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Old 09-16-11, 11:03 AM
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Default Spacers are on

Bought a set of H&R spacers off of here from a fellow member. They are the slip-on style with the extended studs. Front 15mm/ rear 20mm. They made the car look completely different for such a small change. No vibrations or anything weird. My car has the factory sport package and with the spacers it actually makes the car look like it's lower since the fender gaps look smaller now. The fact that my car has 105,000 on it and the suspension has settled some probably helps. I am probably going to lower with Eibach Pro Kit in the next month.

















These pictures give you a better shot of the fender gap.






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Old 09-16-11, 11:14 AM
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Very nice ,looking great.
Old 09-16-11, 11:20 AM
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what were size(s)? Looks nice!
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15mm Front / 20mm Back
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Definitely looks good! Did you install the studs yourself?
Old 09-16-11, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sick
Definitely looks good! Did you install the studs yourself?
The studs are already pressed so it just plug and play
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
The studs are already pressed so it just plug and play
Negative Ghostrider, these aren't the kind with the built in studs. I had to knock out my factory studs and install the longer ones. The fronts are easy and don't require the removal of the rotor. There is a blank spot on the back of the brake shield. On the rear you have to remove the rotor. You can then knock out the old studs. Then you can work the longer studs in from behind. It is a little tricky installing because you have to work the stud in at an angle since it is longer than the factory stud.

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looks great! i was gonna buy some for my last IS
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So no need to take apart anything? No press is needed to install the longer studs for the front? You can pm if you want. Thanks!
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No press needed. All you need is one of your lug nuts and a few washers. Put the washers on the extended stud, then thread the lug nut on and as you tighten it down it will pull the stud into the splined hole in the hub. I used an impact for this since it was quicker but you can use a ratchet or a torque wrench. Washers are used to keep from bottoming out the lug nut. From the looks of your signature, Sick, I wouldn't think you would need spacers.
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Thanks,That was very helpful!!
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looks good man
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Looks great, I'm thinking to get spacers soon also.
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Makes me want em too.
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It looks good. You need a drop next . :P


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