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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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I really want to throw some spacers on... Maybe half inch... Will it have a strong negative impact on the car or no? Could anyone provide a link with a trusted brand?

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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Increase wear on wheel bearings...I have been on multiple forums where the spacers have cracked and almost had a wheel come off while driving...

To each his own, but I wouldn't do it
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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If a spacer cracks and almost comes off its from one of two things:

1. Someone didnt torque them properly
2. Someone bought cheap POS spacers.

In my mind, you never cheap on on items on your car that either slow the car down or keep you on the road. (brakes, wheels, tires, wheel hardware)
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MGordo
If a spacer cracks and almost comes off its from one of two things:

1. Someone didnt torque them properly
2. Someone bought cheap POS spacers.

In my mind, you never cheap on on items on your car that either slow the car down or keep you on the road. (brakes, wheels, tires, wheel hardware)

So is there a brand you recommend?
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 05:07 AM
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Drove several track days at VIR on 20mm spacers and had no problems.
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Vladi1992
So is there a brand you recommend?
B2Designs and H&R
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Old Sep 18, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Bolt on hub centric spacers work just fine when torqued properly. Have never had any issues with them. User error cause most issues.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 03:49 AM
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15mm seems to be the norm for IS-F owners.. I think ISFPOWER is using that size
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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so 15mm or 20mm? OP, H&R makes some quality spacers.

for the guys with 20mm do the stock wheels with stock tire sizes rub at all?
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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project kics make pretty good spacers... they are a little pricey but can see the quality compared to ichiba.
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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I'm running 15mm all around on my 2012
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
I'm running 15mm all around on my 2012
2012+ wheels look awesome with spacers imo
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by "that boy"
I'm running 15mm all around on my 2012
Are you running stock tire size with the 15mm spacers? I am planning to upgrade to 245/275 and curious if the 15mm spacer will be too much.
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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jlam86
Are you running stock tire size with the 15mm spacers? I am planning to upgrade to 245/275 and curious if the 15mm spacer will be too much.
Stock Tires, I am debating on going that size of tires as well - I am afraid of rubbing issues
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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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I got my 20mm H&R with the longer studs from b2designs for my 08 F. For peace of mind dont get the version 2 or the bolt-on ones.
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