So Here's What Im Trying To Do...
03-23-12, 06:58 PM
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So Here's What Im Trying To Do...
I want to keep my stock wheels, but since Im lowered, they tuck in a lot!
So I want to push my wheels out more.
I know I need spacers, but don't I also need extended lug bolts.
I heard somewhere you can just upgrade the bolts and knock them out from the rotor, is this true? or do I need to buy a whole new rotor?
Thanks!
03-23-12, 07:02 PM
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You've two options. Buy extended studs (like ARP extended studs) and put your spacers on them or buy the spacers with studs on them like Project Kics.
03-23-12, 07:03 PM
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Some you don't need too. Yes to extend the stud, take caliper off, then the rotors and bang it straight out. After that tap the new one in. I did it before 10min job when I broke a few.
03-23-12, 07:04 PM
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I hear bad things from spacers though so Im kinda weary on safety. Which is safer / more durable?
And I dont need to buy the rotor? Just the extended studs and spacers?
03-23-12, 07:05 PM
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There are mixed emotions on spacers but many people run with ten. Up to you. You don't need a new rotor.
03-23-12, 07:06 PM
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No need to replace unless there warp.
03-23-12, 07:10 PM
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So 10mm spacer and extended studs.
Any recommendation on Spacer brand?
And where do you buy the extended studs?
03-23-12, 07:13 PM
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ARP IS300 extended studs. Press them out using a C-clamp instead of hammering.
03-23-12, 07:15 PM
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Those will work for my IS350?
03-23-12, 07:16 PM
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Those will work for my IS350?
Yes! 10 char
03-23-12, 07:17 PM
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03-23-12, 07:22 PM
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Ok and lastly, what BRAND of spacer. I only know of Ichiba, is there a better one?
And 10mm front and 15mm rear should work
03-23-12, 07:50 PM
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15frt/20rear if your gonna use spacer. Google and you'll find how they look like on the IS.
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Ok and lastly, what BRAND of spacer. I only know of Ichiba, is there a better one?
And 10mm front and 15mm rear should work
I've heard some good things about H&R too.