Replacement Locknut key

[pkn]

The Locknut key for my 2011 Evora S has a hairline crack in it so will need replaced - can the key be purchased seperately or will I need to go for a new security set with new 4 new bolts and the key?

Thanks

[agentdr8]

Deroure is showing part # A132G0047F for the security bolt kit, so I'm assuming it comes with matching bolts.

Not sure if they're all keyed the same.  I've never actually seen any Evoras with security bolts. 

[pkn]

Thanks Dave

[blueg33]

I bought a new set when I had the same issue.  

Every Evora I have seen apart from race cars and the gte has had a security bolt on each wheel. 

[C8RKH]

I think a lot of owners take the security bolts off as the cars are usually garaged and not daily drivers. They are a PITA to be honest.

[Sbfdave]

I replaced mine earlier this year due to the same issue since it is as cheap to buy a new set as a replacement key.

The evo5 set 983/5 as listed on ebay at about £30 fit a treat - I bought them from tdcautomotive who even went and measured them for me to confirm that the bolt heads were the correct (small) diameter to fit the Lotus wheels.

 

[pkn]

Thanks for the replies guys, I am going to ditch the security bolts and go for a new full set of standard ones. The current bolts are rusting so could do with replacing them anyway. I have purchased these: 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/alloy-wheel-tuner-bolts-BLACK-M12-x-1-5-with-17mm-hex-star-key-Lotus-x-20-/273937899052

[Bruss]

I can't remember without checking the barn, but check whether the seating area should be angled straight or domed. It's important to get the right profile, not just the thread dims.

[pkn]

Thanks Bruss, they look identical to the OEM shape so hopefully will fit ok.

Do you guys usually jack the car up to replace the bolts and then re-torque when back on the ground or just replace all bolts with the car on the ground one at a time?

 

Edited October 13, 2019 by pkn

[agentdr8]

The wheels are hub-centric, so you could replace one at a time without having to lift the wheels. 

[pkn]

Thanks Dave