Date:         Mon, 28 Feb 2000 05:02:16 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
Comments: To: tincat@relaypoint.net
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Hi John,

FAT Performance in Orange County does those rotor conversions all day long. I
have a converted 914. The fronts are stock 911S. Rears are redrilled 914
hubs. Rear rotors are stock 911.

The problem with the redrill job for Vanagons is necessity of using of non
stock parts. In this case, modified rotors and hubs. I want easy access to
replacement parts. You have to do the redrilling every time you need new
ones. My translation = not easy access. Plus the guys at FAT aren't too
helpful unless you have an early 5-lug or 4-lug VW pattern.

Have you looked at a 911 front hub lately? The set-up is very similar to an
adapter. They have an aluminum fixture bolted to the rotor and hub assembly.
This is what the wheels are bolted onto. Although the 911 is a much lighter
vehicle, most (especially the Turbos) are subjected to incredible cornering
forces which I would never dream of doing to a Vanagon. They seem to hold-up
fine. I'll be using steel plates. I feel pretty comfortable with the
arrangement. It is not necessarily the way to go for everybody. However, I
believe it's the most practical method the suit my requirements.

BenT
San Francisco