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Old 04-06-16, 12:38 PM
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Test fit these 25mm spacers and this is how she sits. Jack was released all the way so she is resting on the ground. I definitely need to roll my fenders, but do you guys think I should go down to a 22mm instead? I was thinking 20mm just to be safe. Tires are 245/35. I just got them and don't feel like going back to switch out for 235, so I will just make due with what I have.


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get coilovers and lower your car so they camber in
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Well, as is, it's obviously going to rub a lot. So yeah, I would go with a smaller spacer so that the tire goes *in* the wheel well under compression.
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Originally Posted by cdiiwu
get coilovers and lower your car so they camber in
It looks to already be lowered a bit.

Either get 20mm spacers or adjust the camber a little.
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This where I like the partsshopmax spacer kit, once purchase gives you 14 different offset combinations. So you can fine tune your fitment, both initially and later as you change wheels or ride height.

Possible sizes when combining these four sizes are:
3,5,7,8,10,12,15,18,20,22,23,25,27,30mm

http://www.partsshopmax.com/page.php?45
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Great prices on individual wheel spacers..
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Originally Posted by Bullitt180
It looks to already be lowered a bit.

Either get 20mm spacers or adjust the camber a little.
Yep I'm already lowered. How much do you think I should adjust camber to?

That kit looks like a good deal. I can do 15mm+5mm = 20mm for my rears and use the remaining 7mm+3mm = 10mm for my fronts. HMMMMMMM......

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Originally Posted by LexusK
Yep I'm already lowered. How much do you think I should adjust camber to?

That kit looks like a good deal. I can do 15mm+5mm = 20mm for my rears and use the remaining 7mm+3mm = 10mm for my fronts. HMMMMMMM......
except that $160 price is for 2 spacers so it would cost you $360 for the spacers for all 4 wheels

although i like that idea of a multi sized spacer for me the $ isnt worth it
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Originally Posted by sakataj
except that $160 price is for 2 spacers so it would cost you $360 for the spacers for all 4 wheels

although i like that idea of a multi sized spacer for me the $ isnt worth it
Each set comes with 2x 15mm, 2x 7mm, 2x 5mm, and 2x 3mm. I would only be using the 15mm and 5mm for the rears and 7mm and 3mm for the fronts.

"Complete 8 piece 30mm special set price (for two wheels) is $160 (buying separately costs $180)"

One set basically covers all 4 wheels for me lol
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Originally Posted by LexusK
Each set comes with 2x 15mm, 2x 7mm, 2x 5mm, and 2x 3mm. I would only be using the 15mm and 5mm for the rears and 7mm and 3mm for the fronts.

"Complete 8 piece 30mm special set price (for two wheels) is $160 (buying separately costs $180)"

One set basically covers all 4 wheels for me lol
Except your not getting the fact that it STILL only covers 2 wheels. It's 8 sizes in one kit so if you don't know what size you need, you can add another "plate" to stack onto the original plate to make the appropriate size (unless I'm misunderstanding the directions and picture) but even the way 99 GS3 is describing it
Is exactly how I'm describing it. As I said it's a great option for someone adding Rims and They don't know what size they mean you don't have to buy multiple spacers to get it right. you just stuck a plate onto a plate. It really is a good option just pretty pricey

They even say it in their description right at the end

"Adjustable Wheel Spacers 30mm (15+7+5+3) full set (2 wheels)"

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One set gets you:

Two 15mm bolt ons
Two 3mm slip ons
Two 5mm slip ons
Two 7mm slip ons

yes?

LexusK intends to add the 5mm slip ons to the 15mm bolt ons for the rear. That's 20mm total. Ok?
Then he will stack the 3mm and 7mm slip ons for a total of 10mm on the front. Follow?

Note to LexusK, you'll need extended studs in the front to do this. Honestly, stacking spacers sketches me out, even if they're properly torqued down. Could just be me being nervous.
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Originally Posted by sakataj
Except your not getting the fact that it STILL only covers 2 wheels. It's 8 sizes in one kit so if you don't know what size you need, you can add another "plate" to stack onto the original plate to make the appropriate size (unless I'm misunderstanding the directions and picture) but even the way 99 GS3 is describing it
Is exactly how I'm describing it. As I said it's a great option for someone adding Rims and They don't know what size they mean you don't have to buy multiple spacers to get it right. you just stuck a plate onto a plate. It really is a good option just pretty pricey

They even say it in their description right at the end

"Adjustable Wheel Spacers 30mm (15+7+5+3) full set (2 wheels)"
Originally Posted by firelizard
One set gets you:

Two 15mm bolt ons
Two 3mm slip ons
Two 5mm slip ons
Two 7mm slip ons

yes?

LexusK intends to add the 5mm slip ons to the 15mm bolt ons for the rear. That's 20mm total. Ok?
Then he will stack the 3mm and 7mm slip ons for a total of 10mm on the front. Follow?

Note to LexusK, you'll need extended studs in the front to do this. Honestly, stacking spacers sketches me out, even if they're properly torqued down. Could just be me being nervous.
Lol Firelizard got it. Brian, I only need one set because I already know what combination I need. 20 and 10. 4 plates will go on my rear and the remaining 4 will go on my fronts. Now, if I were gonna do a different combination then sure I probably need to get 2 sets (16 plates total). I'm just gonna sell the 25mm ones I hav. If you or anyone else wants it HMU!

Firelizard - Where do I get these extended studs? Any particular size/brand or does it not matter?
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Sorry man, I've never looked into getting extended studs for this car.

Enjuku has these ARP studs listed as fitting the S160 platform though
http://www.enjukuracing.com/products...300-gs300.html
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so for $80 are you getting actual spacers with studs if i just wanted 15mm or is it just slip on disks?
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$80 gets you one pair of 15mm bolt ons.

Just like it says on the site.


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