Wheel Spacers Installed (before/after PICS)
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Wheel Spacers Installed (before/after PICS)
Hi all, recently change my name from 'Smokin350' and also completed my newest mod - wheel spacers! Thanks to strausj22, passnu2, & javyLSU for their +feedback during my research!
HISTORY:
I'm trying to perfect that OEM look and the desire for spacers became evident after lowering the car on Eibach's 350 pro-kit w/ stock 18"s. Most spacers I found required swapping of the studs to longer ones and my local shop wanted nearly $300 just for labor on some H&R's!
PRODUCT:
That was until I was introduced to these, Ichiba Version II direct bolt-on wheel spacers made of aluminum alloy. They offer 15/20/25mm incriments and I chose to go with 15mm front and 20mm rear. Total weight ~10 lbs.
RESULTS:
Overall very satisfied! Installation was an ease with proper tools. No alignment issues and no rubbing from what I can (can't) hear but haven't operated at full load. Visually, IMO, the rear is nicely flush and the front sticks out just a hair. Handling feels improved in turns as the car feel a bit more planted and wants to stay flatter due to it's wider stance. Still need to stiffen the suspension and, I know, I need to upgrade to coils.
PICS:
1. Ichiba Version II 15mm & 20mm
*****BEFORE*****
2.
3.
*****AFTER*****
4.Front Driver
5.Rear Driver
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
What do you all think?
HISTORY:
I'm trying to perfect that OEM look and the desire for spacers became evident after lowering the car on Eibach's 350 pro-kit w/ stock 18"s. Most spacers I found required swapping of the studs to longer ones and my local shop wanted nearly $300 just for labor on some H&R's!
PRODUCT:
That was until I was introduced to these, Ichiba Version II direct bolt-on wheel spacers made of aluminum alloy. They offer 15/20/25mm incriments and I chose to go with 15mm front and 20mm rear. Total weight ~10 lbs.
RESULTS:
Overall very satisfied! Installation was an ease with proper tools. No alignment issues and no rubbing from what I can (can't) hear but haven't operated at full load. Visually, IMO, the rear is nicely flush and the front sticks out just a hair. Handling feels improved in turns as the car feel a bit more planted and wants to stay flatter due to it's wider stance. Still need to stiffen the suspension and, I know, I need to upgrade to coils.
PICS:
1. Ichiba Version II 15mm & 20mm
*****BEFORE*****
2.
3.
*****AFTER*****
4.Front Driver
5.Rear Driver
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
What do you all think?
Last edited by Mister T; Oct 19, 2008 at 01:14 PM. Reason: fix broken links
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That looks goood! Which shop did you get the spacers from?
I found one Evasive Motorsports around Pasadena(?) from their telephone area code. Has anyone gone to them?
I found one Evasive Motorsports around Pasadena(?) from their telephone area code. Has anyone gone to them?
Last edited by JDKane527; Aug 3, 2008 at 08:28 PM.