Capri Laser Wheel Nuts

[Vista]

7 hours ago, katana said:

I'd guess mk6 nuts will be metric . . . . . are Capri nuts metric?

They are for mk3 capris, Mk1 were imperial. Not sure about mk2 but I am going to guess metric

[Rally Pack 2000]

My attempt to purchase some went totally awry. they basically got lost in transit for a number of months cause the seller didn't declare on the customs forms what they actually were just car parts so they sat in a warehouse till that was sorted out. The seller would never return my emails so I ended up getting my money back through Paypal but one day the parcel showed up but after all the crap they sent the completely wrong nuts instead. I have no idea what these strange nuts are meant to fit.

This is what I ordered

This is what I got!

After that they did bother to finally write me an email to demand their payment back. I didn't even dignify their demand with a response as I couldn't think of anything to say without swearing.

So after almost a year im still trying to find a source.

[Vista Estate]

On 02/10/2023 at 16:45, Vista said:

They are for mk3 capris, Mk1 were imperial. Not sure about mk2 but I am going to guess metric

Thanks Vista and the rest of the gang.

I changed my studs to mk2 metric some time ago so I may take a chance on these nuts. They have tapered loose washers so should fit. 

I will let you know.

[Miniliteman]

James, the wheel nuts you received look like the ones used for GP4 wheel for normal wheelstuds. (have these on my car)

[Rally Pack 2000]

17 hours ago, Miniliteman said:

James, the wheel nuts you received look like the ones used for GP4 wheel for normal wheelstuds. (have these on my car)

That's interesting. It explains why I I didn't recognise them as I don't have much to do with competition stuff. The sleeve looks incredibly long. The spokes or centres on those wheels must be incredibly thick.

[Miniliteman]

6 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said:

That's interesting. It explains why I I didn't recognise them as I don't have much to do with competition stuff. The sleeve looks incredibly long. The spokes or centres on those wheels must be incredibly thick.

Yes they are. But at the rear those nuts almost touched the hub/mating face so I took 6 mm or so off.

[Vista Estate]

On 15/12/2022 at 09:15, Rally Pack 2000 said:

Ive just been using tapered Ford nuts for the Laser wheels on the Mk2 Escort but I think they really need to be located better with a sleeve at the tip not just relying on the taper. I see that Classic Parts Shack does them, but never dealt with them, any one any other sources?

https://www.classicpartsshack.co.uk/store/p310/Ford_Capri_Mk3_Laser_wheel_nut_12mm_x_1.5mm_(Box_6)__Sold_Individually.html

Hi James,

Just got some of these from fleebay. They fit perfectly if you are still on the look out.

[Rally Pack 2000]

5 hours ago, Vista Estate said:

Hi James,

Just got some of these from fleebay. They fit perfectly if you are still on the look out.

Hey they do look the part, have you bought some to use with Capri Laser wheels?

[Vista Estate]

Yep. They are similar to RS alloys but a fraction of the cost and easier to get in good condition.

[Rally Pack 2000]

13 minutes ago, Vista Estate said:

Yep. They are similar to RS alloys but a fraction of the cost and easier to get in good condition.

Yes that's why I got them, I couldn't find a proper set of RS alloys locally but a seller did have Capri Lasers. But Im just using regular ones with a tapered seat and I just feel the extra location of the protruding end would offer better location.

So you have used them with success then on your Capri Lasers? They definitely offer better location? Some mentioned that some they bought went too far through the hole and protruded out the other side that they had to have them machined down but these look like the should work without any mods as the end doesn't seem to be that long.

[Vista Estate]

7 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said:

Yes that's why I got them, I couldn't find a proper set of RS alloys locally but a seller did have Capri Lasers. But Im just using regular ones with a tapered seat and I just feel the extra location of the protruding end would offer better location.

So you have used them with success then on your Capri Lasers? They definitely offer better location? Some mentioned that some they bought went too far through the hole and protruded out the other side that they had to have them machined down but these look like the should work without any mods as the end doesn't seem to be that long.

It does James.

I have a spare alloy so when I get a minute I'll take you a pic.

They are on mine all OK.

[Vista Estate]

Pictures attached @Rally Pack 2000.

[Rally Pack 2000]

They look excellent at locating Laser wheels over just the tapered seats. Thanks so much for that. Will try ordering a set!

[Vista Estate]

2 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said:

They look excellent at locating Laser wheels over just the tapered seats. Thanks so much for that. Will try ordering a set!

If they won't post direct @Rally Pack 2000 don't forget you still have that door seal for me to send you when you give the nod.