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[Matt]

For street that sounds good....i dont even remember what i sold my k-sports for

It was like $500 or something?? Man they were such a good set of coilies, no teins but
for the price they felt so good

Theyre all sorta the same around that price....generally made in taiwan or something,
id never trust them pushed hard on a track!!!

EDIT: Look for a set that you can adjust spring pre-load seperately from the height.
You rotate the lower bracket for height and only adjust the spring perch for preload

[Shaz]

See i disagree with you guys on the spacers.

If done CORRECTLY, they're awesome (And safe). They are an easier way to get more track, more grip and a more aggresive stance. I'll be putting some 10mm spacers on each wheel when i get the cashish freed up, but wont be buying off the shelf items. Going to get some made up, then painted black.

If they were unsafe when done properly, i highly doubt Porsche would use them on some models from the factory.

Well done mate, car is looking good. As Alexwski said, it is refreshing to see spanners being swung.
What else do you have planned for the rig?

Cheers,
Shazza

[2003rx]

See i disagree with you guys on the spacers.

If done CORRECTLY, they're awesome (And safe). They are an easier way to get more track, more grip and a more aggresive stance. I'll be putting some 10mm spacers on each wheel when i get the cashish freed up, but wont be buying off the shelf items. Going to get some made up, then painted black.

If they were unsafe when done properly, i highly doubt Porsche would use them on some models from the factory.

Well done mate, car is looking good. As Alexwski said, it is refreshing to see spanners being swung.
What else do you have planned for the rig?

Cheers,
Shazza

Exactly, i mean my ones were hub-centric and bolt on so the thread length was not reduced and they have been running perfect for 2 weeks now and i have checked every bolt...of which not one has come even slightly loose (and i drive a lot !!)

Thanks for the compliments too Although there isn't too much planned due to lack of funds, however im thinking in the near future it will probobly get kitted out with coil overs, new wheels and a stainless exhaust system top to toe

[2003rx]

Also do you think i should change my end links ? i get a sort of metal screech noise when i take a hard right turn..not sure if its the D bushings or the end links or something elsee ???

[alexGT]

Exactly, i mean my ones were hub-centric and bolt on so the thread length was not reduced and they have been running perfect for 2 weeks now and i have checked every bolt...of which not one has come even slightly loose (and i drive a lot !!)

"The fitment of wheel spacers (or adaptors for dual wheel conversions) between the wheel mounting face
and the road wheel is not permitted unless fitted as original equipment by the vehicle manufacturer"

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow.../vsi09_rev4.pdf

insurance would be an issue here.

i personally wouldn't risk it for the sake of looks.

[Matt]

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow.../vsi09_rev4.pdf

insurance would be an issue here.

i personally wouldn't risk it for the sake of looks.

Ahh ha so it is true....ive always thought they were illegal but never saw it written

Only ever contemplated it (for 5mins) when i was told CS9's clear Brembos with spacers lol

[2003rx]

However. The topic of that dot point in the actual article is
"When wheels and tyres outside the manufacturers recommended range are fitted to a vehicle the following
requirements must be met"
then one of the requirements is
"The fitment of wheel spacers (or adaptors for dual wheel conversions) between the wheel mounting face
and the road wheel is not permitted unless fitted as original equipment by the vehicle manufacturer"

..its confusing im still not sure on whether they are illegal on stock wheels ?

[Adam]

I take that point as in, they are illegal unless supplied as factory fitted.

[2003rx]

I take that point as in, they are illegal unless supplied as factory fitted.

I take that point as in, they are illegal unless supplied as factory fitted.

Yeah, that sounds about right guess ill have to wait for bigger wheels. Can i go only 1 or 2 inches wider in wheels ?

[alexGT]

Yeah, that sounds about right guess ill have to wait for bigger wheels. Can i go only 1 or 2 inches wider in wheels ?

go wider wheels if you like, also get wheels with a lower positive offset

[2003rx]

Yeah eventually wider wheels will be purchased. Also, keep posted for an update soon when i install the coil overs i just bought

[Jovi]

I like the look







nice.(just for Morgan so he can understand.)

here is a tip for you, what ever you do thats out of ordinary to your car, people here will have a go at you, just some food for thought...

[DukeNik'em]

That is a sweet bridge.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow.../vsi09_rev4.pdf

insurance would be an issue here.

i personally wouldn't risk it for the sake of looks.

I don't mind the IDEA of wheel spacers, just never use them.

Most cars on here are slightly defect anyway, through tint, exhaust etc. But not enough to really get noticed by an insurance assessor.


Dale- Coilovers sound like a good idea, $850 is a good price for Buddyclub items.

[bobbyjimmy]

They are BC not Buddyclub thou, right?

[alexGT]

I don't mind the IDEA of wheel spacers, just never use them.

Most cars on here are slightly defect anyway, through tint, exhaust etc. But not enough to really get noticed by an insurance assessor.

it's not that, the underlying issue is SAFETY. that is why they are illegal...

[2003rx]

I like the look



here is a tip for you, what ever you do thats out of ordinary to your car, people here will have a go at you, just some food for thought...

Yeah, thanks man. I know..too many haters

[Soop]

it's not that, the underlying issue is SAFETY. that is why they are illegal...

Whats dangerous about Hubcentric spacers? All the load is distributed on the hub. I highly doubt you would snap studs.

That said, just get wheels with the offset you want. Looks better, works better and your insurance company wont mind.

[Alex]

Whats dangerous about Hubcentric spacers? All the load is distributed on the hub. I highly doubt you would snap studs.

Excessive load on the hub. Bearing failure.

[2003rx]

They are BC not Buddyclub thou, right?

Yeah BC !

[Jovi]

Excessive load on the hub. Bearing failure.

Excessive in which way? Please explain....