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    lookin to do a five lug hub swap

    What all would i need to convert my 99 es 4lug setup to a 5lug setup
    And where i could find some of this stuff
    Thanks

    #2
    actually i was wondering this myself. you plannin on converting to rear discs as well?
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      #3
      Yes rear discs are a must have

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        #4
        well im lookin into it, ill let you know what i find.
        What good is money if it can't inspire terror in your fellow man?

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          #5
          there is a guy in msprotege selling the entire swap, everything that is needed. here is the thread:
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            #6
            find a 01 and up ES(LX) or 02 and up pro5 and switch out everything you need.Wheel hub/bearing , rotors , calipers , lines , and dont forget the wheels.
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              #7
              Do you need to swap out the master cylinder and/or the brake propotioning valve as well?
              '99 ES MP3 suspension & exhaust, FS-ZE cams, Injen CAI, and a few more mods I won't admit at tech.-Gone to a good home.
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                #8
                Bumping this to get the last question answered. Mainly about the master cylinder; I think it's a given that the proportioning valve will need to be replaced.

                The knuckles are all identical, right?

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                  #9
                  I did the swap recently. It was a straight bolt up. I still have to swap in the booster/master cylinder and proportioning valve. The brakes still work well. I am also installing the s/s braided Goodridge lines as well. I have noticed that the rear wheels have negative camber even after I took the car to the alignment shop. Is this normal?

                  To answer your question firelizard Yes you would need them. From my experience I am still using the stock booster/master cylinder and proportioning valve and although the brakes hold well the pedal still feels a bit low. Installing the correct ones should rectify this.
                  Last edited by TurboDrive; 09-24-2011, 10:33 PM.

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                    #10
                    Awesome, thanks. I just won a set of Mazdaspeed hubs and calipers on eBay, so I will tackle this swap once I can afford some 'ok' 5-lug wheels and tires.

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                      #11
                      Cool. just remember to get the correct rim offset for your install. Check the wheel fitment guide.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by TurboDrive View Post
                        Cool. just remember to get the correct rim offset for your install. Check the wheel fitment guide.
                        lol

                        I think I'm good.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by firelizard View Post
                          Awesome, thanks. I just won a set of Mazdaspeed hubs and calipers on eBay, so I will tackle this swap once I can afford some 'ok' 5-lug wheels and tires.

                          if not, lets see if it fits on the 2nd gen
                          | Ejaz | '98 Protegé | '02 Protegé5 |

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                            #14
                            Ok. Just an update. I found out the cause of my negative camber issue. It seems that the rear control arms on the sedan are a bit longer than that of the p5 (sport20). to correct this I will have to swap in the p5 ones (if I can find any at all) or buy the the megan racing adjustable rear arms (really expensive) or have the arms shortened (cut + join = safety issues. No Thanks.).

                            I'm gonna look around to see if anybody is scrapping one or have any lying around before I move on to the second option.

                            There is another cheaper option I have thought of and that is to install camber bolts. I think I will have this as my last option as I also have tire rubbing issues and prefer to have arms of the correct length to alleviate this.

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                              #15
                              megan arms go for around 250$~ for all four. that isnt really expensive.
                              | Ejaz | '98 Protegé | '02 Protegé5 |

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