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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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Why do a 5 lug conversion?

I've read a lot about how, what you need, and all of that kind of stuff, but I'm wondering what's the benefit that justifies the cost?

I have a base and want to start building it up. I'm planning on starting from the ground and working up. That means wheels/tires are early in the process. If I do a 5 lug conversion it may change the wheels that I decide to get. So is there a good reason to do the conversion? Or is it a "nice to have" type of thing?
Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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5-lug = larger selection of wheels especially one's with fat lips
Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:57 PM
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Only benifets are; better selection of wheels with better offsets, Can upgrade to bigger and better brakes with out redrilling the rotors. Thats pretty much it...
Old Mar 21, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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wayyyy more selections! =/ 4lugs sucks, but converting is wayyy to much money for my hands. donate me please? ^_^
Old Mar 21, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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you can go to www.importfan.com and buy a 5-lug hub that "bolts" rite up, and it's not too expnsive.
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 06:12 AM
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can u do a 5 lug conversion w/the original 240 brakes?? Just curious because I just replaced my brakes and cant afford a Z32 brake swap. Thanks,

-Craig-
Old Mar 26, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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Originally posted by craigkiel
can u do a 5 lug conversion w/the original 240 brakes?? Just curious because I just replaced my brakes and cant afford a Z32 brake swap. Thanks,

-Craig-
obviously u'd have to get ur rotors redrilled for the 5 lug pattern (or just buy S14 oem style 5 luggers). other than that, i wouldn't think there would be any other issues. some straighten me out if i'm off...
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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This is the only one that I've found on importfan.com...

http://www.importfan.com/product.asp?3=5386

It's says it's for the s13, will it work for an 95 s14 too?
Old Mar 28, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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Originally posted by Sil40_Mayhem
obviously u'd have to get ur rotors redrilled for the 5 lug pattern (or just buy S14 oem style 5 luggers). other than that, i wouldn't think there would be any other issues. some straighten me out if i'm off...
As of what I know that's all you'd have to do
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