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vibration probs with wheel spacers

I was just wondering if those who installed ichiba version 1 spacers have the 19" stock rays wheels. I had them on my car and got vibrations from them. I went to a shop and we compared them to another exact set and found no defects. They also checked for install issues and found none. We took the spacers off and the problem went away. Can anyone suggest another brand that I can try that definitely works w/the rays wheels?

I have vibrations I am trying to work out too. I took the rear spacers off, but not the front, as the new studs don't want to come back out too easily, and I don't have any open end lugnuts, so I was just going to wait until I got my track wheels and see what happens with them before doing anything else.

There are quite a few guys here that have the Ichiba spacers, I was thinking about getting them myself. The title of this thread needs to be changed from "spacers" to "hubcentric spacers causing vibration", or something similar, to get everyone's attention. No offense, but the thread title makes everyone think it is another generic spacer thread. I would love to see more discussion on this from other Ichiba users.

John

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Originally Posted by antennahead (Post 151612)

:iagree:
I walked by this thread a few times now, I wish I hadnt, I'm getting ready to buy some spacers but now I'm thinking twice!

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro (Post 151744)

:iagree:
I walked by this thread a few times now, I wish I hadnt, I'm getting ready to buy some spacers but now I'm thinking twice!

Yep, wish the OP would show up and change the thread name.

John

spacers can complicate things thats for sure..

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve (Post 151752)

spacers can complicate things thats for sure..

Some real reputable guys here are using the Ichiba spacers and have reported no issues. On the other hand, Mike is an experienced source as well, and reports vibration also. I hope other users chime in here.

John

Well, I just bought a set of 4 rear 350Z Rays track wheels and have sent them off to Weldcraft for widening. Should be 2-3 weeks til I get them and get the track tires mounted, then we will see if I have the same vibrations with 2 different sets of wheels. If I do, I will get some open ended lugnuts for the track wheels so I can take the spacers off and still use the long studs, and see if it vibrates without the spacers.

I am looking into wheel spacers..Ichiba. Would also like to hear from more of any issues. I may have to spring for the extra $$ and go with H&R wheel spacers.

Does the OP indicate what size spacers he is using?

Subscribing

I don't think he does, but I am running 15mm in the front with longer studs. Not running any in the rears. Should have my new wheels in 2-3 weeks to try another set and see if its tires or spacers.

Darn, and I was hoping you were going to say 20mm in the front. Well I am going to have to sit on the fence until someone finds out if its the spacers or what causing the vibration.

fyi...Minicobra1 (Braden) is also running 15mm in the front. A blip on this issue has been posted to his Eibach thread. Hopefully he will chime in with some feedback.

g/l on the new wheels, keep us posted.

Thx
Curtis

Ichiba 15mm front (Type 1) and 15 rear (type 2)...

No issues at all...

http://images52.fotki.com/v1554/phot...MG_2005-vi.jpg

http://images49.fotki.com/v855/photo...MG_2003-vi.jpg

I have used spacers numberous times and am currently. All you need to do is make sure you have version 2 with the extended studs already attached to the spacer and hubcentric rings....thats it.

But from what I remember you HAVE TO get V1 for the front?

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Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 160433)

Ichiba 15mm front (Type 1) and 15 rear (type 2)...

No issues at all...

I am curious as to the reason for mixing Type 1 & 2?

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Originally Posted by Zerafian (Post 160482)

Below is a message from Minicobra1 from his thread on Eibach springs and Wheel Spacers.

Thread can be found here: http://www.the370z.com/159679-post96.html

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1 (Post 159679)

Hey Curtis,

Sorry, haven't been on here in awhile. :tup:

1) Version 1, (stud replacement) safer, lighter, plus bolt on style doesn't fit
the front rims b/c the cut outs are not deep enough in the back to clear
the protruding studs.
2) Stud replacement
3) Front 15mm
4) Rear 20mm
5) 20mm will work fine on front, as far as going larger in the rear, 25mm
would work, but I wouldn't recommend it, unless you plan on never going
wider then the stock 275mm tire. If you want to run wider tires I would
stick with the 20mm out back.
These are the latest pics that Berk took , this is after the SPC camber arms on the rear were installed. LINK: http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...tml#post110864

Below is another post from: http://www.the370z.com/160178-post104.html

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Originally Posted by antennahead (Post 159952)

Hey guys. There are a few members on this thread: http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/7937-spacers.html that are having vibration issues with the Ichiba spacers. I know there are many here who are using them with no issues and recommend them. Anyone who would care to comment would be appreciated. I was going to put them on my 370 with the 19" Rays like most have, but am curious as to why these guys are having issues. Thanks.

John

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Originally Posted by Minicobra1 (Post 160178)

I haven't had any issues with vibration, had the car in the triple digits and still no problems. make sure the wheel is seated properly on the centering ring, replacement studs are pressed in and seated flush on the hub flange. I torque my wheels at 85ft lbs (+5lbs over spec) while they are still off the ground. :tup:
Re-check torque after driving 50+ miles.