ok this isnt one of the smartest thing mazda did to the rx7 everythime you remove wheel you rish stripping threads in axle. has anyone removed axles and drilled axles to install the pressed in studs if so what size did you drill them out and stud size used

 

Seems like I saw a stud kit at Pep Boys a couple years ago. Or, swap in GSL-SE suspension. It's got studs.

Kerry

 

Go to your local tire store and order a stud kit. They are screwed in with an allen head wrench and you have normal studs. Just make sure to put some lock-tite on them. Been using them for years with no problems.

 

but the threads in axle r stripped from overuse

 

If you want to repair the threads, there are thread repair kits, common name Helicoil Kits. Expect to pay about $25-$30 for the kits up to 3/8". They will include a tap, about 10 thread inserts and an installation tool along with the instructions. Some come with a drill bit and some don't so make sure you have the right size bit. Too small a bit and you may break the tap, too large a bit and you will not have a good tight thread repair and could run into problems down the road. Additional inserts are available separately. All should be available at your local auto parts store.
Also, If you goof installing the helicoil just remove it with a pair of long nose pliers and try a new insert.

 

you mean the rx has a VW-type lug arrangement (lug bolts instead of nuts)?

Just screw in a stud and use a normal nut.

 

Have you never taken off your wheels SIX TWO???

 

I've only had a GSL-SE (1st gen) for about four days now. And my GSL-SE has studs in the axle and a normal lug nut. (as I have taken off my wheels, as I felt like doing it)

My other RX's are FC.

 

And my 626's all have studs. I have a set of various 626 suspension parts (well, OK, just front and rear hubs with rotors) lying in my garage, they are most certainly studs.

 

Ahhh.... I see.... just wondering, didn't mean to insult you, if I did. I don't think I did...

Jeff

 

i didn't take any insult...

 

I love lug bolts vs. studs and nuts. You don't have to worry about the threads rusting, causing difficulty in removal/possible destruction of threads/inaccurate torque readings when tightening them down. I've done so many stripped studs it's disgusting... I've only dealt with ONE stripped hub, that's because the last moron who worked on it cross-threaded the hub and then didn't do anything about it, just left the lugbolt out and let it go. (Still a far sight easier to re-tap the hub, than to mess around with changing a stud....)

Almost ALL European cars are lug bolts... only exception I can think of off-hand is a Volvo 240. I was quite surprised to find my Mazda with them... the only other Asian car that I'm aware of that uses 'em are Pontiac Lemanses (made by Daewoo, ripoff of VW)

 

Volkswagen/Audi and Opel/Vauxhall (GM's German and British Chevy-equivalents, respectively) have lug-bolts.

The Pontiac LeMans subcompact was made by Daewoo, off the design of the Opel Kadett (whose previous generation had yeilded the Chevette design)

Daewoo always used GM, mostly Opel parts. The 4-banger in the Leganza is a Holden unit. Daewoo was recently purchased by GM, even.

VW rip-off artists are: well, VW's Mexican and Brazillian op units. VW Mexico makes the New Beetle, and the original Beetle for local consumption.

Volvo have lug nuts.
Mercedes have lug nuts.
BMW have lug nuts. (at least in some models)