Centerlock conversion (like GT8)
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Centerlock conversion (like GT8)
Does anyone know if it is simple to convert into centerlock ?
Maybe by swapping the standard hub and wheel bearing assembly by the GT8 ones ?
Maybe by swapping the standard hub and wheel bearing assembly by the GT8 ones ?
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Forgeline has a centerlock conversion kit. I don't have any experience with that kit but I have a few sets of their wheels, they are very well made and forgeline has excellent customer service
Good luck!
Good luck!
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$2,200.00 for the Flush-Loc Systemby by Forgeline
The OEM hub and wheel bearing assembly for Vantage, Vanquish and DB9 cost $338.00
How does cost the GT8 hub and wheel bearing assembly ?
The OEM hub and wheel bearing assembly for Vantage, Vanquish and DB9 cost $338.00
How does cost the GT8 hub and wheel bearing assembly ?
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Hey bunob, I just heard back from my supplier and he's still waiting for the GT8 hub info. But he was able to get me all the info for the GT12 hood/bonnet that I asked for so I have to imagine he'll be able to get the GT8 hubs as well. I'll follow up with you when I get more info!
I am curious as to why you want to do the conversion, though... just for looks? To be different? Not sure what the performance gains would be. Just curious!
I am curious as to why you want to do the conversion, though... just for looks? To be different? Not sure what the performance gains would be. Just curious!
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Telum, I like your post 'Time to get nimble' ;-)
For the conversion :
1 - the 20 wheel nuts are heavy
2 - the wheel nuts are placed on a bigger radius and generate a torque
3 - they are many wheels lighter and cheaper (like OZ, etc) with center lock than what we can find for our Vantage
4 - I like the look of the center lock wheels
For the conversion :
1 - the 20 wheel nuts are heavy
2 - the wheel nuts are placed on a bigger radius and generate a torque
3 - they are many wheels lighter and cheaper (like OZ, etc) with center lock than what we can find for our Vantage
4 - I like the look of the center lock wheels
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Great !
Hey bunob, I just heard back from my supplier and he's still waiting for the GT8 hub info. But he was able to get me all the info for the GT12 hood/bonnet that I asked for so I have to imagine he'll be able to get the GT8 hubs as well. I'll follow up with you when I get more info!
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According to the parts manual there are just a few parts to change:
Hubs
Drive pins
Bolts
In addition you would need new wheels with the attaching center-lock nuts and the appropriate wrench.
I've ordered all from AM Washington DC.
Looks like a simple conversion and the parts are all available from Aston.
Hubs
Drive pins
Bolts
In addition you would need new wheels with the attaching center-lock nuts and the appropriate wrench.
I've ordered all from AM Washington DC.
Looks like a simple conversion and the parts are all available from Aston.
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Nice !
Could you give us the parts number and the prices of the parts ?
Could you make us a tutorial with photos ?
I am eager to see the result ;-)
Could you give us the parts number and the prices of the parts ?
Could you make us a tutorial with photos ?
I am eager to see the result ;-)
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centerlocks
GD2Y 1K024 KA SEAL 2 needed
GD2Y 2B663 DA DRIVE PINS 20 needed
GD2Y 2N389 AB BOLTS 20 needed
GD2Y 1K024 IA CENTERLOCK NUT 4 needed
GD2Y 1K024 BA RETAINER 4 needed