Wheel Spacers Installed (before/after PICS)
08-03-08, 08:43 PM
#18
NICE.......Really like it. There is no doubt that it looks way better than W/O the spacers.
Hey. let us know what you think about the performance. does it feel like the car is slower at all cause of weight of the spacers? (rotational weight, because 10 pounds wont make a difference if they are in the cabin or trunk)?
any vibrations whatsoever?
thanks for the quick PM replies. I think ive been waiting for this thread more than u. hehe
Hey. let us know what you think about the performance. does it feel like the car is slower at all cause of weight of the spacers? (rotational weight, because 10 pounds wont make a difference if they are in the cabin or trunk)?
any vibrations whatsoever?
thanks for the quick PM replies. I think ive been waiting for this thread more than u. hehe
08-03-08, 09:49 PM
#20
Lexus Champion
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Thank you all for your comments! 
Do a web search for the following and it should be the first hit:
"ICHIBA LEXUS Wheel Spacers Version 2"
Retail is $135 for a pair. Got mine from this online dealer for 10% off. There are only a couple of places that carry these exact ones from what I could find and this place offered the best price. Their customer service was great as they communicated well during my 2 week back order.
Do a web search for the following and it should be the first hit:
"ICHIBA LEXUS Wheel Spacers Version 2"
Retail is $135 for a pair. Got mine from this online dealer for 10% off. There are only a couple of places that carry these exact ones from what I could find and this place offered the best price. Their customer service was great as they communicated well during my 2 week back order.
08-03-08, 10:19 PM
#23
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I hope not. Currently no issues. Don't know what effects it will have in the long run.
I don't think so since the manufacture's website is ichibausa.com and their office is located in ca.
I don't think so since the manufacture's website is ichibausa.com and their office is located in ca.
08-03-08, 10:26 PM
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Looking good...
I have the old version 1 on my IS, see signature. I replaced the studs my self and it was not that difficult. My question is, where you able to torque the ichiba wheel nut, the one that hold the spacer to the old stud, to the oem spec (I think it is around 80 ft-lbs)? I might recommend this to my boss, he has an IS too.
I have the old version 1 on my IS, see signature. I replaced the studs my self and it was not that difficult. My question is, where you able to torque the ichiba wheel nut, the one that hold the spacer to the old stud, to the oem spec (I think it is around 80 ft-lbs)? I might recommend this to my boss, he has an IS too.
08-03-08, 10:42 PM
#26
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NICE.......Really like it. There is no doubt that it looks way better than W/O the spacers.
Hey. let us know what you think about the performance. does it feel like the car is slower at all cause of weight of the spacers? (rotational weight, because 10 pounds wont make a difference if they are in the cabin or trunk)?
any vibrations whatsoever?
thanks for the quick PM replies. I think ive been waiting for this thread more than u. hehe
Hey. let us know what you think about the performance. does it feel like the car is slower at all cause of weight of the spacers? (rotational weight, because 10 pounds wont make a difference if they are in the cabin or trunk)?
any vibrations whatsoever?
thanks for the quick PM replies. I think ive been waiting for this thread more than u. hehe
Performance wise, lateral stability is increased from the widened stance. I can actually feel the difference in turns as the car remains flatter from lowering it's roll center. Now lower and wider, but still need to be stiffer for a more complete suspension set-up.
The 10 lbs. are hardly noticable in my ride (can barely tell even when I have a 110 lbs. passenger) and I haven't experienced any unusual vibrations.
08-03-08, 10:49 PM
#27
Lexus Champion
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Your SGM was one of the first 2IS's I saw that inpired me to get spacers!
Looking good...
I have the old version 1 on my IS, see signature. I replaced the studs my self and it was not that difficult. My question is, where you able to torque the ichiba wheel nut, the one that hold the spacer to the old stud, to the oem spec (I think it is around 80 ft-lbs)? I might recommend this to my boss, he has an IS too.
I have the old version 1 on my IS, see signature. I replaced the studs my self and it was not that difficult. My question is, where you able to torque the ichiba wheel nut, the one that hold the spacer to the old stud, to the oem spec (I think it is around 80 ft-lbs)? I might recommend this to my boss, he has an IS too.
08-04-08, 12:45 AM
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