Upgraded Lug Nut

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  1. SilvaSurfer

    SilvaSurfer SRT-8 Driver

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    As some of you may have heard or seen Keith (Owner of GBF) and myself (I work there too) started a little project on making an upgraded lug nut for the LX/LC platform. Well guess what was delivered to the office today. That's right the official OEM Standard Upgraded Lug Nuts are in. Please take a look at this... This was taken with a Cell Camera and it doesn't do the Lugs any justice but I wanted to show everyone.

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    These will never tarnish, chip, fade, crack, or break. They were made out of Aerospace 17-4 Stainless Steel, Heat Treated, Electro Polished, Passivated, and prepped.

    Let me know your thoughts,

    Jay
     
  2. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    I'm thinking you should put a stock nut next to it. I've forgotten what the stock lug looks like :grin:
     
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    Brute SRT Full Access Member

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    Not bad Jay, how much are we looking at? Oh yea, whats GBF stand for?
     
  4. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    I can't see the pics at work, but it sounds good. If you can, bring one with you tonight if you're headed to Beach Burger. I'd like to take a look at them.
     
  5. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    They look very nice Jay. What kind of cost are we talking here?


    Dave, go out and LOOK at one of yours. lol
     
  6. NM08SRT8

    NM08SRT8 I need Diablo!

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    haha, Those look good. I'm interested in the price as well. Would be nice to get a matching set of locking nuts too, maybe? Ah, who knows..
     
  7. loxmith

    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

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    some of us can't do that...:thongue2:



    Oh yeah, those lug nuts look great...any chance that they would fit on a Neon or PT Cruiser?
     
  8. SilvaSurfer

    SilvaSurfer SRT-8 Driver

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    Thanks guys for the props... We are working on the locks soon... Just trying to get these down pack first... Second batch is coming out Monday... Far as price we have not came up with a figure just yet...
     
  9. LegMaker

    LegMaker LMI - LegMakerIntakes

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    very nice jay..... i know the stock ones are pieces of shit!!! i changed over to gorilla lugs because the stock ones rounded off from too much tire changing!! lol
     
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    claude9039u Full Access Member

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    Will we also be able to get them in black chrome?
     
  11. Quick

    Quick Mgmt. - I can't help you

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    I got the full set of Gorilla Acorn locking lugs. ...almost 3 years ago...
    They're not as pretty as Jay's though.

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  12. LegMaker

    LegMaker LMI - LegMakerIntakes

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    those look awfully familiar!!! lol
     
  13. StnePny3

    StnePny3 Full Access Member

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    Day late.. $ Short ( A Hundred + )

    Had my car in the shop on Thrusday, getting 9K service & track insp. for my weekend at Willow Springs & found out the tire guy (the week before) use a 22mm on my factory
    21mm or something close to that (left me 10 bad lug nuts - you get the picture)..so at the last minute on the spot I was able to get 20 factory lugs for $130ish. Car is done, passed Tech. & looks like iGo Hot Lapping at 8 am.

    I beat the good stuff cost as much as factory if not less..

    I they say ...if I didn't have bad luck ....I would not have any luck at all..

    I want to give props to the Parts Guy at South Bay Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & one young tech who took time to talk to me.

    Tire (NT 05) and Brakes (The Brake Man #93's) do your job & car forgive for the fun I'm about to have.
     
  14. 1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    I had the pleasure to check one of these out tonight at Beach Burger. They are truly high quality, expertly machined beauties.
     
  15. SilvaSurfer

    SilvaSurfer SRT-8 Driver

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    Thanks Adam, far as all the questions about cost and colors... I will have to let everyone know on Monday when the firs shipment comes back from processing. I do understand that some would like them in black and other colors. So all information will be gathered and posted.


    Thanks guys...
     
  16. BlownHemi

    BlownHemi It feels good to be blown

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    I want/need some! How long before we can order? I know 2-3 people that will buy a set like NOW as well.
     
  17. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Sweetness.

    So when can I expect a PM asking about vendor status?
     
  18. FlyByU

    FlyByU Vroom vroom

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    Very good idea, put me on the list.
     
  19. HalV48

    HalV48 They Call Me Patron

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    I could use some new nuts.
     
  20. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Wrong forum and WRONG thread... :dumb: :stars: :thongue2: :huglove: :help: