Wheel spacers at AutoX

TexasChuck · 02-10-2014, 02:29 PM

Is this okay or not?
Thanks

dP3NGU1N · 02-10-2014, 02:32 PM

I know a few drifters that use 30mm spacers on the rear who have no problems. A lot of people recommend against them but I haven't experienced any issues. Ymmv

TexasChuck · 02-10-2014, 03:18 PM

Thanks, I have only been in one meet, 5 runs. I only plan on moderate driving, no b*lls to the wall. Just run the course and complete without another DNF.

Apollo8642 · 02-12-2014, 02:07 PM

I've run bolt on spacers for drifting, autocross, track, and never had an issue. If I was going to run slip on spacers I would change out my wheel studs to the extended ARP studs.

We all love this autocross video

Rusty · 02-12-2014, 05:27 PM

TexasChuck · 02-12-2014, 06:07 PM

Thanks Apollo, I'm doing a track with instructor , on the 27th, and the Autox is on March 2. Just for fun!

Zauskycop · 02-12-2014, 07:17 PM

spacers are fine, but you are restricted to I believe, 5mm per wheel, if you wish to stay in stock class...not sure what mods you have...

Tracy Ramsey

TexasChuck · 02-12-2014, 07:35 PM

No mods, no class, not racing. Just an old guy enjoying his car. Never had a sports car before, and my wonderful wife that insisted I buy it.
Cheers

Rusty · 02-13-2014, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasChuck

No mods, no class, not racing. Just an old guy enjoying his car. Never had a sports car before, and my wonderful wife that insisted I buy it.
Cheers

Bucket list item?

TexasChuck · 02-13-2014, 08:06 AM

Yes. That's pretty much it!

Footloose301 · 02-21-2014, 03:20 PM

I've been running 15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear for two years doing AutoX without issues. They are however, the ones with the removable studs. I would never trust the ones with the built in studs. You'll have 10 lugs per wheel then..... No bueno for me.

DEpointfive0 · 02-21-2014, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

I've been running 15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear for two years doing AutoX without issues. They are however, the ones with the removable studs. I would never trust the ones with the built in studs. You'll have 10 lugs per wheel then..... No bueno for me.

Long áss studs and having to take the OEM studs out... No bueno for me either, lol

OP, both types have a lot of success on tracks, just don't let the few that DO have issues dissuade you from running them.
As long as spacers are installed correctly, you should be good to go

TexasChuck · 02-21-2014, 04:43 PM

Hey, thanks. They are installed properly, and re-torqued after 70 miles at Discount Tire. I'm an occasional AutoXer, not hard core. Just enjoy driving the car. Event is march 2nd. Houston, Tx.

02-10-2014, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Wheel spacers at AutoX Is this okay or not? Thanks

02-10-2014, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I know a few drifters that use 30mm spacers on the rear who have no problems. A lot of people recommend against them but I haven't experienced any issues. Ymmv __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

02-10-2014, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Auto X Thanks, I have only been in one meet, 5 runs. I only plan on moderate driving, no b*lls to the wall. Just run the course and complete without another DNF.

02-12-2014, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,158 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	__________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-12-2014, 06:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Spacers AX Thanks Apollo, I'm doing a track with instructor , on the 27th, and the Autox is on March 2. Just for fun!

02-12-2014, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apollo8642 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 187 Drives: 09 370Z Nismo #280 Rep Power: 13	I've run bolt on spacers for drifting, autocross, track, and never had an issue. If I was going to run slip on spacers I would change out my wheel studs to the extended ARP studs. We all love this autocross video

02-12-2014, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 14	spacers are fine, but you are restricted to I believe, 5mm per wheel, if you wish to stay in stock class...not sure what mods you have... Tracy Ramsey

02-12-2014, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	No mods, no class, not racing. Just an old guy enjoying his car. Never had a sports car before, and my wonderful wife that insisted I buy it. Cheers cdoxp800, DarkJak, Rusty and 3 others like this.

02-13-2014, 08:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Bucket List? Yes. That's pretty much it!

02-21-2014, 03:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I've been running 15mm in the front and 20mm in the rear for two years doing AutoX without issues. They are however, the ones with the removable studs. I would never trust the ones with the built in studs. You'll have 10 lugs per wheel then..... No bueno for me. DarkJak likes this. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

02-21-2014, 04:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Spacers Hey, thanks. They are installed properly, and re-torqued after 70 miles at Discount Tire. I'm an occasional AutoXer, not hard core. Just enjoy driving the car. Event is march 2nd. Houston, Tx. DEpointfive0 likes this.

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