Replacment Hubs/Axles/Brakes on a Star
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:02 pm
All
I need some advice and suggestions please.
In short it looks like I need to replace everything that holds the wheels onto my Star both front and back, oh and the alloys too . So I would very much appreciate any advice and suggestion as to what I could use (I fancy a bit more then just replacing viva for viva) Please bear in mind that I make a good mechanics mate but not such good a mechanic so please keep the questions and suggestions to an idiot proof level.
Long story.
1) Always listen to advice . I seem to remember many moons ago when I first joined the club and posted pics on the chat list that someone (DP I think) questioned whether the PCD on my wheels was correct. I checked with the previous owner who had fitted the wheels etc and he assured me that it was etc and they had been checked by a professional fitter etc.
2) Never trust the advice if it sounds too good. I am now reaping the consequences of having a wrong PCD so adding to the various threads that have been through the chat list I can confirm that it does matter, even if it is out by a fraction. The rear near side stubs are bent in to the point that removing the hubs was very difficult. The pressure has also meant that the alloys have been damaged and there is a very remote possibility that they could fail.
So am I looking at replacing the lot? and if so seeing that it is a clean sheet what should I get?, from the hubs to breaks to wheels etc, any and all advice very much appreciated.
FYI I do not intend to race the car, road only, these things are too rare to risk breaking on the track, although saying that I dare say the odds of breaking it on the road is actually higher.
I've posted on both Forums for max coverage
Whilst thinking about it the engine and gearbox will also need swapping in the next couple of years, what would you suggest. Again road use, yea I am serious when I say road use only for the Star.
Huge thanks in advance its all most appreciated.
MaRk
I need some advice and suggestions please.
In short it looks like I need to replace everything that holds the wheels onto my Star both front and back, oh and the alloys too . So I would very much appreciate any advice and suggestion as to what I could use (I fancy a bit more then just replacing viva for viva) Please bear in mind that I make a good mechanics mate but not such good a mechanic so please keep the questions and suggestions to an idiot proof level.
Long story.
1) Always listen to advice . I seem to remember many moons ago when I first joined the club and posted pics on the chat list that someone (DP I think) questioned whether the PCD on my wheels was correct. I checked with the previous owner who had fitted the wheels etc and he assured me that it was etc and they had been checked by a professional fitter etc.
2) Never trust the advice if it sounds too good. I am now reaping the consequences of having a wrong PCD so adding to the various threads that have been through the chat list I can confirm that it does matter, even if it is out by a fraction. The rear near side stubs are bent in to the point that removing the hubs was very difficult. The pressure has also meant that the alloys have been damaged and there is a very remote possibility that they could fail.
So am I looking at replacing the lot? and if so seeing that it is a clean sheet what should I get?, from the hubs to breaks to wheels etc, any and all advice very much appreciated.
FYI I do not intend to race the car, road only, these things are too rare to risk breaking on the track, although saying that I dare say the odds of breaking it on the road is actually higher.
I've posted on both Forums for max coverage
Whilst thinking about it the engine and gearbox will also need swapping in the next couple of years, what would you suggest. Again road use, yea I am serious when I say road use only for the Star.
Huge thanks in advance its all most appreciated.
MaRk