Why is converting to a 911 5-lug suspension better than drilling the 914 rotors?, Are the 911 bits really better? |
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Why is converting to a 911 5-lug suspension better than drilling the 914 rotors?, Are the 911 bits really better? |
billh1963 |
Feb 18 2013, 07:16 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I'm thinking of converting the Zambezi Green car over to 5 lug Fuchs (no flares) and am trying to understand if 5 lug suspension pieces are really necessary versus just drilling the current hubs?
This will not be a track or autocross car...simply a driver. I actually do have the parts to convert (struts and stuff from a 1970 911); however, I was just wondering if there is any reason to actually make the conversion for a street driver. Other than the benefit of getting the bigger 911 brakes on the front, is there a strength, reliability, adjustability, etc. issue? Thoughts? |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 18 2013, 11:17 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Lots of things to weigh but, as stated early on, drilling the hubs and rotors can net you a very safe solution for much less.
If you go the factory route you'll be in for struts, inserts, rotors and new calipers. Check out my 5-lug conversion thread and it should weigh out all of the options. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105728 Signed... The Fish Guy (not sure what that means but if Jeff said it then...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
r_towle |
Feb 18 2013, 01:39 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Lots of things to weigh but, as stated early on, drilling the hubs and rotors can net you a very safe solution for much less. If you go the factory route you'll be in for struts, inserts, rotors and new calipers. Check out my 5-lug conversion thread and it should weigh out all of the options. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105728 Signed... The Fish Guy (not sure what that means but if Jeff said it then...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) What would the price be for your parts? the Cheap-elite option. Front rotors (drilled 5 lug) Rear rotors (drilled 5 lug) Rear hubs (drilled with extra boss applied) I would hold off on studs until I figure out what wheels and spacers I will use. Rich |
Spoke |
Feb 18 2013, 02:39 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,052 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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