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: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South 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? |
billh1963 |
Feb 18 2013, 05:39 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I'm hoping Eric will chime in and tell us about the group buy he is planning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 20 2013, 12:13 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,279 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm hoping Eric will chime in and tell us about the group buy he is planning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) OK... looking into this today. We would have to have 10 or more to get the pricing where we need it. That would be the following items: (2) Front Rotors (early or late) machined to 5x130 with studs included. (2) Sets of bearings and seals for above. (2) Rear rotors machined to 5x130. (2) Machined Hubs (you must supply the cores) freshly plated in silver zinc with studs included. (2) Rear wheel bearings. I'm looking to do 20% off all of those pieces. Savings would probably be around $200.00 which is amazing because all of those pieces are priced according to market already. I'll get real numbers tomorrow when my supplier is open for pestering. This would be a complete soup to nuts 914 5-lug package. Bearings, seals rotors, hubs and studs. It's all there ready for you to bolt it on. It shouldn't be too hard to find 10 people in this big ole world of ours who want this at the best price possible. Commit now and be cruising in style this summer... |
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