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caverman · 02-02-2010, 10:15 AM

Ok....so my car is almost here and I want to have things ready for it as soon as it gets here.

One thing I wanted to do was to put wheel locks on it right away. Anyone know which Gorilla Lock or something similar works the best on the 20" Camaro wheels? Also where the best place to buy them might be?

jrpxxii · 02-02-2010, 10:16 AM

Auto Zone has a set that is just like the GM locks. 14mmx1.50 is what you need.

caverman · 02-02-2010, 10:18 AM

What about Gorilla Locks....anyone used them on the Camaro?

tony1 · 02-02-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjd24

I got The System from Gorilla across all 20 lugs - from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-71643N-System-Thread/dp/B002807SF0/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1264714665&sr=1-2-fkmr1

With one locking lug per wheel its easier to take a rachet socket and hammer it onto the locking lug to defeat it and take your wheel. With The System they need 20 sockets and a whole lot more time to take them...

I just bought these also

Michael_Js · 02-02-2010, 10:49 AM

Yup, me too! Gorrilla locks - 5 different sets (20 total) - keep em busy!

HDDAN · 02-02-2010, 11:04 AM

Save your money. If they want your wheels they will take your car and remove the wheels with lots of damage at their leisure. This is what they did to my neighbor's Grand National. They also know that you must keep the special sockets in the car or you will be in deep trouble with a flat. Be careful where you park it and it will be fine. If not, use your insurance.

maximus7969 · 02-02-2010, 11:35 AM

how about this

cab2g · 02-02-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximus7969

how about this

That reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Homer goes to New York and gets his wheel locked and then drives home while severely damaging his fender... oh how I love unrealistic cartoons.

1 BAD RS 2 SS · 02-02-2010, 11:50 AM

no locks for me , never out of my sight long enough to worry about . thy look bad to me anyway . just a thought

mattbaer · 02-02-2010, 11:50 AM

This guy I know who use to steal cars and wheels in his younger days said his favorite way to take rims was freon, screwdriver, and a hammer. He clamed it was quicker then to undo the lug nuts. Spray the Freon on the nuts and smack the end of the screwdriver with the hammer.

1 BAD RS 2 SS · 02-02-2010, 12:09 PM

this guy i know ................. j/k just had to

brtaus · 02-02-2010, 12:22 PM

So, I just told my wife I was going to get a set of locking lug nuts. She told me, if I do, I have to keep the lug nut key on my key chain. Really?!?!?!

tony1 · 02-02-2010, 02:42 PM

Well it's true they can steal the whole car to get your wheels .. but the locks are definitly a deterrent pardon my spelling

zen · 02-02-2010, 02:57 PM

If you don't mind having one lug look a little different here is a good way to go:

McGard open end cone seat # 24019. Then go to the Chevrolet dealer and get (4) #5813 015646250 nut covers that will screw on the locking nut. The number is for a painted cover but they are available in Chrome.

They will not be able to drive a "socket" onto them nor will the "freon" trick work.

02-02-2010, 10:15 AM	#1
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02-02-2010, 10:18 AM	#3
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	What about Gorilla Locks....anyone used them on the Camaro? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

02-02-2010, 11:35 AM	#7
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HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	Save your money. If they want your wheels they will take your car and remove the wheels with lots of damage at their leisure. This is what they did to my neighbor's Grand National. They also know that you must keep the special sockets in the car or you will be in deep trouble with a flat. Be careful where you park it and it will be fine. If not, use your insurance.

02-02-2010, 11:50 AM	#9
1 BAD RS 2 SS Drives: 2010 RS 2 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FLEMING COUNTY , KY Posts: 415	no locks for me , never out of my sight long enough to worry about . thy look bad to me anyway . just a thought

02-02-2010, 11:50 AM	#10
mattbaer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alexandria Va Posts: 46 View My Garage	This guy I know who use to steal cars and wheels in his younger days said his favorite way to take rims was freon, screwdriver, and a hammer. He clamed it was quicker then to undo the lug nuts. Spray the Freon on the nuts and smack the end of the screwdriver with the hammer.

02-02-2010, 12:09 PM	#11
1 BAD RS 2 SS Drives: 2010 RS 2 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FLEMING COUNTY , KY Posts: 415	this guy i know ................. j/k just had to

02-02-2010, 12:22 PM	#12
brtaus Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574 View My Garage	So, I just told my wife I was going to get a set of locking lug nuts. She told me, if I do, I have to keep the lug nut key on my key chain. Really?!?!?!

02-02-2010, 02:42 PM	#13
tony1 Drives: 2SS/RS Vortech/L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 474	Well it's true they can steal the whole car to get your wheels .. but the locks are definitly a deterrent pardon my spelling

02-02-2010, 02:57 PM	#14
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	If you don't mind having one lug look a little different here is a good way to go: McGard open end cone seat # 24019. Then go to the Chevrolet dealer and get (4) #5813 015646250 nut covers that will screw on the locking nut. The number is for a painted cover but they are available in Chrome. They will not be able to drive a "socket" onto them nor will the "freon" trick work.