Offset spacers with new studs..how to install? Pro5
how do you install new, longer studs on the hub? I want to
get 10mm spacers on the front and perhaps 5mm on the rear. i got the eibachs installed along with the factory sport muffer. it is very sweet! :D took me about 6-7 hours. |
are you using stock rims or aftermarket?
i m curios to know the offset your usng if they are aftermarket because 10mm seems like alot |
yah, im using the stockers right now. im pretty much going more
for appearance. the rear seems to be fine, but the front needs to be pushed out towards the fender more. anyone know how to replace the studs? i think i can go by with factory studs if 5mm, but 10mm is a nono without studs. im also planning to wrap 205/50 on the stock wheels after the spacers if it still seems like it needs more offset. the factory wheels look good from the side, but from off angle, yuck. skinny spare-looking tire and conservative offset. |
What about the hub?
I'm guessing you space out, and your wheels will not have the hub contact - looks like a good setup to break a stud. Any of the wheel experts out there want to comment?
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A free bump for you since I'm interested in pushing out the corners as well using the stockers. :cool:
Glad to hear you like the eibach kit; by how much do you figure you dropped your ride? :bounce: |
spacers are NOT a good idea.....its a weak link....I would recommend saving up for a set of wheels with the proper offset to get the desired look/fit you want.
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You could always get 18s' and Spool springs. Puts the wheels nicely to the edge of the fender.:-)
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i think you should go with a nice set of rims around 40 42mm offset
nuke is right the spacers are no good for that much relocation at least i use 38 mm enkie and they werent expensive at all |
Originally posted by kenchan yah, im using the stockers right now. im pretty much going more for appearance. the rear seems to be fine, but the front needs to be pushed out towards the fender more. anyone know how to replace the studs? i think i can go by with factory studs if 5mm, but 10mm is a nono without studs. im also planning to wrap 205/50 on the stock wheels after the spacers if it still seems like it needs more offset. the factory wheels look good from the side, but from off angle, yuck. skinny spare-looking tire and conservative offset. Just find a decent set of wheels with the right offset, if not go with the smallest spacers you can live with. I will stress it once more though, 10mm spacers will not be a good idea... |
Originally posted by nickkaranikas i think you should go with a nice set of rims around 40 42mm offset nuke is right the spacers are no good for that much relocation at least i use 38 mm enkie and they werent expensive at all |
thanks for your input guys. :D
the eibachs should drop the ride about 1.3-1.5inches all together. its a nice rice too, comfy and not bouncy at all...very comparable to stock. im still waiting for the springs to settle..i put on about 300miles, but still not completely lowered as advertised. i ordered a pair of 5mm offset spacers today. im not sure if these spacers come with center hubs to align the hubcentric wheels. if yes, i will use them as long as I can get 5 or more full turns on the lugs. if not, im going to get some rota's as you guys' recommendations. there are many people that autox who use offset spacers. if you get the right kind, it will not put additional tear on the studs...especially for a tiny, lightweight car like the MP5 which has very little torque. i dont want to get too big of a wheel because the stock brake discs are tiny and dont want to emphasize the gap between the rotor and wheel. 16in is the largest wheel i would go and perhaps wrap a 215/45/16 on there at 45mm offset. |
Originally posted by kenchan thanks for your input guys. :D i ordered a pair of 5mm offset spacers today. im not sure if these spacers come with center hubs to align the hubcentric wheels. if yes, i will use them as long as I can get 5 or more full turns on the lugs. if not, im going to get some rota's as you guys' recommendations. there are many people that autox who use offset spacers. if you get the right kind, it will not put additional tear on the studs...especially for a tiny, lightweight car like the MP5 which has very little torque. i dont want to get too big of a wheel because the stock brake discs are tiny and dont want to emphasize the gap between the rotor and wheel. 16in is the largest wheel i would go and perhaps wrap a 215/45/16 on there at 45mm offset. |
Originally posted by Installshield Lateral grip will be more of a stressor to the studs than just torque and accleration. The more cornering power you give the car, the more stress on the hubs/studs and other suspension components. Acceleration shock could break the studs too, but I would be more concerned about loosing a front wheel in a 80mph sweeper... i would be very surprised to see if i would loose a wheel on a 80mph sweeper, ill test it out for you first hand when i get them installed. lol. :D and speaking of lateral grip, im still using the SP5000's on stock struts, stock sway bar.... it grips pretty well, but there are many other areas in the suspension that the lateral g can release too. i dont plan on racing this car either...its my grocery getter. |
38 mm is stretching it a little ill admit that
its not lowered yet 205 50 16 yok is the tire with 1.5 progress springs i will have to roll the fenders because after camber adjustment (especialy in the rear) it will hit the tip of the side wall i found this out the hard way with 215's, stock struts and lowering springs but the offset makes the car look real aggresive tokiko struts are on there now with the stock springs and it handles unbelievably good! |
Originally posted by kenchan i would be very surprised to see if i would loose a wheel on a 80mph sweeper, ill test it out for you first hand when i get them installed. lol. :D and speaking of lateral grip, im still using the SP5000's on stock struts, stock sway bar.... it grips pretty well, but there are many other areas in the suspension that the lateral g can release too. i dont plan on racing this car either...its my grocery getter. |
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