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Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 05:45 PM
It's always been a PITA to reinstall the wheels onto the car w/ lug bolts so then im trying to find these double-ended studs to go w/ a set of lug nuts ive got. Does anyone know where i can find some 14mm double-ended studs? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Rockaria Nov 28 2005, 05:51 PM
What length do you want? 14MM X ?? I have a set I don't need but they are not long enough by 2 or so threads for 911 Style fuch wheels.
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 06:01 PM
| QUOTE (Rockaria @ Nov 28 2005, 03:51 PM) |
| What length do you want? 14MM X ?? I have a set I don't need but they are not long enough by 2 or so threads for 911 Style fuch wheels. |
14mm X 1.5" im gonna be using these on a set of rivieras. would you happen to have any pictures?
Posted by: Rockaria Nov 28 2005, 06:04 PM
When I get home tonight I will get all you need and email you on my bolts, I believe they are 1.5".
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 06:07 PM
thanks Chris! 
Posted by: Dr. Roger Nov 28 2005, 07:29 PM
threaded rod and some red loctite work?
I dont know but i've thought about this solution before....
Rog
Posted by: Mueller Nov 28 2005, 07:56 PM
| QUOTE (rogergrubb @ Nov 28 2005, 06:29 PM) |
| threaded rod and some red loctite work? I dont know but i've thought about this solution before.... Rog |
you scare me Roger
these are the only screw-in studs I'd trust...these are made by BBS Racing (you know, the company that makes BBS Racing wheels....)
http://www.nexternal.com/bimmerworl/Product522
Posted by: Headrage Nov 28 2005, 08:01 PM
| QUOTE (Mueller @ Nov 28 2005, 05:56 PM) | ||
you scare me Roger these are the only screw-in studs I'd trust...these are made by BBS Racing (you know, the company that makes BBS Racing wheels....) http://www.nexternal.com/bimmerworl/Product522 |
You slay me Mike...
Always worried about SAFETY...
Thanks, sometime I see things posted that worry me......
Posted by: Mueller Nov 28 2005, 08:04 PM
I know that Roger was kidding...or so I hope so......just wanted to get that out in case some newbie started looking at the floor stock in Home Depot and got some ideas.....it could happen....
Posted by: Carlitos Way Nov 28 2005, 08:11 PM
About $100 for "convenient" wheel changes... hmmmmm
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 08:43 PM
| QUOTE (Carlitos Way @ Nov 28 2005, 06:11 PM) |
| About $100 for "convenient" wheel changes... hmmmmm |
tell me about it some "Bling" shop wanted to charge me $5/stud X 16 = $80 for convienent tire change....
Posted by: r_towle Nov 28 2005, 08:53 PM
| QUOTE (Carlitos Way @ Nov 28 2005, 09:11 PM) |
| About $100 for "convenient" wheel changes... hmmmmm |
for a convenient way to do it...have one per wheel
Or carry one with you that is four inches long...thread it in and hang the wheel off of it...
Attach the other three or four bolts..remove the rod and put in the last bolt....
Rich
Posted by: markb Nov 28 2005, 08:55 PM
| QUOTE (r_towle @ Nov 28 2005, 06:53 PM) | ||
for a convenient way to do it...have one per wheel Or carry one with you that is four inches long...thread it in and hang the wheel off of it... Attach the other three or four bolts..remove the rod and put in the last bolt.... Rich |
There you go, making sense again.
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 09:01 PM
be a bitch if you misplace the rod during a flat tire situation...
Posted by: r_towle Nov 28 2005, 09:09 PM
you might just have to remember how to balance the wheel on your feet like you already do now.....
Rich
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 09:11 PM
| QUOTE (r_towle @ Nov 28 2005, 07:09 PM) |
| you might just have to remember how to balance the wheel on your feet like you already do now..... Rich |
or thigh
Posted by: Rockaria Nov 28 2005, 09:20 PM
Okay I gots the info. I got these from some toothless guy at the Flee market. He was a' wittlin them from a larger led pile made from used bullets! I think they are safe enough 
For real: I got them from WheelComponents.com, not quite 80 bucks but when I got them I had little to no info to go on. I since noticed I needed longer ones. As per the REAL reason I have these extra. I have the 14mmX1.75 on my fronts now and they have worked great for years.
14mm X1.5"X14MM - 12 new ones and 9 used ones in perfect condition, just a bit dirty.
go to this site for pics #2736-2742
http://www.rockaria.com/914parts/
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Posted by: Rockaria Nov 28 2005, 09:28 PM
I also have an extra set of 14mmX1.75X1/2" studs I got just in case I could not find 14mm acorns, I could have used american 1/2" acorns instead. Didn't need them since I found the super light 14mm alloy acorns. I think they are really designed for different style rims that have a smaller hole for the bolt. Probly not the best idea with a rim with a 14mm hole.
Same site pictures #2743-#2746
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Posted by: itsa914 Nov 28 2005, 10:20 PM
Just go to your local VW dealer and ask for a tommy bar part number 893 012 223 works great for the 914. Just screw it in and hang the wheel while you install the other lug bolts.
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Posted by: Rotary'14 Nov 28 2005, 10:38 PM
I remembered seeing those somewhere but I didn't know what they were called. Yeah Dlo, use those things. 
-Rob
Posted by: Borderline Nov 28 2005, 10:43 PM
O gawd I know I'm going to be laughed out of the club for posting this, but I bought a set of wheel studs 14mm-1/2" with chrome nuts from .....jc whitney....stop laughing. I don't remember the price but it was really cheap somewhere between $15 and $30. they are a lttle on the short side but I've got some Rivieras mounted with them. I figure if they can handle the tightening torque they would be ok for the street. I'm sorry I don't have the part numbers or a link but jcw has a whole vw section.
cheap Bill
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 10:43 PM
the 1.5" ones should be long enough right? ive got a set of rivieras on the 14, and from looking at the original lug bolt it seems to be long enough. How much you want for the 14mm X 1.5" set? how's a $1 a pop?
Posted by: Mueller Nov 28 2005, 10:48 PM
| QUOTE (Borderline @ Nov 28 2005, 09:43 PM) |
| O gawd I know I'm going to be laughed out of the club for posting this, but I bought a set of wheel studs 14mm-1/2" with chrome nuts from .....jc whitney....stop laughing. I don't remember the price but it was really cheap somewhere between $15 and $30. they are a lttle on the short side but I've got some Rivieras mounted with them. I figure if they can handle the tightening torque they would be ok for the street. I'm sorry I don't have the part numbers or a link but jcw has a whole vw section. cheap Bill |
I wouldn't trust those cheap @ss studs on my lawn mower.....those are the same cheap ones sold by Prestige Wheels
Posted by: Rockaria Nov 28 2005, 10:52 PM
| QUOTE (dlo914 @ Nov 28 2005, 10:43 PM) |
| the 1.5" ones should be long enough right? ive got a set of rivieras on the 14, and from looking at the original lug bolt it seems to be long enough. How much you want for the 14mm X 1.5" set? how's a $1 a pop? |
email me your address and I will send them to you. If they work and you like them, keep 'em... no charge. If not send them back.
Cool?
Posted by: dlo914 Nov 28 2005, 11:08 PM
| QUOTE (Rockaria @ Nov 28 2005, 08:52 PM) | ||
email me your address and I will send them to you. If they work and you like them, keep 'em... no charge. If not send them back. Cool? |
sweet!
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