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Old 02-27-07, 08:56 PM
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Finally got the job completed. ISP wheels, lowered with Eibach pro kit, and custom spacers (thanks Javier). Now the wheels/tires look like they should with this car.


Old 02-27-07, 09:05 PM
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What do the spacers do exactly?

looks tight
Old 02-27-07, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Reyngel
What do the spacers do exactly?

looks tight
they push the wheels out further so they sit flusher with the fender. It gives it a more aggressive look.
Old 02-27-07, 09:28 PM
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Wow, looks sexy. Those ISP's sure are purty
Old 02-27-07, 09:40 PM
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not to be too intrusive but, how much were the spacers?
Old 02-27-07, 09:44 PM
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very nice man, did you have to get new studs with the spacers as well?
Old 02-27-07, 09:57 PM
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Yea, more info about the spacers.
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Is adding spacers just for atheistic reasons or does it help road handling and traction since it's now wider. If you add spacers, do you do it to both front and rear?
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more info about the spacers, please.
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I'm lovin' yer spaced out ISPs. How many mm are they spaced front and back??
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Spacers are from a guy in Cali, 12mm front 17mm rear, wheel/hub centric=no vidrations at 130-140mph! Yes, you do need longer studs(ARPs for the IS 300 work) Studs need to be cut about 1/2" front and 3/4" rear. Check out javyLSU he has pics of them and contact info in his thread.

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So Im taking a guess that lowering the IS is not going to give it a flush look without the spacers?
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Lookin' clean and classy
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
So Im taking a guess that lowering the IS is not going to give it a flush look without the spacers?
Correct, lowering will give a neg camber(that's good) but as a result the wheels/tires get sucked in and look abnormal.
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For spacers...call Fred at www.wheeladapters.com. He makes hubcentric spacers...top quality stuff.


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