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02-14-2013, 10:28 PM | #1 |
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5x114 conversion, what's involved?
I was curious what's involved if you wanted to convert from 5x100 to 5x114, parts needed, is it safe for track use, and general pros and cons of making the swap?
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02-14-2013, 10:38 PM | #2 |
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I've been reposting this topic every couple months since last summer. I'd love to see 5x114 hubs come out.
Here's the typical answer to why I shouldn't ask.. 1.) There are plenty of nice wheels coming out in 5x100 2.) It's too expensive.. might as well spend the money on nice 5x100 wheels Here's what I know.. You should be able to use late model STI hubs for the rear wheels. However, the front wheels hubs don't seem to be swappable with any other Subaru model.. at least not that I've heard. Some people suggest that you could go to a machine shop and have them re-drill the rotors to 5x114.3.. but I've seen reports that there isn't enough meat on the hubs to allow that to be done safely. You can get 10mm conversion spacers.. Ichiba maybe? They are only a couple hundred bucks per half.. that would a decent solution. But most people will warn you that spacers aren't safe for track use. So... hopefully i've offered some help.. |
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Stick with 5x100. It will keep the hub lighter.
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why don't you just swap the hubs from a sti?
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We run the stock 5x100 with no extended studs or spacers. Our aim is to run the proper wheel sizes to utilize as much stock equipment as possible. However, we would have liked Subaru/Toyota to actually use 5x114.3 straight from the factory instead of this bolt pattern.
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02-15-2013, 01:08 AM | #8 |
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The 5x100, according to the WRX guys, say that the wheel bearing goes out a little quicker than the 5x114.3. Who knows...just why did Subaru/Toyota do this to a sports car just blows my mind. |
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there are already conversion kits to change it out to 5x114.3
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/user...blog/26679827/ |
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Yes, I mentioned this in the second post. Why get them from Japan when you can get them here on this site.. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26375 |
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I would think it would be MUCH easier to get a better bearing than swapping everything over to a new bolt pattern?
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