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Old 10-20-11, 02:50 PM
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i was wanting some spacers.. since i want a little more poke.. im just not sure how big of a spacer i will need to fit the brakes under there.. =/ dont want to order some and still not fit..
Old 10-20-11, 06:36 PM
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Very cool. Are these adaptive that move to light into a turn? I have wondered if that works.

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I replaced them with the 06+ headlights, bought them on ebay
Old 10-20-11, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
Yealooks like no BBK for you unless you run a spacer. You can use a set front and back anyway. Maybe a 15mm might help.
Agreed.. only concern is your tires are pretty beefy in the back.. you mentioned coil overs. If you go lower with spacers, trimming the rear is highly recommended. Do not attempt to roll the rear. Metal is too thick... you risk ripples.. Fronts roll like butter just be sure to remove the plastic strips and plugs. Nice progress..
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Originally Posted by gottagitmines
Agreed.. only concern is your tires are pretty beefy in the back.. you mentioned coil overs. If you go lower with spacers, trimming the rear is highly recommended. Do not attempt to roll the rear. Metal is too thick... you risk ripples.. Fronts roll like butter just be sure to remove the plastic strips and plugs. Nice progress..
i did mention coilovers.. haha. heres another pic!

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would a professional body shop be able to roll it? .. if not.. ill just have them trim the rear..

i had the car for 1 week and 3 days today.. i need to slow down.. im broke now.. haha..

after the coilovers are on.. im probably gonna stop for a bit..
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Originally Posted by tuterz
i was wanting some spacers.. since i want a little more poke.. im just not sure how big of a spacer i will need to fit the brakes under there.. =/ dont want to order some and still not fit..
Your wheels are the low disk type, so no bbk clearance.
15mm wheel spacers should be enough to clear supra tt calipers.

However, you may not have that option to use bolt-on spacers unless your wheels have pockets behind them that allow clearance for the original wheel studs.
Some wheels do have pockets but will not fit on certain sizes of spacers unless you cut the original studs flush with the spacer.
Old 10-21-11, 04:06 AM
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You HAVE to shave the rear. You cannot roll it.
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Originally Posted by talwang
Your wheels are the low disk type, so no bbk clearance.
15mm wheel spacers should be enough to clear supra tt calipers.

However, you may not have that option to use bolt-on spacers unless your wheels have pockets behind them that allow clearance for the original wheel studs.
Some wheels do have pockets but will not fit on certain sizes of spacers unless you cut the original studs flush with the spacer.
thanks for the info! ..

and mistasc.. i will probably get it trimmed..
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Originally Posted by mIStaSC
You HAVE to shave the rear. You cannot roll it.
True for the most part.. A body shop can roll. I have mine rolled flat. Trimming is the most cost effective way to get you some more space.

If you dont have the spaces behind the wheel as Talwang mentioned.. Ichiba V1 or HR spacers may be your only option. They come with extended studs and go up to 20mm if Im not mistaken. My preference is bolt on tho.

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If you are gonna roll make sure you go to a reputable guy or you are going to get dimples. or just use a big *** hammer like me lol.
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ill see how big of a spacer i need once i lower the car tm.. im hoping a 15mm should help clear my supra tt brakes.. if no.. ill put it up for sale.. haha
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lowered.. still deciding on either raising the back.. or lowering the front.. right now.. no rubbing at all

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Originally Posted by tuterz
ill see how big of a spacer i need once i lower the car tm.. im hoping a 15mm should help clear my supra tt brakes.. if no.. ill put it up for sale.. haha
I just realized.. I have a set of 15mm sitting in my garage. lol.. Hit me up via PM if your interested.
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no wheel gap
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Lower the front of course! I actually need to raise my front a 1/4"
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Originally Posted by mIStaSC
Lower the front of course! I actually need to raise my front a 1/4"
I had to do the same thing (getting in my driveway is a B).. and to think I will be going wider in the front..


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