ASYLUM Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I have been having so much trouble getting rims for my NA R33 that i am now considering a 5 stud conversion. I have made some enquires and been told that the labour would cost around $3-400 but that i would need to source the parts myself as it is not worth the trouble for the shop to do so. can anyone in Perth source the parts required? obviously i will need some standard GTS-t rims to drive my car after the swap but other than that what else is required? has anyone in Perth had this done? and if so do you know anyone that will source and install the parts for you? i was looking at doing this much further down the track but due to a lack of good 4 stud rims i may have to do so sooner... any advice appreciated, i have done a search and had a look through but not seen any complete info in WA. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexr Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Umm I am not 100% sure, but I think that some people on the www.silviawa.com/forums have had this done to their car. I think I remember seeing a sticky somewhere there with details on who does it etc. I know your car is not a sil, but it may help. Gauth Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirKz Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I too would also like to know this... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NO_RSPECT Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 dude why dont you buy the wheel spacers that will convert your wheels from 4 stud to 5 like you get a spacer its about 1" thick or less or more as it is a spacer its like a hub extension so it bolts to your existing hub via the 4studs and then has 5 studs protruding from it so that now you can use gtst or s15 wheels i know in the eastern states you can get them from autobahn or somethng.. but not sure in perth who stocks them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NO_RSPECT Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 and by convert your wheels i meant convert your hubs Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirKz Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 we have autobahn in wa too for memory... one jus near leech hwy i think ... wouldnt having the spacers mean u would have to either flare the gaurds, or something... in order to fit wider tyres in them ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Not to mention it'd place more strain on your existing studs, ie. this is something you DON'T want to snap if your belting it off the line :| Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB20LagWagon Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 They are na skylines there will not be much hurting going on . A Smart thing to do would be to get gts-t struts for the front, which you would get nice 4 pot caliper brakes etc. And for the rear get the complete gtst diff disk to disk, then you would get lsd. You could probably get that in total for around 1k if you look around (IE forums of people wrecking their lines, MrMayfem , Hyperdrive, Dsturbd are also some other sobs that carry quality gear cheap) the labour to change these parts over would be cheap enough you will also get enhanced handling and breaking. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1134387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirKz Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I think my gts already has lsd... doesnt it kym ? i know i lay 2 big blackies etc... and one wheel doesnt spin first then the other.... and u aint seen the way i drive have ya wagon ive been able to scare a few people with turbo cars ehehe (having ure car setup for track style is da bomb) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1135221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB20LagWagon Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I think my gts already has lsd... doesnt it kym ?i know i lay 2 big blackies etc... and one wheel doesnt spin first then the other.... and u aint seen the way i drive have ya wagon ive been able to scare a few people with turbo cars ehehe (having ure car setup for track style is da bomb) fair enough having lsd already will make it easier to sell to s13 types if they want to keep their 4stud. however. Best Quarter Mile: 15.872 @ 144.69kph Aint scaring anyone. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1135319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Pretty sure it already has LSD Mirkz..... It should be "god created lag to give mirkz a chance" haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1135333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB20LagWagon Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Might be as simple as a hub change for him then Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1135339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsturbd Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 I have a complete r33 gts-t rear cradle for sale Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1135712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flite Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Rang up Mr Mags Morley today for adaptors from 4 stud to 5 stud. Said it would cost $200 each so all 4 being $800. Dunno who else does them, rang autobahn said they are illegal so they dont do them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1135870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASYLUM Posted December 27, 2004 Author Share Posted December 27, 2004 hmm... not sure about the hub adaptors due to the strain. i'd like to keep my skyline all motor for something different, seeing as i have ~127kw atw and looking to get a bit more later, the upgraded brakes and LSD would be a nice addition. Hyperdrive said its too much trouble to get the parts so they won't source them but the labour is cheap enough. thanks for the info, i'll have to look into what i need to get and how i can source the parts. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1137420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsturbd Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 I have 90 % of what you need here Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1137498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirKz Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 fair enough having lsd already will make it easier to sell to s13 types if they want to keep their 4stud. however. Aint scaring anyone. not saying that the quarter mile i can do is gonna scare anyone.. cus it aint... LOL my car handles like its on rails...according to everyone that ive taken for a spin. so yeah can have some fun sometimes but yes i know my car is slow... leave me alone.. still looks quick ahahaha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1137672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASYLUM Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 I have 90 % of what you need here ah, can you PM me with prices etc and what else i would need to pick up for the conversion to be completed pls? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1139332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paully_tee Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 hmm... not sure about the hub adaptors due to the strain.i'd like to keep my skyline all motor for something different, seeing as i have ~127kw atw and looking to get a bit more later, the upgraded brakes and LSD would be a nice addition. Hyperdrive said its too much trouble to get the parts so they won't source them but the labour is cheap enough. thanks for the info, i'll have to look into what i need to get and how i can source the parts. nice. Can you give us a rundown of what youve done and what costs youve incured from it??? very interested in how ur makin that much decent power Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1139599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NO_RSPECT Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 Unique Auto Sports have them thats the pic of em $70 each 15mm thick not too shabby.. mind you thats for the 5 stud to 5 stud... but make some enquiries the 4 to 5 stud shouldnt be too much more Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/59451-4-5-stud-conversion-in-perth/#findComment-1140456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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