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Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy May 15 2016, 05:00 PM

Want to buy - 5 lug setup, would like to just buy an entire setup instead of piecing together - there is one locally for about $1k off of a low mile 1988 Carrera - seems a bit high but maybe not - missed the last set of drillable rear hubs on here too.

Posted by: ndfrigi May 15 2016, 06:08 PM

PMB performance sells the complete kit for less than $1k. Here is mine.

Posted by: 914itis May 15 2016, 06:18 PM

I have a set that I am about to remove from a 1970 911, let me know if you are interested , I can have it removed This week . I also have the calipers .

pm me and let me know .

Posted by: mepstein May 15 2016, 06:41 PM

A 1970 suspension is a great upgrade for our cars. The rear will bolt on easier than the later Carrara parts. You still need sway a way axles but they are avalable from Pmb performance.

Posted by: 914Sixer May 15 2016, 08:59 PM

70 911 has early ball joints but the rest is good to go

Posted by: Evil914 May 15 2016, 10:01 PM

Price?

Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy May 16 2016, 12:18 AM

Sorry, the Carrera stuff is only the front end I believe - didn't think about big rotors in back - I believe I have some homework to do now. But I do believe the 1970 911 stuff is vented - going to PM the gentleman and see what his deal will be.

Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy May 16 2016, 12:26 AM

I was thinking that I wanted vented & replaceable disks instead of the solid 914 - Has anyone ever had any issues with the solid disks?

Posted by: ndfrigi May 16 2016, 01:05 AM

I think it depends on how you will use your car, if for street or autox or for race kind of driving. And those rotors are the stock solid type rotor. Well so far no issue with me and didn't read any article yet of any issue.

Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy May 16 2016, 01:18 AM

Well burned another hour or so on research - seems that a new set of solid disks in the PMB 5 lug kit is the way to go - maybe just upgrade the calipers. Maybe just put better than average pads too. 17mm or upgrade to 19mm MC for solid disks & stock calipers?

Seriously: This is going to cost more than I'm getting my car for..... maybe 4 lug is fine....

Posted by: bdstone914 May 16 2016, 04:48 AM

Good starting point is how much do you have to spend and why are you doing it. Plan at least $2k by the time you get wheels and tires. Eric has a good thread on all of the 5 lug options with all of the pros ans cons. Start there and it sounds like you may stop there as it does not sound like you thought this through or understand the conversion options.

Posted by: mepstein May 16 2016, 04:51 AM

The Pmb conversion will get you 5 lug but there is no way to "upgrade" the calipers. You need to use your stock, 4 lug calipers. But all new parts, rebuilt calipers and great brake pads will make a big difference compared to a worn out setup.

Posted by: rhodyguy May 16 2016, 02:26 PM

Don't forget new strut cartridges.

Posted by: ssuperflyoldguy May 16 2016, 02:44 PM

BMW320 calipers "upgrade"?.... I have some "VW" industry contacts, are the 914 & certain VW calipers interchangeable? There's a bunch of folks here that say the stock 914 system is fine as long as it's in good condition so that's good enough for me. Thanks everyone - much better place than the MiniMania forum that I've been participating for a few years. MUCH better.