Date:         Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:24:11 -0800
Reply-To:     Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
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After years of hand-wringing and much timidity, I just took the plunge and
modified a spare set of Mercedes rims to fit my van.  Thanks to this list, I
was alerted to the existence of one Loogy character over on The Samba who
provided me with the correct length ball-seat bolts/nuts and 7mm spacers.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=203519&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=19a8a7459bd4aa471baf67365e5fc6fd
Ironically, he's only about 60 miles from me.

I didn't think drilling out the rims was that big of a deal (tedious), but
pulling the rear hubs to replace the studs was a royal PITA--and I'm
reminded why I hate drum brakes yet again.

So, now that I've got the bling thing goin' on, I think I should lower the
van just a smidge.  Should I cut the springs or step up to H&Rs?

http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Volkswagen/SLK%20rims%20after.JPG



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Casey
'87 300TD
'94 100CSQ Avant
'89 Bluestar