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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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I want a set to go with my new Forgelines. Anyone know where to get them? Also anyone know thethread size/pattern? Thanks in advance.
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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the weight savings vs cost is rediculous.

lug nuts don't weigh much to begin with...
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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I have never heard of titanium lug nuts. I would be interested in how much they do cost!
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Will cost about $517, still interested?
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Yep.
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I think this is why we have a corvette tax... some have more money than sense
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=wheel+studs

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Kenny Bernstein tried a set of titanium lugs on his Top Fuel dragster a few years ago, had a dramatic wreck when they sheared at Atlanta Dragway.

Just not worth is in cost / benefit. My .02 worth.

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Titanium Lug nuts at $517 a set or $25.85 each. Normal GM $7.00 each. Napa hardened lug nuts $1.25 each

Titanium is a soft flexible metal, Not something you would want to torque to 100 lb ft
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Am I right in the size being 12mmX1.25? or is it 12mmX 1.5?

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