Good deal on evil bay for Chrome lugs |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Good deal on evil bay for Chrome lugs |
p914 |
Sep 23 2004, 12:55 AM
Post
#1
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
$69 inlcudes shipping for a set of new Chrome lugs for my Fuchs. i remember not long ago they were around $100.
|
MattR |
Sep 23 2004, 01:31 AM
Post
#2
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
I went to the pomona swap meet and got a full set of chrome lugs (for 5 lug) with wheel locks for like 36 bucks. It was a great deal. In retrospect I probably should have bought 5 or 6 sets and sold them on ebay for a slight markup. Oh well.
|
Mueller |
Sep 23 2004, 01:34 AM
Post
#3
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
sounds like those are aftermarket Mecedes lug bolts if they have the 17mm head (no big deal)....just make sure they have the "ball" seating and not "conical" seating, otherwise a loose wheel will be in your near future...
i could have sworn someone mentioned that the "ball" is the wrong radius on some of the lug bolts being sold, make sure you test them to ensure you get the same contact with the mating surface on the wheel...paint or grease would work for this (make sure you wipe it off afterwards) |
SLITS |
Sep 23 2004, 09:07 AM
Post
#4
|
"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mueller @ Sep 23 2004, 12:34 AM) sounds like those are aftermarket Mecedes lug bolts if they have the 17mm head (no big deal)....just make sure they have the "ball" seating and not "conical" seating, otherwise a loose wheel will be in your near future... i could have sworn someone mentioned that the "ball" is the wrong radius on some of the lug bolts being sold, make sure you test them to ensure you get the same contact with the mating surface on the wheel...paint or grease would work for this (make sure you wipe it off afterwards) Dychem - won't wipe off tho! |
p914 |
Sep 23 2004, 10:01 PM
Post
#5
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Here's the description from the auction. They ship tomorrow so I should have them early next week.
"This auction is for a set of 16 of the longer lug bolts for the alloy wheels. These are NEW CHROME ball seat lug bolts and will properly mount the Fuch, Pedrini and Mahle wheels on your 914. The shank length is 38mm or 1.55". A set of 20 of these is also available. Check yours, if they look scuffed, scratched or scraped, now is the time to replace them at a Great Price! " |
Mueller |
Sep 23 2004, 10:37 PM
Post
#6
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
they are still aftermarket Mecedes lug bolts if 17mm head (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
no big deal as long as they work...I'd lightly sand or scratch up the mating surface of the "ball" before installing........ |
p914 |
Sep 25 2004, 05:40 PM
Post
#7
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
They are 14mm X 1.5 x 38mm.
Looks good. |
3d914 |
Sep 25 2004, 06:08 PM
Post
#8
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
p914,
Keep us posted of the results. I've been watching these as well, just haven't had the time to follow thru. Thanks, |
p914 |
Sep 25 2004, 06:11 PM
Post
#9
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Will do
|
p914 |
Oct 7 2004, 03:51 PM
Post
#10
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 7-September 03 From: Sunny South Florida Member No.: 1,117 Region Association: None |
Welp, Those lug bolts won't work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) They won't seat properly to the holes. Ahh Vell. Guess I'll have to return em. I was hoping they would work.
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 8th June 2024 - 12:20 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |