Added 12mm spacers to rear wheels
09-14-2009, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1006515' date='Sep 13 2009, 07:12 PM
Spacers are MUST for almost every member on this forum. Although it may seem minimal, it makes the BIGGEST difference from all angles. It just makes the car look beefier and more aggressive. It's a no brainer.
Congrats. Looks great!
Congrats. Looks great!
09-16-2009, 05:42 AM
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Where did you get the spacers and bolts? Was it an easy process to install?
09-16-2009, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='1009069' date='Sep 16 2009, 04:42 PM
Where did you get the spacers and bolts? Was it an easy process to install?
09-16-2009, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='1009094' date='Sep 16 2009, 10:19 AM
I ordered them about a year ago from a local shop. Installing them is simple. Just put the spacer on hub, then wheel, bolt on.
09-16-2009, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1009097' date='Sep 16 2009, 05:24 PM
I would recommend putting some grease between the spacer and the hub, so when you need to remove them or take them off, you don't have to chisel the spacer off and run the risk of ruining your hub. It will also help prevent any rust from building up over time.
09-16-2009, 06:27 AM
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Thanks for the advice.
So you have to remove the old bolts, put in new ones. Sounds easy enough.
So you have to remove the old bolts, put in new ones. Sounds easy enough.
09-16-2009, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by KREED_550i' post='1009100' date='Sep 16 2009, 05:27 PM
Thanks for the advice.
So you have to remove the old bolts, put in new ones. Sounds easy enough.
So you have to remove the old bolts, put in new ones. Sounds easy enough.
09-22-2009, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1006728' date='Sep 13 2009, 09:14 PM
With 12's, you have to. Only with 5mm spacers, you don't. 10+ requires longer bolts.
09-22-2009, 02:14 PM
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Brilliant!!
I've thought of doing this as the I love the spacing on the front with my sport suspension, but the rear wheels just sit too far in.
Where'd you get the spacers and longer bolts???
I've thought of doing this as the I love the spacing on the front with my sport suspension, but the rear wheels just sit too far in.
Where'd you get the spacers and longer bolts???