spacers for 172's
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Let me say it again....15mm is best in back and 5mm will work best up front (not necessary IMHO).
I have 12mm in back, and it's not pushed out far enough...trust me, people!!
I have 12mm in back, and it's not pushed out far enough...trust me, people!!
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
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Update for my spacer journey: didn't receive them yet. got the bolts last week (ordered from Nerweezy Saturday Jan 30) but haven't received the spacers yet. I didn't expect them yet either, Nerweezy told me two weeks. As soon as I get them and install them, I'll post the pics.
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
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OK, so they came in. In my haste to get them on, I didn't get any pictures of the spacers themself, nor the prep I went through. For background, I installed the H&R spacers, 5mm front and 15mm rear on stock 172's on my 2008 550i M-sport edition.
I did take all the wheels off and polish the hubs then applied a little bearing grease to the flat surface of the hubs and anti-seize to the backs of the spacers before putting them on. I used new bolts which came with the spacers when I put the wheels back on with spacers.
I'll try my best to show before and after pics.
Excuse the dirty car and the messy garage - its been sitting in there for a few months, was nice and clean under a cover but took that off to do this work and the dust has settled. The garage needs a spring cleaning, but it ain't spring yet, so whatever.
The spacer box
![spacers for 172's-img_1517.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99645d1482366693t-spacers-172s-img_1517.jpg)
Right front before
![spacers for 172's-left-front-before.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99646d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-front-before.jpg)
Right front after
![spacers for 172's-left-front-after.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99647d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-front-after.jpg)
Right rear before
![spacers for 172's-left-rear-before.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99648d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-rear-before.jpg)
Right rear after
![spacers for 172's-left-side-after.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99649d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-side-after.jpg)
Right rear before
![spacers for 172's-left-rear-before-2.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99650d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-rear-before-2.jpg)
Right rear after
![spacers for 172's-left-rear-after.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99651d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-rear-after.jpg)
more coming......
I did take all the wheels off and polish the hubs then applied a little bearing grease to the flat surface of the hubs and anti-seize to the backs of the spacers before putting them on. I used new bolts which came with the spacers when I put the wheels back on with spacers.
I'll try my best to show before and after pics.
Excuse the dirty car and the messy garage - its been sitting in there for a few months, was nice and clean under a cover but took that off to do this work and the dust has settled. The garage needs a spring cleaning, but it ain't spring yet, so whatever.
The spacer box
![spacers for 172's-img_1517.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99645d1482366693t-spacers-172s-img_1517.jpg)
Right front before
![spacers for 172's-left-front-before.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99646d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-front-before.jpg)
Right front after
![spacers for 172's-left-front-after.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99647d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-front-after.jpg)
Right rear before
![spacers for 172's-left-rear-before.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99648d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-rear-before.jpg)
Right rear after
![spacers for 172's-left-side-after.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99649d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-side-after.jpg)
Right rear before
![spacers for 172's-left-rear-before-2.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99650d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-rear-before-2.jpg)
Right rear after
![spacers for 172's-left-rear-after.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-e61-parts-accessories-mods-22/99651d1482366693t-spacers-172s-left-rear-after.jpg)
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
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So there you have it. Not the best pics, but I can't pull my car out of the garage into the light to get good pictures.
I definitely love the spacers! I think I could have gone all the way up to 18mm or even 20mm in the rear without a problem and still just being inside the flare of the wheel well.
I couldn't get good pictures of the new stance from the rear as it's too light outside and dark inside the garage for the camera to work right, but I can tell you it looks SOOOO much sportier and aggressive.
I look forward to seeing your 12mm rear pictures posted up soon. I don't think we will be able to tell much of a difference via pictures on here when you do post them, but we'll see. I know you won't have any issues with them, and will probably wished you had gone at least 15 yourself.
I definitely love the spacers! I think I could have gone all the way up to 18mm or even 20mm in the rear without a problem and still just being inside the flare of the wheel well.
I couldn't get good pictures of the new stance from the rear as it's too light outside and dark inside the garage for the camera to work right, but I can tell you it looks SOOOO much sportier and aggressive.
I look forward to seeing your 12mm rear pictures posted up soon. I don't think we will be able to tell much of a difference via pictures on here when you do post them, but we'll see. I know you won't have any issues with them, and will probably wished you had gone at least 15 yourself.
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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Nice Dog!! Also, Nice Ammo Can - lol
I remember my time growing up in Pittsburgh seeing those inspection stickers in the window. Glad they don't do that down in Florida.
I remember my time growing up in Pittsburgh seeing those inspection stickers in the window. Glad they don't do that down in Florida.
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
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Can you tell a difference in the pics before and after? I can, but then again I took them and studied the car before and after.
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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Yeah, my VMR's actually pushed the wheel out more, but I'm thinking about getting some spacers too. Just don't know what works well with my setup. Maybe 12mm?