{"product_id":"apto","title":"AptorX Titanium Strut Tower Nuts – M10×1.25（21mm flange– Honda \/ Acura)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA purpose-designed titanium upgrade for factory Honda and Acura strut tower hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision CNC machined from \u003cstrong\u003eTi-6Al-4V Grade 5 titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e and designed around Honda and Acura's M10 × 1.25 strut tower hardware, these nuts retain a near-OEM mounting footprint while incorporating a thicker flange, increased overall height, and a larger 17 mm hex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a generic titanium flange nut, the APTORX design was developed around the dimensions of the factory hardware. The factory nut measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e19 mm in flange diameter and 9 mm in overall height\u003c\/strong\u003e. The APTORX design increases these dimensions to a \u003cstrong\u003e21 mm flange diameter and 11 mm overall height\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack, Gold, Blue, and Rainbow variants receive a \u003cstrong\u003ePVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish\u003c\/strong\u003e for excellent color durability and wear resistance. During development, PVD-finished samples were repeatedly installed and removed with a socket more than 50 times without coating peel or loss of color. Normal pressure marks from tool contact may still occur and are considered normal cosmetic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRaw Titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e version retains its natural machined titanium appearance without PVD coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction samples have been installed and used on multiple real-world vehicles for several months prior to public release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're refining an engine bay build or replacing factory hardware with a purpose-designed titanium alternative, these strut tower nuts combine functional geometry, durable finishes, and a clean OEM-inspired appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTi-6Al-4V Grade 5 titanium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision CNC machined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM10 × 1.25 thread specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 mm flange diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11 mm overall height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker flange geometry than factory hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVD finish on Black, Gold, Blue, and Rainbow variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural machined finish on Raw Titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-marked APTORX logo and M10 × 1.25 thread specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around factory Honda and Acura strut tower hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested on multiple real-world vehicles prior to release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a set of four\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTi-6Al-4V Grade 5 Titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThread Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM10 × 1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Machined Titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Titanium, Black, Gold, Blue, Rainbow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Nuts per Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM Size Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the factory Honda\/Acura hardware used as the basis for this design measures approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFactory Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eAPTORX\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 19 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are provided as a reference to help illustrate the geometry of the APTORX design. Please verify vehicle compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e — Natural machined titanium finish with visible metallic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVD Black\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean and understated for an OEM+ appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVD Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rich gold finish designed to provide contrast within the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVD Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep blue finish with subtle tonal variation depending on lighting and viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVD Rainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multi-color finish featuring variations of blue, purple, green, and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight variations in color and tone between individual PVD-finished pieces are normal. Appearance may also vary depending on lighting and viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitanium threaded fasteners can be susceptible to \u003cstrong\u003ethread galling (seizing)\u003c\/strong\u003e if improperly installed. Always start each nut by hand and verify that it threads smoothly before tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPTORX recommends \u003cstrong\u003ePermatex® Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was used during development and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen using Permatex Nickel Anti-Seize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply a small, even amount to the threads and tighten to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90% of the vehicle manufacturer's specified dry torque value\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen installing without anti-seize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the vehicle manufacturer's specified dry torque value. Dry installation of titanium hardware may carry an increased risk of thread galling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a properly fitting \u003cstrong\u003e14 mm socket and calibrated hand torque wrench\u003c\/strong\u003e for final tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT USE IMPACT TOOLS.\u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed or impact installation can significantly increase the risk of thread galling and may damage the nut, stud, or surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an additional precaution, APTORX recommends applying a \u003cstrong\u003etorque witness mark\u003c\/strong\u003e after installation and visually checking the fasteners during the first 500 miles of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecheck the fasteners with a torque wrench after approximately \u003cstrong\u003e500–1,000 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e of driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal socket contact or pressure marks on the PVD finish may occur during installation and are considered normal cosmetic wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Honda and Acura applications utilizing \u003cstrong\u003eM10 × 1.25 strut tower studs\u003c\/strong\u003e and compatible mounting geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease verify thread specification, available clearance, and vehicle compatibility before ordering. Refer to the dimensional drawing in the product images for additional measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"APTORX","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48430312784060,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48430312816828,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":48430312849596,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow","offer_id":48430312882364,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Titianium","offer_id":48430312915132,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6317\/6892\/files\/A2826DB9-8E96-40C7-B3E5-9789C5FA9AD4.jpg?v=1791582493","url":"https:\/\/aptorx.com\/products\/apto","provider":"APTORX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}