Spacer Questions...Nismo Wheels

Waiz · 01-30-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by scZdc

im gonna be lowering withing the next week (Eibach prokit). here are the lugs/locks that i have:

https://conceptzperformance.com/sear...+Nut+09%2B+Z34

https://conceptzperformance.com/sear...ks+4-Piece+Set

i was under the impression that those were the only lugs that would fit with the stock (base) studs. since im hoping to switch over to H&R DRS spacers (which includes the studs), will i have to purchase a new set of lugs?

if the H&R DRS stud threads to jive with the lugs/locks that i have, it may not be worth it at this time.

Yes, get new lugs.

What NISMO wheels did you purchase, the OEM wheels from the NISMO version or the NISMO accessory wheel aka LMZ-5's

If you are purchasing the OEM version I agree with kenchan that spacers are not needed. The LMZ-5's definitely need them

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

why does it not fit? too long?

Yes, the Acorn won't tighten down on the 15mm stud versions

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it will looked tucked but my concern is you running prokits vs swifts. prokits will require adjustable dampers, they dont work so well with stock dampers.

leave it stock or gets swifts or go quality coil overs. no in betweens.

Why would he need adjustable dampers for springs? He would need a camber kit but not adjustable dampers right away. Down the line he could replace his shocks but I don't agree that they need to be adjustable

cooltoy · 01-30-2015, 02:01 AM

Gloraaay! Hallelujah!

scZdc · 01-30-2015, 07:44 AM

Yup, I got the OEM Nismo wheels; cooltoy provided the link from right after i installed them (there are other pics in my Album for reference). As far as the springs go, Swifts drop a little to low for me at this point, and I think the Eibachs would provide a more subtle drop and would better for daily driving since they're progressive rate. I dont plan on tracking the car and rarely drive "aggressively," but I may switch over the coilovers once it becomes my weekend buddy. The shop that im working will also have the camber kit and toe bolts (which we may not use...it'll depend on the alignments reads). ive heard the story about the Eibach/damper issue, but i think ive only come across one instance where someone had an issue. for the most part, those who have the Eibachs have been satisfied.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiz

Yes, get new lugs.

What NISMO wheels did you purchase, the OEM wheels from the NISMO version or the NISMO accessory wheel aka LMZ-5's

If you are purchasing the OEM version I agree with kenchan that spacers are not needed. The LMZ-5's definitely need them

Yes, the Acorn won't tighten down on the 15mm stud versions

Why would he need adjustable dampers for springs? He would need a camber kit but not adjustable dampers right away. Down the line he could replace his shocks but I don't agree that they need to be adjustable

kenchan · 01-30-2015, 07:51 AM

Waiz

Waiz · 02-02-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Gloraaay! Hallelujah!

Quote:

Originally Posted by scZdc

Yup, I got the OEM Nismo wheels; cooltoy provided the link from right after i installed them (there are other pics in my Album for reference). As far as the springs go, Swifts drop a little to low for me at this point, and I think the Eibachs would provide a more subtle drop and would better for daily driving since they're progressive rate. I dont plan on tracking the car and rarely drive "aggressively," but I may switch over the coilovers once it becomes my weekend buddy. The shop that im working will also have the camber kit and toe bolts (which we may not use...it'll depend on the alignments reads). ive heard the story about the Eibach/damper issue, but i think ive only come across one instance where someone had an issue. for the most part, those who have the Eibachs have been satisfied.

Looking good! I personally think you're fine without spacers

Call me crazy, I wouldn't even bother lowering your car. I think your wheels fit so well that you don't need a drop. You can always do it later.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Waiz

scZdc · 02-03-2015, 07:51 PM

thanks, man

. i went ahead an ordered the spacers anyway, and got a well priced Muteki lug and lock set. ill post some more pics when everything's said and done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiz

Looking good! I personally think you're fine without spacers

Call me crazy, I wouldn't even bother lowering your car. I think your wheels fit so well that you don't need a drop. You can always do it later.

kenchan · 02-03-2015, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiz

Why would he need adjustable dampers for springs? He would need a camber kit but not adjustable dampers right away. Down the line he could replace his shocks but I don't agree that they need to be adjustable

since you asked, he got the prokits right? ive experimented with several eibachs in the past and they dont work well on stock dampers. if he got swifts, then im sure he can get by.

i only speak from experience.

Waiz · 02-03-2015, 08:27 PM

I has Eibach + Tokico HP's and it get's a

from me

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