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Resto64 Jack of all, master of none

1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#290724
has any body put WMS empi'5's to a beetle??
just want to know about how much to trim the wheel nut if at all??????
when i measured them up they seem very long !!!
i have been told that it is the same with the WMS BRM's 5.5's as well
any help would be great
Cheers

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#290792
can't help you with how much to trim off.... only know that some has to come off..... can the depth required be measured???
see.... air and water do mix 😉

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#290800
Shame it would have to go on the drivers door and freeze your ear off.

Cheers
Dave

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#290801
trim tyhe wheel nuts? i just got empi8's will also have to do this?
I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

jnr356 Wolfsburg Wizard

603 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#290809
i bolted my brm's to a brake drum and marked the bolts where they protruded with a black texta.
it's amazing how fast you can do 20 bolts in your eagerness to get them rims on!

Resto64 Jack of all, master of none

1,081 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#291209
all done thanx guys

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#291346
so where's the pic's then?