Date:         Thu, 2 Apr 2015 11:03:17 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wheel Weight
Comments: To: TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
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I think Chris at T3 Technique offers shortened dustcaps. The Brazilian dustcaps are shorter but not sure? If it's enough for you mr needs. You could always shorter yours, right?

Instead of putting on Porsche Fuchs, mount some Audi Fuchs in the correct bolt pattern. Can't elaborate right now because I'm on the run.

BenT
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> On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:44 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Speaking of rims and such.  Do they make a "stubby" dust cap for the front axles?  I have some Audi rims that I want to mount and the centerbore is too small for the dust cap so it will also need a little clearancing from the back side but to minimize the amount of material removed, I need to check the clearance between the rim and the face of the disc.  A shorter dust cap would help.  I'm not a fan of spacers but they are an option.
> 
> While I'm on the subject of rims, for the Sycronauts in the crowd or other with some 4wd experience, this one's for you.  Do you think it's better to go with a 15" rim (a Porsche forged Fuchs alloy so that they bend not break under extreme stress) but run 5 x 112 to 5 x 130 adapters OR run 17" cast rims that mounts directly with just slightly longer studs?  I don't do all that much "wheelin" in FL and it's not like Moab or anything around here.
> The worst mother nature has down here is when you transition on and offroad and the sand has washed away from the edge of the asphalt.  The worst humans have to offer (read: Me) is jumping curbs when I lose my cool behind Snow Birds who are rubber necking through town.  Hey, I have a Syncro, I
> can drive over anything I want, anytime I want.  Can't I?  What's a few curbs between friends, Officer?  ;)
> 
> Regards,
> 
> TJ