I am in the process of rounding up the parts for a 5 lug conversion. I have picked up the 911 rear hubs , real -6 stub axles. rotors and wheel bearings. Cost $915 for parts.

I am expecting a cost of around $400 for the used front end.

Then the issue of new/rebuilt calipers, master cylinder and line replacement. $1200 ?

The good news is I already have new Bilstein shocks, rear springs, turbo tie rods and ball joints.

We are now at the $2.5k range. No wheels and tires yet !

IS it worth all that on a -4?

If it's what you want it is. I thought about you when I was driving on FM16 Monday. Good God they have a lot of wineries in that area now! When did all those pop up?

Of course .......

It makes it so much easier when you convert to the six.

John

It's the Texas Hill Country. Wineries are of the OPINION that grapes grow just as good here as in other parts of the world. There are close to 25 of them in a 100 mile radius.

Texas hill country? Headed there in a couple weeks for the F1 race!!! Can't wait!!

It is a cost effective way to look good.

John

Hi Mark, just don't think about, adding it up will make you second guess your choice to go 5 lug, heck people spend $$ on more foolish items. If you can spare the $$ go for it and enjoy. Do you recognize these 14" Fuchs I bought from you

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Yes, I do, however they look a lot BETTER now.

If future plans are to upgrade to higher horsepower than yes it's a must. If you plan to stay with a stock 4 or mild HP upgrades I'd go with PMB's five lug conversion package. You'll still want to do the ball joints, Turbo tie rods and Master Cylinder upgrades, but that kit comes in under $800 and opens you up to much better wheel combinations.

I went from 4 lug to 5 lug using Eric Shea's (PMB Performance) conversion kit. Piece of cake.

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Hey thats Palos Verdes just down from the glass house !

Nice car BTW !!!

Better tire selection if you move up to 16" wheels.