I am thinking about doing a Type R 5 lug swap on a slightly older EX. just curious to see what im looking at spending and how hard of a conversion this is.

thanks

 

slightly older = how old? and why do you need to do the swap?

 

like '96 up EX. I figured for racing purposes the 5 luge conversion with the type R components would be better suited for racing , as well as having rear brakes . Don't the Ex's come with drum's?

thanks

 

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Yes they do, you could do a rear disc coversion though too. MUCH cheaper. The 5 lug can run upwards of $1,000

 

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depends on what class you want to race in. since you dont know, dont bother.

 

CTR 5-lug bolts right on
^ + matching CTR shocks/springs
Integra brake lines
wheels
tires
lugnuts

totaled ~$2,000

Add another 300 for daily driving wheels/tires.

 

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Disc brakes wont stop you any faster in the rear. You're traction limited by your tires anyways.

And if you want to race ECHC, you cant do this - I still stay stick with a 92-95 ex coupe.

 

good to know! ya i was reading good built drums do well. but ill just have to see what the rules allow and work from there.


thanks everyone

 

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Like mines that you should buy so you can whoop ****?


Modified by ki3t at 4:59 PM 1/12/2005

 

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too late, he bought a *** car...

on topic:

no sense in going 5-lug and no sense in upgrading your drums (unless they are shot). get some nice pads and good fluid and you're good to go.

 

alright thanks for the advice ... i would buy your car but i dont have the 8500 right now. unless this whole sponsorship thing comes through and i get a check i dont think i could buy it. i figured i would just work with the rolling chassis i got.