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RandyT · 01-27-2018, 11:23 AM

Looking at purchasing Gorilla nuts for my 14,ZL1 I noticed they sell 2 different kinds Acorn for $60 and Factory for $99.

Which ones do most buy and why

Thanks

JB'sZL1 · 01-27-2018, 11:29 AM

96641BDX

TWOFORTYZ · 01-27-2018, 08:51 PM

OEM because it's already on there and you gain nothing but a lighter wallet when buying lug nuts. Just a friendly piece of advice from a cost effective ex mechanic.

mma · 01-27-2018, 09:58 PM

I have these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWOFORTYZ

OEM because it's already on there and you gain nothing but a lighter wallet when buying lug nuts. Just a friendly piece of advice from a cost effective ex mechanic.

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TWOFORTYZ · 01-28-2018, 08:21 PM

I'm not sure what your "???" is about?

I'll repeat myself for clarification. I use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) lug nuts. Because they are already on there. You gain nothing but a lighter wallet by purchasing aftermarket lug nuts. (only gain is a loss of money).

I used to work as a mechanic for several years, this is free advice from a professional. Take it or leave it, it makes no difference to me. I am all about having the fastest, safest, best performance per dollar. What would I know.

TWOFORTYZ · 01-28-2018, 08:23 PM

Nobody steals wheels anymore. They want your LS3/L99. I wouldn't waste my time with locking lug nuts, and never bother on any of my vehicles. My 240Z was stolen with the only set of a certain type of mini lite style JDM wheels known to be in the US, they did not take the wheels, the idiots were too busy stealing my stereo and racing the car.

TWOFORTYZ · 01-28-2018, 08:25 PM

If you really want them, get the full splined version. The others are fine, but prone to being damaged by idiots at tire shops when they do not fully engage the tool. I wouldn't waste my money.

motorhead · 01-28-2018, 10:05 PM

Nooo, no one steals wheels anymore. Lol i got more if you want to see them. Although, the crook most likely has his own Grorilla key and any others needed.

01-27-2018, 11:23 AM	#1
RandyT Drives: 2014 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boulder,Co Posts: 312	Gorilla nuts Looking at purchasing Gorilla nuts for my 14,ZL1 I noticed they sell 2 different kinds Acorn for $60 and Factory for $99. Which ones do most buy and why Thanks Last edited by RandyT; 02-02-2018 at 06:59 PM.

01-27-2018, 08:51 PM	#3
TWOFORTYZ Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: The Freeway Posts: 238	OEM because it's already on there and you gain nothing but a lighter wallet when buying lug nuts. Just a friendly piece of advice from a cost effective ex mechanic. __________________

01-28-2018, 08:21 PM	#5
TWOFORTYZ Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: The Freeway Posts: 238	I'm not sure what your "???" is about? I'll repeat myself for clarification. I use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) lug nuts. Because they are already on there. You gain nothing but a lighter wallet by purchasing aftermarket lug nuts. (only gain is a loss of money). I used to work as a mechanic for several years, this is free advice from a professional. Take it or leave it, it makes no difference to me. I am all about having the fastest, safest, best performance per dollar. What would I know. __________________

01-28-2018, 08:23 PM	#6
TWOFORTYZ Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: The Freeway Posts: 238	Nobody steals wheels anymore. They want your LS3/L99. I wouldn't waste my time with locking lug nuts, and never bother on any of my vehicles. My 240Z was stolen with the only set of a certain type of mini lite style JDM wheels known to be in the US, they did not take the wheels, the idiots were too busy stealing my stereo and racing the car. __________________

01-28-2018, 08:25 PM	#7
TWOFORTYZ Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: The Freeway Posts: 238	If you really want them, get the full splined version. The others are fine, but prone to being damaged by idiots at tire shops when they do not fully engage the tool. I wouldn't waste my money. __________________

01-27-2018, 11:29 AM	#2
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	96641BDX

01-28-2018, 10:05 PM	#8
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	Nooo, no one steals wheels anymore. Lol i got more if you want to see them. Although, the crook most likely has his own Grorilla key and any others needed. Last edited by motorhead; 07-24-2018 at 11:41 PM.