Jay_Soprano

I'm thinking of purchasing a stud conversion kit have come across a few brands that everyone lives by such as BW, Macht Schnell, Vorshlag, H&R and BBS. Looking for some insight to narrow down which ones to buy looking for best performance and quality, anyone have any insight or experience. Trying to purchase this week if possible. Any other brands please let me know what ur using

Thanks for you help in advance

andy_meng1024

I wanted to do this for a long time but never got a chance to. I'm also wondering which brand to go with, too.

Jay_Soprano

It's crazy cause different communities state different things like from Audi they say Raven, from VW-H&R, from BMW it's Vorshlag or Macht Schell, I ran into the BBS and for Porshe - Rennline... So it's hard to say. I found so far the BBS and H&R for $5.50 a stud ($110 for the set) still shopping around thinking of going 70mm. I think w203 is M12x1.5 stud so still trying to debate on which ones... Money is not a factor as I rather pay extra and my rim not fly off... Lol

Jay_Soprano

Also came across two more popular studs from Turner and Motorsports Hardware "MH" which seem really good as well. I contacted BBS to see what materiel is theres made of; Turner is made of Chromoly and "MH" is 10.9 hardness, as for the Macht & BW they are also made of 10.9 steel which is a lot stronger material then OEM which is 8.8 both made of carbon steel but the 10.9 has a proof load of 830 as the 8.8 OEM is 600 proof load, will try to call H&R on Monday.

So far I'm leaning towards Turner as it is made of chromoly which is a more stronger and durable material...

benzmodz

Hardness is not that important.

Jay_Soprano

Why is that? If the metal is a stronger metal that can with stand more pressure then the likely-ness of braking under pressure would decrease... Correct me if I'm wrong

sweet jones

I'll be placing an order with these guys today hopefully.

http://www.motorsporthardware.com/cm/node/20

I've heard nothing but good things from the guys running them in the M3 forum.

jak123

What length did you go with?