5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
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5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
so i think the rx7 FD stock 16" rims look really good on some cars, check out these probes:
i looked up the bolt patterns and these rx7 wheels bolt right up to a probe, and the bolt pattern is 5 - 114
anybody ever done a five lug conversion to 5 - 114??
i looked up the bolt patterns and these rx7 wheels bolt right up to a probe, and the bolt pattern is 5 - 114
anybody ever done a five lug conversion to 5 - 114??
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And not really, ppl dont have the means/wants/money to do it. It can be done, but what is the use? Just to run a stock mazda rim?
And not really, ppl dont have the means/wants/money to do it. It can be done, but what is the use? Just to run a stock mazda rim?
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Re: 5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
Don't those guys curse at the fact that there's few choices of aftermarket rims for that pattern?
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My bro is trying to sell some 5x114.3's and there hard to sell! Stupid rims
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Re: 5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
you guys cant see the point of doing this? i dont want some fancy rim - i had them and dont anymore. stock mazda rims are sick. not all stock ones but a 5 lug converted mx3 with rx7 wheels would be awesome.
i cant believe you guys dont see that.
i cant believe you guys dont see that.
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I can see that, but is it worth the hassle? Probably not. Your gonna need to run some fun wheel spacers to so that the rims dont rub on the shock towers.
5 bolt would be cool i guess
5 bolt would be cool i guess
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ya it would, 4 x 100 looks weak. i have seen lots of volks and even some hondas with a 5 lug conversion, looks way better.
plus all drag cars up the stud thickness on the rear wheels to prevent them from getting sheered off, and i have seen sheered off studs....
so not only does a 5 lug look better but its defiantly stronger as well.
plus all drag cars up the stud thickness on the rear wheels to prevent them from getting sheered off, and i have seen sheered off studs....
so not only does a 5 lug look better but its defiantly stronger as well.
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But then again we drive mx-3's right.
Honda guys love the 5 bolt cause they can do it if they want. Abit harder for us to do something like that. But I have seen some research in regards to a probe 5 bolt setup working with some minor fabing. Talk to MX3Autozam when he isnt busy shipping things out 10 months late.
I just get annoyed when people talk about 4 bolt being weak and all that.. how is that so? Did they have so much power that they broke the studs right off the hub?
Honda guys love the 5 bolt cause they can do it if they want. Abit harder for us to do something like that. But I have seen some research in regards to a probe 5 bolt setup working with some minor fabing. Talk to MX3Autozam when he isnt busy shipping things out 10 months late.
I just get annoyed when people talk about 4 bolt being weak and all that.. how is that so? Did they have so much power that they broke the studs right off the hub?
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I believe ARP makes wheel stud kits for us anyways.. 4- bolt replacements if you need the extra strength.
I can see how 5 bolt is cooler and what not, but not worth the effort IMHO.
I can see how 5 bolt is cooler and what not, but not worth the effort IMHO.
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If the 5 bolt conversion can be done for cheap, do it - it'd be unique. If it's going to be a PITA, why bother? Honestly though, there are at least SOME benefits for that bolt size - when you DO find rims in it, they are CHEAP because no one wants them! 5x114.3 Enkei RPF1's on ebay were 1/2 the price of the 4x100 version!
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So the cost offset of the cheaper rims would be neglected by the cost of the 5-lug conversion. This would only pay itself back if you change rims often.
Funny how the amout of lugs determines on how cool a car looks...
I think it's more work than it's worth, but I guess that depends on how much your heart is set on those rims.
Funny how the amout of lugs determines on how cool a car looks...
I think it's more work than it's worth, but I guess that depends on how much your heart is set on those rims.
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Re: 5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
well has anybody here done the 5 lug conversion? no.
its defianetly worth it. something to do.
its defianetly worth it. something to do.
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i dont plan on doing this right away but its good to know what to do so one day i can.
i am going to have to change this subject name to argument about the benefits/if its worth it to 5 lug conversion the way this is going.
i am going to have to change this subject name to argument about the benefits/if its worth it to 5 lug conversion the way this is going.
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Re: 5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
Noone that has posted on thread has, but it has been doneprojectzemx3 wrote:well has anybody here done the 5 lug conversion? no.
its defianetly worth it. something to do.
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Re: 5 lug conversion to 5 - 114
I know for a fact that at least one person has. Some of you may remember seeing a RWD Rotary MX-3 on ebay? That solid red one in and out with actual Supra tails, some wierd headlights, etc. It had a 5 lug conversion done. I really should have saved the pics and stats of the car.solo_ryder wrote:Noone that has posted on thread has, but it has been doneprojectzemx3 wrote:well has anybody here done the 5 lug conversion? no.
its defianetly worth it. something to do.
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