Group Buy: (4) 17mm hubcentric adapters/spacers
#201
Thanks for the photo - that has really helped me to visualise what it looks like. I have the same colour car too (not smoked out though).
My set have been released from customs this afternoon, so I'll phone up and pay the charges tomorrow and hopefully get them delivered Monday.
I have the forged storm wheels on mine so I will have to see if they have the same fitment issue. I've got a die grinder handy if needs be. I hope to get the chance next weekend.
My set have been released from customs this afternoon, so I'll phone up and pay the charges tomorrow and hopefully get them delivered Monday.
I have the forged storm wheels on mine so I will have to see if they have the same fitment issue. I've got a die grinder handy if needs be. I hope to get the chance next weekend.
Last edited by polarisnavyxj; 07-30-2016 at 11:38 PM.
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#203
I even swear my car handles better now. I used to regularly rice my way around a freeway entrance by my home. I did it again after the adapter install and I can swear that the traction is better and less slippery. Placebo? Perhaps not, we are 34mm wider at stance and around turns, the extra stability does help with traction. See for yourself, I think you'll be surprised.
#204
I even swear my car handles better now. I used to regularly rice my way around a freeway entrance by my home. I did it again after the adapter install and I can swear that the traction is better and less slippery. Placebo? Perhaps not, we are 34mm wider at stance and around turns, the extra stability does help with traction. See for yourself, I think you'll be surprised.
#205
3mm x 20 bolts = 6 cm of grinding with a carbide wheel and a 1/3 horse drill motor. Yes.. it would have been more efficient to spend a couple hundred dollars on a 3/4 horse angle grinder, but that's not what I chose to do. (I'm too cheap)
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#210
Whats your wheel type?
Last edited by polarisnavyxj; 08-01-2016 at 09:04 PM.
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#212
For what it is worth. The wheel studs are not consistent in their length. On two of my wheels the bolts did not touch. I confirmed that by putting a dab of grease on the protrusion and saw it did not touch the stud. However, on two of my other wheels, I could see where the stud made a slight impression into the protrusion. Because of that contact, I went ahead and used a dremel to grind down the bump. This way I do not have to worry about how the rim lines up with any particular stud. Thanks Polaris for bringing this my attention.
#213
For what it is worth. The wheel studs are not consistent in their length. On two of my wheels the bolts did not touch. I confirmed that by putting a dab of grease on the protrusion and saw it did not touch the stud. However, on two of my other wheels, I could see where the stud made a slight impression into the protrusion. Because of that contact, I went ahead and used a dremel to grind down the bump. This way I do not have to worry about how the rim lines up with any particular stud. Thanks Polaris for bringing this my attention.
#214
Hello, I am new to this forum. Following this thread with great interest as I am about to order a set of adapters as well. Slightly concerned by this slight impression into the protrusion/grinding down issue. Could someone about to do the install kindly document the process with pictures of the issue? Many Thanks!
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#216
Mine landed on my doorstep today!
Pulled off the Lightweight Forged Blades and the adaptors fitted a treat. There is ample clearance in the milled slots in the wheel to accept the original protruding studs, so no grinding needed on those wheels if you have them.
The adaptors from Lenny are really top quality.
Looking forward to going out for a shakedown run over the weekend!
It certainly needs lowering now to loose the more noticeable gap between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch...better get saving!
Pulled off the Lightweight Forged Blades and the adaptors fitted a treat. There is ample clearance in the milled slots in the wheel to accept the original protruding studs, so no grinding needed on those wheels if you have them.
The adaptors from Lenny are really top quality.
Looking forward to going out for a shakedown run over the weekend!
It certainly needs lowering now to loose the more noticeable gap between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch...better get saving!
#217
Mine landed on my doorstep today!
Pulled off the Lightweight Forged Blades and the adaptors fitted a treat. There is ample clearance in the milled slots in the wheel to accept the original protruding studs, so no grinding needed on those wheels if you have them.
The adaptors from Lenny are really top quality.
Looking forward to going out for a shakedown run over the weekend!
It certainly needs lowering now to loose the more noticeable gap between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch...better get saving!
Pulled off the Lightweight Forged Blades and the adaptors fitted a treat. There is ample clearance in the milled slots in the wheel to accept the original protruding studs, so no grinding needed on those wheels if you have them.
The adaptors from Lenny are really top quality.
Looking forward to going out for a shakedown run over the weekend!
It certainly needs lowering now to loose the more noticeable gap between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch...better get saving!
#219
Photos will come....but I've had to remove all three wheels as when I was putting the last one on I found that I have been sent one wrong size lug nut. It's too big hole size, so i'm not a happy bunny right now!
Why didn't I find the duff size lug when fitting the first wheel!
Check your nuts!!!
Why didn't I find the duff size lug when fitting the first wheel!
Check your nuts!!!
#220
Seb, here are a couple of pics of the wheel stud. What can be seen is that the tip of the stud is concave and the edges are what comes in contact with the one wheel
slot that has the protrusion. So what I did is simply grind the wheels studs down flat. I also ground down the protrusion on the two front wheels but that was unnecessary.