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infinitewill
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SEP 24, 04:37 PM
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I talked with Erik today, what a great guy. He told me the main reason for using the rear bearings up front is availability. The fronts on the '88 are very hard if not impossible to find and the rears he uses can have new hubs (they make their own) drilled (not redrilling old ones) for any bolt pattern. That means no adapters for Porsche wheels like you are having to use Rob 
Did I understand Erik correctly Dean? It also means much less expensive wheel choices in larger sizes.
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hye_4_life
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SEP 24, 10:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by whodeanie:
I am not worried about someone trying to take the wheels. this car lives in my garage and when I get it done to take it to shows it will be in an inclosed trailer.
if I was going to drive the car as a DD I would have locks on it.
if they want to break in to my garage to get them then they will have to get past the alarm, cct, my wolf! and my 12ga.  |
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Sounds like they're a lot more secure than I thought lol
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whodeanie
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SEP 25, 08:22 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by infinitewill:
I talked with Erik today, what a great guy. He told me the main reason for using the rear bearings up front is availability. The fronts on the '88 are very hard if not impossible to find and the rears he uses can have new hubs (they make their own) drilled (not redrilling old ones) for any bolt pattern. That means no adapters for Porsche wheels like you are having to use Rob
Did I understand Erik correctly Dean? It also means much less expensive wheel choices in larger sizes. |
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Yes! thumbsup:
if I did not already have my wheels I would have had him make mine with the 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern that way I could have used a lot of differant wheels like Corvette or Camero wheels that you can get all day long for
under 500 bucks. don't get me wrong I love the wheels I have and even if I had the other bolt pattern I would have still ordered these for mine.
here is another + about the differant bolt pattern, you can use the Corvette roters without having them re drilled.
D.
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exoticse
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SEP 25, 12:29 PM
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How much are the custom hubs running ?
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infinitewill
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SEP 25, 01:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
How much are the custom hubs running ?
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Tony, actually I never asked because I was figuring on buying his entire kit.
Erik's contact info
Erik's kits and Fiero Products
You might drop him a note or give him a call. I calculated in my head that what I save on wheels will nearly pay for the suspension kit!
\/\/[This message has been edited by infinitewill (edited 09-25-2009).]
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Amida
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SEP 26, 11:50 AM
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Why is a large bolt needed through the middle? The 1" billet adapters were only $75 ea. The most economical way to change bolt patterns. 3/4" is possible if the wheels have hollow spaces between lug holes. But, it will widen the track necessitating flares or widebody mods.
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whodeanie
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SEP 26, 01:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Amida:
Why is a large bolt needed through the middle? The 1" billet adapters were only $75 ea. The most economical way to change bolt patterns. 3/4" is possible if the wheels have hollow spaces between lug holes. But, it will widen the track necessitating flares or widebody mods. |
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The big bolt is needed because the rear bearings are normaly held together by the rear axles. if it is not there they will just come appart.
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carnut122
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SEP 30, 09:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by whodeanie:
Oh yea! thanks for that! smart a**
now I will catch hell for a long time for trying to take a corner with stile 
note to self, New Tires
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Did I mention anything about a corner? 
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whodeanie
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OCT 23, 04:05 PM
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Ok, it has been too long. I will try to get something done on the car this weekend and get it posted on monday.
D.
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carnut122
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OCT 23, 08:57 PM
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I was kinda wondering what happened, but I was trying not to say anything. I hope all is well!
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