how do you convert to spiders

[MPETT]

does anyone know what parts need changing to convert to spiders on the chim??

[AntonyJ]

MPETT said:

does anyone know what parts need changing to convert to spiders on the chim??

You will need 5 stud hubs to exchange your 4 stud ones.
Of course, once you have changed the hubs, your 4 stud discs wont fit either, so new 5 stud discs also...



Speak to Ian @ Sportmotive.com for hubs.

[L33]

TVR Power did the conversion on my 500:





They are 16" spiders with a Tuscan brake set-up.
I think they look a great improvment over standard but look a little small on the rear. 18" look a little too big IMHO.
If only they made 17" spiders....

L33.

[MPETT]

I was in Racing Green today and they said a company will be bringing out a converison kit in the very near future. I was hoping to find out where the parts come from and do it myself I was a bit dissapointed to hear from them, and L33, that only 16" can be fitted I love the 18s but I presume the are too wide?? Anyone out there with 18s on a Chim??

[AntonyJ]

MPETT said:

I was in Racing Green today and they said a company will be bringing out a converison kit in the very near future. I was hoping to find out where the parts come from and do it myself I was a bit dissapointed to hear from them, and L33, that only 16" can be fitted I love the 18s but I presume the are too wide?? Anyone out there with 18s on a Chim??

Once again, speak to Ian @ Sportmotive.01782 333008
He already does a kit for you to fit yourself, he also has 18" wheels awaiting just for you.

[Fat Griff]

Call Ian at Sportmotive! He's fitted 18" and they fit and look and work great!

[Meatball]

i saw 18" spiders on a griff at dulfords and they look

[spend]

You remove your hub flanges, and make up a spigot ring, then drill the original flange. You just need slightly longer studs.

First set of spigots I saw came from Peninsular IIRC (prior to Factory upgrade)..

18" or 16" Spiders fit, with appropriate geo, tyres, bodywork.. can't see a problem (as long as fronts on front and rears on rear )

Dave

[L33]

This chim (for sale) is running on 18" spiders:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/231136.htm

I stick to my original view that 18's look to big under a Chim, whereas 16's look too small and If TVR made 17" spiders, they'd be spot-on.

[tvrbob]

L33 said:

I stick to my original view that 18's look to big under a Chim, whereas 16's look too small and If TVR made 17" spiders, they'd be spot-on.

Agreed...and the 18" rims significantly increase bump steer and tramlining. Why spoil a good ride just for the aesthetic value. These cars are for driving not for looking at.