3 stud to 4 stud

1. byson-ebpb L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 ballywalter N.ireland Posts: 86 1.1sx mk1 saxo

   #1 20th November 2007, 12:10

   Im finally 17 and im skint i was planning on buying new 3 stud alloys for my car. iv seen lots of 2nd hand 4 stud alloys that would suit me so i am wandering is it possible to change my 3 stud to a 4stud and how much would it cost 2 get done????
2. leeK9 Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 letterkenny,donegal,ireland Posts: 1338 citroen saxo VTS

   #2 20th November 2007, 12:11

   im prety sure it can be done.but dont know about price.
   
   did you try searching?
3. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #3 20th November 2007, 12:14

   A lot, i looked into it as i was in the same position as you, you have to replace the whole front leg, driveshaft and rear axle. If you want to convert it to a vtr or vts, which i wanted to do, you hace to reconnect all the brake hoses at the back. Much more hassle than its worth, i think. I got quoted £150 + cost of a driveshaft. That was from a scrappies and that's with no labour of fitting it all. Plus you have to get the bits off the cars yourself. I just found a set of 3 stud alloys in good nick and brought them.
4. byson-ebpb L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 ballywalter N.ireland Posts: 86 1.1sx mk1 saxo

   #4 20th November 2007, 12:19

   iv tried everywhere for 2nd hand 3 stud alloys but cant find any. what size is the best to put on and how much should i lower it???
5. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #5 20th November 2007, 12:22

   Don't think I've ever seen a nice set of 3 stud alloys tbh.
   When I had my 1.1, I got it converted for between £250-£300...
6. byson-ebpb L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 ballywalter N.ireland Posts: 86 1.1sx mk1 saxo

   #6 20th November 2007, 12:24

   3 stud alloys are rotten lookin like
7. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

   #7 20th November 2007, 12:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by byson-ebpb iv tried everywhere for 2nd hand 3 stud alloys but cant find any. what size is the best to put on and how much should i lower it???

   I found a set on ebay for £150, they were multispoke, and i lowered 40mm with 195/45/15. There are some on here if you look in the for sale section
8. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #8 20th November 2007, 12:27

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=111455
9. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #9 20th November 2007, 12:32

   Of course it can be done and it doesnt cost that much if you just want to swap the stuff straight over.
   
   gimme 2 secs and illl put up some more info
10. noel6071 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 Mayo Ireland Posts: 32 2002 Phase II Saxo VTR

    #10 20th November 2007, 12:37

    Leave it until you get can a bigger cc, like the VTR, im trying to sell mine at the moment, im in Ireland, its a 1.6 tho not much good for you though seem your 17, even though insurance group is low on them,
11. byson-ebpb L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 ballywalter N.ireland Posts: 86 1.1sx mk1 saxo

    #11 20th November 2007, 12:39

    when i can afford i think i will upgrade to a vtr or vts
12. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #12 20th November 2007, 12:43

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55512
    
    That link is my entire progress thread for my 3 stud to 4 stud conversion.
    
    If you just want a straight swap without any hassle then itll probably cost:
    
    £150ish for a full rear axle, you may aswel upgrade to disks on the back while your at it, 150 is for a fairly complete one
    
    £50-£75 for some front suspension legs
    
    £200ish fitting if you dont fancy trying it yourself.
    
    Driveshafts WONT need to be changed atall, if your front legs dont have the right bearing to fit your driveshaft then you're best changing the bearing which costs about £30 for a pair, rather than replace driveshafts at £200+ a pair.
    Id be inclined to change the bearings anyway tbh as if they arent 100% then you wont pass an MOT if theres any play.
    
    Then on the rear if you change to disks then your original brake lines can be extended slightly to cater for this, it costs virtually nothing to do that, a whole new brake line is only £25 and thats if you buy it brand new from Citroen.
13. byson-ebpb L-plater Joined: Mar 2007 ballywalter N.ireland Posts: 86 1.1sx mk1 saxo

    #13 20th November 2007, 12:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by David http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=111455

    just checked out them alloys, looking well i pm the seller their, how much are they worth??
14. Saint Established Member Joined: Jul 2005 Wrexham United Kingdom (Wales) Posts: 1127 Phase 2 Saxo VTR

    #14 20th November 2007, 12:57

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by David Don't think I've ever seen a nice set of 3 stud alloys tbh. When I had my 1.1, I got it converted for between £250-£300...

    Compmotive MO's are not crap, they come in 3 stud i think OZ did a few 3 stud wheels about 5 years back best bet is look on AXOC.co.uk lot of AX GT's have 3 stud so may be lot of alloys listed for sale