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gmr19 02-07-2012 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gungrave (Post 1496300)
Ok I probably just blind lol, but does H&R or Eibach make a Type 2 10mm spacer? I've looked at a few sites online and I'm only finding Type 1's with a 10mm spacer. The lowest Type 2 that I can find is 15mm. I really don't care to replace the studs, can someone post a link to a site with 10mm Type 2 spacer :)

I know that H&R and Eibach do not make a Type 2 spacer in 10mm size. I love my 15mm H&R Type 2 though! Perfect stance!

VegasZ 02-07-2012 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gmr19 (Post 1531640)
This is not accurate. I installed 15mm H&R with the built-in studs and no issues with them clearing the OEM 19s. But I believe you cannot go narrower than a 15mm spacer if not replacing the studs outright with longer ones since the nuts holding the spacer on will interfere with the wheel.


Do you have these 15mm spacers on the front or just the rear? I would go 20mm on the rear but I wonder if the amount of stud that protrudes would be the same on the front as the rear. I would like to do 15mm on the front if possible.

Jappbox 02-08-2012 08:42 AM

When I ordered mine they said only 20mm and bigger will work with factory rims and studs, so i dunno who came up with them not working then. I wish I would have done 20/25 rear the rear end does need just a little more then 20mm.

gmr19 02-08-2012 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasZ (Post 1532206)
Do you have these 15mm spacers on the front or just the rear? I would go 20mm on the rear but I wonder if the amount of stud that protrudes would be the same on the front as the rear. I would like to do 15mm on the front if possible.

I installed on rear only. Stillen's website says you cannot install H&R DRM (type 2) spacers at all up front with OEM wheels. I know there is a bolt on the hub to prevent rear wheels from being accidentally installed on the front. Not sure if this is the cause, but you can remove that bolt. Or maybe the OEM front wheels do not have any kind of recess for the spacer stud to extend into.

reference: http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...SAN&model=370Z

Jappbox 02-09-2012 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gmr19 (Post 1533672)
I installed on rear only. Stillen's website says you cannot install H&R DRM (type 2) spacers at all up front with OEM wheels. I know there is a bolt on the hub to prevent rear wheels from being accidentally installed on the front. Not sure if this is the cause, but you can remove that bolt. Or maybe the OEM front wheels do not have any kind of recess for the spacer stud to extend into.

reference: STILLEN : H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacers

I removed the bolt up front as it does nothing, and installed the 20mm Type 2 Spacers. This worked fine. I didnt buy those type of spacers though. I got the Kics project brand without the center ring.

mike0983 02-19-2012 12:28 PM

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i didn't know if i had to post this here, but here are some pics of my Z1 20mm spacers with the built-in studs that i did a few hours ago. (Only the rear)

By the way, i have a question for you guys that installed the built-in studs spacer.
When you tightened your wheel on the spacer, did yours built-in studs moves a few millimeters forwards due to the torque??
i thing it's normal, i just want to have a confirmation from you..

Pics:

As a received them:

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329674717

And after torquing them:

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329674865

And others after instal:

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329675588

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329675588

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329675588

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329675779

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1329675779

Wheel specs are : 20x8,5 ET 38 front and 20x10 ET 25 Rear, pretty much like the oem 19'' wheels

The front will need it to, but i don't know if it will be 15mm or 20mm, what you thing??

see you

NOFATCHX 02-24-2012 09:09 AM

Do I NEED to use the extended studs for a 10mm spacer? I'm sure it's recommended but didn't kno if I could safely get away without installing them

gmr19 02-25-2012 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NOFATCHX (Post 1562702)
Do I NEED to use the extended studs for a 10mm spacer? I'm sure it's recommended but didn't kno if I could safely get away without installing them

YES, you NEED either to install extended studs or purchase a spacer with built-in studs. I did a 5mm spacer up front without extended studs, but I wouldn't go any thicker than 5mm if you don't plan to use extended studs.

Hubbabubba 03-18-2012 11:32 AM

Type 2 Spacer install - Time Lapse
 
Spacer install - Front (20mm) and Rear (25mm) with before and after shots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI40CSA_WWU

Thanks CPZ

Johnnydc5 03-19-2012 12:58 AM

^^^ cool vid... Any rubbing?

Hubbabubba 03-19-2012 10:34 PM

Two days on them. No rub so far. Stock height. :driving:

VegasZ 03-23-2012 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubbabubba (Post 1609350)
Two days on them. No rub so far. Stock height. :driving:

Looks great. Just received my H & R spacers, 20mm all around. I'll install tomorrow. Did you use any Loctite 242 on the hub bolts? Some people have suggested that to prevent the spacer from loosening. Where did you get he 80 lb. torque rating?

ZMan8 03-23-2012 01:20 AM

I think the manual says 80-85 lbs

Hubbabubba 03-24-2012 09:43 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52WJr0N7IuI

Anti-Seize on the parts. I will check the nut torque at 500-1,000 miles.

urdeliveryguy 03-28-2012 08:38 PM

i see people been using 25/20 spacers with the base 18's. would this still work with no rubbing when i lower the z on teins? anyone?


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