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RealRHDSil80
08-09-2007, 09:11 AM
Alright I 'm looking for a set of 16" gold mesh wheels with a polished lip and the problem I'm having is trying to find those in 4x114. I'm really considering a 5 lug conversion so I can have a better choice of wheels (and GT-R brakes :D ). I have seen aftermarket 5-lug hubs that will bolt straight up, but I 've heard a rumor that you have to use S14 lower control arms is this true? It's going on a 180SX, in case having Altima sized brakes makes a difference which I doubt. Any help would be appreciated. Also if anyone is selling a set of these rims let me know.
sullen
08-09-2007, 09:17 AM
why not just go for the 300zx conversion? eventually, thats whats gonna get on my 240
Andy_013
08-10-2007, 10:53 AM
here is my brother old 180sx
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2533552
He do the 5 lug conversion to it.
240 S13
08-10-2007, 10:55 PM
here is my brother old 180sx
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2533552
He do the 5 lug conversion to it.



who is your bro I have seen that car before I think....Its clean as hell though!!
Krappy
08-11-2007, 03:10 AM
you can use the s14 front and rear 5lug but you will have to use s14 LCA everything else bolts right up
CMO
08-12-2007, 12:16 AM
you can use the s14 front and rear 5lug but you will have to use s14 LCA everything else bolts right up

What he said^^^^. But if you look hard enough you can find some nice 4 lug wheels out there. And you don't have to switch to 5 lug just to run the Z32 or GTR brakes.
wesolayo
08-12-2007, 03:32 AM
S14 LCA doesnt fit worth a shit on an S13, atleast, in my experience. I went and pressed in S14 ball joints into my S13 LCAs. Also, S14 LCA's are longer, and have a different curve to them
thang nguyen
08-14-2007, 11:59 PM
^^^^^ S14 LCAs DO NOT FIT S14. Otherwise S14 front knuckles fit with S13 LCA with S14 ball joints, rear S14 hub bolt up to S13. IMO search for 4 lug wheels and drill out Z32 rotors to fit...it'll save you lots of money. 5 lug upgrades alone could run upwards of $300, I got mine for free so no complaints here.
Andy_013
08-19-2007, 10:23 PM
who is your bro I have seen that car before I think....Its clean as hell though!!

Ricky, he works at Japanese Motor Works (http://www.japanesemotors.net/)