vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/24 12:11 p.m.

I want to swap over from the lug bolts (12mm) to studs. I'm using spacers and need to deal with the extra width. Suggested method or brand? Red Loctite with the screw in style? Drill and press fit?

Thanks!

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/24 1:06 p.m.

Oops, can a mod fix the title to "stud" conversion?

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
4/28/24 1:39 p.m.

I got mine from T3Technics (or something like that), he is the wheel whisperer for VW vans. They were screwed in and I have not given them a thought since. 

docwyte
docwyte UltimaDork
4/28/24 2:26 p.m.

All the stud conversions I've used on my German cars (VW, Audi, BMW, Porsche) screw in, they work fine.  I usually use red loctite and follow the manufacturer instructions for installation.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/24 4:12 p.m.

In reply to Keith Tanner :

thanks

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/24 4:13 p.m.

In reply to docwyte :

Yeah, red loctite seems to be the go to. The folks on FB VW Racers Group are recommending studs from Motorsport Hardware.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/2/24 11:29 a.m.

Hey, we did a video on this:

 

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/2/24 11:29 a.m.

I was wondering how long it would take before that got posted :)

buzzboy
buzzboy UltraDork
5/2/24 3:15 p.m.

Both of our racecars have this lug stud conversion. I followed the included directions. Very happy with them after 20+ races.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
5/2/24 8:50 p.m.

In reply to buzzboy :

That's what I've been looking at.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter)
vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
5/2/24 8:55 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Thanks for posting that. I thought you folks had done something like this.

The people on the FB VW Racers Group all say red locktite. Why should I not use red?

Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter)
Paul_VR6 (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
5/3/24 10:21 p.m.

I always just zipped a knurled m12 arp stud in. 

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