I've always wondered this.. with all the civics with the 5 lug conversions.. where do they get them from.

1. Car was in an accident and totalled, so the guy sells the 5 lug conversion.
2. JDM ITR and CTR <-- expensive!
3. Guy owns type r and sells his conversion <--- this we know does not happen, or I haven't seen it.

So what does it come down to? Are most of the 5 lug conversions from stolen ITR's?

 

ding ding ding! we have a winner

 

I don't know but JHP had a stolen 5 lug from my friend's car which was recovered thanks to the help of police.

 

A large percentage of them.....yes. (Waits for all the screaming H-T'ers to come running saying how they have legit 5-lug swaps). It's one of the dirty little secrets in the Honda community. When you see an EG that has Type R this and Type R that, chances are some shady **** went on.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by [d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">UCKDOWN]I don't know but JHP had a stolen 5 lug from my friend's car which was recovered thanks to the help of police.</TD></TR></TABLE>

WOW that's some shady **** right there. Did they make any arrests?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIRIUS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A large percentage of them.....yes. (Waits for all the screaming H-T'ers to come running saying how they have legit 5-lug swaps). It's one of the dirty little secrets in the Honda community. When you see an EG that has Type R this and Type R that, chances are some shady **** went on. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Speaking of that, theres this one guy i know around here.. GSR leather interior, black GSR dash, ITR 5 lug conversion with ITR rims, b18c5... Basically an 80% integra EG hatch. So I guess hes just rich as hell

 

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Speaking of that, theres this one guy i know around here.. GSR leather interior, black GSR dash, ITR 5 lug conversion with ITR rims, b18c5... Basically an 80% integra eg hatch. So I guess hes just rich as hell </TD></TR></TABLE>

There's a kid locally that let's just say we have our "suspicions" about. Obviously you can't point fingers unless you have solid proof but none the less I don't trust him. Unfortunately it's a fact of life no matter what "scene" you're into. I'd love to catch some ****** some day though. I guarantee my car would be the last one he ever touched. See what you did! You have me all riled up now! Ughh.....

 

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well it may also come down to working hard, patience, good *** deals. all my friends and I have done everything legit....but i do know of some shady people which i loved to get them caught up, but no solid proof, just suspicions

 

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But there are shady people around too.</TD></TR></TABLE>

wish there was a way to prove everything to cops...i hate knowing about people who jack ****, and all i can do is sit there..wish i had hard evidence

 

sold my brand new work rsz-rs for my 5 lug setup

 

People actually do this just for the extra lug?

I got mine from HMO.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aquafina &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">People actually do this just for the extra lug?

I got mine from HMO.</TD></TR></TABLE>

its the bling factor

 

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its the bling factor </TD></TR></TABLE>

And bigger brakes......still not worth it if you ask me. You can upgarde a 4-lug brake system for cheaper and have better brakes. But then you don't have the "I have a 5-lug" bragging rights. What a dilemna.

 

yes, espescially in the bay, probably 95% of the 5 lug swaps are hot.

 

well i want 5 lug... so sumone steal one for me

 

In Puerto rico 80% of the hondas there are now 5 lug. Are they all stolen? HELL NO!!! They are swapping the spindles and redrilling thier rotors just so can use the acura TL 5 lug wheels.

 

EVERYONE KNOWS THAT DEEP INSIDE..IF ITS A GOOD DEAL..YOU'LL JUMP ON IT!

 

everyone knows, if they want a 5 lug conversion, even if it was hot they would buy it. that goes with any other parts someone wants for there car

 

its funny because i thought about that too.....every car has 5lug nowadays....and just think how many r's got fucked to get it....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Na4LiFe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">everyone knows, if they want a 5 lug conversion, even if it was hot they would buy it. that goes with any other parts someone wants for there car </TD></TR></TABLE>

sad thing is...most of them are probably rockin hot parts without even knowing it, even tho they paid for it legit, doesnt mean the previous owner was. recycling parts

 

in nj there are always the most beat *** eg's with 5 lug. hmmmmm i wonder where they got it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sean &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">in nj there are always the most beat *** eg's with 5 lug. hmmmmm i wonder where they got it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I notice the same thing.

 

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sad thing is...most of them are probably rockin hot parts without even knowing it, even tho they paid for it legit, doesnt mean the previous owner was. recycling parts </TD></TR></TABLE>

true, cant really blame the person when they buy it off someone that sold it to them ( it goes with any parts you buy on the streets and shops ) how would you ever know?! just a thought

 

I'll buy hot parts (although I dont have any and probably wont buy any since Im pretty much done modding my car). If I dont buy it, someone else will, so why not get a deal while you have the chance.

 

A lot of people have stolen parts on their ride but they just choose not to think too hard about it. Everyone knows if a deal came through dirt cheap for a 5 lug conversion, they'll pick it up. If anyone is shady, it should be the sellers.