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Plan is to machine down the current hub to accept the P38 discs and wheels (PCD 5 x 120mm)... Here in Australia (Victoria) I need to get this conversion signed-off by an "approved" engineer, and part of this is proving thet the changes will not effect the vehicle's performance. Accurate CAD can be generated from the scan and then some basic CAE to prove (or disprove) similar strength. If the remachined hub doesn't meet the requirements, then I will investigate new machined hubs which can. It's a long slow process...

The scan was done at work as a training exercise on a new scanner, so other than patience, cost me nothing. We knew the main hub element would scan ok due to the matt surface, and this for me is the main point of interest. The guys at work were keen to see how the new scanner handled the shiny spline as normally you can't scan reflective surfaces. The result was better than expected for a first attempt. It may go back in again to see if they can improve the results, but depends on available time. For now I have what I need.

Hi All, Well due to a technical glitch, it looks like my previous posts have been lost from the system... However - small progress report on the disc conversion. I have now managed to get the hub scanned and transfered into Catia (CAD) see attached pictures. Scan worked out pretty well - with the dirty rusty hub coming out is amazing detail, but the shiny shaft less so. It is a 70Mb file otherwise I would have attached that here too for all to have access to. Ian.