Wheel STUD CONVERSION

[Smilez]

I know some of us hate trying to mount are wheels, trying to align them up with our butts on the floor and legs adjusting the wheel. Well, I sell stud conversion in different sizes to accommodate your needs.

http://www.brakeyourself.com/image/cache/data/copyStuds-500x500.jpg

-44mm: Can be used with no spacers.
Studs alone $56 for front and rear set

-57mm: Can be used with 12mm spacers.
Studs alone $63 for front and rear set

-80mm: Can be used with 20mm spacers
Studs alone $73 for front and rear set

ADD LUG NUTS:
$8 for Silver
$25 for Black
$32 for Silver or Black Closed End Conical Turner-Lock Nuts

Made in Europe by OEM
10.9 Grade hardness
Silver or Black Zinc finish
Allen Key insert for easy install
Bullet Nose Studs are Certified by ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 by TÜV

Need something "Cooler"

Check out these Race Nuts

$78
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I also do carry "race stud conversion" Starting at $90

Perfect for Track/Race applications!
Certified by ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 by TÜV
Fast start nut installation
12×1.5 Thread
Made in Europe by OEM
OEM Style Black Zinc Finish
Allen Key insert for easy install
10.9 grade hardness

[wrigleybm3]

Very Cool! I have a stud kit already, but those Black motorsport race nuts look awesome!! If and when I install my stud conversion, I may have to look into that.
GLWS on these fine products sir.

[Smilez]

Thank you I really appreciate it.

Ray

[johnrando]

Those look great! Any pics of the studs on 135 wheels?

[Smilez]

Those look great! Any pics of the studs on 135 wheels?


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[az3579]

Perfect for Track/Race applications!
Certified by ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 by TÜV
Fast start nut installation
12×1.5 Thread
Made in Europe by OEM
OEM Style Black Zinc Finish
Allen Key insert for easy install
10.9 grade hardness

I am intrigued... what is the difference between the "race" set versus the other sets you offer?
I've always been hesitant to get stud kits mainly because of my track usage; I keep fearing they'll break in one way or another. If this kit is specifically for track usage, what makes them better?

[cakM3]

I am intrigued... what is the difference between the "race" set versus the other sets you offer?
I've always been hesitant to get stud kits mainly because of my track usage; I keep fearing they'll break in one way or another. If this kit is specifically for track usage, what makes them better?

BP....as much as you change out your wheels...you should have done this a long time ago!

[Smilez]

I am intrigued... what is the difference between the "race" set versus the other sets you offer?
I've always been hesitant to get stud kits mainly because of my track usage; I keep fearing they'll break in one way or another. If this kit is specifically for track usage, what makes them better?

The difference is the type of material is used. It's at a higher grade and they also come in black. As i quote they are "Certified by ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 by TÜV"

[WOLFN8TR]

Hey Ray where are the Black MotorSports Wheel locks on your website?

[Smilez]

Hey Ray where are the Black MotorSports Wheel locks on your website?

Not on there. give me a sec. I'll install them.

found them :shifty

http://www.brakeyourself.com/Spacers/Wheel-Lock

[HokieZHP]

So I've been thinking of getting studs now that I have wheels on my 335i. Do the studs really have to be replaced every year?

[WOLFN8TR]

Roger that. :thumbsup

[ryankokesh]

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Sweet pics! :biggrin

Love the studs on the 135s. I thought it'd look a little weird at first, but I'm very glad I made the conversion.

[ryankokesh]

So I've been thinking of getting studs now that I have wheels on my 335i. Do the studs really have to be replaced every year?

I think that's more if you're constantly tracking it. Otherwise, I've read they should be a lifetime part.

[Smilez]

So I've been thinking of getting studs now that I have wheels on my 335i. Do the studs really have to be replaced every year?

Negative. However, I would tighten them every one in a while make sure they don't start coming out.

[Smilez]

Roger that. :thumbsup

http://www.brakeyourself.com/Spacers/Wheel-Lock

[jakksfor20]

I am tempted to buy some (MSHardware version) for my car every time I have to touch them on the Chumpcar. Sooooooooooooooo nice!!!!!!

[WOLFN8TR]

http://www.brakeyourself.com/Spacers/Wheel-Lock

Sweet! When I get some new rims I will be going with the Stud Conversion. Thanks Ray!

[Smilez]

NOT A PROBLEM!!!!

Ray

[BCS_ZHP]

Sweet! When I get some new rims I will be going with the Stud Conversion. Thanks Ray!

Do it before you get the new wheels, it'll make mounting those new wheels so much easier.

[WOLFN8TR]

Do it before you get the new wheels, it'll make mounting those new wheels so much easier.

That is true, good advice. :cheers

[derbo]

Negative. However, I would tighten them every one in a while make sure they don't start coming out.

If you use red-loctite, you should not need to do this.

[az3579]

If you use red-loctite, you should not need to do this.

Then they'll never come out... Not good if you have to replace one.

[derbo]

Then they'll never come out... Not good if you have to replace one.

I use bimmerworld race bulletnose wheel studs and it had dri-loc on them. I removed them with the two-nut method and it worked out fine. I also had to remove a red loctite stud on a friend's car and I had no trouble with hand tools to remove them without heat.

[az3579]

I use bimmerworld race bulletnose wheel studs and it had dri-loc on them. I removed them with the two-nut method and it worked out fine. I also had to remove a red loctite stud on a friend's car and I had no trouble with hand tools to remove them without heat.

I thought red Loctite practically welds them in place...

[Hornung418]

I thought red Loctite practically welds them in place...

Just increases the friction coefficient between the two materials. Natural vibrations won't loosen them. But they can be removed with hand or power tools.

Sent from my GS3.

[az3579]

Just increases the friction coefficient between the two materials. Natural vibrations won't loosen them. But they can be removed with hand or power tools.

Sent from my GS3.

Thanks for the clarification.

If I get the race studs from Ray, would I need to Loctite them?

[BCS_ZHP]

Thanks for the clarification.

If I get the race studs from Ray, would I need to Loctite them?

BP,
You install the studs using red loctite, and they will definitely hold fast. If you ever need to remove one, you apply heat which loosens the loctite's holding ability and then it removes easily.
Bruce

[HokieZHP]

BP,
You install the studs using red loctite, and they will definitely hold fast. If you ever need to remove one, you apply heat which loosens the loctite's holding ability and then it removes easily.
Bruce

Good to know. Been contemplating studs for my new wheels..

[derbo]

i <3 studs. Never have to worry about wheel spacers having the right length bolts. and lining up the wheel is so easy! :)

[Smilez]

Bumpity bump

Ps working on getting suspensions. Kw etc.

[Johnmadd]

Ray, do you have 4 to 5 lug adapter access?

[Smilez]

Sorry those I do not ? Why?

[Johnmadd]

Because I have wheels in my yard that won't go on the zhp and would work well on the e30 if they were 4 lug instead of 5. #4lugdreamer

[Smilez]

ahhh. yeah only spacers buddy.

[az3579]

Because I have wheels in my yard that won't go on the zhp and would work well on the e30 if they were 4 lug instead of 5. #4lugdreamer

From what I understand, the safety of those adapters is in question...
I did a ton of research on this back in my E30 days and the general consensus was that people refused to run them because of the potential of them breaking, or something like that. It is one of those things that nobody actually took the time to test, but the track guys were extremely against them, so I went with their opinion (better safe than sorry).

Sorry I can't provide any actual facts though; unfortunately there isn't much real information on the subject.

[Johnmadd]

From what I understand, the safety of those adapters is in question...
I did a ton of research on this back in my E30 days and the general consensus was that people refused to run them because of the potential of them breaking, or something like that. It is one of those things that nobody actually took the time to test, but the track guys were extremely against them, so I went with their opinion (better safe than sorry).

Sorry I can't provide any actual facts though; unfortunately there isn't much real information on the subject.

Yeah, I've read the same stuff but figured if Ray sold them they had to be good.

[Smilez]

Are you emplying I don't sell crappy products :P

[ELCID86]

Interested. Will PM you.


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[danewilson77]

You can get Muteki, right?

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[Smilez]

Actually Dane I can.

[danewilson77]

Copy. That's what I have now and am super happy. May wanna change up colors though.

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[Smilez]

They just come from different supplier.

[cakM3]

i <3 studs. Never have to worry about wheel spacers having the right length bolts. and lining up the wheel is so easy! :)

+1
So right!

[ELCID86]

Just ordered a set from Ray! *New* wheels are here and tires were delivered to costco today.


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[Smilez]

Yes you did. ;)

[danewilson77]

Win. Nice choice Shawn.

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[Smilez]

Bumpity bump

[ELCID86]

Win. Nice choice Shawn.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

Thanks. A few pics (pardon the dust :)

16008

16009


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[Smilez]

little poke going on there :shifty

[slater]

shawn, you've got some spacers! what are you running?

peter

[ELCID86]

shawn, you've got some spacers! what are you running?

peter

Who me :ducking

15mm on rears. Nothing on the front (235/40 on 18x8.5 square setup). Too much??

[slater]

Who me :ducking

15mm on rears. Nothing on the front (235/40 on 18x8.5 square setup). Too much??

LOL. looks good!

i am running 10mm front and 12.5mm rear, stock wheel sizes - to my eyes, it looks very even front/rear, which i like. do your rears stick out a lot further than the fronts?

peter

[ELCID86]

LOL. looks good!

i am running 10mm front and 12.5mm rear, stock wheel sizes - to my eyes, it looks very even front/rear, which i like. do your rears stick out a lot further than the fronts?

peter

A tad more. I'll take more pics when I get home from Denver.


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[WOLFN8TR]

Looks good with the spacers. [emoji106]

[cakM3]

Looks good Shawn! I used to run with 12.5mm spacers on my rear wheels but was getting too much rubbing on stock tire sizes so I went with 10mm spacers instead. Currently have 10mm spacers at all 4 corners w/o any rubbing :thumbsup

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[Smilez]

is that condom wrapper toward the bottom? :shifty

[ELCID86]

Looks good Shawn! I used to run with 12.5mm spacers on my rear wheels but was getting too much rubbing on stock tire sizes so I went with 10mm spacers instead. Currently have 10mm spacers at all 4 corners w/o any rubbing :thumbsup

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You are quite a bit lower than my stock shocks. Square or staggered rims?


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[CarbonZHP]

How much for black 75mm by themselves?

[Smilez]

How much for black 75mm by themselves?

$100 without nuts. The black ones are "race" studs that are a higher grade :P

[CarbonZHP]

Alright. Right now I care more about the look than the quality. Lol

[Smilez]

haha. well you get better look with better quality :P

[cakM3]

You are quite a bit lower than my stock shocks. Square or staggered rims?


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Running stock staggered wheels Shawn :)

[mbeckel]

Bumpity bump. Stud conversion well worth it! Hit up Ray, he'll hook it up
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[danewilson77]

Agree

[emoji316]

"No flamesuit required"

[CarbonZHP]

Smilez, would black studs without nuts be an option?

[Smilez]

YUP. I Can do that too. $100 without nuts as previously stated.

[zhp05jb]

Smilez,

When you say race studs are "higher" grade, are they stronger than the standard studs?
Also, I will be running 12.5mm and 15mm spacers front & rear on my car, so I'll need 80mm set, correct?

Thanks.

Joono

[Smilez]

Smilez,

When you say race studs are "higher" grade, are they stronger than the standard studs?
Also, I will be running 12.5mm and 15mm spacers front & rear on my car, so I'll need 80mm set, correct?

Thanks.

Joono

non race:

Made in Europe by OEM
10.9 Grade hardness
Silver Zinc finish
80mm Studs can take up to 25mm spacers

"race"
Certified by ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 by TÜV
Fast start nut installation
12×1.5 Thread
Made in Europe
OEM Style Black Zinc Finish
Bullet Nose
Allen Key insert for easy install
10.9 grade hardness
82mm Studs will accept up to a 20mm spacer


80MM+ should be more than enough :D

[zhp05jb]

So the black color is only for the race studs right? Then how much is the 82mm black race stud conversion kit? And that size should work with both 12mm and 15mm spacers, correct?

Thanks.

[Smilez]

So the black color is only for the race studs right? Then how much is the 82mm black race stud conversion kit? And that size should work with both 12mm and 15mm spacers, correct?

Thanks.

$130 free shipping. And will fit for both sizes.

[Smilez]

So you know racing studs I sell are no joke.

[LivesNearCostco]

Is that Amir's car, the guy who works for Avus Autosport and runs with ExtremeSpeed Track Events?

[mbeckel]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/28/e33c45c641b927be974aa02512706119.jpg

Buy these studs now!

Sent from in the bushes

[ELCID86]

Buy these studs now!

Sent from in the bushes

Yep!


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[Smilez]

Is that Amir's car, the guy who works for Avus Autosport and runs with ExtremeSpeed Track Events?


Yup Amir ride. Love that guy.

[LivesNearCostco]

Just ordered the 90mm race studs from Ray. My E36 is using the old 75mm "standard" (aka "bargain") BimmerWorld studs that were originally on my ZHP. They've done fine but are 3.5 years old and had a few years of track days on them. Five of them have been installed 3 times (one wheel got a bearing change on the ZHP last year) and I was probably over-torquing them each time, which risks cutting into them with the hub threads and creating stress risers. Plus they are just barely long enough for 12mm spacers I recently tried. So time to upgrade them.

At my last track day I saw a guy lose a wheel and go off into the dirt. In his case he broke 5 extended lug bolts, not studs, but still don't want to take chances.

[mbeckel]

Just ordered the 90mm race studs from Ray. My E36 is using the old 75mm "standard" (aka "bargain") BimmerWorld studs that were originally on my ZHP. They've done fine but are 3.5 years old and had a few years of track days on them. Five of them have been installed 3 times (one wheel got a bearing change on the ZHP last year) and I was probably over-torquing them each time, which risks cutting into them with the hub threads and creating stress risers. Plus they are just barely long enough for 12mm spacers I recently tried. So time to upgrade them.

At my last track day I saw a guy lose a wheel and go off into the dirt. In his case he broke 5 extended lug bolts, not studs, but still don't want to take chances.
Nice purchase! Are you getting the Allen head studs?

Sent from in the bushes

[LivesNearCostco]

I think so. Bullet-nose race studs can be found both with smooth nose and with an allen key socket. The 82mm ones I have from BimmerWorld have a smooth bullet nose so you install them with a double-nut technique, Which is a bit of a chore but I've had some practice now having installed studs 3 times that way. (The first set I bought had 5mm or 5.5mm hex holes but not cut properly, so most of them could not be tightened with a hex wrench or socket.) I think the ones I'm getting from Ray accept an allen wrench. Which should greatly ease installation!

[Tnhl1989]

Ordered can't wait for it to come in.

[mbeckel]

I think so. Bullet-nose race studs can be found both with smooth nose and with an allen key socket. The 82mm ones I have from BimmerWorld have a smooth bullet nose so you install them with a double-nut technique, Which is a bit of a chore but I've had some practice now having installed studs 3 times that way. (The first set I bought had 5mm or 5.5mm hex holes but not cut properly, so most of them could not be tightened with a hex wrench or socket.) I think the ones I'm getting from Ray accept an allen wrench. Which should greatly ease installation!
The Allen head studs are a piece of cake to install. Took me only a few minutes to complete. Longest part is getting the car in the air

Sent from in the bushes

[danewilson77]

The Allen head studs are a piece of cake to install. Took me only a few minutes to complete. Longest part is getting the car in the air

Sent from in the bushes

+1

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[LivesNearCostco]

That's great news, but I still have to double nut the existing ones to get them out. I over-torqued them on installation and used imitation red Loctite. I used to think they needed to be torqued to 60 foot-lbs but now hear they only need 20-30 foot-lbs to install (one site said only 16 foot-lbs). Over-torquing history is another reason to replace them with new ones.

The instructions for the Turner Motorsport wheel studs and they said don't use the allen wrench to remove studs installed with red thread locker. Maybe that rule doesn't apply if you uninstall with heat.

[Smilez]

BUMP :D

[cakM3]

Wheel stud conversion???

I say yes!!!! Do it :thumbsup

[ItsMeScottG]

I'd be interested in a black set of these. Ones that are meant for stock setup without spacers.

[ELCID86]

I'd be interested in a black set of these. Ones that are meant for stock setup without spacers.

You will like them. I think you can put small spacers on with them if you changed your mind


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[CarbonZHP]

I was under the impression he didnt have 44mm black studs? I believe those are the ones hes referring to

[Smilez]

I'd be interested in a black set of these. Ones that are meant for stock setup without spacers.

I have two options for you (44mm studs w/ nuts)
- Silver Stud with black nuts
$81
or
- Black Race Studs with black nuts
$115

[ryankokesh]

I have two options for you (44mm studs w/ nuts)
- Silver Stud with black nuts
$81
or
- Black Race Studs with black nuts
$115

I endorse these nuts :hawaiian

[Smilez]

bumpity bump

[Smilez]

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[Smilez]

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