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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
You mean the factory option Blue F Sport springs AND factory option Lexus/Bilstein dampers?

If so you have the best suspension on the planet for this car. how do you like it?!
Yup - the whole shabang! I've posted this a while back.

The drop is very mild, would like it if it was a tad lower. But the car feels great!

less body roll, stiff steering, however the rides a bit more rough. But THIS is how the car should feel like coming off the lot.

I like it very much overrall, and it's OEM, so warranties are intacted.​​​​

This mod costed me ~1k though lol.
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 07:34 PM
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Today, I did the install with my buddies at the Lexus dealer, the fitment and looks of the wheel is awesome.

We wrapped these wheels with the Hankook v12 evo2 in 235/35/19.

However, we came across an issue with the wheel locks. The wheel lock socket was too large in diameter, and does not fit properly into the wheel holes; looks like the wheel would require a narrower wheel lock kit. Please see pictures.

The socket will scratch, or get stuck into the wheel hole if we tried to install this wheel lock.

Anyone got recommendations for aftermarket wheel locks? (I purchased the wheels/lugs/lock from N4SM)




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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Today, I did the install with my buddies at the Lexus dealer, the fitment and looks of the wheel is awesome.

We wrapped these wheels with the Hankook v12 evo2 in 235/25/19.

However, we came across an issue with the wheel locks. The wheel lock socket was too large in diameter, and does not fit properly into the wheel holes; looks like the wheel would require a narrower wheel lock kit. Please see pictures.

The socket will scratch, or get stuck into the wheel hole if we tried to install this wheel lock.

Anyone got recommendations for aftermarket wheel locks? (I purchased the wheels/lugs/lock from N4SM)
Have a look at some Kics lug nuts: http://www.mackin-ind.com/project-kics-lug-nuts/
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sasnuke
Have a look at some Kics lug nuts: http://www.mackin-ind.com/project-kics-lug-nuts/
Hm looks like project kics are only available by the set. I have a local shop here that sells em for ~$200/set.

Kinda just wanna dish the money out for just the wheel lock pieces.

I like these Work ones... but again, they are sold as set.

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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 10:18 PM
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You could try Gorilla or McGard if you just want the locks.
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 10:45 PM
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Did some research, looks like I need the "turner" style locks. The keys look narrower/small in diameter to fit into the small lug hole.

Reviews were meh.. for both. My tech friends advise against gorilla, as they have previous experience taking them off.

McGard 25257 Chrome Tuner Style Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4
Amazon Amazon

Gorilla Automotive 21631SD Small Diameter Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size)
Amazon Amazon
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Old Jun 23, 2018 | 11:25 PM
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Also came across these,

Muteki 41886C Chrome 12mm x 1.5mm Closed End Spline Drive Lug Nut Set with Key, (Set of 20)
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They aren't exactly wheel locks, but they do require a key. Kinda feels like a 2 in 1.
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by nathantse
Did some research, looks like I need the "turner" style locks. The keys look narrower/small in diameter to fit into the small lug hole.

Reviews were meh.. for both. My tech friends advise against gorilla, as they have previous experience taking them off.

McGard 25257 Chrome Tuner Style Cone Seat Wheel Locks (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Set of 4
https://www.amazon.com/McGard-25257-.../dp/B000CONU4W

Gorilla Automotive 21631SD Small Diameter Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size)
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Autom.../dp/B002807KYY
I don't think you can go wrong with the McGard. They have been around for ages with a solid reputation.
Like the wheels btw
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Old Jun 24, 2018 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Sasnuke
I don't think you can go wrong with the McGard. They have been around for ages with a solid reputation.
Like the wheels btw
Think I will go with the McGard. I hear OEM wheel locks are made from them too.

Thanks btw!
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