5 Lug Conversion Why??
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5 Lug Conversion Why??
I drive a 2000 CX and my question to you guys are what do you get out of the 5 lug conversion? Besides brakes & extra lug. My friend told me something about the control arms? Saying CX arms suck.....
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (00ek9)
your friend is a tard. you cant even use the type r lower control arms.
i did mine for 75% looks..
25% brakes and performance.
i did mine for 75% looks..
25% brakes and performance.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (00ek9)
why do people put body kits on? Engine swaps? New suspension? Anything? Because they want to. Obviously you dont' want to. So don't do it.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (Spoon1)
what i posted a million times already:
average 5 lug with the wheels go for 1500.
i then sold my si wheels/tires for 350
i then sold the ITR shocks/springs/sway bar for 300 since they dont fit on 96+ hatches (besides the sway bar + mount kit)
i then sold my old drum set up for 100.
350+300+100=$750? doing this from the top of my head..
1500-750= $750 after all is said and done
$750 for some nice brakes, for some nice wheels, and an extra lug that is 75% for looks.. 25% for performance
average 5 lug with the wheels go for 1500.
i then sold my si wheels/tires for 350
i then sold the ITR shocks/springs/sway bar for 300 since they dont fit on 96+ hatches (besides the sway bar + mount kit)
i then sold my old drum set up for 100.
350+300+100=$750? doing this from the top of my head..
1500-750= $750 after all is said and done
$750 for some nice brakes, for some nice wheels, and an extra lug that is 75% for looks.. 25% for performance
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (00ek9)
5-lug can also attribute to good handling IF:
You get the rear swaybar and mounting crap
You get the struts
That's about it really in terms of handking as in turning/cornering
I thinm jonas covered it pretty good.
You get the rear swaybar and mounting crap
You get the struts
That's about it really in terms of handking as in turning/cornering
I thinm jonas covered it pretty good.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (jonas)
your friend is a tard. you cant even use the type r lower control arms.
i did mine for 75% looks..
25% brakes and performance.
i did mine for 75% looks..
25% brakes and performance.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (Hadji)
If you want more braking power get the wilwood kit for about 600, or is it 700. anyway it comes with 4 pot calipers. I rather have that than 5 lugs.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (dark lotus)
see people, its not as expensive as it seems.
mine was about 750 after all was said and done, and migs' was 400 (he had a gsr platform to start from).
if it were all for the performance, or more like 25& for looks 75% for performance, i would have done that morning wood upgrade or whatever.
but i'm not, i'm into 20 inch rims with the 5 lug. (jk)
mine was about 750 after all was said and done, and migs' was 400 (he had a gsr platform to start from).
if it were all for the performance, or more like 25& for looks 75% for performance, i would have done that morning wood upgrade or whatever.
but i'm not, i'm into 20 inch rims with the 5 lug. (jk)
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (SilverCivic2k)
migs, so your the guy that did that bought/ trade thing huh
daym that was hell of a good deal, car looks great w/ the 5 slug
daym that was hell of a good deal, car looks great w/ the 5 slug
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (beeboyee)
does anyone knows what is needed to do a 97- prelude 5 lug brake swap for my 94 coupe? my friend is getting a brembo big brake kit for his prelude and i want his old brakes.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (jonas)
your friend is a tard. you cant even use the type r lower control arms.
i did mine for 75% looks..
25% brakes and performance.
i did mine for 75% looks..
25% brakes and performance.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (fowler)
actually it's better to have 4 lugs since it's lighter...like GSRor EK4 disc brakes. 5 lugs are for better braking since it has bigger rotor. there's not much difference in handling at all. it's just make your car heavier. so if you are into circuit racing or auto-x, from my experience I would stay with 4 lugs. I also would recommend to people it's better to buy better brake pads for $300. at least you can feel the difference.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (BLK EK)
the reason y is that the braking is wayyy better stays cooler longer its dual piston caliper
and most the time u get the sway bars also and those are the greatest
u can hit aany turn like a dream and it loooks titiiite take a look at mine
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291662185
and most the time u get the sway bars also and those are the greatest
u can hit aany turn like a dream and it loooks titiiite take a look at mine
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291662185
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (BLK EK)
You might be surprised how much stress race slicks can exert on your wheels/chassis. Extra lug is mostly for looks, but in an autoX situation it might save you (till the end of the run that is). Until your wheel starts to carck...
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why?? (tooqwik1)
Tooqwik, you are the guy with the Civic with the S2000 wheels. I was taking a picture of that car for days when I saw it at Norm Reeves. I was the Black Integra GSR in the "preferred parking" area with the white unpainted lip also with 5lug and GM wheels.
Anyway, Ive been wanting to do the S2000 wheel on my last EG but it was stolen before I could get to it. Anyway, take care, see ya around.
Anyway, Ive been wanting to do the S2000 wheel on my last EG but it was stolen before I could get to it. Anyway, take care, see ya around.
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Re: 5 Lug Conversion Why??
i did the 5 lug to stick with the ITR hatchback theme.
anyways, did someone say s2k seats in a civic? been there, done that
migs, i had s2k wheels on my hatch, needed different tires, didnt look right. plus i returned them after i found out they were hot
[Modified by jonas, 1:04 PM 7/3/2002]
anyways, did someone say s2k seats in a civic? been there, done that
migs, i had s2k wheels on my hatch, needed different tires, didnt look right. plus i returned them after i found out they were hot
[Modified by jonas, 1:04 PM 7/3/2002]