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Such an odd question O_O
Um, I have an odd question, one that I should damn well know the answer to, but I don't.
On the stock setup (83 GSL) do the lugs thread onto studs, or is it what I call a 'stud-nut' that is like a bolt that goes into the wheels?
On the stock setup (83 GSL) do the lugs thread onto studs, or is it what I call a 'stud-nut' that is like a bolt that goes into the wheels?
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Hmm. That would go far to explain why my SA LE rims don't work to well with my normal lug nuts that I have on the car. . . . Once again, the O/O has given me a nice surprise ahead of time
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Originally Posted by smnc
GSL-SE's have studs, not lugs, so if you have -SE suspension you'll have studs
i know all 83 and older cars had lug bolts and i was thinking the 84-85 cars had studs but i know -se's have studs.
its not that hard to change them out,someone may have done that before you bought the car.
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Yes all 79-85 RX-7s come with "lug studs" and threaded rotors/drums EXCEPT 84-85 GSL-SE's
Just get 12mm x 1.5mm studs and do the conversion, makes life much easier for mounting, safety and maintenance.
Just get 12mm x 1.5mm studs and do the conversion, makes life much easier for mounting, safety and maintenance.
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Okay, I have the studs ON the hub. I can't contact the O/O right now, so I have another question that this brought up that I never thought I would have to ask.
Is there a way to see if I have an SE rear end?
I know I have Koni adjustables and vented discs, but I also know that Koni adjustables were available for non-SE's and GSLs had vented discs. Any other telltale signs?
Is there a way to see if I have an SE rear end?
I know I have Koni adjustables and vented discs, but I also know that Koni adjustables were available for non-SE's and GSLs had vented discs. Any other telltale signs?
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Oh, ****, how did the bolt pattern not cross my mind. I feel like such a no0b
Well, I definately have the normal crappy FB bolt pattern, as I can put plussers on. . . .
Was there a vented brake upgrade? Or is my car just a freak that was made special for some reason?
Well, I definately have the normal crappy FB bolt pattern, as I can put plussers on. . . .
Was there a vented brake upgrade? Or is my car just a freak that was made special for some reason?
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IMO the lug bolt idea was probably the stupidest thing Mazda has done (other than not forking out for a decent rack and pinion setup in the FB). Only other vehicle I'm aware of that ran this crazy setup were some Fiats and I think Lancias?
The ONLY possible benefit that I can think for having lug bolts as opposed to fixed studs with wheel nuts are that in the extremely unlikely event the wheel comes off, you won't have to worry about replacing the studs. In every other respect, they suck - big time.
The ONLY possible benefit that I can think for having lug bolts as opposed to fixed studs with wheel nuts are that in the extremely unlikely event the wheel comes off, you won't have to worry about replacing the studs. In every other respect, they suck - big time.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
Not quite sure what you are saying. I thought all 1st gen stock wheels used the same lug bolts. Even my Epsilons use the stock ones. I do have a set of Revolution wheels that take studs and nuts, but that is the only set I've run across that way.
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Originally Posted by jays83gsl
Oh, ****, how did the bolt pattern not cross my mind. I feel like such a no0b
Well, I definately have the normal crappy FB bolt pattern, as I can put plussers on. . . .
Was there a vented brake upgrade? Or is my car just a freak that was made special for some reason?
Well, I definately have the normal crappy FB bolt pattern, as I can put plussers on. . . .
Was there a vented brake upgrade? Or is my car just a freak that was made special for some reason?
Or someone could have re-drilled the hub for some bizzare reason...
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