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5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:31 pm
by mynameisdaniel
So, in my hunt for wheels it seems every time I find something I like the offset is wrong, the width is wrong or when it's right, the PCD is wrong! If a 114.3mm conversion is feasible it would make my hunt for rims a lot easier!

Any know exactly what I would need to replace, whether I can get the parts off a 05+ STi or similar and simply bolt them on.. And what sort of cost I would be looking at?

Cheers,
Dan

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:42 pm
by blacktop™
ive always wondered about this...subscribed!

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:39 pm
by Mat04
There is a full conversion kit on rexnet.com for $1600 with everything needed

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:48 pm
by Dropz
Hub assemblies, driveshafts (presumably), handbrake assembly, discs, wheels.

Time and effort.

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:12 pm
by hamish_023
What wheels are you wanting?

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:20 pm
by Nottage969
Dropz wrote:Hub assemblies, driveshafts (presumably), handbrake assembly, discs, wheels.

Time and effort.


Jeez! Sounds like waayyy too much effort just to get your hands on a set of wheels you really want!

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:24 pm
by mynameisdaniel
These caught my eye (I wouldn't get gold).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-ROTA-WHE ... 488wt_1397

Or the real things but with a conversion too that'd be a bit too pricey. Enkeis would then be repainted myself and used as track wheels. :)

Yeah, thought I might give it some consideration as I might get new discs soon anyway...

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:33 pm
by hamish_023
Your taking off your genuine Enkeis to put Rotas on...Whhaaaaa?

I say get some Advans RS' or Connoisseurs or ADV.1 wheels :D

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:01 am
by Rosey
Try Dan from http://www.carmodsaustralia.com.au/ if you're after Rota's in 5x100. Good bloke, should be able to get some in for you.

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:08 am
by bigBADbenny
Or Xxr's in dual fitment :wink:

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:10 am
by bosc0
You "can" get adaptor spacers, do not recomend this option however.

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:30 am
by bigBADbenny
Mat04 wrote:There is a full conversion kit on rexnet.com for $1600 with everything needed


The vendor got those with a dccd 6mt etc for 3.5k!!! :mrgreen:
A unique proposition but on a gen 4 gt-b, what axle setup would be required? Gt-b, STi or hybrid?

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:58 am
by senator
bosc0 wrote:You "can" get adaptor spacers, do not recomend this option however.



:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

I would be more concerned with his choice of wheels than using an adaptor spacer.

BTW there are some well engineering bolt on PCD conversion kits which also combine a spacer and hub centric rings.

Considering the cost to convert your PCD, I’m sure a custom wheel order wouldn’t be that much more….. All JDM wheel manufactures could easily build to your specification.

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:03 am
by kiks
Screw adaptors.

05-07 sti front hubs
02-2012 STI rear hubs or just drive spindles
Machine factory control arm bearing carrier to take the larger hub spindle
use 02-08 STI rear drive shafts
Use matching ratio R180 diff and tailshaft from auto liberty 1992-2004

02-07 sti front struts with the strut tops removed and gen4 strut tops put on.

To run some wheels? waste of time, jeebus.

Re: 5x114.3 Conversion

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:28 am
by bosc0