Wheelnuts...
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Lol - not a bad idea - although the rarity of Supra's in the UK kinda discounts that theory. I doubt that a wheelnut has come off - i called his bluff earlier on and he started going on about the wheel being warped and the hub being damaged etc etc - so i know he's lying.
You said you were running the "sawblade" rims - and these rims are also in your avatar picture.
The "center cap" on the sawblades do leave your nuts exposed so it would not have to pass "through" anything and could have easily come off during routine driving - they always say to recheck your nuts after X miles of driving to make sure.
The "nuts" for the "sawblade" rims are different than regular ones because of the cap design. They were made to be more decorative and have a closed end design that is much more visually appealing than the typical open end design (used on the 5 spoke MkIII and MkIV rims BTW).
I have an extra "closed end" wheelnut (20 actually) that I don't use any more. The only problem is it would likely cost you close to the £35 to get one shipped over there (FedEx shows about $50 for shipping on a very rough - quick - quote).
The "center cap" on the sawblades do leave your nuts exposed so it would not have to pass "through" anything and could have easily come off during routine driving - they always say to recheck your nuts after X miles of driving to make sure.
The "nuts" for the "sawblade" rims are different than regular ones because of the cap design. They were made to be more decorative and have a closed end design that is much more visually appealing than the typical open end design (used on the 5 spoke MkIII and MkIV rims BTW).
I have an extra "closed end" wheelnut (20 actually) that I don't use any more. The only problem is it would likely cost you close to the £35 to get one shipped over there (FedEx shows about $50 for shipping on a very rough - quick - quote).
argh. how much for USPS delivery, if in fact there is really a missing nut.
Is there no way that running on 4 nuts can 'wreck the wheels' as he so eloquently put it?
Is there no way that running on 4 nuts can 'wreck the wheels' as he so eloquently put it?
Buy anti-theft nuts, i have one on each rim. The head on them is smaller,(on mine) but who cares...
Hey Kai,
I have stacks of standard sawblade nuts lol
-- pm me your address and i'll post you a couple FOC :icon_bigg
Cheers,
Bryan
I have stacks of standard sawblade nuts lol
-- pm me your address and i'll post you a couple FOC :icon_bigg
Cheers,
Bryan
bryank said:
Same here bro. And USPS shipping might break $5 on this item.
dont worry we got u covered.
and sounds like ur dad is full of shit.
find someone on here that lives in the UK and can leave it at their place or a friend. either or you need to get the car away from him. hes going to fuck it up. and ur not going to be happy.
D34DC311 said:
LOL I am in the UK
On the south coast.. Oh and i don't think missing one wheel nut will cause any problems, unless he's been off-roading it.. the hub centre takes most of the force.. and i don't know anyone who's bent a sawblade unless in a crash, or it's been dropped out of an airplane lol
Kai, where abouts are you? could ask a few of the uk club if anyone can babysit for you?
Cheers,
Bryan
bryank said:LOL I am in the UK
Oh and i don't think missing one wheel nut will cause any problems, unless he's been off-roading it.. the hub centre takes most of the force.. and i don't know anyone who's bent a sawblade unless in a crash, or it's been dropped out of an airplane lol
Kai, where abouts are you? could ask a few of the uk club if anyone can babysit for you?
Cheers,
Bryan
Woo woo thats even better.
+1 for you.
Already booked myself on the next Ryanair flight to go pick up my ride - i'm going to have it for myself, and damn the affordability - its half the fun of supra ownership - being skint
Bryan - cheers dude....whats FOC though?
Bryan - cheers dude....whats FOC though?
Well, i'm unemployed now, and no longer a student. So i'm living with mum temporarily until i can either a) find money b) rob a bank c) find somewhere back in the UK to live :aigo:
Much prefer to have my Supra with me once more....
Much prefer to have my Supra with me once more....
Kai said:Already booked myself on the next Ryanair flight to go pick up my ride - i'm going to have it for myself, and damn the affordability - its half the fun of supra ownership - being skint
Bryan - cheers dude....whats FOC though?
FOC - Free Of Charge
Got your PM. will get them in the post tomorrow
cheers,
Bryan