DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

Boost_lee · 09-23-2010, 11:42 PM

Sure does Steve. Thanks for the DIY Modshack
The install went well...minus a damn chipped caliper

I will add though that after the install the car's wheel gap is more noticeable since the tire is not hidden in the shadow of the wheel well. Oh well, more excuse to keep modding

m4a1mustang · 09-24-2010, 07:57 AM

Where did you chip the caliper? I'm guessing it was when you were taking the pads out or putting them back in?

Boost_lee · 09-25-2010, 02:08 PM

no, my damn wire slipped loose, caliper fell, and chipped the outside near the top of the first piston (about an inch from the nissan logo). Dab of semi flat black will hide it for now until I get them powdercoated

Spacers are great, no new vibrations and the ride is still good.

m4a1mustang · 09-25-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

no, my damn wire slipped loose, caliper fell, and chipped the outside near the top of the first piston (about an inch from the nissan logo). Dab of semi flat black will hide it for now until I get them powdercoated

Spacers are great, no new vibrations and the ride is still good.

Ah, that sucks. I eventually found that instead of hanging the caliper it was better just to set it on two gallon paint cans stacked ontop of one another.

msb3079 · 10-02-2010, 09:58 AM

It stinks I can't use the V2 spacers on the Z.. I was able to put them on my G37, no problem. Ichiba's site says they are compatible... they should really change that... not everyone uses a forum.

ZForce · 10-02-2010, 11:35 AM

Just buy H&R spacers and call it a day....no isssues what so ever, top quality! Never mounted, brand new.

I have 1 set of 15mm and 2 sets of 20 mm 4 sale...pm me if interested...my zip is 95678 for calculating shipping charges at 4lbs per bx.

msb3079 · 10-03-2010, 12:15 PM

Yeah, well I already have a set of 15mm, which is why I'm pissed. It's easy for someone selling something to say "buy it and call it a day".

ZForce · 10-03-2010, 12:22 PM

np.. g/l on your issue.

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Spacers from: WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts!

Why 15's?....They fill in the wheel wells very nicely bringing the tires almost flush to the fenders. Won't cause a problem if lowered in the future. 10 was too small, 20 too big, 15 just right IMO..

did u go 15 all around? ive seen ppl go 20 all around and i was thinking the same. what problems will i have if i go 20

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Service manual says 80......I always torque to 90 per guidelines for other cars I've owned. I have a dedicated torque wrench just for wheels. The real caution is to avoid putting a 400 ft lb impact gun on them.......10-15 lb differential is not a lot. I'd rather error on the side of tight than loose...YMMV.

hey how do u know how much lb of torque ur using? i dont have an impact gun i usually do everything manual and muscle everything

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Spacers from: WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts!

Why 15's?....They fill in the wheel wells very nicely bringing the tires almost flush to the fenders. Won't cause a problem if lowered in the future. 10 was too small, 20 too big, 15 just right IMO..

how much did u pay? did u pay the website price?

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:37 AM

are wheels spacers the same type front and back? i went to the website and it doesnt really say

TROOPER · 10-18-2010, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

hey how do u know how much lb of torque ur using? i dont have an impact gun i usually do everything manual and muscle everything

I believe it's 85lbs, but I would double check

ChrisSlicks · 10-18-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

hey how do u know how much lb of torque ur using? i dont have an impact gun i usually do everything manual and muscle everything

It's called a torque wrench, and is powered by your body. When you reach the selected amount of torque the wrench will click to let you know (there are also digital versions). If you are doing your own work you should have one. I believe the manual dictates 85 lb/ft.

thispecialk · 10-19-2010, 05:49 PM

Heyu said u had ichiba spacers? Do u have version 1 or 2? Version 2 doesn't require removing studs is that better

09-24-2010, 07:57 AM	#62 (permalink)
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09-23-2010, 11:42 PM	#61 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	Sure does Steve. Thanks for the DIY Modshack The install went well...minus a damn chipped caliper I will add though that after the install the car's wheel gap is more noticeable since the tire is not hidden in the shadow of the wheel well. Oh well, more excuse to keep modding

09-25-2010, 02:08 PM	#63 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	no, my damn wire slipped loose, caliper fell, and chipped the outside near the top of the first piston (about an inch from the nissan logo). Dab of semi flat black will hide it for now until I get them powdercoated Spacers are great, no new vibrations and the ride is still good.

10-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#65 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	It stinks I can't use the V2 spacers on the Z.. I was able to put them on my G37, no problem. Ichiba's site says they are compatible... they should really change that... not everyone uses a forum.

10-02-2010, 11:35 AM	#66 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Just buy H&R spacers and call it a day....no isssues what so ever, top quality! Never mounted, brand new. I have 1 set of 15mm and 2 sets of 20 mm 4 sale...pm me if interested...my zip is 95678 for calculating shipping charges at 4lbs per bx.

10-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#67 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	Yeah, well I already have a set of 15mm, which is why I'm pissed. It's easy for someone selling something to say "buy it and call it a day".

10-03-2010, 12:22 PM	#68 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	np.. g/l on your issue.

10-18-2010, 02:37 AM	#72 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	are wheels spacers the same type front and back? i went to the website and it doesnt really say

10-19-2010, 05:49 PM	#75 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	Heyu said u had ichiba spacers? Do u have version 1 or 2? Version 2 doesn't require removing studs is that better