Foiled rim theft? good samaratan?

[LongBeachCoupe]

I get to work today at 9...
I go to lunch at 2 (usually I go everyday at 11am)...

my car is always parked in the same spot in a municipal lot where there are typically cops sitting less than 100 yards from it, or are stopping in and out.

I also put the 19in g37s rims on my car recently....

When I get to my car there's one of my lugnuts on the sunroof, off my rear wheel... I have one wheel lock on each wheel....

What happened??

did someone see the lugnut at its last thread and take it off and leave it there so I knew?

did someone attempt to jack my wheels midday in this lot that cops are in and took a lug off before they realized there were locks?
is a local niconaut playing a dangerous prank?

Give me your thoughts!

[tigersharkdude]

someone tried to jack your wheels buy said "F this" when they seen the wheel lock

[OutToWinPAHC]

If they were playing games they would have just WD-40'd your rotors.

[themadscientist]

ball lightning, definitely.

[tomkun-s13]

I think also it was someone trying to jack your wheels. Try doing what I did, and use a different type of wheel lock for each wheel. That way its a little harder for them to come with one lock after they scout it and maybe save you some more money in the long run...

[themadscientist]

Try using reverse thread studs and nuts.

[PoorManQ45]

Try using reverse thread studs and nuts.

reverse thread + impact gun = broken studs

[mmkeller]

theft? but why would they put lug nut on roof? prank? looks more like it, maybe I should change my vote??? I don't think it is a good samaratan.

[krash]

[IanS]

Hmmm, not sure, but lets see some pictures of the new wheels.

[Bubba1]

I get to work today at 9...
I go to lunch at 2 (usually I go everyday at 11am)...

my car is always parked in the same spot in a municipal lot where there are typically cops sitting less than 100 yards from it, or are stopping in and out.

I also put the 19in g37s rims on my car recently....

When I get to my car there's one of my lugnuts on the sunroof, off my rear wheel... I have one wheel lock on each wheel....

What happened??

did someone see the lugnut at its last thread and take it off and leave it there so I knew?

did someone attempt to jack my wheels midday in this lot that cops are in and took a lug off before they realized there were locks?
is a local niconaut playing a dangerous prank?

Give me your thoughts!

I suspect it was a combination of botched theft PLUS a good samaritan. The wheels are obviosuly still on your car due your wheel locks , so it's obviously a botched theft. But it's very possible a good samaritan later on noticed the aftermath, and put one of the lugnuts on your roof to make you notice something was done to your wheels so you wouldn''t just get in and drive away. Looks like it worked as you noticed.

[CanuckQx4]

If they were playing games they would have just WD-40'd your rotors.

wat would that do??

[Ace2cool]

Penetrating oil/lubricant on the friction surface of the brake rotors? No stoppy?

[themadscientist]

Try using reverse thread studs and nuts.

reverse thread + impact gun = broken studs

regular thread + me behind the breaker bar = broken studs.

[PoorManQ45]

regular thread + me behind the breaker bar = broken studs.

:werd

[Amays U G37S]

DUDE LETS SEE THE CAR WITH G WHEELS ON IT

Omg I bet it looks amazing

I have those same wheels on my car

They were only made for 2 production years on 2 production year models AND THEIR ENKEI's

I love them man, they are wicked nice, and meant to go around my big brake infiniti calipers which is an upgrade over standard models brakes. They fit perfect over these brakes, lol looks so good.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Penetrating oil/lubricant on the friction surface of the brake rotors? No stoppy?

I think you underestimate the amount of force being applied to those friction surfaces. If it was that easy to destroy braking performance, rainstorms, puddles and wet roads would be disastrous.

[CanuckQx4]

ya I was curious what it did, I figured maybe a horrible smell

[air_forced]

It would also make your brakes squeal loudly like you need to replace pads. Just like it does sometimes after a good rain.

[Ace2cool]

Penetrating oil/lubricant on the friction surface of the brake rotors? No stoppy?

I think you underestimate the amount of force being applied to those friction surfaces. If it was that easy to destroy braking performance, rainstorms, puddles and wet roads would be disastrous.

Funny story.... My 2+2's brakes HATE the rain. I have to apply nearly double the force when I've been driving for a distance in wet weather conditions, and once they've heated back up and dried off, they work like normal. Then again, I'm running performance pads on slotted rotors. Maybe that makes a difference?

[Jesda]

Penetrating oil/lubricant on the friction surface of the brake rotors? No stoppy?

I think you underestimate the amount of force being applied to those friction surfaces. If it was that easy to destroy braking performance, rainstorms, puddles and wet roads would be disastrous.

It would be enough to cause someone to hit another car when backing out. Imagine the reduced braking you feel after a car wash, but worse.

[Jesda]

Funny story.... My 2+2's brakes HATE the rain. I have to apply nearly double the force when I've been driving for a distance in wet weather conditions, and once they've heated back up and dried off, they work like normal. Then again, I'm running performance pads on slotted rotors. Maybe that makes a difference?

Same goes for my Cadillac. At 80mph+ in a heavy storm the braking performance is noticeably worse, or at least requires more foot pressure on the pedal. My Q45s had the same issue, but mostly after washing the car and only for a few seconds.

[Dattebayo]

I suspect it was a combination of botched theft PLUS a good samaritan. The wheels are obviosuly still on your car due your wheel locks , so it's obviously a botched theft. But it's very possible a good samaritan later on noticed the aftermath, and put one of the lugnuts on your roof to make you notice something was done to your wheels so you wouldn''t just get in and drive away. Looks like it worked as you noticed.

[Ace2cool]

Dave, you gonna make me some bacon to go with those eggs?

[Dattebayo]

We only have facon here. The rest of the house is on restricted diets!

[Ace2cool]

Blech. I'll pass then. Just some toast.

[Dattebayo]

Finish your drink first, and go catch your plane, ya big dope.

[Ace2cool]

Finish your drink first, and go catch your plane, ya big dope.

my plane literally just pulled in, and was scheduled to leave 5 minutes ago.

And that was kinda trippy cause I was about half done with a gatorade when I read you post lol.

[Razi]

Dave: Nico's local psychic.

[4WOFURY]

Funny story.... My 2+2's brakes HATE the rain. I have to apply nearly double the force when I've been driving for a distance in wet weather conditions, and once they've heated back up and dried off, they work like normal. Then again, I'm running performance pads on slotted rotors. Maybe that makes a difference?

Same goes for my Cadillac. At 80mph+ in a heavy storm the braking performance is noticeably worse, or at least requires more foot pressure on the pedal. My Q45s had the same issue, but mostly after washing the car and only for a few seconds.

80mph... in a heavy storm. Intense!