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mike erro Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2006 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject: new empi sprint stars on a early baywindow wide 5 |
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has anybody tried these new empi sprint stars on a early baywindow ?? wide 5 rear hub do they fit whith the center caps ?? i am new at this fourmes message thing so please deal with me thank you |
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TexasAirCooler Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2005 Posts: 933 Location: Lone Oak, TX
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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I'm thinking I heard that the rear drums needed to be modified for the empi's... _________________ Terry
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Jerry Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2007 Posts: 1367
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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I think you just have to Dremel the castle nut just a bit. _________________ Looking for SO34 parts.
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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And I have heard that the ribs on the rear drums may or may not allow the wheel to sit flush. I have no first hand knowledge. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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mike erro Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2006 Posts: 9
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:19 am Post subject: |
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i called a good vw shop / store in downey and they did a mock up with a early bay rear drum with a axle nut and they said it will work but so i got a set for 400.00 cash out the door in orange county and i will see if it works i will post when i get around to do a mock up my self after the rain has gone thank you |
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Clembus Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2006 Posts: 105 Location: Gloucester, UK.
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:55 am Post subject: |
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Are you talking about the Flat 4 alloy ones? Mine bolted straight on. |
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:29 am Post subject: |
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mike erro wrote: |
i called a good vw shop / store in downey and they did a mock up with a early bay rear drum with a axle nut and they said it will work but so i got a set for 400.00 cash out the door in orange county and i will see if it works i will post when i get around to do a mock up my self after the rain has gone thank you |
Thats a good price. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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