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Default Any idea as to what this elongated nut is for?

I found it underneath the adjustable driver's seat of my 2011 BDR. I have no idea and unless I remove the seat completely, I can't investigate properly. So I'm seeking 'insider' knowledge from the audience.
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That's the master nut. It ties the frame rails, drivetrain all together. Be careful driving.
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Looks like a nut to hold the VDO gauge bracket.
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That's the master nut. It ties the frame rails, drivetrain all together. Be careful driving.
Whew! For a second there I was kinda concerned that it was from the muffler bearing assembly
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Looks like a nut to hold the VDO gauge bracket.
Interesting. Will check underneath the dash for missing fasteners.

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Looks like a nut to hold the VDO gauge bracket.
Good catch Jay! Looked under the dash and noticed actually a couple of nuts missing on two different VDO gauge brackets. Is this type of nut readily available at your local hardware store or is it some specialty type of fastener?
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As we age all our nuts become elongated...
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I had to order one of those. Only to discover that in the Southern Hemisphere they are left hand thread. ��
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