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mike erro
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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
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I'm thinking I heard that the rear drums needed to be modified for the empi's...
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Jerry
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I think you just have to Dremel the castle nut just a bit.
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Kirk
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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.
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mike erro
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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
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Are you talking about the Flat 4 alloy ones? Mine bolted straight on.  |
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Kirk
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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 |
Thats a good price.
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