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Old 05-21-2004, 09:58 PM
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Thumbs up Kyokugen Lug Nuts installed...
Well I was bored so decided to address a few details before the next big upgrade so I replaced the big heavy cheap lugs on the RX8 with some nice lightweight cold forged chromoly Kyokugen lugs...

These are closed end, they are caped with a nice polished aluminum cap to keep the water out and give a nice finished look while keeping the weight down to a minimum...

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Number 2...
Another...
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Number3...
Another...
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Nice...You didn't get Lugs with the Hiro's?? I bet the black trust lugs would go good with those wheels.
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Number 5...
Side by side with the ones coming off...
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Number 6...
The one closest is the new one...
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Number 7...
All installed...
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Last one...
Don't forget to torque them down by hand...
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Those are sweet rims....I wish there wasn't a 3 month wait for the 18's. SSR's here I come.
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Yes I got some with the hiros but they were big and heavy... Black is cool but I wanted to keep it clean...
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A little off topic but what offsets are you running....I know you did staggered.
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19 x 8.5 45mm (Front) 19 x 9.5 55mm (Rear) / 235/35-19 & 265/30-19 Tires F/R...
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Which will fit our car?

M12 x 1.5

M12 x 1.25

Or does it depend on the wheel you have....
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nice touch
you are totally car crazy like me
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Cool Reply for Davefzr......
If you look at his package, (not that there's anything WRONG with that...) you can see he bought a 12mm x 1.5 set.....

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Yes the lugs for the RX8 are 12 x 1.5, it is the only size that will fit...
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very nice cortc
off subject what camera do you have ?
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Kel Rx8: I have a Sony F828...
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Where did you purchase these from? The only place I can find them is vividracing for 66 dollars..

Also.. what color did you get?
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Yeah Edit.... I think he got the chrome but from where.. Hmmmmm
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It has been a long day! :D

For some reason I thought you were asking the price of the rims. :o

I was dropped on my head as a baby.:p
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They are pearl silver with a polished aluminum cap... I will look up where I bought them and post in the morning...
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The package says "Heptagon nut" -- is that a typo or are they really 7-sided lug nuts? I can't quite tell from the pics. If so, maybe I'd be comfortable doing away with the security-key. Is it likely a wheel thief would be carrying around a 7 -sided lug wrench?
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