10mm spacer for rear wheel info and pics!!!

john370z · 04-09-2009, 08:32 PM

This is a accurate title for the previous thread of 6mm spacer. Today I installed the 10mm spacer purchased from ichiba.com for about $109. I am SO sorry to not have before pictures, and I do not have a good excuse for that. The install was pretty simple. It came with new lugs that were 10mm longer than before and the spacer is camfered (sp) to fit perfectly. I personally LOVE the looks. I think it looks like a 997 911Turbo from the rear. So far I have not detected any rubbing or shaking of any kind. I will update if I detect any of that.

All of these pics are WITH the 10 mm spacer installed. IMHO I do not think any larger spacer would look good.

370ZRR · 04-09-2009, 09:31 PM

ichiba.com

doesnt work for me. I d like to get a set. Looks good!

john370z · 04-09-2009, 09:45 PM

sorry about that, the link for the spacers is below:
WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts!

john

john370z · 04-09-2009, 09:45 PM

It looks so much better in person..
john

Minicobra1 · 04-09-2009, 09:46 PM

Hey John,

Thanks for the pics

Can you give us some from like 3/4 rear view, would like to be able to see the rims

I can't really get a good perspective from these.

Also, did you do the install of the longer studs yourself? How did you do it, and do you have pics, etc etc. would be cool to have detailed instructions, if you used a hammer or stud press tool.

Thanks, really appreciate you posting this up

rep points coming your way.

370ZRR · 04-09-2009, 09:51 PM

so you have to press out the original studs?

ChrisSlicks · 04-09-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZRR

so you have to press out the original studs?

You don't have to but it's a really good idea.

john370z · 04-09-2009, 10:20 PM

Here's the install points
1. take off wheel
2. take off rear caliper
3. remove rotor
4. gently hammer out existing studs. not very hard
5. reinstall 10mm longer studs. This is a little tricky because of the e-brake drum setup getting in the way. IT can be finagled into place without much headache.
6. tighten longer studs. I used about 1" spacers or washers and the lug nut. An impact wrench did the hard work. Tighten until you can tighten no more. You don't want those getting loose.
7 Reinstall caliper,rotor, and wheel.
You are done.

I will get 3/4 pics tomorrow. I cannot tell you how such a little thing can make such a big difference. I love it!

john370z · 04-10-2009, 05:54 PM

I have more pics from more of an angle. Hope this helps.
john

Minicobra1 · 04-11-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john370z

I have more pics from more of an angle. Hope this helps.
john

Hi John, thanks for the pics. based on these I decided to go with the 15mm, I wanted them just a tad more out.

Thanks again

gatorfast · 04-11-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Hi John, thanks for the pics. based on these I decided to go with the 15mm, I wanted them just a tad more out.

Thanks again

I think those will look great. The 10mm dont seem to do much.

john370z · 04-11-2009, 09:03 PM

Let us know what 15mm looks like. I hope you like it as much as I do..
john

Minicobra1 · 04-12-2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john370z

Let us know what 15mm looks like. I hope you like it as much as I do..
john

Yes, I think any amount of spacing helps the look dramatically

Here are the pics of the 15mm.
15mm Spacer installed (Rear)

I installed Eibach springs today, it looks even better now, I'll takes some pics tomorrow and post in a separate thread.

ChrisSlicks · 04-12-2009, 09:49 AM

I think the body was designed with wider wheels in mind. The Nismo wheels should definitely sit out a litter further. The spacer seems to be a nice solution for the stock wheels, just need quality longer studs.

john370z · 04-12-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicobra1

Yes, I think any amount of spacing helps the look dramatically

Here are the pics of the 15mm.
15mm Spacer installed (Rear)

I installed Eibach springs today, it looks even better now, I'll takes some pics tomorrow and post in a separate thread.

Which springs did you get? What was the lowering amount. Were they progressive springs? Where did you get them?

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370ZRR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 94 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 16	ichiba.com doesnt work for me. I d like to get a set. Looks good!

04-09-2009, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
john370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 141 Drives: 2007 335i coupe Rep Power: 283	sorry about that, the link for the spacers is below: WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts! john

04-09-2009, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
john370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 141 Drives: 2007 335i coupe Rep Power: 283	It looks so much better in person.. john

04-09-2009, 09:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
370ZRR Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 94 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 16	so you have to press out the original studs?

04-09-2009, 10:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
john370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 141 Drives: 2007 335i coupe Rep Power: 283	Here's the install points 1. take off wheel 2. take off rear caliper 3. remove rotor 4. gently hammer out existing studs. not very hard 5. reinstall 10mm longer studs. This is a little tricky because of the e-brake drum setup getting in the way. IT can be finagled into place without much headache. 6. tighten longer studs. I used about 1" spacers or washers and the lug nut. An impact wrench did the hard work. Tighten until you can tighten no more. You don't want those getting loose. 7 Reinstall caliper,rotor, and wheel. You are done. I will get 3/4 pics tomorrow. I cannot tell you how such a little thing can make such a big difference. I love it!

04-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
john370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 141 Drives: 2007 335i coupe Rep Power: 283	Let us know what 15mm looks like. I hope you like it as much as I do.. john

04-12-2009, 09:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I think the body was designed with wider wheels in mind. The Nismo wheels should definitely sit out a litter further. The spacer seems to be a nice solution for the stock wheels, just need quality longer studs.