4x108 to 100 - Page 3

quattrostyle · 29-01-13, 08:53 PM

well that's an option for the front then, but I'd like to have the double bolt pattern so it's always an option to swap back to 4x108.

S123 · 29-01-13, 09:03 PM

Well that was the plan for the front, drilling the old hubs. but it gives me more options. also depends how much drilling costs. the passat hubs are £18 each.
The easiest way I can see having both stud patterns is to drill the front hubs and have adapters on the rear.

PoloGaz · 20-02-13, 02:52 PM

This might be a bit out of left field, but is there any chance that pattern replacement hubs on the rear are flat? Say, if Topran made some?

quattrostyle · 20-02-13, 04:45 PM

Good call that. That might be the case to lower production costs.

ChrisG · 20-02-13, 07:56 PM

or presumably in that case the scallop areas could be filled in with weld to enable a new threaded hole to be positioned - leaving you with both the 108 and 100 pcd.

mk1mistry · 20-02-13, 08:40 PM

If its any use my Typ81 80 is 4x100, and the hub flange/drive flanges are readily available, not sure about your bearing id if they would press in?? or the splines on the CV.

S123 · 20-02-13, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoloGaz

This might be a bit out of left field, but is there any chance that pattern replacement hubs on the rear are flat? Say, if Topran made some?

I think the only (or the only one I have found) pattern part hub is made by febi, and its an exact recreation and has scalloped areas too.

S123 · 20-02-13, 09:05 PM

I've been trying to get hold of engineering firms to see what their professional opinion would be. But as of yet I haven't found one that would reply to my emails.
I guess persistence pays off though.

S123 · 20-02-13, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk1mistry

If its any use my Typ81 80 is 4x100, and the hub flange/drive flanges are readily available, not sure about your bearing id if they would press in?? or the splines on the CV.

IIRC type 81 hubs are the same as a B2 passat, if both 4x100. And should both fit into type 85 front carriers and match the outer cv spline. Its just finding a replacement for the rears that is tricky.

S123 · 07-03-13, 05:47 PM

Just took the hubs to an engineering firm and they seem to think its possible to customise them.
I'll know the results in a week or so.

07-03-13, 05:47 PM	#30
S123 Grown up member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 49	An Update Just took the hubs to an engineering firm and they seem to think its possible to customise them. I'll know the results in a week or so.

29-01-13, 08:53 PM	#21
quattrostyle 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,188	well that's an option for the front then, but I'd like to have the double bolt pattern so it's always an option to swap back to 4x108.

29-01-13, 09:03 PM	#22
S123 Grown up member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 49	Well that was the plan for the front, drilling the old hubs. but it gives me more options. also depends how much drilling costs. the passat hubs are £18 each. The easiest way I can see having both stud patterns is to drill the front hubs and have adapters on the rear.

20-02-13, 02:52 PM	#23
PoloGaz Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 362	This might be a bit out of left field, but is there any chance that pattern replacement hubs on the rear are flat? Say, if Topran made some?

20-02-13, 04:45 PM	#24
quattrostyle 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,188	Good call that. That might be the case to lower production costs.

20-02-13, 07:56 PM	#25
ChrisG Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bracknell, Berks. Posts: 1,465	or presumably in that case the scallop areas could be filled in with weld to enable a new threaded hole to be positioned - leaving you with both the 108 and 100 pcd.

20-02-13, 08:40 PM	#26
mk1mistry Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 159	If its any use my Typ81 80 is 4x100, and the hub flange/drive flanges are readily available, not sure about your bearing id if they would press in?? or the splines on the CV.

20-02-13, 09:05 PM	#28
S123 Grown up member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 49	I've been trying to get hold of engineering firms to see what their professional opinion would be. But as of yet I haven't found one that would reply to my emails. I guess persistence pays off though.