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  1. #1
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    Spacer discussion

    If you have em post up info to help those of us who don't have them and might be considering them:

    1. What size spacers are you running?
    2. Front AND Rear? Or just fronts or just rears?
    3. Wheel dimensions
    4. Tire dimensions
    5. Rubbing or fender modded?
    6. Purchase location?
    7. Pics (not necessary though)


    I really have no idea what I am doing

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    I am considering them and here are my specs

    Wheel:
    18x8.5
    ET 35

    Tires - Pirelli P Zero:
    Front: 235/25/18
    Rear: 255/35/18

    Suspension:
    Dropped as low as I can go on F2 Type 2 Coilovers

    What size spacers should i get?


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  3. #3
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    10 mm rear. Going to a 15 mm. Rear fender rolled.

    3 mm front. Not rolled. Could Prolly fit a 5 mm up there.

    Wheels are BBS CK 18x8, ET45 square setup.

    Dropped as low as I can go on KW V1's.

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    Dane, is your rear camber pulled in substantially? It looks like on your sig pick you are running some pretty aggressive camber. Do you know how many degrees negative you are?

    I am only sitting on -1.0 in the rear. I can probably go more but didn't want to chew through my tires too quickly.


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  5. #5
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    OEM wheels with OEM tire sizes, dropped pretty low on KW V2 coilovers (all the way down in front, helper springs are still in). Running a 20mm spacer in front, 10mm in back. Looking to go to a 15mm to 20mm in back.

    No rubbing, rear fenders are rolled.

    Also, the Turner spacers are my favorites so far due to their design and the fact that you can get black wheel bolts in their kits for that OEM look.
    http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...l-spacers.aspx

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    Quote Originally Posted by bullfrogs_M3 View Post
    Dane, is your rear camber pulled in substantially? It looks like on your sig pick you are running some pretty aggressive camber. Do you know how many degrees negative you are?

    I am only sitting on -1.0 in the rear. I can probably go more but didn't want to chew through my tires too quickly.
    Camber is spec. I believe that is pin cushing from the photo.
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  7. #7
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    Thanks Eli, Dane.

    Sounds like i can go at least 10MM in rear. Will need to think about the fronts

    Interesting article
    http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-wheel-spacers.aspx


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    are there an spacer brands to stay away from/
    -Chris-

    2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD

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    I think the spaces from TMS are really excellently built and designed. The H&R's are Prolly next, followed by the ecs spaces. All do the same thing function wise.

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

  10. #10
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    So I was going to get some 10 or 12.5mm TMS spacers until I decided I better check just to be sure. Found this... It's on level ground. That's duct tape hanging vertically from the inner fender lip. Guess I need to roll my fenders before I do anything.

    -Chris-

    2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD

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