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  1. 08-09-2007, 09:11 AM #1
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    Default 5-lug conversion on S13 ?

    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 ). 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.
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  2. 08-09-2007, 09:17 AM #2
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    why not just go for the 300zx conversion? eventually, thats whats gonna get on my 240
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  3. 08-10-2007, 10:53 AM #3
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    here is my brother old 180sx
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2533552
    He do the 5 lug conversion to it.
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  4. 08-10-2007, 10:55 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by 99ExDriver
    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!!
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  5. 08-11-2007, 03:10 AM #5
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    you can use the s14 front and rear 5lug but you will have to use s14 LCA everything else bolts right up
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    Quote Originally Posted by Krappy
    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.
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    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
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  8. 08-14-2007, 11:59 PM #8
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    ^^^^^ 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.
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  9. 08-19-2007, 10:23 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by 240 S13
    who is your bro I have seen that car before I think....Its clean as hell though!!
    Ricky, he works at Japanese Motor Works
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