Billet roller hubs from Australia
For the record, these are available here. Roller bearings, billet hubs, AUD1200/pr. Apparently used by some racers here, but I have no personal knowledge of them. These are cheaper here than the Miatahubs (low Aussie, freight, import/tax would push these above AUD2k probably), but the low Aussie might make the Bosnjak ones competitive going your way, or for buyers from third countries. A group buy might bring the price down too. Obviously, you would need to do your own due diligence, but I assume the vendor would be able to put anyone interested in touch with users. (For the record, I have no financial or other interest in this vendor)
Bosnjak billet NA/NB front hubs (two photos in middle row - sorry, couldn't get them to show here) However, I imagine the BMW hubs would be the go, if/when they get proven, as far as cost-effectiveness goes at least. I hope. |
Gents,
I replaced both front hubs with the Centric Premiums (as they are outta-the-box, no re-lube) after having a failure of a brand new ebay hub that had no name bearings but the metal inner seal. I had never seen one of those before, so I said WTF, let's give it a try. It lasted one track weekend. Unfortunately, I had one of the new premium Centrics fail in one track weekend as well. I bought it from Rock Auto. I'm going OEM. |
Originally Posted by poormxdad
(Post 1543293)
Gents,
I replaced both front hubs with the Centric Premiums (as they are outta-the-box, no re-lube) after having a failure of a brand new ebay hub that had no name bearings but the metal inner seal. I had never seen one of those before, so I said WTF, let's give it a try. It lasted one track weekend. Unfortunately, I had one of the new premium Centrics fail in one track weekend as well. I bought it from Rock Auto. I'm going OEM. https://www.miataturbo.net/miata-par...ersion-100121/ |
Originally Posted by poormxdad
(Post 1543293)
Gents,
I replaced both front hubs with the Centric Premiums (as they are outta-the-box, no re-lube) after having a failure of a brand new ebay hub that had no name bearings but the metal inner seal. I had never seen one of those before, so I said WTF, let's give it a try. It lasted one track weekend. Unfortunately, I had one of the new premium Centrics fail in one track weekend as well. I bought it from Rock Auto. I'm going OEM. Pics of the Centric failure? Did the hub crack or bearing simply wear out? Details of the car, tire size/model, pace compared to Spec Miata, curb hits? |
Originally Posted by doward
(Post 1543326)
Pics of the Centric failure? Did the hub crack or bearing simply wear out?
Details of the car, tire size/model, pace compared to Spec Miata, curb hits? |
Maybe a dud then. SCCA SM record is a mid 2:14, so with some power and NT-01, lateral G was likely not crazy, and then no curb abuse as well. Sounds unlucky.
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Check to see if there was any grease in it to begin with. I repacked 2 new timken hubs and one of them was completely dry on the inside bearings.
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PSA: Always pack new bearings on first installation unless permanently sealed type.
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The Wilwood hubs have been posted here somewhere. Might as well link them here too. Thoughts?
https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Br...20Kit%20(Race) Edit: Neg cat? I thought posting this in a SOTU thread should show all options available. That bad, eh? |
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