Spacers on stock Z?

ArtVandaleigh · 02-01-2009, 08:36 PM

Curious to see if anyone has seen or tried spacers yet for the stock 19" wheels. Pushing them out to sit more flush, and a bit of a drop would look fantastic IMO.

dlmartin81 · 02-01-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtVandaleigh

Curious to see if anyone has seen or tried spacers yet for the stock 19" wheels. Pushing them out to sit more flush, and a bit of a drop would look fantastic IMO.

Yeah man, I'm with you.

TheManTheMyth · 02-02-2009, 12:59 AM

Def.....curious to see that done!

TerribleONE · 02-02-2009, 01:03 AM

im sure someone will do it.. il do it for you and post pics if you buy the spacers

semtex · 02-02-2009, 03:10 PM

I believe this is what we want.

Kics Wheel Spacer - 5 x 114.3 / 20mm

M.Bonanni · 02-02-2009, 04:51 PM

Just make sure you switch to longer wheel studs before throwing spacers on.

semtex · 02-02-2009, 04:55 PM

^^ Shouldn't be necessary.

"Kics Project Wheel Spacers are sold in a pair (2 spacers).
Does not require changing of longer studs, these spacers come with studs on itself."

M.Bonanni · 02-02-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

^^ Shouldn't be necessary.

"Kics Project Wheel Spacers are sold in a pair (2 spacers).
Does not require changing of longer studs, these spacers come with studs on itself."

Very necessary in my opinion. I ordered a set of those Kics spacers for my old Evo 8 and when they came in, I was shocked they would even sell such a thing. The nuts that held the spacer to the hub had a whopping four threads on them. Its up to you what you want to do, but I am definately not comfortable driving around with lug nuts that only have four threads. I ended up getting extended studs, pounding the studs out of the Kics spacers, and just using the spacer part.

semtex · 02-02-2009, 05:41 PM

^^ Thanks for the warning! I've never used these before -- yeah 4 threads definitely isn't going to cut it. And really, I posted the link only because I was trying to help point others in the right direction. I'm personally inclined to just leave well enough alone for the time being. Again, thanks for the warning. I wonder what on earth they're thinking. Hmm...looking at the design, could it be that having short studs connecting the spacer to the hub is the only way to make the nuts fit in flush with the spacer?

M.Bonanni · 02-02-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

^^ Thanks for the warning! I've never used these before -- yeah 4 threads definitely isn't going to cut it. And really, I posted the link only because I was trying to help point others in the right direction. I'm personally inclined to just leave well enough alone for the time being. Again, thanks for the warning. I wonder what on earth they're thinking.

No problem. The only thing I can think of is that show car guys might put them on at a show to make their wheels more flush.

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Originally Posted by semtex

Hmm...looking at the design, could it be that having short studs connecting the spacer to the hub is the only way to make the nuts fit in flush with the spacer?

That's exactly the case.

I do think they they are excellent quality spacers once you knock the studs out and use them with extended studs. They are hubcentric, fairly lightweight once you remove the studs, and are great quality. I used them on my old Evo 8, my current Evo IX, and my time attack 350Z.

semtex · 02-02-2009, 05:49 PM

What thickness were/are the spacers you've used? Because I'm thinking that the thicker the spacer, the longer the included studs would be, right? Like with a 5mm spacer, there'd probably be hardly any thread. But with a 20mm spacer, there might be enough. *sigh* I'm probably going to end up ordering a set now just to satisfy my own curiosity.

M.Bonanni · 02-02-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

What thickness were/are the spacers you've used? Because I'm thinking that the thicker the spacer, the longer the included studs would be, right? Like with a 5mm spacer, there'd probably be hardly any thread. But with a 20mm spacer, there might be enough. *sigh* I'm probably going to end up ordering a set now just to satisfy my own curiosity.

I was using 10mm spacers. 5mm on the 350Z. I would still order them for sure, I have not found better quality spacers. Just use your judgment on how you mount them.

P.S. - Let me know if you want a price quote on them.

semtex · 02-02-2009, 06:46 PM

PM'ing you now.

semtex · 02-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Okay guys, I just ordered a set of 20mm spacers from DD. I'll be sure to post before and after pics when I get them in.

Minicobra1 · 02-02-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Okay guys, I just ordered a set of 20mm spacers from DD. I'll be sure to post before and after pics when I get them in.

cool, I was going to order a set of the H&R 10mm, so looks like I'll wait and see how your 20mm spacers fit

02-01-2009, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 675	Spacers on stock Z? Curious to see if anyone has seen or tried spacers yet for the stock 19" wheels. Pushing them out to sit more flush, and a bit of a drop would look fantastic IMO.

02-02-2009, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I believe this is what we want. Kics Wheel Spacer - 5 x 114.3 / 20mm __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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02-02-2009, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	^^ Shouldn't be necessary. "Kics Project Wheel Spacers are sold in a pair (2 spacers). Does not require changing of longer studs, these spacers come with studs on itself." __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-02-2009, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	^^ Thanks for the warning! I've never used these before -- yeah 4 threads definitely isn't going to cut it. And really, I posted the link only because I was trying to help point others in the right direction. I'm personally inclined to just leave well enough alone for the time being. Again, thanks for the warning. I wonder what on earth they're thinking. Hmm...looking at the design, could it be that having short studs connecting the spacer to the hub is the only way to make the nuts fit in flush with the spacer? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-02-2009, 12:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheManTheMyth Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 113 Drives: 05 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 281	Def.....curious to see that done!

02-02-2009, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	im sure someone will do it.. il do it for you and post pics if you buy the spacers

02-02-2009, 05:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	What thickness were/are the spacers you've used? Because I'm thinking that the thicker the spacer, the longer the included studs would be, right? Like with a 5mm spacer, there'd probably be hardly any thread. But with a 20mm spacer, there might be enough. sigh I'm probably going to end up ordering a set now just to satisfy my own curiosity. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	PM'ing you now. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-02-2009, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Okay guys, I just ordered a set of 20mm spacers from DD. I'll be sure to post before and after pics when I get them in. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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