For you guys running spacers...question

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

haha dont let them scare you off. bolt on spacers will work jsut fine. i've had mine at a track day since 15mm bolt ons were added to the rear of mine and it handled like a champ

Just make sure you check them before and after each session if you are going to track...

Hell, even with the DRS you need you be inspecting the parts often. A wheel is not something you want coming off your Z while flying around a corner or heading into a braking zone!

darionlear · 01-23-2012, 05:29 PM

20mm.... all around

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear

I cringe!

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Driveshaft fail at 135mph.flv - YouTube

If they were smart they'd realize why the RPM restriction is there for the V6. Need to beef up the driveshaft if you're going to pull the limiter.

Now the GT, Boss, and GT500 have no problem running at speed

Hell, the 2013 GT500 will go 203 mph!

darionlear · 01-23-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If they were smart they'd realize why the RPM restriction is there for the V6. Need to beef up the driveshaft if you're going to pull the limiter.

Now the GT, Boss, and GT500 have no problem running at speed

Hell, the 2013 GT500 will go 203 mph!

I've hit 170 in my 370.... no problem. And, I'm a V6 :-P

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear

I've hit 170 in my 370.... no problem. And, I'm a V6 :-P

Must have taken you forever to get there.

Anyways, this is about spacers folks! Spacers!!!

darionlear · 01-23-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Must have taken you forever to get there.

Anyways, this is about spacers folks! Spacers!!!

What? I hit that.... *with 20mm spacers* and faster than a gt mustang without breaking a drive shaft like a v6. LoL

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear

What? I hit that.... *with 20mm spacers* and faster than a gt mustang without breaking a drive shaft like a v6. LoL

And? What does the Mustang (V6 no less) even have to do with spacers on a Z?

darionlear · 01-23-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

And? What does the Mustang (V6 no less) even have to do with spacers on a Z?

>_<

okay, I'm sorry. It was my last one... for the record though. I kept on topic stating that high speeds are attainable, even with spacers. LoL

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear

>_<

okay, I'm sorry. It was my last one... for the record though. I kept on topic stating that high speeds are attainable, even with spacers. LoL

Sorry, sometimes its hard to gauge the sarcasm via text. No doubt the spacers can hold at speed, but I still think my concern about the additional points of failure is valid. Just something to keep in mind and like I said regardless of bolt on or stud replacement you should regularly inspect the condition of your spacers.

darionlear · 01-23-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sorry, sometimes its hard to gauge the sarcasm via text. No doubt the spacers can hold at speed, but I still think my concern about the additional points of failure is valid. Just something to keep in mind and like I said regardless of bolt on or stud replacement you should regularly inspect the condition of your spacers.

Agreed to the point that any car pushed to its limits need to be inspected. Tires, suspension. Ect. My slavers were hubcentric and bolted down with thread locker... I'm confident enough to drive with my daughter. I can appreciate you value to attention, but if done right... no worries

birdmanx1 · 01-23-2012, 07:03 PM

OP I have the 15mm spacers all around with no issues at all. I went with the H&R DRS for safety reasons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by darionlear

I cringe!

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Driveshaft fail at 135mph.flv - YouTube

Watching that vid makes me think of the Farmers ad below, where you expect something bad to happen, then it gets delayed and you think it won't happen and then it happens. Vroom.....KLUNK....

( Click to show/hide )

vividracing · 01-23-2012, 07:59 PM

I always recommend H&R spacers above other brands simply because I've seen other brands have issues from machining errors. Whatever spacers you buy, just make sure they've got hubcentric rings and are from a reputable company. If you follow those rules, you'll be problem free. Use bolt-ons for the front unless you're going more than 20mm or you want to shorten your studs.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 10:07 PM

regarding spacers ive done both stud replacement type and bolt-on types over the years. never had an issue with either type. been only using bolt-ons these days since it's so much more convenient.

ive tried kics, eibach, h&r, and even ichiba's. they have been all good.

bushman66 · 01-24-2012, 09:02 AM

Any rubbing with the 20mm up front?

darionlear · 01-24-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bushman66

Any rubbing with the 20mm up front?

Yeah, turning radius is affected... You will rub, its to be expected since you're taking away 20mm from the turn

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01-23-2012, 05:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
darionlear Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: el paso Posts: 418 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	20mm.... all around

01-23-2012, 10:07 PM	#43 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	regarding spacers ive done both stud replacement type and bolt-on types over the years. never had an issue with either type. been only using bolt-ons these days since it's so much more convenient. ive tried kics, eibach, h&r, and even ichiba's. they have been all good.

01-24-2012, 09:02 AM	#44 (permalink)
bushman66 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 112 Drives: 2012 370Z Red Sp Pkg Rep Power: 15	Any rubbing with the 20mm up front?