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Jan 17, 2007 | 06:03 PM

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I am building a race car so I want center lock hubs NOT dummies!

Jan 17, 2007 | 06:07 PM

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I am building a race car so I want center lock hubs NOT dummies!

BBS whells would work well for you. The bolt pattern is an option. They are MADE for center locks. Watch a little ALMS when on TV next.

Jan 17, 2007 | 06:11 PM

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I know that already have the wheels just unable to mount as have not got the hub hardware.

Jan 17, 2007 | 06:40 PM

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The whole centerlock conversion will cost you a little over $4K.

Jan 17, 2007 | 07:27 PM

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What is involved. Is it hub or do you have to replace rotors also?

Jan 17, 2007 | 08:47 PM

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i have centerlocks. parts are available from porsche racing. i am using fikse wheels both for the street and for the track. i don't believe that you can use wheels that are already drilled on centerlocks as there is no thrust washer. also you will need a separate 32mm socket and a torqe multiplier to use with a torque wrench.
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Jan 17, 2007 | 08:54 PM

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I have spoken to Porsche racing in Australia and they say no one has put centerlocks on a 996 turbo which is rubbish. They also say that GT3 cup car hubs will not fit. This is why I need some help.

Jan 19, 2007 | 12:21 PM

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I think 9ff sells all the parts required to change it over to centerlocks also. They make centerlock wheels...so it would make sense.

Jan 19, 2007 | 07:06 PM

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He is asking for true center wheel look system, not the fejk one above...Erik posted true ones...

Jan 19, 2007 | 08:20 PM

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Like I said call Viper Bob, they are Porsche Motorsports parts.

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Jan 20, 2007 | 10:57 PM

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With the BBS racing wheels, the primary use is for center locks. You can see these wheels on race cars on TV. Getting the holes drilled for your bolt pattern is an option. Unfortunately, if going with the bolt pattern, BBS do not offer a BBS center cap option. The FVD dumby center locks are the only option to fill the hole. At least this is how I understand it to be.

Actually I got mine from BBS USA cause they were in stock and FVD had to ordr them. So BBS does have them bro! I think they were about a littl under a hundred a piece.

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Jan 21, 2007 | 03:56 AM

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Actually I got mine from BBS USA cause they were in stock and FVD had to ordr them. So BBS does have them bro! I think they were about a littl under a hundred a piece.

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THAT'S BIZZARRE! I e-mailed BBS head office last fall and they said there was no (BBS) center cap option??