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just got my spacers today and thought that id share some pics. offset in the rear was ET 32. i put on 15mm spacers and now it is ET 17. thanks to vegastrashed and hollywoodtrash for educating me about wheels and spacers and offsets, i went through with this mod. looks a little more aggressive with the wheels being noticeably staggered.
before
after
just when i was uploading i realized i didnt take a pic from the side. ill be sure to take some of those pics sometime to share.
before
after
just when i was uploading i realized i didnt take a pic from the side. ill be sure to take some of those pics sometime to share.
. now some body work!!! 
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Looks good! I can't wait to see it in person. 
I hope you took my other advice and removed the spacers to apply some anti-seize compound on them.
I hope you took my other advice and removed the spacers to apply some anti-seize compound on them.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='413083' date='Apr 13 2007, 12:36 AM
Looks good! I can't wait to see it in person.
I hope you took my other advice and removed the spacers to apply some anti-seize compound on them.
I hope you took my other advice and removed the spacers to apply some anti-seize compound on them.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Well, I can tell you that it'll take more than a rubber mallet to remove it. I spent a few hours removing my H&R 10mm spacers. If you do a search for "spacers remove" or something to that matter, you'll find people cursing at how hard it is to remove the spacers. I needed to use a chisel and hammer to remove mine all the while spraying anti-seize to help dislodge it. When I put my new Ichiba 12mm spacers I sprayed a light coat of anti-seize to make sure the next time I have to remove the spacers I won't be needing a hammer and chisel again.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='413098' date='Apr 13 2007, 01:02 AM
Well, I can tell you that it'll take more than a rubber mallet to remove it. I spent a few hours removing my H&R 10mm spacers. If you do a search for "spacers remove" or something to that matter, you'll find people cursing at how hard it is to remove the spacers. I needed to use a chisel and hammer to remove mine all the while spraying anti-seize to help dislodge it. When I put my new Ichiba 12mm spacers I sprayed a light coat of anti-seize to make sure the next time I have to remove the spacers I won't be needing a hammer and chisel again.
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Ive had 15mm spacers before and it wasnt that difficult removing them. Sure they stick but nothing that a flathead screwdriver couldnt solve. Maybe its the different climate or diving conditions that affect it.
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Flathead screwdriver to the spacers will destroy the spacers. I wanted to keep the 10mm spacers in case I ever need them again.
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='413098' date='Apr 13 2007, 01:02 AM
Well, I can tell you that it'll take more than a rubber mallet to remove it. I spent a few hours removing my H&R 10mm spacers. If you do a search for "spacers remove" or something to that matter, you'll find people cursing at how hard it is to remove the spacers. I needed to use a chisel and hammer to remove mine all the while spraying anti-seize to help dislodge it. When I put my new Ichiba 12mm spacers I sprayed a light coat of anti-seize to make sure the next time I have to remove the spacers I won't be needing a hammer and chisel again.
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My Ride: 2004 530isport packagepremium packageactive steeringxenon hids20mm H&R spacers in the rear6 spd51kpurchase price , 32k back in 2006
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Originally Posted by jlcool007' post='413439' date='Apr 13 2007, 07:05 PM
yeah on my old 5er (e34) the spacers (aluminum) fused tot eh steel hub... not so good
did you guys have to get after market lug nuts to run these spacers or do the stock lugs have enough thread>?
where did you guys buy the spacers from , thanks!~