997 Conversion to wheel Central locking system
12-25-2015, 06:13 PM
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Drifting
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997 Conversion to wheel Central locking system
Has anybody converted their wheel to a central locking system.
Porsche has a kit but I am unsure if it is a simple conversion kit. Looks like it. It looks more modern like my GT3.
Porsche has a kit but I am unsure if it is a simple conversion kit. Looks like it. It looks more modern like my GT3.
12-25-2015, 11:16 PM
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I'm not sure why you would want to do that. It's a fairly expensive deal to convert, and it significantly limits your wheel selection which has a much larger impact on the overall appearance of your vehicle than rather or not it's center lock. YMMV.
12-26-2015, 12:15 AM
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PM Cincyscott. He converted from 5L to Center Lock(CL). He also painted his wheels white so that he can spend all his free time washing them.
He maybe Hindu Yogi, I am not sure.
He maybe Hindu Yogi, I am not sure.
12-26-2015, 10:10 AM
#6
Hi
Interesting post! I recall a mainstream auto magazine article that spoke of converting from a central locking system to a 5 lug system (opposite of what you're asking).
The car owner cited many dis-benefits of a central locking system. As I recall, two dis-benefits were; the very high torque settings (aprox 600ft lbs) required and if misaligned, the resulting cross-thread damage could be catastrophic and very costly. Not to mention leaving you stranded.
SideBar: When you see center nuts being used on race cars, they're also using high speed/torque guns. Ever see a race-team crew member cross thread a center nut and then it takes fives guys to get it off? Over torque and you can crack the wheel...under torque and you might lose a wheel (or worse).
Maybe, you can find a wheel that has a faux center nut cover that conceals the lug nuts...or maybe just buy a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Appearance vs. the PITA FACTOR (Pain In The ***) considerations is where I would be at... BTW: I have those about 5 times a day! Ha!!!
Good luck to you..JB
Current:
2009 997 Turbo Blk/Blk 3.6L TT 6/MT
2014 Stingray Corvette Red/Blk Blk-Wheels 6.2L Z-51
1969 Z/28 Prostreet Red/White Stripes 598 BBC 9.8L
2003 F-150 Harley Davidson Blk/Slvr Superchrgd 5.4L
2015 F-350 Dually Moca-Brown Diesel 6.7L
2008 Saturn Vue White 3.6L VVT
Interesting post! I recall a mainstream auto magazine article that spoke of converting from a central locking system to a 5 lug system (opposite of what you're asking).
The car owner cited many dis-benefits of a central locking system. As I recall, two dis-benefits were; the very high torque settings (aprox 600ft lbs) required and if misaligned, the resulting cross-thread damage could be catastrophic and very costly. Not to mention leaving you stranded.
SideBar: When you see center nuts being used on race cars, they're also using high speed/torque guns. Ever see a race-team crew member cross thread a center nut and then it takes fives guys to get it off? Over torque and you can crack the wheel...under torque and you might lose a wheel (or worse).
Maybe, you can find a wheel that has a faux center nut cover that conceals the lug nuts...or maybe just buy a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Appearance vs. the PITA FACTOR (Pain In The ***) considerations is where I would be at... BTW: I have those about 5 times a day! Ha!!!
Good luck to you..JB
Current:
2009 997 Turbo Blk/Blk 3.6L TT 6/MT
2014 Stingray Corvette Red/Blk Blk-Wheels 6.2L Z-51
1969 Z/28 Prostreet Red/White Stripes 598 BBC 9.8L
2003 F-150 Harley Davidson Blk/Slvr Superchrgd 5.4L
2015 F-350 Dually Moca-Brown Diesel 6.7L
2008 Saturn Vue White 3.6L VVT
Last edited by johnbelk; 12-26-2015 at 10:46 AM.
12-26-2015, 11:34 AM
#7
Drifting
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It's a lot of work and money but certainly doable , here is a link for you :
http://teamspeed.com/forums/gt/60476...rs-wheels.html
http://teamspeed.com/forums/gt/60476...rs-wheels.html
Besides the headache of changing tires, it' would be an extra $2000 plus the cost of any wheel upgrade. I think?
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12-26-2015, 11:42 AM
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Drifting
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Hi
Interesting post! I recall a mainstream auto magazine article that spoke of converting from a central locking system to a 5 lug system (opposite of what you're asking).
The car owner cited many dis-benefits of a central locking system. As I recall, two dis-benefits were; the very high torque settings (aprox 600ft lbs) required and if misaligned, the resulting cross-thread damage could be catastrophic and very costly. Not to mention leaving you stranded.
SideBar: When you see center nuts being used on race cars, they're also using high speed/torque guns. Ever see a race-team crew member cross thread a center nut and then it takes fives guys to get it off? Over torque and you can crack the wheel...under torque and you might lose a wheel (or worse).
Maybe, you can find a wheel that has a faux center nut cover that conceals the lug nuts...or maybe just buy a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Appearance vs. the PITA FACTOR (Pain In The ***) considerations is where I would be at... BTW: I have those about 5 times a day! Ha!!!
Good luck to you..JB
Current:
2009 997 Turbo Blk/Blk 3.6L TT 6/MT
2014 Stingray Corvette Red/Blk Blk-Wheels 6.2L Z-51
1969 Z/28 Prostreet Red/White Stripes 598 BBC 9.8L
2003 F-150 Harley Davidson Blk/Slvr Superchrgd 5.4L
2015 F-350 Dually Moca-Brown Diesel 6.7L
2008 Saturn Vue White 3.6L VVT
Interesting post! I recall a mainstream auto magazine article that spoke of converting from a central locking system to a 5 lug system (opposite of what you're asking).
The car owner cited many dis-benefits of a central locking system. As I recall, two dis-benefits were; the very high torque settings (aprox 600ft lbs) required and if misaligned, the resulting cross-thread damage could be catastrophic and very costly. Not to mention leaving you stranded.
SideBar: When you see center nuts being used on race cars, they're also using high speed/torque guns. Ever see a race-team crew member cross thread a center nut and then it takes fives guys to get it off? Over torque and you can crack the wheel...under torque and you might lose a wheel (or worse).
Maybe, you can find a wheel that has a faux center nut cover that conceals the lug nuts...or maybe just buy a nicer set of wheels and tires.
Appearance vs. the PITA FACTOR (Pain In The ***) considerations is where I would be at... BTW: I have those about 5 times a day! Ha!!!
Good luck to you..JB
Current:
2009 997 Turbo Blk/Blk 3.6L TT 6/MT
2014 Stingray Corvette Red/Blk Blk-Wheels 6.2L Z-51
1969 Z/28 Prostreet Red/White Stripes 598 BBC 9.8L
2003 F-150 Harley Davidson Blk/Slvr Superchrgd 5.4L
2015 F-350 Dually Moca-Brown Diesel 6.7L
2008 Saturn Vue White 3.6L VVT
12-26-2015, 12:41 PM
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Some more reading here with issyman converting his turbo to GT2 look including centerlocks
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=97438
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=97438
12-26-2015, 05:11 PM
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Have CL summer and winter wheels/tires and am fortunate to have a dealer that caters to their customers. I take my TTS in and they switch the wheel/tire combo from one season to the other. The wheels and tires that are removed are cleaned and stored for the next seasonal ritual all for about $60 a time. No other Porsche dealers in the Cincinnati/Dayton area offers this service and it makes the center Locks a non issue. Lets face it, if you get a non fixable flat on the side of the road with any Porsche tire, you need a tow anyway center lock or no. Village Porsche Cincinnati.
12-26-2015, 06:04 PM
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I did it, and I'm really happy. I got a good deal on a set of HRE CL90's for $1500 which drove my decision. I found a set of hubs from a GT3 owner who converted, so I bought new locks and bearings and installed them.
Including wheels, I probably have $3800 in the set up. My dealer only charged me the labor rate for bearing swaps to do the work. It's an aesthetic thing, but I'm a fan.
Including wheels, I probably have $3800 in the set up. My dealer only charged me the labor rate for bearing swaps to do the work. It's an aesthetic thing, but I'm a fan.
