KICS 15mm front spacer doesnt fit

laZymf · 09-29-2010, 01:13 AM

I just recieved my KICS 15mm spacer....so happy and excited, until......
The installation went downhill.....due to the front stock studs were too long.
I just want ppl to be aware of the problem. The stock front studs were too long, and when install the wheel, the stock studs push the wheel out. The spacer and the wheel could not come to a flash. I wish someone did mention something like that to me ahead, but sigh............ (may be someone did post something about it, but still....)

On the other hand, I think the 20mm may work...What do you all think? Feel free to post some input.

Well just to be fair, CZP and everything about the KICS spacers were awesome (except the front wheel problem), shipping were super fast and easy.

Cheers

azn370z · 09-29-2010, 01:23 AM

You need 20mm for the front. If you searched the forum you would of found this out.

SE · 09-29-2010, 01:26 AM

15mm front bolt-on spacers will not clear as the studs will not fit behind the wheel. Recommendation is to either use spacers with extended studs (press-in type), or use a larger spacer.

doubleG370Z · 09-29-2010, 01:29 AM

new word "search" ...many posting about spacers.

laZymf · 09-29-2010, 01:34 AM

Lesson Learned.....but before i purchased the spacer, I made sure i ask. I asked the guy if 15mm KICS will fit front n rear, and he said they will fit with no problem.

doubleG370Z · 09-29-2010, 01:44 AM

Sorry to hear this...did you talk directly with "KICS" sponsor?, if so talk to them & ask for exchange or refund.

Other option is to keep them & use, but read posting on how to install w/ pics if your not sure how to exchange studs...good luck.

Juruki · 09-29-2010, 02:29 AM

Ouch! I might run into the same problem as you. I ordered 10mm spacers but for my rears...

Liquid_G · 09-29-2010, 09:56 PM

You can get a 5mm plate and put it behind the 15mm spacer. should make it clear.

kenchan · 09-29-2010, 10:02 PM

shouldve checked the modshack DIY section for spacers.

the 20mm will require slight grinding on the wheel. i posted somewhere. if you're sure you want to do 15 or 20 permanently for your stock wheels you should get the ones that come with new studs for the front.

weiboy718 · 09-29-2010, 10:36 PM

cut off the excess. ghetto, but it works

doubleG370Z · 09-29-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G

You can get a 5mm plate and put it behind the 15mm spacer. should make it clear.

/\ very bad advice

...possible shifting & not hubcentric, better to use solid piece ie. hubcentric 20mm spacer.

doubleG370Z · 09-29-2010, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juruki

Ouch! I might run into the same problem as you. I ordered 10mm spacers but for my rears...

with 10mm spacer pending on number of turns with bolts, you might be able to existing studs(if 10mm spacers came with longer studs, you need to use them)...check this out first.

with 5mm spacer no problems using existing studs.

kenchan · 09-30-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

/\ very bad advice

...possible shifting & not hubcentric, better to use solid piece ie. hubcentric 20mm spacer.

+1. There is a taper on the factory wheel bore and so not enough area for the wheel disk to grab when you add a 5mm spacer. These wheels are huvcentric and requires the bore to sit on the hub.

Don't cut the factory stud excess cause you might want to get other wheels in the future and may require new studs.

fuct · 09-30-2010, 11:31 AM

op your name fits your search style.. haha jk

tjlazer · 09-30-2010, 11:35 AM

I have a 20mm set of Project Kics spacers for sale! $110 shipped!

09-29-2010, 01:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
laZymf Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 34 Drives: ZUMO Rep Power: 15	KICS 15mm front spacer doesnt fit I just recieved my KICS 15mm spacer....so happy and excited, until...... The installation went downhill.....due to the front stock studs were too long. I just want ppl to be aware of the problem. The stock front studs were too long, and when install the wheel, the stock studs push the wheel out. The spacer and the wheel could not come to a flash. I wish someone did mention something like that to me ahead, but sigh............ (may be someone did post something about it, but still....) On the other hand, I think the 20mm may work...What do you all think? Feel free to post some input. Well just to be fair, CZP and everything about the KICS spacers were awesome (except the front wheel problem), shipping were super fast and easy. Cheers

09-29-2010, 01:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	You need 20mm for the front. If you searched the forum you would of found this out. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

09-29-2010, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	You can get a 5mm plate and put it behind the 15mm spacer. should make it clear. __________________

09-30-2010, 11:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I have a 20mm set of Project Kics spacers for sale! $110 shipped! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	Ouch! I might run into the same problem as you. I ordered 10mm spacers but for my rears...

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	shouldve checked the modshack DIY section for spacers. the 20mm will require slight grinding on the wheel. i posted somewhere. if you're sure you want to do 15 or 20 permanently for your stock wheels you should get the ones that come with new studs for the front.

09-29-2010, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 16	cut off the excess. ghetto, but it works

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	op your name fits your search style.. haha jk