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wheel studs.. which ones?

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I use Apex and they have been great.
Old 05-13-2014, 10:58 AM
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Just a note...

Anyone interested in buying Track-Studs needs to order before May 16th. We are shutting down shipments from 5/16 until 5/24 ... additionally there will be very intermittent email support until June 4th as yours truly will be carving the Alpine Passes in a rental.

Shipments will also be stopped from June 10th through the 28th. So please plan accordingly!
Old 05-13-2014, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ApexComp
Just a note...

Anyone interested in buying Track-Studs needs to order before May 16th. We are shutting down shipments from 5/16 until 5/24 ... additionally there will be very intermittent email support until June 4th as yours truly will be carving the Alpine Passes in a rental.

Shipments will also be stopped from June 10th through the 28th. So please plan accordingly!
Order placed.
Old 12-01-2015, 01:53 PM
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Default Coming in 2016 - PTFE coated wheel nuts

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Note: Gun settings may have to be adjusted down. The target torque setting does not change (eg: 90-100 lb/ft), however due to the lubricity of the coating, gun settings may need to be adjusted down to prevent the higher socket speed/inertia form "over-torquing" and damaging your studs.

Old 02-03-2016, 01:23 PM
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The above nuts are now in stock.

http://www.race-studs.com/collection...oated-lug-nuts
Old 02-03-2016, 01:26 PM
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hmmm..... I've seen these coated nuts somewhere before....
Old 02-03-2016, 04:30 PM
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Thanks also to all the experienced RL and Apex for comments. At this time I am looking for more race look for GT3 and more outlaw look for my Weissach. But recently changing a tire on my GT3 even using the provided Porche long stud to hang the wheel, I can see where longer studs for tire changing, cleaning inside of wheels would be worth the low cost of studs and the open nuts for a little weight savings and just good looks.
Appreciate any comments on the use of the "copper nuts" listed by apex was thinking of using them on Weissach with the gold stock Fuchs. Assuming soft material vs steel.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by tgil
Appreciate any comments on the use of the "copper nuts" listed by apex ... Assuming soft material vs steel.
Thanks.
They were copper coated steel, however they are no longer available. The regulations around copper coatings has made them cost prohibitive. Shame really as the copper was great for lubrication and they did look cool on old cars once they took on a patina.
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I'm interested in the stud conversion, but what can I do for a wheel lock? I'm using the Porsche factory locking wheel bolt right now.
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4 studs and one lock.
Old 12-22-2016, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
i purchased my studs from CDOC however they did require slight machining before installation...

both my RS porsche have had them installed and they are fantastic. I keep four spares (one for each side) and have yet to need them..

All the above sound good.
Just avoid titanium.
Sorry for reviving an old thread, but what is wrong with titanium studs?
Strength is more or less identical to steel.
Old 02-10-2017, 03:26 PM
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Sidebar, is Apex still open? I've used them in the past but haven't been able to get a hold of them to do a new order.

A shame about all the Rennline Stud horror stories...
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2 makers:

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yeah just get them from tarett
http://www.tarett.com/items/986-987-...ts1-detail.htm

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