15mm spacers - Ichiba vs. H&R trak+
Apr 18, 2012, 05:58 PM
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I went to Ichiba 15mm on a stock SE. You definately need a torque wrench and need to do a re-check on the lugs after a day of driving. An impact gun will strip out the spacers.
Apr 18, 2012, 06:17 PM
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Thanks for the info. The spacers will be installed by IPS Motorsports here in Columbus, OH at the same time they are installing the Swift Sport springs. They have a lot of experience with this type of work, but I will pass along your tip about the potential for stripping the spacers. I had already planned to stop back by after about 60 miles or so to have them re-torque the spacers and wheels. Thanks again for the info.
Apr 19, 2012, 06:34 PM
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Note: because they have to remove the wheels to re-torque the spacers, some say that you should re-re-torque the wheels a week after they re-torque the spacers. With that said, I, personally, have never done any of this sort of thing. My wheels used to come off and go back on every other weekend and I never re-torqued anything (and I'm still alive).
Apr 19, 2012, 07:00 PM
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Note: because they have to remove the wheels to re-torque the spacers, some say that you should re-re-torque the wheels a week after they re-torque the spacers. With that said, I, personally, have never done any of this sort of thing. My wheels used to come off and go back on every other weekend and I never re-torqued anything (and I'm still alive).
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Apr 19, 2012, 08:55 PM
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Well, I ended up going with the 15mm H&R trak+ spacers. The spacers, along with the Swift Sport springs, will be installed on the 26th. Will post pics of before/after once it is all done.
However, here are photos of what it should look like (photos are from another user that has Swift Sport springs with 15mm spacers on stock BBS rims). Nothing drastic, but just enough in my humble opinion.
However, here are photos of what it should look like (photos are from another user that has Swift Sport springs with 15mm spacers on stock BBS rims). Nothing drastic, but just enough in my humble opinion.
Apr 20, 2012, 01:16 PM
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Yes, I believe the member that originally posted those photos was from HK. He posted several others, but I didn't download all of them. His photos are the reason I decided on the Swift Sports and 15mm spacers. Just the right amount of drop and widening of the stance. Didn't want to slam it to the ground and have the wheels sticking out of the fenders.
My springs and spacers get installed on the 26th, so I will post photos after it is all done.
Apr 27, 2012, 03:48 PM
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Got the Swift Sport Springs and H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers installed yesterday and I am very happy with the results. Those of you that prefer the slammed to the ground look with your wheels sticking out the side of the car will not think this is enough, but it is a nice subtle change.
The ride quality is excellent. As nice as stock or maybe a little better. Handling and cornering is still excellent. The quality of both products is very nice as well. Definitely glad I went with the H&R spacers. Really good quality product.
Here is are some photos of what she looks like now:
The ride quality is excellent. As nice as stock or maybe a little better. Handling and cornering is still excellent. The quality of both products is very nice as well. Definitely glad I went with the H&R spacers. Really good quality product.
Here is are some photos of what she looks like now:
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Apr 28, 2012, 08:41 AM
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Got the Swift Sport Springs and H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers installed yesterday and I am very happy with the results. Those of you that prefer the slammed to the ground look with your wheels sticking out the side of the car will not think this is enough, but it is a nice subtle change.
Great quote. I am with you though, 18x9.5+25 is PRECISELY FLUSH. Anything else is wheels sticking out.You are just less than flush, but your car looks great and I approve
Second approval for calling out the (past) flush crowd
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