CaptainSlow 284 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Has anyone here fitted wheel studs? I've seen them at sector111 but the total cost incl. shipping, toll and VAT becomes ridiculous. There are some available at Demon Tweeks as well but I need to figure out which dimension. Thread should be M12x1.5 but then the question remains about the length. 70/90/100 mm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
agentdr8 150 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 GRP also carries wheel lug studs. They show them as 1.75", which is roughly 44.5mm, or extended length 2.25" (57mm). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,090 Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I presume you are converting from wheel bolts to wheel studs and nuts? I would ask why? Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 284 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Makes it easier to change wheels when you don't have to hold them in place while fitting the bolts. Balaning them on the small hub flange while rotating the wheel to find the holes for the bolts is something I would like to get rid of. And yes, I do change between track and road wheels quite frequently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 690 Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 I use these to get around that problem. Easier & cheaper than converting all the studs to bolts, just need to select the correct fitment http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=1290&g=240257&p=188028&d=124&c=4&l=2&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Wheel%20Accessories&gclid=CM-Myuv5ycwCFdYK0wodEGABkw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,426 Posted May 8, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 That looks like a far cheaper and easier alternative Paul. Even I, with my limited spannering expertise would see how that would work. I'd be tempted to just find a piece of bamboo or twig from the garden though and just push that it and hope for the best. Would do the same thing and be OK as long as the bamboo/twig did not break off inside the hole! Only joking, of course I'm not that stupid....... reallly, errrr, would save me a tenner! Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Danelaw 156 Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 They're sold as a pair so if you make do with only 1 you could sell the other and save some cash... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 690 Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Would still be too dear at a fiver for Andy What he really needs is an accountant to provide him with a spreadsheet showing him the way forward (of course I should have said in my post "converting bolts to studs" not the other way round) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,426 Posted May 8, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Lol - Money is not the problem, technical / spannering skills is the only issue for me. Personally i think these are much better and neater idea than changing the whole studs to bolts.... The only good accountant is a Lotus driving accountant, the rest, meh, now where did i put that field.... Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,341 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Digging up this thread but... @CaptainSlow did you ever fit wheel studs, in place of your bolts? This has just caught my eye: http://www.seriouslylotus.com/v6-exige-and-evora-wheel-stud-kit Thoughts, anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 284 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 22 hours ago, Bravo73 said: Digging up this thread but... @CaptainSlow did you ever fit wheel studs, in place of your bolts? This has just caught my eye: http://www.seriouslylotus.com/v6-exige-and-evora-wheel-stud-kit Thoughts, anyone? No, on my list for this winter together with some other upgrades. Wonder what length the Seriously Lotus studs are. I couldn't see any details on their website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,341 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 13 minutes ago, CaptainSlow said: No, on my list for this winter together with some other upgrades. Wonder what length the Seriously Lotus studs are. I couldn't see any details on their website. Could you confirm, please @Seriouslylotus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 447 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 On 19/08/2016 at 19:28, Bravo73 said: Could you confirm, please @Seriouslylotus? overall 75mm, as used on my S2 circuit Exige and shortly on my 360 Cup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 284 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 In the end I ordered a set from Gregs Race Parts at the same time as ordering a new master cylinder. Just picked them up at the postal office so not yet fitted. Link: https://gregsraceparts.squarespace.com/evora-parts/grp-wheel-stud-lug-nut-kit-for-evora Will report back in this thread once fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,341 Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Aren't you going to trade in your Evora for an F-Type? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 284 Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 18 hours ago, Bravo73 said: Aren't you going to trade in your Evora for an F-Type? Most likely, have to sell it first... The market in Sweden isn't massive. Since I've made some light track day modifications I belive this one goes nicely with that theme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 447 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 19 hours ago, CaptainSlow said: In the end I ordered a set from Gregs Race Parts at the same time as ordering a new master cylinder. Just picked them up at the postal office so not yet fitted. Link: https://gregsraceparts.squarespace.com/evora-parts/grp-wheel-stud-lug-nut-kit-for-evora Will report back in this thread once fitted. You may find the 19mm nut difficult to use with the Lotus wheels, the bore for the nut in the wheel is quite small, hence whty I use 17mm wheels nuts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobsy Racer 6 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 02:34, Seriouslylotus said: overall 75mm, as used on my S2 circuit Exige and shortly on my 360 Cup Do you offer shorter wheel studs ? 75 mm studs seem very long for stock wheels with no wheel spacers, when 45 mm studs will come flush with the end of the lug nuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 284 Posted April 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 Follow-up on this old thread. This is what it looks like once fitted. Now I also have a 7/32 size allen socket in my tool box... Not the most common on tis size of the pond but I managed to get hold of one in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosliwanier 0 Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 I've seen them at sector111 but the total cost incl. ค้นหาเบอร์สวย Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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