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11-30-2007, 07:48 AM
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cheap 5 lug
i got a 99 civic si i want to do a 5 lug conversion with out spending a grand in parts is there an cheap and easy way if there is i would love to no
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11-30-2007, 07:53 AM
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Just out of curiosity, why do you want to do a 5-lug set up?
When I had my ITR, I was always amazed when people wanted to do a 5-lug swap for just aesthetic reasons, while I wished that the ITR came in 4-lug (I know '96 did). I can understand doing this to upgrade the brakes to ITR/NSX/Legend, but just for looks? Plus, for that cost, you can get some great rims (which there are MANY MANY more choices in 4-lug vs. 5-lug) and put money towards a better brake kit, which should all come out less than the 5-lug swap. Just my $.02.
When I had my ITR, I was always amazed when people wanted to do a 5-lug swap for just aesthetic reasons, while I wished that the ITR came in 4-lug (I know '96 did). I can understand doing this to upgrade the brakes to ITR/NSX/Legend, but just for looks? Plus, for that cost, you can get some great rims (which there are MANY MANY more choices in 4-lug vs. 5-lug) and put money towards a better brake kit, which should all come out less than the 5-lug swap. Just my $.02.
11-30-2007, 09:24 AM
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Re: (p nut)
I firmly agree with what p nut said. I converted my eh to 5 lug and have regretted it ever since. Every time I find a set of rims that I like they happen to be 4 lug. Don't do it man.
11-30-2007, 10:13 AM
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i remember reading something on here before, where you can just take hub from a 97 and prlude and pop it into your hub and theres your 5 lug. Do a search, i could be wrong. But if you do go 5 lug remember the you do have a selection of rims out there, you'll just be limited to what is out there.
11-30-2007, 11:56 AM
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Re: (rpared01)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rpared01 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i remember reading something on here before, where you can just take hub from a 97 and prlude and pop it into your hub and theres your 5 lug. Do a search, i could be wrong. But if you do go 5 lug remember the you do have a selection of rims out there, you'll just be limited to what is out there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
what axles work on this??????????
what axles work on this??????????
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11-30-2007, 07:48 PM
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Re: cheap 5 lug (str luv em1)
thanx every 1 i think ill just go for a nice set of brakes and forget about the 5 lug i was just lookin for type r or nsx brakes but i geuss if all that money i would be into a good set any ways
11-30-2007, 09:10 PM
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Re: cheap 5 lug (badboyr66)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">By the time you buy new hubs, bearings, balljoints, calipers, pads, and rotors, you'll end up paying just as much with labor to put those things on. But at least you'll have new parts.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's about as true as it gets.
New parts, but it'll cost you some $$.
You know what a 5 lug swap to me is?
One extra lug nut to remove.
It's like that for a lot of people who think realistically. You honestly think somebody's going to be like "holy ****, wow dude, you got 5 lugs" - nobody's gonna notice that **** 'cept some thief who's looking for somebody with a lot of cosmetic upgrade crap so they know what to look for when they jack it.
That's about as true as it gets.
New parts, but it'll cost you some $$.
You know what a 5 lug swap to me is?
One extra lug nut to remove.
It's like that for a lot of people who think realistically. You honestly think somebody's going to be like "holy ****, wow dude, you got 5 lugs" - nobody's gonna notice that **** 'cept some thief who's looking for somebody with a lot of cosmetic upgrade crap so they know what to look for when they jack it.
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Re: cheap 5 lug (Syndacate)
lol kinda funny. When I sold the guy the stuff off of the CRV he was amazed that I was not using it. I just do not see the point myself.... well other than getting some wheels that are not offered in 4 lug.
But to each their own... hope you find the answers you are looking for
But to each their own... hope you find the answers you are looking for
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