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F3dzo · 07-21-2012, 03:40 PM

So I bought my sparco wheels and got the factory offset because they were in stock and I wanted my wheels now. Anyhow, slapped em on and lo and behold...
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So unhappy with the rear fitment results, I opted to purchase a set of spacers for the rear. Pm me if you want brand info or any other questions.

Below I will post pics and some text describing the quick and easy way to get er done.

Tools needed.
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remove wheel after raising car. Pre-loosen lugs so that you don't knock the car over on the stock jack when you completely raise the car. At this point the car is raised enough to lift about 25% of the weight off the tire.
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Tada!

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I know the car needs to be lowered to complete the look. I'm saving up for some tein coilovers. I can't wait

F3dzo · 07-21-2012, 04:50 PM

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CBR600RR · 07-21-2012, 05:52 PM

When you put the coil overs on don't park over the curb like that.

I hate it when I see people doing that in their nice cars and the front lip is meet millimeters above the curb.

F3dzo · 07-21-2012, 05:54 PM

Oh crap good looking out, I have to start getting out of that habit...

#87 · 07-21-2012, 07:18 PM

And plz don't use the trunk jack for working under the car

dori. · 07-21-2012, 07:35 PM

Are those safe to use regularly? I was thinking of getting spacers that change the bolt pattern so the wheels I had from my RX-7 don't go to waste

F3dzo · 07-21-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by #87

And plz don't use the trunk jack for working under the car

Trust me, I was lookin for my mini floor jack...

F3dzo · 07-21-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dori.

Are those safe to use regularly? I was thinking of getting spacers that change the bolt pattern so the wheels I had from my RX-7 don't go to waste

I drove 50 miles right after to go to work and it felt the same. They look well made, solid aluminum. Hub centric.

Once I lower the car on coilovers by then I'll be looking into another set of wheels. I get bored pretty quick... :/

Silverdub · 07-21-2012, 08:16 PM

I was looking into the 25mm adapters from eibach to put in the rear. How many millimeters are yours? I need them bad and im lowered on teins i just dont want the wheels to rub

dsgerbc · 07-21-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dori.

Are those safe to use regularly?

No. Unless you count wheel bearings as a wear item (and enjoy understeer).

F3dzo · 07-21-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverdub

I was looking into the 25mm adapters from eibach to put in the rear. How many millimeters are yours? I need them bad and im lowered on teins i just dont want the wheels to rub

Depending on what offset your current wheels are then you should choose the width of the spacers. My sparco's have a et48 offset and I went with 25mm. I particularly like a little bulge. I'm going to lower the car enough that the wheels don't rub.

Khyron686 · 07-21-2012, 09:26 PM

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No. Unless you count wheel bearings as a wear item (and enjoy understeer).

Or if you understand shear forces on bolts. Keep them torqued correctly, not just by hand... I don't see a torque wrench in your list of tools....

25mm is insane. 10mm maybe, but better to get the right ET.

OP what was the sparco size? 18x8 ET48?

Silverdub · 07-21-2012, 09:36 PM

Im on stock wheels till april next year so im guessing 25mm should do it 4 now thanks!

F3dzo · 07-22-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Khyron686

Or if you understand shear forces on bolts. Keep them torqued correctly, not just by hand... I don't see a torque wrench in your list of tools....

25mm is insane. 10mm maybe, but better to get the right ET.

OP what was the sparco size? 18x8 ET48?

Yea I meant to torque them! I'll do it this weekend. 17x7.5 et48

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