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Nov 3, 2013 | 08:19 PM

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Heel & Toe

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From: Tecumseh Ontario

Where do you store wheel lock?

I recently purchased a '99 vert. Where do you store your McGard wheel lock? I keep mine in the center console, but that is not very smart nor secure. The owners manual says there is a holder in the top of the trunk lid flange, but I am unable to locate it.

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:33 PM

pickleseimer

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In the left rear storage compartment in the trunk, which is where the factory put it on mine.

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:39 PM

Ole Blaster

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I'll put mine in the glove box....set alarm...

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:40 PM

Chilliwack vettes

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In the left rear storage compartment in the trunk, which is where the factory put it on mine.

There's a little indent between the center & drivers compartments.

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:41 PM

Oh 2 Fun

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yep, where it belongs.....driver side small compartment in the back. There is a little "dip" there for it.

Nov 3, 2013 | 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes

There's a little indent between the center & drivers compartments.

That is where mine was.

Now it is on a shelf next to the locking lugs. I stopped using the locking lugs.

Nov 3, 2013 | 09:37 PM

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That is where mine was.

Now it is on a shelf next to the locking lugs. I stopped using the locking lugs.

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Nov 3, 2013 | 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pickleseimer

In the left rear storage compartment in the trunk, which is where the factory put it on mine.

Thanks everyone. That was too simple. I read the manual and thought the trunk rail was at the top where the gasket is, not under the left storage cover. GM's manual language is over-complicated, just like everything else on this car.

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Nov 3, 2013 | 11:10 PM

duramaxsky

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When I find mine, It's in the car somewhere I think, I will replace the locks with standard nuts. My cars live in a garage. I don't need locks.

Nov 3, 2013 | 11:11 PM

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I put mine in a plastic bag along with my owners manual in the glove box.

Nov 4, 2013 | 07:48 AM

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One of the first things I did when I bought my aftermarket wheels was do get rid of my wheel locks. I've seen way too many people forget where they put it. My car is seldom out of my sight, so I don't worry about someone taking the wheels.

Nov 4, 2013 | 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Oh 2 Fun

yep, where it belongs.....driver side small compartment in the back. There is a little "dip" there for it.

Except for an '04 .. my '01 had the little 'dip' for it but not my '04' - so I keep it in a little pouch in the glove box.

Nov 4, 2013 | 06:51 PM

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Mines still sealed in the bag with the lugnuts in the back left compartment!

Nov 4, 2013 | 06:58 PM

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I kept mine in my trash can, and now its in a landfill. First thing I did with my Z06 was throw away those McGuard lug nuts.

Nov 4, 2013 | 09:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oh 2 Fun

yep, where it belongs.....driver side small compartment in the back. There is a little "dip" there for it.

Nov 4, 2013 | 10:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pickleseimer

In the left rear storage compartment in the trunk, which is where the factory put it on mine.

That's where mine is also

Nov 4, 2013 | 10:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oh 2 Fun

yep, where it belongs.....driver side small compartment in the back. There is a little "dip" there for it.

Thanks,Matt

Nov 6, 2013 | 03:14 PM

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my50thAE

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Did the 03 Anniversary Edition come with wheel locks? When I bought mine from the original owner, they were not on the car nor were they mentioned on the window sticker.
Just askin...Thanks

Nov 6, 2013 | 06:43 PM

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Mine didn't

Nov 6, 2013 | 10:05 PM

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Ona mission

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C5Txfan

Except for an '04 .. my '01 had the little 'dip' for it but not my '04' - so I keep it in a little pouch in the glove box.

I searched high and low for the "secret dent" for the wheel lock, never found it on my 04 so thanks for your input

The previous owner had a very nice pouch with some OEM? Aftermarket? tools in the passenger side compartment, that's where I found my wheel lock. still there... without a spare the tools aren't much help

Last edited by Ona mission; Nov 6, 2013 at 10:08 PM.

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