ICHIBA Version II wheel spacers, front??

NS370Z · 07-16-2012, 01:16 PM

Hi. Fairly new to the Z scene. Ordered a set of ICHIBA Version ll wheel spacers for my 2012 370Z with sport package. I went with 20mm all around but now I'm having second thoughts about installing them. I thought they were just bolt up with no hassles now I find out there is this special bolt on the front that prevents the accidental swithching of wheels. Sorry for the dumb *** question but I'm guessing you have to remove that bolt or tab?? How hard is it to remove? Maybe I'll just put 20mm on the rear? Anyone notice any significant handling concerns once installed, good or bad? I really didn't want to go hacking my 3 week old car, might have to sell the spacers if it has to be cut off. Thanks.

wheee! · 07-16-2012, 01:18 PM

You need the DRS Stud replacement kind for the fronts. TheDRM will not let the wheels sit flush with the spacer on OEM wheels. The bolt is there to stop you mounting the wrong wheels on the front. Unscrew it...

MyFairLady370 · 08-17-2013, 11:19 PM

Ever try the 20mm DRM's on the front ?

Yeah its a year old thread revival

Japanjay · 08-18-2013, 01:58 AM

20mm, more than likely wont be thick enough to bury the stock studs in the spacer, usually need 25mm. They will stick out around 4mm so the wheel will sit against the studs and not the spacer. You can cut or grind the factory stud about a 1/4" off, use the short lugnuts that come with the spacers and thread those on before cutting. Once each one is cut run the nut up and down the thread to clean any burs off. Some people may not agree with this, but many people have done it this way with no problems. Test fit everything, if you need to take a little more off, do so if needed.

I have steered away from removing the factory studs and going with ARP extended due a few rare horror stories of them coming loose from the rotor and the lugnut and stud just free spinning. Once that happens, you are in for a fun time getting the wheel off.

Chuy · 08-18-2013, 01:25 PM

How did we go from Ichiba to H&R? I am planning to get ARP studs for the Z I had them on my 240 and loved them

BrandonSS · 08-19-2013, 10:40 AM

Wait... what? I have bolt on 20mm spacers on the front and they work just fine. Why wouldnt they? The backside of the stock wheel and almost every wheel has an opening where the stud fit without interfering with the mounting. Look at the wheel on the left, there is a pocket between each of the holes.

kenchan · 08-19-2013, 12:59 PM

it's not enough on some Z's that used slightly longer studs than others.

you can dremel the back recess edge for clearance.

NS370Z · 08-19-2013, 01:33 PM

LOL, my old thread pops up. I never bothered to mount them, still new in the boxes. I should probably sell them.

kenchan · 08-19-2013, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NS370Z

LOL, my old thread pops up. I never bothered to mount them, still new in the boxes. I should probably sell them.

axmea? · 08-19-2013, 03:42 PM

I've made my share of responding to old threads but I catch it right away and delete them. Now I pay attention before responding.

kenchan · 08-19-2013, 03:51 PM

^^ cool avatar, axmea!

axmea? · 08-19-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ cool avatar, axmea!

^^^ Thanks! Not as clean as I wanted it to be. File size has to be really small to upload successfully. I can make if you want. Let me know.

07-16-2012, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 13	ICHIBA Version II wheel spacers, front?? Hi. Fairly new to the Z scene. Ordered a set of ICHIBA Version ll wheel spacers for my 2012 370Z with sport package. I went with 20mm all around but now I'm having second thoughts about installing them. I thought they were just bolt up with no hassles now I find out there is this special bolt on the front that prevents the accidental swithching of wheels. Sorry for the dumb *** question but I'm guessing you have to remove that bolt or tab?? How hard is it to remove? Maybe I'll just put 20mm on the rear? Anyone notice any significant handling concerns once installed, good or bad? I really didn't want to go hacking my 3 week old car, might have to sell the spacers if it has to be cut off. Thanks.

07-16-2012, 01:18 PM	#2 (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 need the DRS Stud replacement kind for the fronts. TheDRM will not let the wheels sit flush with the spacer on OEM wheels. The bolt is there to stop you mounting the wrong wheels on the front. Unscrew it... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

08-18-2013, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 474 Drives: 2015 NISMO Rep Power: 15	How did we go from Ichiba to H&R? I am planning to get ARP studs for the Z I had them on my 240 and loved them __________________ Miko 2015 Nismo Tech: nothing RIP Ginger 2009 370Z Sport Touring

08-19-2013, 10:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
BrandonSS Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Age: 43 Posts: 644 Drives: 2009 370z T/S/techM6 Rep Power: 13	Wait... what? I have bolt on 20mm spacers on the front and they work just fine. Why wouldnt they? The backside of the stock wheel and almost every wheel has an opening where the stud fit without interfering with the mounting. Look at the wheel on the left, there is a pocket between each of the holes. Last edited by BrandonSS; 08-19-2013 at 10:44 AM.

08-19-2013, 03:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I've made my share of responding to old threads but I catch it right away and delete them. Now I pay attention before responding. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

08-17-2013, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
MyFairLady370 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 15 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 13	Ever try the 20mm DRM's on the front ? Yeah its a year old thread revival

08-18-2013, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	20mm, more than likely wont be thick enough to bury the stock studs in the spacer, usually need 25mm. They will stick out around 4mm so the wheel will sit against the studs and not the spacer. You can cut or grind the factory stud about a 1/4" off, use the short lugnuts that come with the spacers and thread those on before cutting. Once each one is cut run the nut up and down the thread to clean any burs off. Some people may not agree with this, but many people have done it this way with no problems. Test fit everything, if you need to take a little more off, do so if needed. I have steered away from removing the factory studs and going with ARP extended due a few rare horror stories of them coming loose from the rotor and the lugnut and stud just free spinning. Once that happens, you are in for a fun time getting the wheel off.

08-19-2013, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	it's not enough on some Z's that used slightly longer studs than others. you can dremel the back recess edge for clearance.

08-19-2013, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
NS370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Milky Way Posts: 249 Drives: Red Corvette C7 Rep Power: 13	LOL, my old thread pops up. I never bothered to mount them, still new in the boxes. I should probably sell them.

08-19-2013, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ cool avatar, axmea!

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