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Old 04-29-2005, 05:29 PM
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What spacer size on the front and back should I run? 545, sport package. Thanks Ben
Old 04-29-2005, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TCAOS' date='Apr 29 2005, 09:29 PM
What spacer size on the front and back should I run? 545, sport package. Thanks Ben
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not an expert on wheels, but you should be able to find wheels with out needing spacers. My experience with spacers is that you will always get some vibration with spacers. Again I'm not an expert by any means. Just have had bad experiences with two sets of wheels with spacers and everyone I talked to blamed it on the spacers. Take is for what it's worth. Good luck.
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I have seen on this forum alot of people are running spacers to move the wheel out a little to fill the wheel well. I am not looking to replace the wheels. Has anyone else have problems with vibration??? Thanks Ben
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Originally Posted by TCAOS' date='Apr 29 2005, 06:38 PM
I have seen on this forum alot of people are running spacers to move the wheel out a little to fill the wheel well. I am not looking to replace the wheels. Has anyone else have problems with vibration??? Thanks Ben
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I learned a long time ago not to mess with stuff like this unless you have a good knowledge of supension geometry. The active suspension is a complex thing and I am sure that spacers will mess up the ride even if they make the car look better.
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I'm doing 10mm front and 15mm rear. As long as you properly install them .. ie, clean off the rust and other corrosion from the hub, use longer threaded lug nuts, ofcourse properly tightened, there should be no issues. Haven't seen any complaints posted from anyone who's done it here so I'm not expecting issues atleast.

Should get my car back this comming Monday with new tires, software, and the M-Aero kit done. Then I can install the spacers and new PIAA fogs. Ofcourse many pics will be comming!!
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I have been considering the spacers since your post regarding e60 wheel options.

Looking forward to the pictures and results.
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12mm only in the back. Brings them out just right in my opinion and matches the front.
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I ordered 12mm (H&R) on the rear also.
Like Kigerka is saying - it matches more the front.
Also i'm afraid for rubbing if i increase it furthur.

Should have them within the next 2 weeks.

Regards, Arnold
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Good purchase and easy install.
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