Anyone have pictures of spacers on stock springs?

Initial Z · 03-17-2012, 01:36 AM

Well, stock springs and shocks. Seeing as Swift springs are always on backorder lol, I was thinking of doing my spacers 1st.

Tia, Greg

Nick911sc · 03-18-2012, 09:26 AM

I don't have any pictures, but there should be a bunch of them out there. I've seen it in person and it gives you a flush look at stock height.

gurneyeagle · 03-18-2012, 09:45 AM

If you are going to drop anyway, just go ahead and get the spacers you want installed now.

I have 15mm front and 20mm rear. I just removed my Tanabes and went back to a stock set-up because of clearance issues. That being said, the look with the spacers isn't affected.

After installing my spacers, I got some Nismo rims. The rears stick out too far for me. I am going to go down to 10mm in the rear.

My point is drop or no drop, my rears still stick out too far for my taste. When I had my Sport 19" Rays, the offset was perfect.

joshs09slvrZ · 03-18-2012, 10:25 AM

There are two threads in the DIY section of front and rear spacer installation with pictures included.

kenchan · 03-18-2012, 11:09 AM

i think 15/10 (F/R) would look most ideal on stock suspension stock 19's. (ET32/20)
will need to use stud replacement type spacers.

15/15 looks good too, but pushing the narrow looking RE050A's on the rear imho.

Initial Z · 03-18-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

If you are going to drop anyway, just go ahead and get the spacers you want installed now.

I have 15mm front and 20mm rear. I just removed my Tanabes and went back to a stock set-up because of clearance issues. That being said, the look with the spacers isn't affected.

After installing my spacers, I got some Nismo rims. The rears stick out too far for me. I am going to go down to 10mm in the rear.

My point is drop or no drop, my rears still stick out too far for my taste. When I had my Sport 19" Rays, the offset was perfect.

Yes it was yer pics that made me ask the question lol. I wasnt sure if you were on a drop so I looked at yer profile and didnt see any coils or springs so I felt I should ask anyways.

Now that I was yers with the sports, I will go ahead and get spacers 1st. Thx all!

IMO, I think yer nismos look fine with the spacers on.

Initial Z · 03-18-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i think 15/10 (F/R) would look most ideal on stock suspension stock 19's. (ET32/20)
will need to use stud replacement type spacers.

15/15 looks good too, but pushing the narrow looking RE050A's on the rear imho.

I was going to do the drop for sure so Im still going to go with a 15/20 stud replacement spacers

gurneyeagle · 03-19-2012, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Initial Z

Yes it was yer pics that made me ask the question lol. I wasnt sure if you were on a drop so I looked at yer profile and didnt see any coils or springs so I felt I should ask anyways.

Now that I was yers with the sports, I will go ahead and get spacers 1st. Thx all!

IMO, I think yer nismos look fine with the spacers on.

Here are two pictures. #1 is stock (two days after purchase). The second is after my drop on Tanabes and the 15mm (front) and 20mm (rear) spacers with Sport Rays. Looking back at it now, I could have gone another 5mm front and back. I have NO rubbing issues with my Nismo rims right now.

Now that I have the Nismo rims, I'm going to leave the front alone and go down to 10mm on the rear. That will place the outside edge of the tire approximately 10mm from the fender lip. That way, the tread is still under the fender, but the sidewall/rim face pokes out just a bit.

wheee! · 03-19-2012, 07:33 AM

This a shot of the spacers on the sport Rays with no drop. 15mm front and 20mm rear, stock tires.

Initial Z · 03-21-2012, 12:48 AM

Hmm, now I think I might go 15/25 lol

ARGHHHHHH!

wheee! · 03-21-2012, 07:25 AM

You can definitely go 25 on the rear with the Swifts and even 20 on the fronts. The added camber from the drop will keep the wheels tucked.

after Swift installation:

cheshirecat · 03-21-2012, 04:26 PM

imo, if you're going with swifts, you need to go with at least 20 in the front. the little bit of camber brings in the top of the front several mm and it does make a difference when it comes to how flush with the fender it sits.

i went with 20f/25r on my swifts and I wish now that i went 25 all around.

wheee! · 03-21-2012, 04:57 PM

The front is a little less forgiving for tire clearance though. I think I will stick with the 15's in front...!

Brutal 370Z · 03-21-2012, 05:26 PM

Out of curiosity, if you were to go 20r/15f on stock springs, would your camber be affected enough to cause uneven tire wear?

sfearl1 · 03-21-2012, 05:31 PM

I just had swifts installed on 20/25's. I am really thinking about buying 25's for the front now. 20's up front are not flush anymore.

03-17-2012, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Initial Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 227 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Anyone have pictures of spacers on stock springs? Well, stock springs and shocks. Seeing as Swift springs are always on backorder lol, I was thinking of doing my spacers 1st. Tia, Greg __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic 370Z Base w/ Sports Package 6MT Mods - [K&N Drop in's] [AAM Short tails] [Swift Springs] [H&R Spacers 15mmF 20mmR]

03-18-2012, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	If you are going to drop anyway, just go ahead and get the spacers you want installed now. I have 15mm front and 20mm rear. I just removed my Tanabes and went back to a stock set-up because of clearance issues. That being said, the look with the spacers isn't affected. After installing my spacers, I got some Nismo rims. The rears stick out too far for me. I am going to go down to 10mm in the rear. My point is drop or no drop, my rears still stick out too far for my taste. When I had my Sport 19" Rays, the offset was perfect. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

03-18-2012, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	There are two threads in the DIY section of front and rear spacer installation with pictures included. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

03-19-2012, 07:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	This a shot of the spacers on the sport Rays with no drop. 15mm front and 20mm rear, stock tires. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-21-2012, 12:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Initial Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 227 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Hmm, now I think I might go 15/25 lol ARGHHHHHH! __________________ 2011 Gun Metallic 370Z Base w/ Sports Package 6MT Mods - [K&N Drop in's] [AAM Short tails] [Swift Springs] [H&R Spacers 15mmF 20mmR]

03-18-2012, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	I don't have any pictures, but there should be a bunch of them out there. I've seen it in person and it gives you a flush look at stock height.

03-18-2012, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think 15/10 (F/R) would look most ideal on stock suspension stock 19's. (ET32/20) will need to use stud replacement type spacers. 15/15 looks good too, but pushing the narrow looking RE050A's on the rear imho.

03-21-2012, 07:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	You can definitely go 25 on the rear with the Swifts and even 20 on the fronts. The added camber from the drop will keep the wheels tucked. after Swift installation: __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-21-2012, 04:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	imo, if you're going with swifts, you need to go with at least 20 in the front. the little bit of camber brings in the top of the front several mm and it does make a difference when it comes to how flush with the fender it sits. i went with 20f/25r on my swifts and I wish now that i went 25 all around.

03-21-2012, 04:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	The front is a little less forgiving for tire clearance though. I think I will stick with the 15's in front...! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-21-2012, 05:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 15	Out of curiosity, if you were to go 20r/15f on stock springs, would your camber be affected enough to cause uneven tire wear? __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

03-21-2012, 05:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	I just had swifts installed on 20/25's. I am really thinking about buying 25's for the front now. 20's up front are not flush anymore.

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