Wheel Lug Bolt to Stud Conversion?
#31
#32
I've used MSI studs on my 991 Carrera S and been very happy with them. You do have to double-nut them on, but only to 25 lb-ft with red loctite. They're super-high quality. He supplies to NASCAR and multiple GrandAm/CTSCC race teams.
American-made in good ol' North Carolina.
I use the 52mm Porsche studs.
20.0012 is the part number for the studs
40.0006 is the part number for the 19mm nuts
http://www.msiracingproducts.com
American-made in good ol' North Carolina.
I use the 52mm Porsche studs.
20.0012 is the part number for the studs
40.0006 is the part number for the 19mm nuts
http://www.msiracingproducts.com
#33
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I'm finally pulling the trigger on studs. I was going to order the Rennline kit but I just realized how much I hate the double-nut install method and am now looking for hex-head studs.
Does anyone have experience with Motorsport Hardware or Schnell Autosport studs? They both have a hex end available which would be more convenient but I can't seem to find out if their kits are of quality.
Does anyone have experience with Motorsport Hardware or Schnell Autosport studs? They both have a hex end available which would be more convenient but I can't seem to find out if their kits are of quality.
#34
I'm finally pulling the trigger on studs. I was going to order the Rennline kit but I just realized how much I hate the double-nut install method and am now looking for hex-head studs.
Does anyone have experience with Motorsport Hardware or Schnell Autosport studs? They both have a hex end available which would be more convenient but I can't seem to find out if their kits are of quality.
Does anyone have experience with Motorsport Hardware or Schnell Autosport studs? They both have a hex end available which would be more convenient but I can't seem to find out if their kits are of quality.
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#38
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by C5driver
Unsprung weight like a ****
#39
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
#40
Haven't. No time really. At some point I will, but right now that isn't something I can report unfortunately.
#41
Race Car
Understand its a lot cheaper to use bolts then studs for a manufacturer. For a stud they need to drill and tap a hole then install a stud plus the cost on a nut. For a bolt just drill and tap a hole and you only need one piece a bolt.
A stud costs a manufacturer more because takes more labor and parts. Studs done properly are stronger plus easier to change wheels.carl
A stud costs a manufacturer more because takes more labor and parts. Studs done properly are stronger plus easier to change wheels.carl
#42
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by 4carl
Understand its a lot cheaper to use bolts then studs for a manufacturer. For a stud they need to drill and tap a hole then install a stud plus the cost on a nut. For a bolt just drill and tap a hole and you only need one piece a bolt.
A stud costs a manufacturer more because takes more labor and parts. Studs done properly are stronger plus easier to change wheels.carl
A stud costs a manufacturer more because takes more labor and parts. Studs done properly are stronger plus easier to change wheels.carl
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#43
I'm finally pulling the trigger on studs. I was going to order the Rennline kit but I just realized how much I hate the double-nut install method and am now looking for hex-head studs.
Does anyone have experience with Motorsport Hardware or Schnell Autosport studs? They both have a hex end available which would be more convenient but I can't seem to find out if their kits are of quality.
Does anyone have experience with Motorsport Hardware or Schnell Autosport studs? They both have a hex end available which would be more convenient but I can't seem to find out if their kits are of quality.
#44
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
After doing extensive research I decided to take a leap of faith with the MRG titanium studs/lugs. Partly because I'm a weight **** and secondly because I have a natural curiosity for trying things on my cars that others are unreasonably afraid of. I could find only 1 incident on the web of Ti studs breaking and that was on an FI E92 M3 at the drag strip (and who knows how they were torqued and with what). Otherwise it was all old wives tales with no proof. I even saw that competition drag racers have used them for years without issue until the power levels and tire sizes became too much. Hope I don't eat my hat on this one...
I would've paid slightly more for the MSI studs and lugs anyways and some of the other choices either had very little reputation that I could find or too much negative reputation for my taste.
I would've paid slightly more for the MSI studs and lugs anyways and some of the other choices either had very little reputation that I could find or too much negative reputation for my taste.