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jrblackbox
post Nov 8 2017, 06:24 PM
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After 2 months of being up on jackstands the conversion to 5 lug is complete! It took a little longer than I had anticipated, but I am pleased with the results! Attached Image
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post Nov 8 2017, 06:29 PM
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post Nov 8 2017, 06:33 PM
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Love it!

The 914 looks great with big boy wheels. I've 5-lugged both of the 914s I've owned.
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post Nov 8 2017, 06:47 PM
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Looks great, Congrats
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post Nov 9 2017, 06:12 AM
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Looks great! What size wheels & tires did you go with?
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post Nov 9 2017, 09:39 AM
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Looks good Jim!
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post Nov 9 2017, 09:52 AM
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Nice, this is an inspiration to all us four lugs owners.
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post Nov 9 2017, 10:16 AM
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post Nov 9 2017, 11:41 AM
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post Nov 9 2017, 02:04 PM
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5-lug Fuchs on a 914 just belongs there.
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post Nov 9 2017, 04:35 PM
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Looks fantastic, did you do a complete kit conversion or did you do bits and pieces independently> Looking at doing this and wondering best route to go?
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post Nov 9 2017, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(bahnzai @ Nov 9 2017, 04:12 AM) *

Looks great! What size wheels & tires did you go with?

Thanks, the wheels are 15x7 tires are 205/60. There is some rubbing on the drivers side rear at the fender lip, so I need to source another set of wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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post Nov 9 2017, 04:42 PM
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Looks good Jim!

Thanks Chris! Wouldn't have gotten this far without your great work!
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post Nov 9 2017, 04:43 PM
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Looks fantastic, did you do a complete kit conversion or did you do bits and pieces independently> Looking at doing this and wondering best route to go?


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post Nov 9 2017, 05:00 PM
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Looks great but stupid question now : why changing fm 4 lug to 5 lug. Better handling or more choice in wider wheels ?

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post Nov 9 2017, 05:56 PM
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Looks great but stupid question now : why changing fm 4 lug to 5 lug. Better handling or more choice in wider wheels ?

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One word. Fuchs
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post Nov 9 2017, 06:07 PM
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There are more wheel choices with the 5 lug setup as well as more brake options. Also, if the car’s fenders are flared, the wider tires need wider wheels. Basically you switch from VW struts to Porsche struts up front, and redrill or replace the rear hubs.
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post Nov 9 2017, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE(dax1969 @ Nov 9 2017, 06:00 PM) *

Looks great but stupid question now : why changing fm 4 lug to 5 lug. Better handling or more choice in wider wheels ?

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Choices
And 5 lug Fuchs are pretty.

But a well set up 914-4 with (like new) stock suspension, brakes and slightly wider than stock tires is a wonderful car. Except for acceleration, it will keep up with most of the cars on the road.
It also gets more thumbs up, waves and smiles than any other car I’ve driven.
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post Nov 9 2017, 07:57 PM
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QUOTE(dax1969 @ Nov 9 2017, 03:00 PM) *

Looks great but stupid question now : why changing fm 4 lug to 5 lug. Better handling or more choice in wider wheels ?

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2.0 4 lugs are Fuchs too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif)
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post Nov 9 2017, 08:35 PM
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QUOTE(bahnzai @ Nov 9 2017, 04:12 AM) *

Looks great! What size wheels & tires did you go with?

Thanks, the wheels are 15x7 tires are 205/60. There is some rubbing on the drivers side rear at the fender lip, so I need to source another set of wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

Naaawww, just subtract a camber shim. Another 1/4 or 1/2 degree isn't going to hurt handling. Might even help if it's not to spec.
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