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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/16 07:33:38 (permalink)
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Without steppping on anyone's toes I found that Hi-Spec can produce custom alloy hubs for 70GBP each. I sent them the specs of what I'm after to see if they had an off the shelf item but they don't and that was their reply. I'm not too sure how far you can deviate from their standard line but I think it opens up some oportunities at a bargain price.
I was quoted $400 ea locally to machine up a set of alloy hubs

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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/16 09:02:46 (permalink)
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I'm sure you'd get interest from others too so the price may come down further.
 
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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/16 19:37:18 (permalink)
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Well, after thinking I could reinvent the wheel it turns out it's not possible - It's sorta beaten me
I will be doing as HAK has done and istalling a sleave over the outer stub axle and run the larger Capri outer bearing. I will use 15580 / 15520 combo for the inner plus sort out my seal options. The one thing I will do differently is to measure the stack height of the bearings to assess what I need to do to position the Capri hub as per the standard item. I'm sure it's as simple as inserting a machined packer behind the inner bearing cup prior to installation. That way I won't run into problems with clearance between the rotor and steering arms etc.

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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/25 15:21:57 (permalink)
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2.31kgs approx (kitchen scales) inc the hub, bearings, wheel studs, rotor bolts and bearing caps.

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As promised earlier, I've weighed the standard Ford parts:  the hub (with studs), bearings (incl. grease), cap, and rotor bolts comes in 2.81kg.  Add the split pin and lock tabs for the rotor and the grand total is 2.92kg.  So the weight savings as a package is therefore about 0.5kg each.
 
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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/26 09:47:13 (permalink)
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Excellent,
 
Good to know I haven't wasted my money!  LOL
 
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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/26 15:46:28 (permalink)
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Really.. is it only 500g per hub saving? Your almost better off not eating big-macs for a week and you'll save yourself money and be healthier for it!
I don't think i would bother with such little saving. I know its unsprung etc etc..
Think id only do it if everything else was lightweight like perspex windows, fiberglass boot bonnet, guards & doors etc. and i was itching for an impulse buy.
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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/26 16:16:22 (permalink)
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I conjunction with 2 piece alloy hats might make another small decrease in weight when compared to the same sized integrated cast item.

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Re:Alloy hubs and Track 2012/05/26 17:03:40 (permalink)
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But they look purdy!
 
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