In all seriousness I found some cheap, lightweight, steel, conical lug nuts from Autozone for only $0.75/nut. Total weight saved vs. the stockers: 1.87 lbs.