 Opinion on screw in wheel studs, for a different kind of NARP |
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| Scott S |
 Oct 4 2016, 10:43 AM
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Small Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633  |
Hi All -
I have a wide five disk brake conversion on my Speedster rep. It retains the use of beetle lug bolts. Beside not having the correct look, the bolts are pretty darn short. I would really like to convert the car to studs and lug nuts. The screw in and locktighted studs would be very easy, but I don't know if they are considered safe. Anyone have any experience using them? Thanks - Scott S |
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| Mueller |
Oct 4 2016, 10:51 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Scott S @ Oct 4 2016, 09:43 AM)  Hi All - I have a wide five disk brake conversion on my Speedster rep. It retains the use of beetle lug bolts. Beside not having the correct look, the bolts are pretty darn short. I would really like to convert the car to studs and lug nuts. The screw in and locktighted studs would be very easy, but I don't know if they are considered safe. Anyone have any experience using them? Thanks - Scott S Used by many BMW race teams, I've used them on my other 914s with no problems, I think RobS had some issues with his, I think loctite would solve it. Really no different than the bolts used on newer vehicles. (actually a stud and nut is better) |
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| Rand |
Oct 4 2016, 11:02 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Sure makes it easier to mount wheels. Hey audio_file, do you know how these were done?
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| Optimusglen |
Oct 4 2016, 01:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I've used them on one of my old daily driven BMW's, no issues. No track use though.
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| Chris914n6 |
Oct 4 2016, 01:47 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,320 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The hip thing to do these days is grade 10.9 bolts thru the back with loctite to secure them.
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| audio_file |
Oct 4 2016, 04:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 6-August 11 From: Everett, Wa Member No.: 13,409 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Rand @ Oct 4 2016, 10:02 AM) Sure makes it easier to mount wheels. Hey audio_file, do you know how these were done? These are Motorsports Hardware stud and nut kit specifically for the 914. I like them particularly because they have the hex wrench cutout on the ends so you can be sure they're really tightened into the hub when you install them. As per their instructions, I used a dab of the lightest strength locktite when they were installed, and I've never had one try to "back out" Hope that helps! |
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