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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 02:55 AM
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Default 20mm spacers no drop?

I'm want to add mods but not really void the warranty.

Do you guys think 20mm spacers all around will look good on the fsport on stock rims?

Also which is the best brand to get??
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 05:09 AM
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 10:51 AM
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H&R Spacers
95$ a set. 190$ total?
Did not see this coming

What is the second or third up that is good and trusted?? Thanks
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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I run AKATAs and they're great.
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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I come from the truck/Jeep world where a lot of guys run spacers. I know we are talking apples and plums, but IMO spacers are not something you want to skimp on. I would spend a few more bucks for the best.
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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sorry to jump in, but just wondering if anyone knows if 20mm all around on RSR downs is too aggressive? or 20mm front 15mm rear to be safe? thanks!
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JCWong
sorry to jump in, but just wondering if anyone knows if 20mm all around on RSR downs is too aggressive? or 20mm front 15mm rear to be safe? thanks!
Lots of threads on this. Rsr downs + 20mm spacers look great. Lots of pictures floating around for this build.

I just don't know if the car will look good with just spacers and no drop.
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Check out TheShaddix's build thread. First post; 25mm spacers @ stock height.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ld-thread.html
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by janterry15
Lots of threads on this. Rsr downs + 20mm spacers look great. Lots of pictures floating around for this build.

I just don't know if the car will look good with just spacers and no drop.
To me, it doesn't, but I am never satisfied with the factory wheel arch gap. FWIW, I have RSR Down springs and a set of wheels ordered, but I am on stock wheels at the moment. Anyway, my car wa sin service for the battery drain issue and the service advisor and tech knew the car is lowered. It had no effect on the warranty at all. The warranty comment is really for the OP.
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by link13
To me, it doesn't, but I am never satisfied with the factory wheel arch gap. FWIW, I have RSR Down springs and a set of wheels ordered, but I am on stock wheels at the moment. Anyway, my car wa sin service for the battery drain issue and the service advisor and tech knew the car is lowered.. It had no effect on the warranty at all. The warranty comment is really for the OP
If you have an issue with the suspension or the suspension causes the issue for which you need warranty coverage and your car is lowered, you better believe they will try to hang it up on the drop. If they don't, you've got a mod friendly dealership. Those are few and far between...
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonik
If you have an issue with the suspension or the suspension causes the issue for which you need warranty coverage and your car is lowered, you better believe they will try to hang it up on the drop. If they don't, you've got a mod friendly dealership. Those are few and far between...
That's a fair point. My brother has a lowered Honda Odyssey for his business and it had a window seal that was bad and a rattle in one of the side doors. They blamed those issues on it being lowered and wouldn't fix either problem under warranty. I did buy my car from a mod-friendly dealership, but I do see your point.
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I am running 19x8.5 ET45 wheels at the front, threw a 20mm Eibach spacers. Also dropped on BC racing coils, running fine with conservative drop but not slam look...
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Old Aug 23, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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What purpose to spacers serve? especially when discussing adding them to a stock setup. Sorry for the car noob question

I looked at TheShaddix build and don't notice a difference, at least visually. Am I blind or missing something?

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