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Old 06-21-2012, 06:27 PM   #1
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ZL1 OWNERS FOUND LOOSE LUG NUT,

Was waxing my rims found loose lug nut, everyone please check all lug nuts
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:29 PM   #2
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esp at your road course experience...you are supposed to check your lugs before hitting the track!
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:32 PM   #3
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You are supposed to check your nuts in the shower as well.

In all seriousness, you should check your lug nuts after the first 500 miles on ALL cars and trucks.
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:36 PM   #4
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Wheel Nut Torque:
Wheel nuts with blue tint cone seats 110 lb ft
Wheel nuts with silver tint cone seats 140 lb ft
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:54 PM   #5
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Should have been done during PDI by the dealer
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:59 PM   #6
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Could be worse. I heard all GT500s have loose nuts behind the steering wheel
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:07 PM   #7
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Should have been done during PDI by the dealer
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:17 PM   #8
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:38 PM   #9
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Isn't it under warranty?
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Old 06-21-2012, 08:03 PM   #10
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Could be worse. I heard all GT500s have loose nuts behind the steering wheel
THATS A GOOD ONE
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Old 06-21-2012, 08:04 PM   #11
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Wheel Nut Torque:
Wheel nuts with blue tint cone seats 110 lb ft
Wheel nuts with silver tint cone seats 140 lb ft
GOOD INFO
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Old 06-21-2012, 08:06 PM   #12
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esp at your road course experience...you are supposed to check your lugs before hitting the track!
YES YOUR RIGHT, IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN
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Old 06-21-2012, 08:08 PM   #13
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You are supposed to check your nuts in the shower as well.

In all seriousness, you should check your lug nuts after the first 500 miles on ALL cars and trucks.
I checked mine but not the car, lol
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Old 06-21-2012, 08:13 PM   #14
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Should have been done during PDI by the dealer
Dam dealers, seems like you have to do everthing yourself
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