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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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Titanium Lug nuts

I would like to get a set of Titanium lug nuts for my 996 TT S. Anyone know where I could purchase a set?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 911turbos
I would like to get a set of Titanium lug nuts for my 996 TT S. Anyone know where I could purchase a set?
Why?
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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vividracing carries them
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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The search button is your friend.
 
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Speed Gallery has them. U may want to consider what else you can do w/$1k. They are cool tho.
 
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eBay routinely runs an ad for a set of the stainless steel lug nuts for around $150 or so. Is there a particular reason you're looking for the titanium?
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Step 1: Search
Step 2: "titanium bolts"
Step 3: results

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...titanium+bolts
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 911turbos
I would like to get a set of Titanium lug nuts for my 996 TT S. Anyone know where I could purchase a set?
You are looking for bolts not nuts.
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LARennsport
Speed Gallery has them. U may want to consider what else you can do w/$1k. They are cool tho.
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Everyones want these until they find out the cost.
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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911turbos,

i purchased my set from www.Sharkwerks.com
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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How much unsprung weight do these really save?
 
Old Nov 9, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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How much unsprung weight do these really save?
1lbs per corner.
 
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1lbs per corner.
So I could basically take a dump and garner the same weight loss results as these for $1000 less? I am off to the bathroom now.
 
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Originally Posted by LUISGT3
So I could basically take a dump and garner the same weight loss results as these for $1000 less? I am off to the bathroom now.
Are you unsprung, Luis? Riding the car from the rim?
 

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