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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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damnit.. just got back from work, so i guess i have to gather more inforemation not just in forums.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
It's not like they're good rims. They're sport max...
shut up men,. i got them for free so y not take em right?
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Sooo what kind of lugs are those?
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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i bought em online JDM, but when i got em i start doubting them which i was right..
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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well any aftermarket lug nuts are made out of soft metal (alum,titan, etc.), our stock ones are steel. after a while with aftermarket lugs removed and tighten back and forth the metal eventually bends. next time you just have to take those lug nuts lightly.

its more safer when lug nuts get "loose" because its easier notice with "clunking" noises and no damage is involve compare to over tightening that soft metal.... i weigh 145 so left hand on the angle of the lug nut tool and right hand at the end of the tool and just lean to the right is tight enough...
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Torque wrench + right torque specs = FTMFW!
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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u could always take the other 4 off and drive around and see if it comes off
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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i was using torque wrench, it just happen that i forgot i was working with aluminums. so pop! pop! pop! is all i heard. so learn from my mistakes.. =)
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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no but seriously, it looks like u still have some sides left. Hammer a socket in there and torch that sucker, it should come off.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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this is the reason people buy expensive lug nuts
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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^ amen
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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well on the positive note... You got 1 wheel lock, so no need to worry about that rim being jacked.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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^lol
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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lol^ tru taht!.. but yea dude, im still thinking and getting more info on how to get taht b!tch out!
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DonNguyen
this is the reason people buy expensive lug nuts
i agree!.. guess where all learning.. from this crap
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by xkillah
Originally Posted by DonNguyen
this is the reason people buy expensive lug nuts
i agree!.. guess where all learning.. from this crap
and the learning continues.

your statement should read

"I agree! I guess WE'RE all learning from this crap"
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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lol,, my bad..
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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I was just at Sears today and they have this socket that is for taking off damaged lug nuts. You could give that a try.
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlanga
u could always take the other 4 off and drive around and see if it comes off
What a hilariously awful idea.
Old Aug 1, 2008 | 12:59 AM
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so you think

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