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Posted by: Lawrence Feb 23 2005, 05:19 PM

No, I don't have pictures. I forgot my camera today.

I was working on stripping the orange car today... got part way into cutting metal for folks, and the power went out.

Anyways... when I pulled one of the wierd lugnuts, I discovered a screw-in wheel stud had been installed on the rotor. The one I checked was loose, but it was kind of interesting. The stud scewed in, and had a head that accepted an allen wrench for installation.

Has anyone seen these studs before? Are they worth holding on to?

-Rusty

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 23 2005, 05:28 PM

QUOTE (Lawrence @ Feb 23 2005, 03:19 PM)
Has anyone seen these studs before? Are they worth holding on to?

yes. no.

general consensus (sp?) around here is that the material is inferior and therefore they are to weak to be trusted ...
Andy

Posted by: Mueller Feb 23 2005, 05:35 PM

the screw-in studs with the hex head are cheap...I have just recieved a set of really nice high quality BBS brand screw in studs.....the portion that screws into the hubs is longer, then it is smooth (where it mates against the inside of the wheel for maximum trueness)...not cheap at about $7.00 each

available in 65, 75 and 90mm lengths....

Posted by: Lawrence Feb 23 2005, 06:00 PM

Looks like more metal for recycling!

Posted by: Twystd1 Feb 23 2005, 08:18 PM

Yup,,

Got them on all four corners on one of my sawzalled teeners...

Surprised the heck out of Skline.. And me..

Twystd1

Posted by: URY914 Feb 23 2005, 08:27 PM

Those things are scary. I've twisted them right off. And now you have two ways for your wheel to come off, the nut or the stud come out. They are big with the VW crowd, but you should never pass a tech inspection with them.

I would NEVER use them.

Paul

Posted by: Brando Feb 24 2005, 12:37 AM

They're a fairly viable accessory through any nearby VW parts and restoration shop.