Latest thoughts on 5 lug conversions Options

[grantsfo]

OK so I have the 2.4 6 ready to go. Now I need to think about whether I go with 5 lug conversion. I know trekkor has done fine with 4 lug on his six. I will likely just use the car for AX and occasional TT event.

I like the idea of keeping my lightweight 4 lug setup which would include my 8" wheels. But should I just bite the bullet and go with 5 lug for better brakes etc?

[Eric_Shea]

I agree... 5-lug isn't always 'right' but, in looking at brake options for our cars there comes a point in the evolution of the car where it might be 'right'. Only because of the 3.5" mounting available on various 911 struts (Billy's and Koni's).

It's 'my opinion' that a 200hp car with slicks oughta be using A or S-Calipers up front with an agreeable rear. Can you get by without? Obviously. Proper cooling would be helpful but, I tend to follow the engineering guidelines the 911 platform set forth.

So, again, IMHO, 4-lug can be just fine up to a point and depending on your driving habits/needs. If I had a car that was in the 140-240HP range, I'd be on A or S-Calipers which probably means 5-lug or some serious engineering (which would cost more than the 5-lug struts).

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