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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ElitistK
^ they clear without spacers.
I thought they would. 350Z's and G35's non Brembo brakes still stick out past the rotor's hub section a lot. Nice to know they do clear
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Sweet, love your setup currently.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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car looks great, cant wait to finally put mine on!!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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show us a video of you braking. lol.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
Did those wheel clear without spacers? Those are G35 wheels, right?
it's the only reason I got G35 wheels over the 3GS wheels. i just don't like spacers for some reason.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AristoKing
do they fit right in or did you have to do any mods?

i like them

i had to use 5mm spacer
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
it's the only reason I got G35 wheels over the 3GS wheels. i just don't like spacers for some reason.
I use too feel that way about spacers, but after much reaserch, I found out most off road racing trucks use spacers. If the spacer on those trucks can handle that kind of abuse, then I know everyday street driving is a walk in the park. I've had my spacers for several months now and they are perfectly fine.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Spacers are definitely fine. I use to avoid them like a plague. As long as they're hubcentric, and the bolts are good, then they'll be awesome. Heck, I think many Porsches use spacers on the racing circuit too. One guy at my local church has at least 1" of spacer on each of the rear wheel. He's making 700whp btw so they can stand up to some abuse.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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N/A Supra brakes are 2 piston then??
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Yup, they're 2-pistons. Their front rotors are the same size as the oem GS setup
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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FWIW, you can also get 3GS GS 450h or GS 350/430 wheels and they will clear the Supra BBK as well.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKGOAT
FWIW, you can also get 3GS GS 450h or GS 350/430 wheels and they will clear the Supra BBK as well.
without spacers??? i thought they don't w/o a 5mm?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Spacers are definitely fine. I use to avoid them like a plague. As long as they're hubcentric, and the bolts are good, then they'll be awesome. Heck, I think many Porsches use spacers on the racing circuit too. One guy at my local church has at least 1" of spacer on each of the rear wheel. He's making 700whp btw so they can stand up to some abuse.
i've heard those hubcentric ones are pretty reliable but never knew it was that reliable. Anybody wanna trade
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
i've heard those hubcentric ones are pretty reliable but never knew it was that reliable. Anybody wanna trade
What, your wheels for spacers? Sure, I will
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
One guy at my local church has at least 1" of spacer on each of the rear wheel. He's making 700whp btw so they can stand up to some abuse.
damn i wanna go to that church.
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