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Tomikaze · 10-02-2007, 07:33 AM

Just bought my first Porsche. I've been a Miata owner for 8 years now but always a Porsche man. Just couldn't afford one. I'm goign from knowing just about everything there is to know about a Miata to absolutly clueless on a Boxster. Looking forward to getting as much out of this forum as possible. First question... rusty nuts. Lug "bolts" that is. I've got to replace these things. It bugs me. I did a search and found out that it's jsut the way they are from the factory. An aftermarket lug scares me unless I know it is good quality. Anyone have any suggestions for the top of the line lug bolt that won't rust? By the way it's a 2003 Boxster in Seal Gray with 25,000 miles on it. And i love it.

10-02-2007, 07:41 AM

Tomikaze, congrats on the new car! This old post may help you:

http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8669&highlight=nuts

Tomikaze · 10-02-2007, 07:44 AM

Thanks! Is there a particular brand I should be looking for? I did read that post.

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

Tomikaze, congrats on the new car! This old post may help you:

http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8669&highlight=nuts

10-02-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomikaze

Thanks! Is there a particular brand I should be looking for? I did read that post.

I don't know. Sorry. Try sending a Private Message to a few of the Forum members who posted in that old thread.

djomlas · 10-02-2007, 08:02 AM

welcome to the forum and congrats on making a porsche move

i bought new silver lug bolts, just to have them rust as well....
so then when i got new black wheels, i painted them black, i figured im not spending any more money on these, if one of them shows rust again, ill pull it out and repaint it by itself and call it a day.
i used rustoleum, cleaned them with wire brush, and sprayed away, $4
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=52lwzp&s=2

BTW, they also have those caps that you can put over the lug bolts

10-02-2007, 08:09 AM

You should be able to go to any good tire shop and have them order you a set of chrome ones. I did and they look great.

steve00s · 10-02-2007, 07:59 AM

Welcome Tomikaze, congrats on your Boxster. It is a great car. You live in a beautiful part of the country. My wife and I have enjoyed driving around New England the past two Fall seasons to see the foliage. Its our favorite place to visit.