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Spacers installed: 20mm front / 25mm rear (who uses 56K?)

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Old 03-07-09, 04:36 PM
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RI-Lex, go ahead and add them. I have 15mm spacers in the front right now and they really do wonder as far as fitment goes. 20mm sticks out just a bit, where as the 15mm will sink in. If only they made spacers 17.5mm spacer
Old 03-07-09, 04:44 PM
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thanks GSteg, i know i want the 15mm up front I have 25mm in the rear already, was just worried about vibrations.
Old 03-07-09, 04:46 PM
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No added vibration that I know of. I have Ichiba and they're hubcentric like the H&Rs.
Old 03-07-09, 04:48 PM
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dang that looks nice. me thinks about doing it myself
Old 03-07-09, 05:03 PM
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makes a huge difference
Old 03-07-09, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by muhbuhtuh
dang that looks nice. me thinks about doing it myself
You should; its worth it




To the OP, what brand did u get? IMO, I would've gone with 15mm in the front cuz it appears that the front wheels sticks out further then the rear.
Old 03-07-09, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RI-Lex
Looks good, a must on the stock wheels imo, do you get any shake or vibration thus far in the front? I want to add 15mm to the front of mine.
I haven't had any vibrations or problems so far thankfully. I would highly recommend putting spacers on the front wheels...it really makes a difference.
Old 03-07-09, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MrG4Life
You should; its worth it




To the OP, what brand did u get? IMO, I would've gone with 15mm in the front cuz it appears that the front wheels sticks out further then the rear.
I got H+R since those were the highest rated from members here. After I ordered the 20mms for the front I got sort of worried and wished I had the 15mm instead but now that they are installed I am very happy. The wheels are nearly flush with the car and the overall stance looks perfect IMO.

I know the pics I took are crappy so I will get more tomorrow- some of the whole car so you guys can get a better feel for how it sits. I am really happy with it, and again, appreciate the compliments!
Old 03-07-09, 05:24 PM
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much better
Old 03-07-09, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
I got H+R since those were the highest rated from members here. After I ordered the 20mms for the front I got sort of worried and wished I had the 15mm instead but now that they are installed I am very happy. The wheels are nearly flush with the car and the overall stance looks perfect IMO.
I went with H&R too for the same reason you mentioned But yeah it does make the car look better.
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So you dont have to extend the studs just so you can be on the safe side? Or you have enough so it could hold up with just the stock studs. Thanks
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looks sporty MP!
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Originally Posted by VIP=MONEY
So you dont have to extend the studs just so you can be on the safe side? Or you have enough so it could hold up with just the stock studs. Thanks
The spacers came with all of the equipment and studs that I needed, and I didn't do the install so I am not sure what to tell you. Sorry buddy...wish I had more info.
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PS... had a busy day yesterday and was not able to snap those pics. I'll get them tonight.
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Front:





The rear stance, IMO, looks PERFECT from the back









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