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Spacers Are They Worth It?

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dqlostsoulz Ripon California, US Tech Advisor	Well i have been poundering the thought of getting some spacers for my ride. I want my aftermarket wheels to sit flush with my fenders without rubbing. I know i know i should have gotten the right offet with my rims , but i brought them on a impulse buy....and am very happy with them just want them flush. My rims are 18x7 with a 40 offset wrapped in Nexxon 225/40R18 tires on with TRD springs. So my question is what size spacers would be good and what brand and cheapest place to get them.....i want hub centric spacers fo sho! I also have a question regarding the space on the back of the rim as shown in the pix below....... Mine does not have that .........is that going to be a problem if i get spacers? So i need some feed back from my fellow clubsciontC brothas......... I would realy appreciate it................
[#] Apr 18, 2008 02:07pm
FrAnkRYzzO Perry Hall Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	Ichiba spacers are the way to go. They are made correctly for our cars. I would think a 10 or 15 mm would suit your needs. Your just on TRD springs, or do you have the struts as well? ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Apr 18, 2008 02:40pm
dqlostsoulz Ripon California, US Tech Advisor	FrAnkRYzzO wrote: Ichiba spacers are the way to go. They are made correctly for our cars. I would think a 10 or 15 mm would suit your needs. Your just on TRD springs, or do you have the struts as well? Would that be 10 or 15mm all the way around? Wouldnt i go a little more in the rear? And i yes i am on just TRD springs. But what about that pix above my wheel...it does not have that gap between the holes is that going to be a problem?
[#] Apr 18, 2008 02:46pm
FrAnkRYzzO Perry Hall Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	The gaps shouldn't be a problem. Those look like they are for weight reduction. As for the size, that's going to have to be your call. You'll be able to determine how far it'll stick out. 20mm is roughly an inch, so use that as your guide. Keep in mind that if you go too wide, if you decide to go lower you'll have tyo remove the spacers or get smaller ones. ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Apr 18, 2008 03:38pm
dasiknes803 San Diego California, US Chief Mechanic	IMO i wouldnt do it. But its just my opinion. Visit: www.teamalphasquad.org Check out http://www.racingsolution.com/ Also Check out my car domain: http://www.cardomain.com/id/dasiknes803
[#] Apr 18, 2008 03:42pm
Web Maryland, US THE SHADOW	All depends on what you are going for. Some Porsches that come into the shop get them and yes, they look good...but even the techs don't recommend them being installed. It's nice for looks, but even with longer studs, it's still more stress on the hub and lugs. Offset rims is the way to go for the wider look. Complaining is futile when you supported the victory. http://clubsciontc.com/fo...-rims--5x100-pattern.html
[#] Apr 18, 2008 03:44pm
dasiknes803 San Diego California, US Chief Mechanic	Web wrote: All depends on what you are going for. Some Porsches that come into the shop get them and yes, they look good...but even the techs don't recommend them being installed. It's nice for looks, but even with longer studs, it's still more stress on the hub and lugs. Offset rims is the way to go for the wider look. Couldnt have said it any better. better offset on you rims is better. Visit: www.teamalphasquad.org Check out http://www.racingsolution.com/ Also Check out my car domain: http://www.cardomain.com/id/dasiknes803
[#] Apr 18, 2008 04:02pm
FrAnkRYzzO Perry Hall Maryland, US $upervillain for Hire	^^Absolutely. ............... Search or one of these adorable kittens WILL DIE!
[#] Apr 18, 2008 04:06pm
dqlostsoulz Ripon California, US Tech Advisor	Sooooooooooo,...............i should just scratch that thought? Well lets say i was thinking of getting diff. rims what would be the right or best off set to make them look legit........that staggered look? I thought about getting these.............. http://www.performanceplu...cts+and+Prices#prodAnchor
[#] Apr 18, 2008 08:27pm
andino Manhattan Beach California, US Godlike Advisor	You won't want or need spacers with those rims. 18x8 +32 is good enough edit: I wouldn't go more than 5mm because that's more stress on your hubs and studs. Are you in SoCal? Come to our CStC meets! Located in Socal? Need something Installed? Have a question and no one is willing to help? Shoot me a PM or hit me up on AIM.
[#] Apr 18, 2008 08:29pm
dqlostsoulz Ripon California, US Tech Advisor	andino wrote: You won't want or need spacers with those rims. 18x8 +32 is good enough edit: I wouldn't go more than 5mm because that's more stress on your hubs and studs. Do you think they would rub?
[#] Apr 18, 2008 08:42pm
greddytc05 Hagerstown Maryland, US Vehicle Designer	mine are 18x7.5 with i believe a 35mm offset. if my memory serves me correctly. here is an example pic if you haven't already seen it. Car is being put on hold until further notice. Work will continue pending on if i get the new toy i want or not. I will keep you all posted. UPDATE ON THE TUNE. It went ok but a few little issues that are causing my performance to be less than expected have shown themselves. Now I have to resolve them when I get the chance and it will be back to PTuning for the finishing touches. "warning: friends dont let friends learn to drive from watching the fast and furious." me BOUGHT,BUILT,PAYED FOR BY ME '05 BSP TC 5 Speed 255.13hp 286.34tq. 13.708@101.07mph. 60'-2.114 on street tires and stock clutch. More to come.
[#] Apr 19, 2008 07:39am
dqlostsoulz Ripon California, US Tech Advisor	I like that! Do you rub?
[#] Apr 19, 2008 10:39am
greddytc05 Hagerstown Maryland, US Vehicle Designer	with the hight that i have it sitting and the width of my tires my front will rub over extremely hard bumps. you know the ones that are at like the begining of a brige from the snowplows digging the crap out of the roads. normal driving with good roads it doesn't. Car is being put on hold until further notice. Work will continue pending on if i get the new toy i want or not. I will keep you all posted. UPDATE ON THE TUNE. It went ok but a few little issues that are causing my performance to be less than expected have shown themselves. Now I have to resolve them when I get the chance and it will be back to PTuning for the finishing touches. "warning: friends dont let friends learn to drive from watching the fast and furious." me BOUGHT,BUILT,PAYED FOR BY ME '05 BSP TC 5 Speed 255.13hp 286.34tq. 13.708@101.07mph. 60'-2.114 on street tires and stock clutch. More to come.
[#] Apr 19, 2008 12:23pm
andino Manhattan Beach California, US Godlike Advisor	dqlostsoulz wrote: andino wrote: You won't want or need spacers with those rims. 18x8 +32 is good enough edit: I wouldn't go more than 5mm because that's more stress on your hubs and studs. Do you think they would rub? You'll want to rub a 225/40 and you may rub a little over large bumps Are you in SoCal? Come to our CStC meets! Located in Socal? Need something Installed? Have a question and no one is willing to help? Shoot me a PM or hit me up on AIM.
[#] Apr 19, 2008 02:10pm
dqlostsoulz Ripon California, US Tech Advisor	Ok a few more question> 1. Which brand is better H&R or Ichiba spacers? 2. Where is the cheapest place i can get some 15mm for the front and 20mm for the rear? I mesured my gap and the front was about a 1/2 an inch and the rear was about an 1 inch. So do you think 15mm for the front and 20mm for the rear would be just right? thank you
[#] Apr 22, 2008 10:28pm

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