swapping hubs from classic to blob
 

Question 1:

Are classic sti rear hubs the same as classic type r hubs? As in do they both have the 171mm hand brake housing and the same caliper mounts. I'm not interested in the shafts, just whether they will fit or not.

If so then move on to the next question...


Question 2:

Would a set of classic type r rear hubs (that marry up with r180 diff) fit a blob sti (with the r180 diff)?

Reason being, I have a set of rear KSports off my old version 6 sti, but they wont fit my blob.

The hand brake housing is 171mm on the discs and I need 191mm to fit on my blob. Also the caliper mounting holes don't line up.

I'm mainly concerned with getting the disc to fit, I have the right mounting bracket on its way from KSport.

Thanks :)

If all else fails I have a drastic back up plan... but really hope someone will be able to answer the questions... and be the answers I'm looking for :D

Pretty sure all the Newage stuff is bigger, have abs sensors too which the classics don't, Alyn at ASperformance can make new brackets or can yours be redrilled, can get new discs from k-sport or Mtec

I've removed my abs so the sensors can go in the bin for all I care lol.

I spoke to Mtec about replacement drums and one minute they could, then the next they couldn't... got a bit spun in circles :freak3:

The brackets couldn't be drilled, that's not an option as no material to drill thru if that makes sense. But brackets are on order from KSport.

Its just the hub issue I need to know :confused:

My version 6 sti has rear abs sensors

What pcd are your blob wheels/hubs.

Surely you just need brackets and new discs for a Newage STi then and everything will fit or am I missing something?

Getting replacement parts from KSport is a nightmare!
Also very very expensive!!

The brackets alone I've ordered are £300.
To get new rotors its £260, plus bells with hand brake drum £580 :brickwall

Hence why I want to make my current discs fit somehow... a couple 2nd hand hubs will work out a lot cheaper.

5x100 pcd. Same on my classic sti and same on my blob sti

Was great chatting with you, solved my problem.

Use backing plates from an 03/04 wrx which marry up to the r160 rear diff as on my old classic STi.

Also they will have the 171mm hand brake assembly.

Can't thank you enuf for the advice Joe :thumb: