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larry88 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:19 pm Post subject: Superior turtleback lugs |
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can I get advice on what I use besiside the OG lug which I cant find, to mount turtlebacks Part # would help Thanks |
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Typ3nut Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2015 9:00 am Post subject: |
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Finding the Originals is Unobtainable, very "Hard to Find" ...
This is what I used as an option for mounting FV Superior VolksMag Wheels : aka Turtlebacks.
*NOTE : Shoulder of Mag Lugs MUST be snug fit to holes, if NOT, Centering of Wheels to Rotors & Drums may not be achieved, they Will be off center.
Mag Wheel Lug Holes may need to be drilled for this application.
Stud Kit, Mag Wheel Lug Nuts, Mag Flat Washers.
Loctite (Heavy Grade, Red) Stud into Mag Lug Nut (Let set-up overnight) install Washer, Mount Wheel, Tighten.
This is what I used for the Volksmag Wheels application.
This is what the Original Lugs look like.
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easy e Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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What the original (be exact):
1) stud size... dia/thread pitch
2) rim's lug hole dia (should keep lug shaft dia to within 1/32" rim's hole dia.)
3) original washer outer dia. (or recess in the rim dia.)
4) original lug shank dia.
Once these get nailed down... you'll have a standing chance. _________________ aka: Evan
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larry88 Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2013 Posts: 7 Location: new mexico
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 5:22 am Post subject: got a # |
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this is what you use but what's the deal, you use this and say maybe drill the wheel to fit, till you find the correct lug but then the wheel is not stock so the correct lug won't fit, what is the part # anyway cause I don't think I'll ever find OG lugs, |
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Typ3nut Samba Member
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
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larry88 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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already read that thread nowhere does the thread give any definite answer to the question |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Typ3nut is our Resident Expert on aftermarket VW wheels, so If you don't want to follow his advice you are on your own? 12mm X 1.50 thread is the 4 lug drum/disc thread. You can measure your own wheels. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
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fatty1970 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:13 am Post subject: |
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[quote="Typ3nut"]Finding the Originals is Unobtainable, very "Hard to Find" ...
This is what I used as an option for mounting FV Superior VolksMag Wheels : aka Turtlebacks.
*NOTE : Shoulder of Mag Lugs MUST be snug fit to holes, if NOT, Centering of Wheels to Rotors & Drums may not be achieved, they Will be off center.
Mag Wheel Lug Holes may need to be drilled for this application.
Stud Kit, Mag Wheel Lug Nuts, Mag Flat Washers.
Loctite (Heavy Grade, Red) Stud into Mag Lug Nut (Let set-up overnight) install Washer, Mount Wheel, Tighten.
This is what I used for the Volksmag Wheels application.
is this what you used or does this seem like it would workhttps://www.doghouserepair.com/store/item/4150/9511-0-wheel-nut-stud-kit-washers-14mm-1-2-20-mag-wheel-empi/ |
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fatty1970 Samba Member
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fatty1970 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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And would jb weld be better to use rather than loctite? |
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air-h2o-air Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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i have a set of original lugs and 4 locking...pm...if i can help |
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fatty1970 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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air-h2o-air wrote: |
i have a set of original lugs and 4 locking...pm...if i can help |
I pm you not sure if you got it |
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air-h2o-air Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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original Superior Turtleback lugs and locking lugs |
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fatty1970 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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Great just pm me |
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larry88 Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2013 Posts: 7 Location: new mexico
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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just wondering if u still have turtle back lugs ? [email protected] |
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flightofphx Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Typ3nut wrote: |
Finding the Originals is Unobtainable, very "Hard to Find" ...
This is what I used as an option for mounting FV Superior VolksMag Wheels : aka Turtlebacks.
*NOTE : Shoulder of Mag Lugs MUST be snug fit to holes, if NOT, Centering of Wheels to Rotors & Drums may not be achieved, they Will be off center.
Mag Wheel Lug Holes may need to be drilled for this application.
Stud Kit, Mag Wheel Lug Nuts, Mag Flat Washers.
Loctite (Heavy Grade, Red) Stud into Mag Lug Nut (Let set-up overnight) install Washer, Mount Wheel, Tighten.
This is what I used for the Volksmag Wheels application.
This is what the Original Lugs look like.
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Sorry to dig this up, but I am just recently obtained turtlebacks. Is the stud 14mmx1.50 to 1/2? Or, would this work? https://www.jbugs.com/product/9511.html |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17962 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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There was a guy today on Facebook in one of the VW groups showing off his Turtlebacks with new correct lugbolts/washers etc he bought from a company somewhere. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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flightofphx Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2017 Posts: 114 Location: AZ
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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Mike Fisher wrote: |
There was a guy today on Facebook in one of the VW groups showing off his Turtlebacks with new correct lugbolts/washers etc he bought from a company somewhere. |
Which facebook group? |
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flightofphx Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Superior turtleback lugs |
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I realize I am late to the party, but I just got turtlebacks for my fastback.
Does anyone know if these will work as wheelbolts?
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D70%2D2703
Annie referred to having to use Empi wheel locks with hers - I am not sure if these are the one she was referring to. |
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