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Old 11-12-11, 05:23 PM
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Default Trying to fit BBS LM with LS400 brakes

Title says it basically. I'm buying some 18" BBS LM off a buddy with stock brakes and they fit great. Test fitted them on mine and with a 1/4" spacer they still rub on the caliper. I was thinking a 12mm or 15mm spacer with extended studs?
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1 thing's for sure, you need spacers for the BBS LM's to fit flush, so I'm definitely sure you're gonna need spacers for the LS brakes to fit. Although check on the stickies for the wheel and tire fitment.

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I'm not looking to make them sit flush. Just want them to fit lol
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I'am using a 10 spacer with extended lugs

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Thank you!!
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Originally Posted by kingphilip
1 thing's for sure, you need spacers for the BBS LM's to fit flush, so I'm definitely sure you're gonna need spacers for the LS brakes to fit. Although check on the stickies for the wheel and tire fitment.
ummm.... sitting flush is all about width and offset, whereas fitting over brakes is typically about spoke/face design. they really have nothing to do with each other....
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LMs will always look good
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Just dont fake the funk like SC1984
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Originally Posted by FAT HEAD
ummm.... sitting flush is all about width and offset, whereas fitting over brakes is typically about spoke/face design. they really have nothing to do with each other....
Yesssirr! Please let it go, my post was 3 days ago, and I misunderstood the question then...
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
Just dont fake the funk like SC1984
Damn, he like the kid in 3rd grade that pee'd his pants. People never forget lol.
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
Just dont fake the funk like SC1984
I'm "faking the funk" because I bought some wheels off of someone who already had those center caps on them, and because I stated in my sig that these wheels are Chikara Ls1's. I guess I'm faking the funk then.
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Originally Posted by Tabaka
Damn, he like the kid in 3rd grade that pee'd his pants. People never forget lol.
I remember I peed my pants in 2nd grade, its so funny. Anyways I don't know if your with me or against me from that statement haha

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I'm "faking the funk" because I bought some wheels off of someone who already had those center caps on them, and because I stated in my sig that these wheels are Chikara Ls1's. I guess I'm faking the funk then.
Its okay, but take the BBS caps off at least. Leave them open capped or get some blanks.
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ive always dreamed about this, good choice!
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For what it's worth, my front wheels are bbs lm 18x9+42 and have no problem clearing Ls brakes. Then again these wheels are mkiv supra fitment.
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