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I was thinking of just doing the same thing (replacing the locking lug nut with a regular)..

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I was thinking of just doing the same thing (replacing the locking lug nut with a regular)..

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I've had a buddy who lost his locking lug socket, and I don;t want to end up in the same situation, so would like to get a spare. Is it possible to get a spare? If so, where/how?

POST 2Original post

The best place to get one is a Porsche dealership. I have a coffee can full of them and might be able to match with yours. I hate locking lugs and replace them with plain lugs on every Boxster I get. They won't slow a competent thief down.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I was thinking of just doing the same thing (replacing the locking lug nut with a regular).. Any idea where I can get 4 lugs. Here's a pic of my security lug nut socket, 8 nibs, equally spaced(?): anything you got that looks to match?

POST 4Original post

For $25 (assuming shipping is to Austin, TX) I'll send you some lug bolts that you may want to clean up and a lock socket that looks right. Otherwise, a dealership, Pelican Parts, or FCP Euro should be able to sell you new bolts.

POST 5Original post

Go to the dealership, someone will have to come outside with you to figure out which key to sell you. At this point, ask to just remove the lugs quickly while theyre out there with the master set of keys after they figure out which key fits your locking lug. It's what I did, took 5 minutes and I drove home with 4 bolts per wheel and avoided paying $50 for a new key.

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Quotes source post: 666780

@austinporsche - deal of the century right here

POST 7 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

How can I private message you? Can't seem to find it anywhere on the forum website.

POST 8Original post

I just sent you a message. If you are logged in, you should be able to click on a user's name to open a menu to send a PM. My inbox shows that it's 98% full so I can still receive a few more messages before I clean it out again.

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i hope you tipped him

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Never mind, figured it out. Sent you a private message with my info.

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