Center Lock Hubs - conversion. - LotusTalk

Plackslayer · 11-19-2012, 01:41 PM

Would this be a possibility to switch to center lock?

Just a curiosity...

jasondew · 11-19-2012, 02:31 PM

Sure. All it takes is $$$.

yellow99s · 11-19-2012, 04:11 PM

Well, the set up Forgeline offers simply bolts to the existing studs so if you were talking about a car with a lesser offset than your typical Lotus (Mustang, Camaro) it's cheap and easy.

Plackslayer · 11-19-2012, 04:13 PM

I'm curious about the Evora - hence the section I posted in

I'd like to know if it is possible to use a centerlock on our current wheels. Add 5 bolts to the current hub for alignment maybe and somehow add the lock to the middle through the center cap area?

btotheje · 11-20-2012, 01:54 AM

Not particularly, you'd have to start fresh as the holes would interfere with the centre lock bevel. The diameter for the hole is pretty big.

Plackslayer · 11-20-2012, 03:32 AM

Well that makes my idea harder

Thanks for the pics.

invictusmaneo · 11-20-2012, 04:48 AM

I'm sure Lotus Racing has a solution that is available (wheels, hubs etc)--they have already drummed up fixes for a lot. It will just cost $$$ and take some time to get it from them.

but I wouldn't be much surprised if in order for their option to work, you have to fit a few other GTE or other race parts as well..for example-when I had issues with my brakes I looked at sourcing just the GTN rotors and calipers...can't be done without ordering the full braking kit (new pedal box, master cylinder, balance control, etc etc etc) at the price of 15k.

brgelise · 11-20-2012, 06:21 AM

And what would be the advantage? Its not like we're trying to do a 3 second pit stop.

tbd_Evora · 11-20-2012, 06:40 AM

Makes life for thieves easier

Plackslayer · 11-20-2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invictusmaneo

I had issues with my brakes I looked at sourcing just the GTN rotors and calipers...can't be done without ordering the full braking kit (new pedal box, master cylinder, balance control, etc etc etc) at the price of 15k.

15K just for the brake upgrade - ouch.

Why do people take the option for the awesome S wheels - it is stylistic.

I like the idea of center lock wheels and I'd love to get them - that is all.

As for easier to steal sure - but this car isn't the easiest to get up on blocks to begin with - I also do my best to not leave it somewhere that is possible. There are also safety locks to keep them right where you left them.

invictusmaneo · 11-20-2012, 07:19 AM

people with GT3rs order them with the 10k center lock hub and 5k painted roll cage all the time. It looks cool.

brgelise · 11-20-2012, 08:08 AM

Not busting, just asking as beyond looks , for a DD or track toy there is no advantage.
See how much it costs to repair if you strip a thread BTW!! You'll wish you had studs. No there is an excellent mod. Removing the stock bolts, install ARP racing studs etc!!

kverges · 11-20-2012, 08:22 AM

Don't forget the 1" impact you will need to get them off the car and the 1" torque wrench to properly tighten them back on, so add about $1-2K for tools.

Oh, and you'll need a helper to stand on the brakes to tighten the nuts.

Plackslayer · 11-20-2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kverges

Don't forget the 1" impact you will need to get them off the car and the 1" torque wrench to properly tighten them back on, so add about $1-2K for tools.

Oh, and you'll need a helper to stand on the brakes to tighten the nuts.

I already have the nice 1" torque - the impact I do not.

If you strip an AP racing stud how hard is it to get it out of the hub?

11-19-2012, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Plackslayer wait what? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,759	Center Lock Hubs - conversion. Would this be a possibility to switch to center lock? Just a curiosity...

11-19-2012, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasondew Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 347	Sure. All it takes is $$$. __________________ jason 06' elise

11-19-2012, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
yellow99s former Honda fan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 985	Well, the set up Forgeline offers simply bolts to the existing studs so if you were talking about a car with a lesser offset than your typical Lotus (Mustang, Camaro) it's cheap and easy. __________________ What's so hard about bumping the existing thread and asking for more info there? I swear to God 99% of the people on this forum think they're the first person to ever have their turn signal pop out, drop their keys in the trunk, want wider tires, wonder if these are good daily cars and on and on and on. It's starting to feel like the Bill Murray movie, Groundhog's Day, around here. 😒🔫

11-20-2012, 04:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
invictusmaneo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,102	I'm sure Lotus Racing has a solution that is available (wheels, hubs etc)--they have already drummed up fixes for a lot. It will just cost $$$ and take some time to get it from them. but I wouldn't be much surprised if in order for their option to work, you have to fit a few other GTE or other race parts as well..for example-when I had issues with my brakes I looked at sourcing just the GTN rotors and calipers...can't be done without ordering the full braking kit (new pedal box, master cylinder, balance control, etc etc etc) at the price of 15k. __________________ '10 Chrome Orange Evora

11-20-2012, 06:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
brgelise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,475 Images: 9	And what would be the advantage? Its not like we're trying to do a 3 second pit stop. __________________ 04 Skip Barber Race School, Competition certificate 04 Jaguar XJ Vandan Plas Radiance Red Ivory leather 08 Isuzu Ascender Lux Flint Grey, Grey leather 10 Lotus Evora Persian Blue, Charcoal w/Ivory header 11 BMW Xdrive35d, Vermillion Red w/Cinnamon Brown 2005 Elise gone but never forgotten as it taught me to drive quickly!

11-19-2012, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Plackslayer wait what? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,759	I'm curious about the Evora - hence the section I posted in I'd like to know if it is possible to use a centerlock on our current wheels. Add 5 bolts to the current hub for alignment maybe and somehow add the lock to the middle through the center cap area?

11-20-2012, 01:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
btotheje The Apex Diet Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Inside a Starlight Black Exige S Posts: 549	Not particularly, you'd have to start fresh as the holes would interfere with the centre lock bevel. The diameter for the hole is pretty big.

11-20-2012, 03:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Plackslayer wait what? Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,759	Well that makes my idea harder Thanks for the pics.

11-20-2012, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
tbd_Evora Lotus Air - fly lighter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 363	Makes life for thieves easier

11-20-2012, 07:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
invictusmaneo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,102	people with GT3rs order them with the 10k center lock hub and 5k painted roll cage all the time. It looks cool. __________________ '10 Chrome Orange Evora

11-20-2012, 08:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
brgelise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,475 Images: 9	Not busting, just asking as beyond looks , for a DD or track toy there is no advantage. See how much it costs to repair if you strip a thread BTW!! You'll wish you had studs. No there is an excellent mod. Removing the stock bolts, install ARP racing studs etc!! __________________ 04 Skip Barber Race School, Competition certificate 04 Jaguar XJ Vandan Plas Radiance Red Ivory leather 08 Isuzu Ascender Lux Flint Grey, Grey leather 10 Lotus Evora Persian Blue, Charcoal w/Ivory header 11 BMW Xdrive35d, Vermillion Red w/Cinnamon Brown 2005 Elise gone but never forgotten as it taught me to drive quickly!

11-20-2012, 08:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,280	Don't forget the 1" impact you will need to get them off the car and the 1" torque wrench to properly tighten them back on, so add about $1-2K for tools. Oh, and you'll need a helper to stand on the brakes to tighten the nuts.

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