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Wheel lock recommendations?



I have a set of Gorrillas. They just have a special socket that slips over
them. They are very clean and I like the design alot. As for locking anyone
can purchase a matching socket as they are not keyed but all made the same.
Other thanthat they are real nice.

 On 11/4/05, Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net> wrote:
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> http://www.seffects.com/catalog/subcategory.asp?Category=Bolt+Locks&MenuSub
> >Category=Bolt+Locks&MainCategory=Wheel+Accessories>
> >>
> >> As those are bolts, designed for typical Audi / VW application rather
> >> then the studs most of the rest of the world uses. Having used both
> >> the McGards and the Gorillas, I'd now recommend the Gorillas. I
> >> had an issue getting a McGard lock off once which I wouldn't want
> >> to repeat - I still get flashbacks.
> >>
> >> Ball seat is usually for stock, cone seat is usually aftermarket rims.
> >>
> >> ==Brett
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> >But how do the Gorillas lock? I can't tell from the pics...
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> >David
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> The top portion is rounded so that grip is elusive, while the outer edge
> has
> a several slots cut into it in a few places. The "key" has a few
> long ridges that
> slide into them . . . it's basically somewhat hard to describe but this
> might
> make is easier to "decipher" the blurry pictures on that site.
>
> ==Brett
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1984 8V Audi 4000s (lastest addition)
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1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
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