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Old 09-11-06, 02:06 PM
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Wheel spacer/adapter intrest?

I am going to make wheel spacer/adapters for my car and If there is some interest I will put them into production and sell them. I have 2 CNC's a lathe a mill, everything. I am not sure exactly how far it will push them out but i can switch it to 4 X 114.3 or 5 X 114.3 (I think) They will be aluminum and they will be cheaper than CP (Dont have a set price) and I will ship them out once the payment is recieved. Post or PM if you are interested.
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Sounds good! Let me know how they turn out.
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I think there would be a demand.... Pretty much anyone that wants aftermarket rims needs them.
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Make a dual pattern hub for the FC turbo hub so people can go between patterns and have the big brake conversion and still have 4x110, 4x114, 5x114 or any mix that they would need. I like my Epsilons and will never sell them, I am going to have my rear axles dual drilled when I order them from Moser. That way I can drift 4x114 and still DD on the Epsilons. That's the way I would do it. Brake rotors are another issue yet to be address'd.
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5x100 or 5x112 would ne nice so we can have more choice of staggered and dished out rims
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I can do any pattern you want. I will do some calling so i can get some approxamite prices soon. Should I do it so you have lug studs like they are now or lug nuts? and what thread for lugs or studs?
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I would be interested it all depends on price.
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My project will need fron spacers to match the rear end, so I'm interested
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How much for 4x100 that is 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick? I need axis maglites.
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Originally Posted by 1985GSL
I can do any pattern you want. I will do some calling so i can get some approxamite prices soon. Should I do it so you have lug studs like they are now or lug nuts? and what thread for lugs or studs?
I would make them so they have press in studs and use lug nuts. That way you don't have to put threads into aluminum which is soft and could be easily stripped. . As far as what thread, I would recomend 12mmx1.5 as this is the most popular metric thread and would make finding lugnuts to work with any wheels easier. (my $.02)
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do it im interested on the outcome
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Well small change in plans. They will now be steel for availability price and strength. Hoping to get started with the CNC soon. I will keep you posted.
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To IanS do you want lugs or studs? and keep it the same just like 3/4 spaced out?
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Multi Hub

This is what I'm talking about.
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For me I would set it up for studs. The offset I will be getting will be kinda weird so i will have to most likely get some special ordered.
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I will think about the dual pattern. As for IanS if you are seriously intersted PM me asap because yours will be first so i can test fit them on my car. I am planning on starting tomorow on everything
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PM sent. OOOH I am getting all giddy lol.
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Where do these stand? Are you making any yet? I need a couple of 1/2" thick spacers for a 4x114.3mm pattern.

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He is making some for me. Adpaters I mean. I can give you his number.
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I'm interested. I'd like to know how they turn out and what cost would be. But, you have a customer here.
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adapters

Will you be makeing any to go from 4 on 110 to 5 on 100?
This would allow for use of common FWD 35 to 40 mm offset wheels . thickness of 20 or 25 mm should work for most.
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Well here is the most recent update which isnt much. I gave them to my friend who is a machinist a week ago from last friday and the machines havent been open but the test oes should be done any day now. And i just pulled my motor in 4 hours and i worked for the last 2 hours alone including pulling it out. Time for the rebuild even though i only have 3000 miles.... going low compression rotors so i can TURBO!
BTW yes i should be able to make any pattern or width
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Id love to get some what price range you lookin at?
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around $300ish as for know. which is still cheaper than anywhere else i know of


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