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Title: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: shame302 on October 26, 2004, 11:44:47 PM

in reguards to the front spindles on a 5 lug swap...actually the dust shields. do they make much of a difference:dunno: i was going to yank them off even though they are in decent shape. they kind of seem a little useless. thanks guys...john

Title: Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: Chuck W on October 26, 2004, 11:50:38 PM

I've pulled them off of every one I have done.....

Title: Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: Ether947 on October 27, 2004, 12:14:41 AM

i still have mine...dunno.

Title: Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: shame302 on October 27, 2004, 01:11:59 AM

i guess its not hurting anything leaving them. i was just curious. thanks guys

Title: Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on October 27, 2004, 09:17:25 AM

The shields are more for water deflection than anything else. Just remeber after you run through a shallow puddle and make a big spray, the brakes may be wet.

Title: Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: The Hawk on October 27, 2004, 02:07:40 PM

Ditched all that stuff for track days...the shields help contain heat which made the brakes run hot. On a street car though you won't notice any gains taking them off.

Title: Re: those whove done a 5 lug swap
Post by: Jays85 on October 27, 2004, 04:56:54 PM

Bend them out some to help deflect air onto the rotor. Just a thought... :ies:

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