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Old 02-13-2012, 09:41 PM
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5-lug 4-wheel disc conversion

Is it possible? Just grab a bunch of parts from an RSX and go at it?
 
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Old 02-13-2012, 11:06 PM
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do it up and let use know if it works
 
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Old 02-13-2012, 11:11 PM
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I've heard that the parts from a CRZ would work perfectly for the front, the rear however would be a different story due to the torsion beam's design.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 06:54 AM
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do it up and let use know if it works
I'm compelled to because the wheels I want aren't available in 18" unless they're five lug.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Hootie
I've heard that the parts from a CRZ would work perfectly for the front, the rear however would be a different story due to the torsion beam's design.
Any references for the front setup?

The rear apparently gets an RSX caliper but that still leaves it at four lugs.
 
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Old 02-21-2012, 03:10 AM
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Really? So it is worth the hassle of adding the extra weight of the 5-lug (for a car that doesn't need it) and going through the hassle of the swap (if you can find a setup that works) just to run a particular set of wheels?
 
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:37 PM
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Really? So it is worth the hassle of adding the extra weight of the 5-lug (for a car that doesn't need it) and going through the hassle of the swap (if you can find a setup that works) just to run a particular set of wheels?
One wheel stud is so heavy!
 
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:41 PM
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Really? So it is worth the hassle of adding the extra weight of the 5-lug (for a car that doesn't need it) and going through the hassle of the swap (if you can find a setup that works) just to run a particular set of wheels?
let the kids have their fun. there's no sense in trying to reason with some members of this site.
 
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:59 PM
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fivelug go for it

I brought this subject up a few years ago. after the extreme dimensions fit came out i asked hasport if they had a parts list for the fivelug swap they did on that fit. bryan said they used TL parts and fabbed up a plate for the back that allowed them to swap the back out. Im sure one of the other hondas with a beam in the back might work. Its really hit or miss on this one if you get it done let me know cuz im still very interested in doing this. Im working on my kswap right now so i dont have time to look into it. good luck and keep us updated.
 
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Old 02-26-2012, 08:10 PM
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One wheel stud is so heavy!
You obviously have no damn idea what you're talking about.
 
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are you talking about this??

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Old 03-31-2012, 06:59 AM
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Yep. After I bought a new set of Enkeis.

What all is required here?
 
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Old 04-03-2012, 05:30 PM
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Yup and as you can see its from an AWD, just in case you didn't notice the rear hub has the spindle nut. Extreme dimensions has a fit with a five lug done by hasport few years ago, if I remember correctly they used Acura TL part to mock it up to the fit suspension. Also they said the rear required special fab piece to adapt the rear TL hub to the torsion beam on the fit. But I could be wrong.
 
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Old 06-05-2012, 07:49 PM
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looking at honda website the 2012 Fit EV is 5lug in the photos, any chance we could use it?
the rear bumper looks pretty nice too =)

2013 Honda Fit EV Overview - Official Site
 
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