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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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New TiKore Lugs installed
Got my TiKore titanium lugbolts from Dan @ VividRacing last week. Took some b/f and after pictures. Definitely looks so much cleaner w/o all of the OEM rust! Thanks Dan!

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So much cleaner!



Out with the old...



 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 06:02 AM
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Looks great - attn to small details goes a long way
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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does look nice, problem for me is my rear BBS wheels run H&R spacers and require an extra long lug, not standard length...need to get some of those plastic lug caps
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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The rusts were nostalgic ----- NOT. These are very nice :-)
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Looks much better! How much is the weight saving per hub?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Looks much better! How much is the weight saving per hub?

I seem to recall the entire set saves 1 lb. So, my math tells me that I save about 4oz per corner. Definitely noticable...not!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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beautiful!
I have always loved those lug nuts
 
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Nice lugs dude.
 
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Thanks! I was just informed that Tikore does have longer bolts for those that use spacers.
 
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In the box it states "So don't eat them."

Is this a common problem?
 
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In the box it states "So don't eat them."

Is this a common problem?
Tikore /= albacore?

 
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