Converting to studs and nuts

[Whubbsie]

hey just wondering any downside issues I should be aware of when converting from bolts to studs?

I'll have to run studs and nuts to use the 15mm adaptors for my new wheels.

any advice, abuse, sexual innuendoes welcome.

[goodfella]

PM Quozl (Al) I know he has done this on his R32 Targa racer...

[dylan8]

id be keen to know this also...

[Whubbsie]

yeah I was looking at those Driven Performance adaptors you put me on to then realised I'll need to run studs cos if I use the standard bolts on the adaptor they might not sit flush enough to let the wheel mount.

Though they might just sit in the scalloped parts of the wheel so might be alright.

already will be running 20mm of poke can't go up to 25mm adaptors.

[DubSteve]

You will have no problems I did this with the mk1 with the hotwires no probs at all.

Even when the mk3 had the porsche wheels off the adaptors I was rolling around fine

[Whubbsie]

sweet all I wanted to hear, figured there would be no issue... now to loose some money.

[dylan8]

already will be running 20mm of poke can't go up to 25mm adaptors.

NICE!!

My fronts are 20mm adapters with no scallops so im stressing about that, more then the 15mm adapters on wheels with scallops.

[Whubbsie]

if the fronts are flat just get them redrilled? would be easier then wouldn't it?


oh and i calculater wrong will me 25mm poke

[noone]

What suspension will you be coulping this with?
I assume that the poke means a high chance you will rub on the lip?

[Whubbsie]

already rubbing with a full car load

will probably end up running narrower tires which will help.

on h&r and saggy stock shocks though, looking into stiffer lower spring too.

[dylan8]

if the fronts are flat just get them redrilled? would be easier then wouldn't it?


oh and i calculater wrong will me 25mm poke

Would it be odd having one at 114.3 and the other at 5x100 or did you mean get them dual pcd?

[velly_16v_cab]

there is a guide thread on Clubgti/forum about this. it was written by GVK.
if i find the link i will post it later

[Whubbsie]

Would it be odd having one at 114.3 and the other at 5x100 or did you mean get them dual pcd?

well yeah guess it would be a little odd but **** it as long as it works
, would only really have to worry when you go to sell them but would be more tempting for Vdubbers to buy your set knowing that at least the fronts bolt right on.

what sizes wheels did you get?

there is a guide thread on Clubgti/forum about this. it was written by GVK.
if i find the link i will post it later

sweet mate I'd be interested to read that.

[dylan8]

well yeah guess it would be a little odd but **** it as long as it works
, would only really have to worry when you go to sell them but would be more tempting for Vdubbers to buy your set knowing that at least the fronts bolt right on.

what sizes wheels did you get?

hmmm that is true, id still have to run a spacer but would be a lot easier then making the bolts work with the adapter.

17 x 7 ET 45 and 17 x 9 ET 35

[Whubbsie]

hmmm that is true, id still have to run a spacer but would be a lot easier then making the bolts work with the adapter.

17 x 7 ET 45 and 17 x 9 ET 35

well you can go a 25mm adaptor on the 45 with no issues pretty sure the H&R ones have flush a flush fit.