need help asap

[allensteiner]

i found an abandoned mitsubishi 3000gt 94'. ran a vin check and hasn't been registered for almost 5 years and is not reported as stolen. i thought about taking it and trying to work on getting a new title in my name but then i figured i didn't need the car...all i want off it is the rims - 4 18' konig.

the car will get impounded sometime by the city but the wheels don't need to be on it, right? the problem i have is it doesn't have normal lug nuts but something that looks like a hex head. anyone know what size hex i will need?

[johnnyd6404]

Those hex heads are probably key holes for the lug. You will need the right type of socket to get them off. Its like security for your rims.

[allensteiner]

here's the report:



Report Run Date: 05/28/2008 The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. VIN: JA3AM64J9RY004351 Year: 1994 Make: Mitsubishi Model: 3000GT SL Style/Body: Coupe 2D Class: Sport Car - Touring Engine: 3.0L V6 MPI Country of Assembly: Japan Vehicle Age: 14 year(s) Last ReportedOdometer Reading: 90,000 This vehicle's AutoCheck Score 71 19-48 This vehicle does not qualify for Buyback Protection Section summaries Title and ProblemCheck: Your vehicle checks out! OdometerCheck: Odometer discrepancy(ies) reported Vehicle Use and EventCheck: Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported Full History: Detailed information available Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (JA3AM64J9RY004351) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems. 0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked: No abandoned title record No damaged title or major damage incident record No fire damaged title record No grey market title record No hail damage title record No insurance loss title record No junk or scrapped title record No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record No odometer problem title record No rebuilt/rebuildable title record No salvage title or salvage auction record No water damaged title record No NHTSA crash test record No frame damage record No recycling facility record Problem Reported! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (JA3AM64J9RY004351) and an indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage. 1 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported 23,638 09/20/1995 6,014 10/02/1995 Possible Odometer Rollback/Rollover 36,000 10/18/1996 36,519 12/05/1996 45,265 03/31/1997 45,276 04/25/1997 45,276 04/28/1997 45,349 05/28/1997 63,000 09/01/1998 90,000 08/20/1999 Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (JA3AM64J9RY004351)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations. 1 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked: Fleet, rental and/or lease use record(s) No taxi use record No police use record No government use record No livery use record No driver education record 2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked: No accident record reported through state agencies or independent sources No corrected title record No duplicate title record Emission/safety inspection record(s) Loan/Lien record(s) No fire damage incident record No repossessed record No theft record No storm area registration/title record Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text. Report Run Date:: 05/28/2008 Vehicle: 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (JA3AM64J9RY004351) Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details 08/25/1993 Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER 09/20/1995 FL 23,638 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 10/02/1995 FL 6,014 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:69209273) 12/11/1995 FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 10/18/1996 FL 36,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 12/05/1996 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 36,519 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:69209273) 12/05/1996 WEST PALM BEACH, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 03/31/1997 FL 45,265 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 04/07/1997 POMPANO BEACH, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:69209273) 04/25/1997 SOUTHEASTERN REGION 45,276 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 04/28/1997 SOUTHEASTERN REGION 45,276 Auto Auction AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE 05/09/1997 FL Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 05/28/1997 FL 45,349 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV 06/19/1997 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:69209273) 06/19/1997 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 06/23/1997 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:0069209273) (Lien Reported) 09/01/1998 FL 63,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 09/08/1998 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 08/20/1999 FL 90,000 Motor Vehicle Dept. PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION 09/08/1999 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 08/30/2001 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 09/09/2002 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL 08/14/2003 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL Below are the specific definitions for events that appear in this vehicle's report.More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary. Term Section Location Definition Emission/Safety Inspection Vehicle Use and EventCheck An approved emission testing station has inspected the vehicle to measure the amount of pollutants the vehicle emits into the environment. Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle. Fleet, Rental and/or Lease Use Vehicle Use and EventCheck The vehicle has been reported as used as a fleet, rental and/or lease vehicle.

[allensteiner]

Those hex heads are probably key holes for the lug. You will need the right type of socket to get them off. Its like security for your rims.

they don't look like locking nuts though

[allensteiner]

i also don't want to spend all night out there truing to pull them off - too close to apartments = cops coming out

[johnnyd6404]

Could you just use a large allen wrench? Is that the type of hex you are taking about or somthing different

[allensteiner]

Could you just use a large allen wrench? Is that the type of hex you are taking about or somthing different

just found some that look similar (1st or 3rd from left) http://www.customwheelaccessor....html

so i think an allen might work. i just don't want cops asking q's...you know ...i was just changing tires for my buddy...
Modified by allensteiner at 9:36 PM 5/28/2008

[johnnyd6404]

Good luck careful of those pesky porkers

[allensteiner]

the wheels look a lot like these, only wrapped in rubber and nicer:)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...sting

[allensteiner]

maybe i'll wait till tomorrow daytime when everyone around should be at work...

[DevonD]

i dont know if you could do this without the title or bill of sale..but if you take the vin to either a lock smith or somewhere like that you can get a key cut for it. all they need is the vin. so then if you had that you could pull it into somewhere more private and take the rims! Free stuff is always good...especially rims!!

[allensteiner]

problem is no tags on the car and don't know if it runs. i just got off the phone with a cop asking if i can take the car and try to locate the last owner or get a bonded title but he didn't know. maybe i can find something searching from the title number...i might try to get the whole car. 225hp, 205 ft/lbs - a little better than my 95 max or 05 bonneville.

[DevonD]

It might have a higher horse power rating but i would be really suprised if its quicker than your max.. I have been to the drag sprip with bunch of buddies and.. well here is a list.. 1989 300ZX turbo, 1994 300ZX non turbo, 2003 Sentra SER, and the one im most proud of.. A 1996 Toyota supra.. And my 100 percent stock Maxima Wrecked them all!! well other than suspension its stock.. and look up those cars!! All except the sentra have a higher HP rating..

[lightsout]

It might have a higher horse power rating but i would be really suprised if its quicker than your max.. I have been to the drag sprip with bunch of buddies and.. well here is a list.. 1989 300ZX turbo, 1994 300ZX non turbo, 2003 Sentra SER, and the one im most proud of.. A 1996 Toyota supra.. And my 100 percent stock Maxima Wrecked them all!! well other than suspension its stock.. and look up those cars!! All except the sentra have a higher HP rating..

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Maxi's are Fasties!!

[allensteiner]

mine's being a little b.itch lately. gotta check out my knock sensor cos mpg is down too. and clean my egr...and replace valve cover gaskets and the list goes on.