Quote Originally Posted by T-Bone View Post
Cheers mate, thanks again for your input



That's good to hear, thanks for the info fillit. I always thought extended studs were just so you could fit spacers (which are illegal in NSW). But after doing a quick search they seem to be stronger then OEM studs? I also read that ARP make quite good extended studs - are they the brand you use or would recommend?

Would you say that my OEM studs should be fine to handle any 'extra' strain/stress due to the wheels not being hubcentric as my car is pretty much stock performance wise and I won't be taking it to the track often. I am just very keen to go once next year - heard it's a really good experience and you get to understand how your car handles alot more.

Thanks again for your help mate
OEM studs would be fine for your DD and occasional track day, however if you get addicted and continually participate than extended studs are probably the go.

Yep, I was going to direct you to MRP (Manon Racing Products) lots of the toyota boys use them, it seems they stock ARP studs and bolts. They are based in NZ, however you will need to have them imported regardless of where you choose to purchase them. My friend was quoted a set of extended studs for 80NZD + shipping, so this option may work out cheaper.

Here is their website if you want to shoot them an email. --> http://www.mrpltd.co.nz/

You can install yourself if you have a press, however I would say get it done at a workshop shouldn't be much more than $160 - $200 (my mate had his done for $160) and it's a fairly straight forward job.

Keep in mind you will need to use open ended lug nuts, so if you are purchasing a new set put it into consideration otherwise you may be wasting your money.

The good thing about having extended studs too is that you can run hubcentric slip on spacers, just make sure you find one which sits flush with the bore, not saying it's legal, but it's hell of a lot safer than having them on the OEM studs.