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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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I have stock 18's, would it look bad if I got say 10mm spacers up front and 15mm in back without getting lower springs? I dont want it to look like a monster truck lol
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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hmms should sit flushed.. you can even fit 15F and 20R with that
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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I saw somebody else who had 15F 20R, it was nice, but he dropped his height by at least an inch. I'm just concerned if it would look bad if I didnt drop and got spacers.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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I have 15mm/20mm at stock sport package height with stock 18" wheels. I think it looks great, very flush with no rubbing. I can post some pics later if no one else has them handy.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Yes please post, I want to get the ichiba type 2 kit next week. The only thing im concerned with is wheel bearings failing. I do alot of highway driving, but nothing hard.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Sorry if I am hijacking but I dont want to create another thread with the same topic.

Someone please help me,
1. Does adding spacer = more camber?
2. I have S-Tech springs on, will 15mm Front and 20mm Rear rub?
3. How will spacers affect my performance during spirited driving on the mountains?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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I think it would add negative camber...not 100% on that tho. I think the spacers might help handling of the car.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Ic ic. Do we need V1 or V2 for OEM?

http://store.ichibausa.com/15albowhsp10.html

I dont remember how the stockies look like inside.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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I have the v2. Spacer pics here:

Pics of IS350 sport package with 15mm front, 20mm rear

Spacers do not add any significant camber difference, if at all. If you think about the geometry involved, since it doesnt lengthen in the lower control arms or shorten the upper control arm, if there is a change, its extremely minor.

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Hartawan, Adding spacers.. i doubt it puts any cambers... but driving performance in mountains may increase i think if i got the things right... buying the V2 kits would give you easiness to take it on and off... don't you have aftermarkets??
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I have 15mm all around on stock suspension and everyone thinks it looks great.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Awesome, I was thinking of going 10F 15R, what do you guys think?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Cool. If anyone know anyone that is selling used, let me know

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Hartawan, Adding spacers.. i doubt it puts any cambers... but driving performance in mountains may increase i think if i got the things right... buying the V2 kits would give you easiness to take it on and off... don't you have aftermarkets??
I am back to stock my wheels will be up for sale sooner or later. Just dont know how much to price it yet.
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Originally Posted by airwrench
Awesome, I was thinking of going 10F 15R, what do you guys think?
If you are going with Ichiba's, the 10 mm ones will require you to r&r your studs with longer ones whereas the 15 mm ones are easier to install. version 2 only comes in 15,20 and 25mm. Just go 15mm all around or 15mm front and 20mm in back
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Awesome, thanks for the info fasteddy! Yea I will prolly go 15F 20R then. Like I said tho, I'm just concerned it might have the 'monster truck' look.
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